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Can a cyst in ovary turn into cancer? my aunt got an ovary cyst cured with medicines.is she safe completely?
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Ovarian cysts: It isn't my primary specialty but I do not know of any generic cysts that can progress to cancer.
Answered 2/2/2014
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Not likely: Cysts do not usually become cancer., very low chance.
Answered 2/2/2014
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