Question 1

if ovarian tumor is the size of a small egg, how long has it been growing?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: It would depend. Benign ovarian masses can have all types go growth rates. I suspect that you mean a cancer
if malignant it's growth depends on the grade. I suspect tha this is what you mean. The higher the grade the faster the growth and the shorter the time.
Your doctor can fill in the blanks and describe the growth rate for you.

Question 2

i recently had an ovarian tumor removed the size of a golf ball and a half, is that the normal size for an ovarian tumor?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Ovarian growths can range from about grape size to more than a large watermelon. Most ovarian growths are fluid filled, related to the menstrual cycle and resolve spontaneously. Occasionally a growth may be solid or a mixture of fluid and solid- some of which need to be removed. Hope yours was ok.

Question 3

what are types of a ovarian tumor?

Accepted Answer

Many types.: These are classified by the histology or cell make-up of the tumor.  Surface epithelial-stromal tumor is the most common and includes serous tumour, endometrioid tumor and mucinous cystadenocarcinoma.  Sex cord-stromal tumor comprise 8% of ovarian tumors and include granulosa cell, and sertoli leydig cell tumor.  Germ cell tumors, like teratoma make up another 30%.  Mixed tumors are another type.

Question 4

i have an ovarian tumor what can i do to ease the pain.

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Ovarian Tumor: Without knowing more information about the type and extent of the tumor, it is hard to advise you. There are analgesics for pain that your doctor can order, but if the tumor has spread to other organs or bone, the choices become more complex. It is best to consult with your gynecologist/ oncologist and discuss specific pain palliation for your specific set of circumstances.

Question 5

please tell me, are you more likely to feel an ovarian tumor while standing up or laying down?

Accepted Answer

You caan not feel th: Ovarian cancers are not palpable untill they are far advanced and start producing ascites(fluid build up) in the belly which will produce swelling of the abdomen. This will show up more on standing up than in lying down position.

Question 6

what does ovarian tumor marker score 13 mean?

Accepted Answer

Score card: Used by the doc to "score" severity of its potential malignancy.

Question 7

what is borderline ovarian tumor is concerous?

Accepted Answer

Borderline cancer: It is considered cancer, but is exactly borderline meaning it has some cellular features of overtly or typical ovarian cancer, but not all.  It therefore also tends to behave much less aggressivley.  It is often "cured" with removal of the ovary and most often a hysterectomy is recommended.  Consultation with a gynecologist or gynecologic oncologist would be recommended to fully counsel a patient.

Question 8

can a cancerous ovarian tumor be less than 2cm?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cancers start as one cancerous cell, so any cancer will go through a phase in which it is a millimeter or so and become larger.

Question 9

borderline ovarian tumor. so can we wait to have kids?

Accepted Answer

No if malignent: Fundamental concept , malignancy, should be treated first, may be ovum ( egg ) could be harvested  from other ovary.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: borderline ovarian tumor?

Accepted Answer

It is low grade Canc: It is a slow growing(low grade) cancer of the ovary which is diagnosed in a small percent of cases. It does not seem to cause serious problem for many years. It also doe snot respond to any chemotherapy. The key is to ovoid over-treatment once this diagnosis has been established and confirmed.

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I recently had an ovarian tumor removed the size of a golf ball and a half, is that the normal size for an ovarian tumor?

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I have an ovarian tumor what can i do to ease the pain.

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Please tell me, are you more likely to feel an ovarian tumor while standing up or laying down?

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What does ovarian tumor marker score 13 mean?

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What is borderline ovarian tumor is concerous?

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