If you or your regular gyn are considering surgery you really should have a consultation with a gyn-oncologist as they specialize in such surgeries. If there is any chance even 1-2% you should see a gyn-onc just for a consult. If they recommend surgery you should have a gyn-onc present for the surgery. No matter how much you trust you ob-gyn they are not the specialist for this type of surgery.
Let us know how you make out and please think about seeing a gyn-onc.
Debbie
I had a pelvic sono gram the doc found a solid mass and had me then get a MRI, the MRI gave alot clearer image then a sono he then told me I have a tumor in my left ovary and will be getting it out in a month, ask your doc about a MRI.
Angelwings21
That's really impressive. My understanding was that radiologists are physicians. It's great to hear that the technologists are able to do that in your area.
peace,
Anne
Thank for your support. I also agree that another test will not hurt. :)
I'm with nanik the more tests the better. My ob/gyn Office had their own sonographer also and when I questioned (later because my Gp wasn't happy) why the tech was telling me the results right then when performing the TVUS I was informed that a sonographer isn't just a technician they have had extensive training and are licensed radiologists. I forget all the fancy terms I was told sorry. I just remember that they need no one else to interprept their work. At least you'll know right there and then. Good luck> I'll keep you in my prayers.
Hugs,
Darlyn
My obgyn said that she expected her u/s tech to be better because this is all that they do. They are a very large OBGYN office here in Kansas city. I guess if she is going to have to do surgery it is better to know for sure. I just dont like the waiting :(
Wow. The gyn/onc I saw at MSK wanted just the opposite. He wasn't satisfied with the u/s's that were done in my regular gyn office and wanted them repeated so that the radiologist would be the one satisfied with the views. Isn't it amazing how much of a variety of opinions there are in this area?
I'm the type of person that would take the additional test if it's offered. The more views the better in my opinion.