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Is it possible to develop benign ovarian cysts after the last round of chemotherapy for ovarian cancer?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: But your oncologis will always asume they are malignant until proven otherwise. Usually after ovarian cancer they remove everything so i'm not certain why I am getting this question.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 8/22/2013

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