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I have a brown foul discharge and i've had a partial hysterectomy. could it be ovarian cancer?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Be checked: A discharge from the vagina means you need to have swabs done. If you still have your ovaries they can be imaged with an ultrasound. Your symptoms don't fit cancer. All the best.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 5/25/2015

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A member asked:

I have a brown foul discharge and i've had a partial hysterectomy. could it be ovarian cancer?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Feola agreed

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