Ovarian Cancer in Teens?

[laur27]

My daughter, age 15, had to be rushed to the ER about 4 weeks ago for severe abdominal pain.  After hours of tests and ultrasounds, they finally came across a complex cyst 4.5 cm in diameter.  The GYN put her on birth control and the unbearable pain seemed to be getting better until yesterday.  I know it's not likely, but what are the odds of ovarian cancer in teen?  Being a complex cyst really worries me.  She gets another pelvic ultrasound next week, but I could really use some different views on the matter.  Thanks!

[silver&gold]

Hi,  
although extremely rare Ovarian cancer does occur in teenagers. Please push your Doctor  for all tests , has she had a Ca125 blood test ?.
If the pain continues and the cysts are enlarging they may suggest a Laporoscopy , (a scope through the belly button to have a look around).
I must say that 95% of  cysts are benign but complex cysts are kept an eye on more than fluid filled ones. If your Daughter has Endometriosis, that often produces complex cystsand severe pain, you could ask your Doctor about the possibility she might have that.
Good luck , Im sure all will be ok . Please let us know.

Best wishes
Angie

[KateKett]

First of all let me begin by saying how sorry I am that you have to deal with this as well as your daughter.  To say the least, cysts are no fun at all!
I don't have any actual statistics, however I was diagnosed at age 25 with complex ovarian cysts.  I was told right then and there that the possibility of someone my age having ovarian cancer was quite rare.  So, I'm assuming that the possibility would be considerably less with someone 10 years younger than me.  
I really hope the birth control helps and that everything with the next ultrasound comes back normal.
Keep in touch-
Kate