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Ovarian Cancer (Expert Forum)
Concerned mom
Answered by
Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston - MA
Concerned mom
by AnnieO22864, Jul 14, 2009 02:16PM
I am a 45-year old mom to three kids. I suffered a miscarriage last November--I had an internal ultrasound done and my doctor found a small cyst on my left ovary (less than .5 cm). She recommended Loestrin as an oral contraceptive and I had regular periods until April when I began to bleed through my cycle. I was under alot of stress during that time so I attributed the irregularity to that. I stopped the Loestrin in April and have not had a period since. I continue to have monthly symptoms; i.e. back pain, irritablity etc...but no blood loss.
I have a family history of both ovarian and breast cancer and I am concerned. I have an appointment with my doctor soon, so is there any specific questions I should be looking to ask? Am I in menopause? I have been expriencing some symptoms of menopause--thinning of hair, joint pain, memory problems... I had a CA-125 test a couple of years ago that came back slightly elevated (36). Internal ultrasound was normal.
I appreciate any assistance.
Thank you,
I have a family history of both ovarian and breast cancer and I am concerned. I have an appointment with my doctor soon, so is there any specific questions I should be looking to ask? Am I in menopause? I have been expriencing some symptoms of menopause--thinning of hair, joint pain, memory problems... I had a CA-125 test a couple of years ago that came back slightly elevated (36). Internal ultrasound was normal.
I appreciate any assistance.
Thank you,
Doctor's Answer
by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D., Jul 21, 2009 09:29PM
, Jul 21, 2009 09:29PM
Hi There
you should ask your doctor about genetic testing for BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 gene mutations.
also , should you consider the prophylactic removal of your ovaries and tubes with your family history?
best wishes
you should ask your doctor about genetic testing for BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 gene mutations.
also , should you consider the prophylactic removal of your ovaries and tubes with your family history?
best wishes
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