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A member asked:
Does ovarian cancer always possess a tumor? or large cyst that doesn't go away? any odds it is present but no tumor or maybe small cysts?
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Terminology: For ovarian cancer to be there, there has to be a "tumor", i.e., a mass. The mass may be solid or cystic. There are many different types of ovarian cancers and each has different manifestations. You may consult this site for more info: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/ovarian-cancer/basics/definition/CON-20028096
Answered 11/23/2015
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