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7 months ago had right ovary cyst, had it rechecked 6 weeks later by trans vag us, & abd. us & it was gone, could it still be cancer, or am i safe?

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Dr. Robert Kneece answered

Keep follow ups: The majority of cysts are harmless.Rarely, cysts may be a form of ovarian cancer.Large cysts that cause problems occur in about 8% of women before menopause.About 95% of ovarian cysts are benign, not cancerous.So keep your follow ups but sounds like goung to be fine.

Answered 3/22/2020

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A member asked:

7 months ago had right ovary cyst, had it rechecked 6 weeks later by trans vag us, & abd. us & it was gone, could it still be cancer, or am i safe?

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Dr. Robert Kneece answered

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