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Does having another tyoe of cancer increase chances of getting a ovarian cyst?

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Dr. Carlo Contreras answered

Specializes in Surgical Oncology

No: Fortunately these are not related.

Dr Turrisi and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/5/2012

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Probably not: While having one type of cancer increases the risk of a second cancer, ovarian cysts, per se are not cancers. Small ovarian cysts are normal during the reproductive life of a woman.

Answered 4/14/2012

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Dr. Andrew Turrisi answered

Cancer is a: Major problem; ovarian cysts can affect cycles, pregnancy and comfrt, but there is no correlation with cancer and benign ovarian cysts.

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 4/16/2012

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A member asked:

Does having another tyoe of cancer increase chances of getting a ovarian cyst?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Carlo Contreras answered

Dr Turrisi and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr. Andrew Turrisi answered

Dr Livingston agreed

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