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Can An Ovarian Cyst Lead To Cancer?

Hi, I was diagnosed with an ovarian cyst a little less than a month ago. I have my first OBGYN appt on Friday. I am 21 years old. I have been doing research and I am very nervous. Sometimes I have found to have no appetite, however not all of the time. I am not sure if this is because I am worried about the chance of cancer or related to the cyst. The pain is bearable and comes and goes, but is still there.
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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Thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion you should not worry much about cancer. You are too young to have cancer.
Not all ovarian cysts are cancerous.
So no need to worry much.
At your age due to hormonal imbalance, ovarian cysts can be seen. And no treatment is required as they are benign mostly. Only regular follow ups with ultrasound every 6 monthly is needed.
And if you still want to rule out malignancy, better to get done biopsy from cyst.
Otherwise no need to worry for cancer. This cyst will not harm you.
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Can An Ovarian Cyst Lead To Cancer?

Thanks for your question on HCM. In my opinion you should not worry much about cancer. You are too young to have cancer. Not all ovarian cysts are cancerous. So no need to worry much. At your age due to hormonal imbalance, ovarian cysts can be seen. And no treatment is required as they are benign mostly. Only regular follow ups with ultrasound every 6 monthly is needed. And if you still want to rule out malignancy, better to get done biopsy from cyst. Otherwise no need to worry for cancer. This cyst will not harm you.