In appreciation

[britt8]

My ultrasound came back after waiting for seem to be an eternity and said that I am clear...that the cyst is gone.  Whew! I was relieved but not totally.  Doctor said that there's just a couple of follicles that were mentioned in the report, as well,  but nothing to be worried about. The ultrasound was taken about 10 days after my last period.  I asked whether I would be needing any follow-up ultrasound say maybe even once every 6 months or so and he said that I don't need it.  I am having second thoughts about that.....After what I've gone through, I feel that I should be vigilant in pursuing matters of my health and  listen to my body more,  especially that I have 2 young kids.
I appreciate and can't thank  you enough ....the women on this site.  I have found so much information and support here.  You were with me through it all and my journey doesn't stop here. There's a part of me that has changed....so many things that I used to take for granted and  too busy to appreciate life.  Well, not anymore.  My one-yr. maternity leave is coming up soon and I already gave my notice to one of my 2 jobs.  (I used to work between 50-60 hrs./week). I wish I could quit both jobs and stay home with my kids and watch them grow, but that's not an option and it's another topic, anyways.
I am still here with heightened awareness of OVCA, reading the posts, and still learning.  You are already a part of my life.  I might be lucky this time but we'll never know...these cysts tend to come back though I pray not.
THANK YOU SO MUCH....

[VaNative47]

Yeah for clear! best to you in your new journey.

[beyondthesea]

Britt8, I know exactly how you feel. I have a 5cm cyst that was found during an ultrasound last month, and we're waiting for another ultrasound on the 21st of this month to see if it has resolved on its own. I'm kind of doubting it, since I know I must have had it for at least a couple months already. I don't seem to have the cramps all the time like I did before, but if I lift something heavy I can tell it's still there.

On one hand, of course I'm hoping it goes away. But in a way, if it doesn't, I'm in limbo like you are. My mom was just diagnosed with Stage 3 clear cell OVCA in June, so the last thing I want is to have another, potentially MORE dangerous cyst growing in there without me knowing it.

I guess I can't worry about it until the 21st and we know more, but I can't help thinking about the "what ifs".

=Chris