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I have been diagnosed with rapidly growing fibroids. i am 49 yrs. old. can they be cancerous? i am going for a consult for hysterectomy on monday.

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Dr. Andrew Turrisi answered

Fibroids are common: Cancer in them is not. Some just take the entire organ: less bleeding. Others ablate with cryo. I'd get a tah/bso at your age.

Answered 12/11/2012

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A member asked:

I have been diagnosed with rapidly growing fibroids. i am 49 yrs. old. can they be cancerous? i am going for a consult for hysterectomy on monday.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Turrisi answered

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