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My period normally lasts 5 days. i'm now on day 10 with light flow and starting to get concerned. i had ovarian cancer 10 yrs ago and 1 ov. removed. ?

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Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

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See your doctor: It is unusual to have had Cancer if you only had one ovary removed. Regardless, it's important that you follow up with your oncologist and GYN surgeon ASAP

Answered 7/5/2016

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A member asked:

My period normally lasts 5 days. i'm now on day 10 with light flow and starting to get concerned. i had ovarian cancer 10 yrs ago and 1 ov. removed. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Norma Jo Waxman answered

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