[Westcoastgirl]

When diagnosed with breast cancer I was quite concerned about my ovaries, estrogen positive, early menses, late menopause, I thought there was significant history in the family (drs didn't), wanted them removed. My onc tried to reassure me that I need not worry about ovarian cancer as despite being in treatment for breast cancer, I was no more at risk for ovarian cancer than any other woman. I wanted another opinion and also asked for an ultrasound of my ovaries. They found two cysts on the one ovary, much to my horror, but in the end after lots of fretting and seeing four different doctors, everything was fine. Ovarian cysts are rare in menopausal women but not rare in younger women. I was sent to a Women's Center where I met with two Gynecologist/Oncologists and they wanted a second ultrasound which I did 3 months later. The cysts had resolved themselves and by that time I was ready to get off the train. Four doctors had told me I was no more at risk for ovarian cancer than any other woman and so I have relaxed and am going to let that part of things go. Life is a crap shoot and what will be will be so no point in worrying about ovarian cysts that are probably a common occurrence in a woman your age and will resolve. Have faith.