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Should an ovarian mass larger than 7 cm be surgically removed if it has steadily grown. mom had malignant tumor size of grapefriut?

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Bring to the: Attention of your doctor , about mom's ovarian cancer , this history is very important , for the plan of your treatment, your doctor may advise its removal majority of ovarian cystic lesions are not malignant.

Answered 9/18/2013

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Possibly.: If your mother had ovarian cancer and you have a growing ovarian mass, this needs to be evaluated by a gynecologist or gynecologic oncologist. Surgery might be recommended.

Answered 6/9/2015

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