Welcome. These ladies are awesome here. They've calmed my fears tremendously.
I'm a horrible worrier so I hate to wait and imagine the worst. All I can say is what helped me most was to talk with someone. I let out all my fears and worries then I felt better.
I had a large cyst too. Mine was 10.9cm x 11.5cm. It has now shrunk to about half that size in 2 weeks. I'd offer advice on your situation but I'm still new to the world of cysts so I'm not much help.
I'll be thinking good thoughts for you and hope everything turns out fine. And remember you're not alone...you're in the best place for support now.
Take care,
Dianne
I have learned to not even try to understand what I'm looking at on a sonogram - they don't make any sense to me. I know in Canada, the ultra sound techs won't answer any questions, so that makes it even worse! What is the family history of cancer that you have? Don't put too much stock in the CA125 levels - lot's of benign conditions can cause an elevated result, and they would never diagnose a cancer based on the result. Normal is 35 and under, although some women have suggested recently that it has been raised to 65. Remember that most cysts are benign - your Dr seems very proactive and is doing the right thing by ordering these tests. The waiting is the hardest by far - don't laugh at the sleeping pill thing. If you need them, get some! I had to! Anymore questions, please ask.
Take care, Becky
Thanks ladies! Any suggestion on what to tell who? I do not want to worry my friends or family until I have more to tell them. For now...I am struggling to not freak myself out! I would prefer to save my energy for later if need be. The cancer history is breast, prostrate, and adrenal cancers.
I will be pro-active in having the surgery as soon as possible. Until them....not much more I can do. My job now seems to be to avoid over-reacting the best I can. Guess I am in for some practice staying above the emotional and mental line....
You all are so courageous....I am going to lean on you for now if you don't mind me hanging around.
Thanks for making me feel welcome.
Livon
Welcome to the site! Don't worry, we will not let you down! Your menopausal symptoms could be do the cyst on your ovary. Anytime there is an ovarian disturbance, hormone levels get all out of whack! I am glad that you are getting the medical attention that you need. Keep us posted. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Godspeed
~Tascha