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Ovarian Cancer (Expert Forum)
Granulosa Cell tumor
Answered by
Annekathryn Goodman, M.D. - Gynecologic Cancers, Complex Gynecologic, Surgeries, Palliative Care, Acupuncture
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center
Boston - MA
Granulosa Cell tumor
by doodle86, Sep 22, 2009 01:08PM
My sister was recently diagnoised with Granulosa Cell tumors. and has had one quater sized tumor removed along with her ovary. Now what? what are the options in this, what are the risk, and how life threating is this? thank you.
Doctor's Answer
by Annekathryn Goodman, M.D., Oct 12, 2009 12:01PM
, Oct 12, 2009 12:01PM
Hi there
granulosa cell tumors are slow growing tumors that are usually found when they are confined to the ovary (stage I). hey are cured by surgical removal.
the standard follow up is exams and blood work.
Granulosa cells produce estrogen so usually estrogen levels are checked. Additionally some places will check an Inhibin level.
best wishes
granulosa cell tumors are slow growing tumors that are usually found when they are confined to the ovary (stage I). hey are cured by surgical removal.
the standard follow up is exams and blood work.
Granulosa cells produce estrogen so usually estrogen levels are checked. Additionally some places will check an Inhibin level.
best wishes
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