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caya · 03-17-2015, 06:54 PM

Hey Kathryn,

Years ago before B.C., I had a transvaginal and pelvic ultrasound (for various reasons). The scan found a cyst on my gallbladder - I had no symptoms, no discomfort, but because it was found, I had to been seen by a specialist. Of course I was a wreck until I saw him - he was very reassuring, told me that 99.9% of the time these cysts are benign, but that we would have to watch it for a few years. If it grew or I had any symptoms, out it would come. So for about 10 years I had to have the pelvic u/s, they would measure the cyst, nothing changed, and then the doc told me after 10 years I did not have to continue with the yearly u/s.

I am praying for you that your "growth" is also benign, as most are.

all the best
caya

03-17-2015, 06:54 PM	#6
caya Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,320	Re: Could use some positive thoughts Hey Kathryn, Years ago before B.C., I had a transvaginal and pelvic ultrasound (for various reasons). The scan found a cyst on my gallbladder - I had no symptoms, no discomfort, but because it was found, I had to been seen by a specialist. Of course I was a wreck until I saw him - he was very reassuring, told me that 99.9% of the time these cysts are benign, but that we would have to watch it for a few years. If it grew or I had any symptoms, out it would come. So for about 10 years I had to have the pelvic u/s, they would measure the cyst, nothing changed, and then the doc told me after 10 years I did not have to continue with the yearly u/s. I am praying for you that your "growth" is also benign, as most are. all the best caya __________________ ER90%+/PR 50%+/HER 2+ 1.7 cm and 1.0 cm. Stage 1, grade 2, Node Negative (16 nodes tested) MRM Dec.18/06 3 x FEC, 3 x Taxotere Herceptin - every 3 weeks for a year, finished May 8/08 Tamoxifen - 2 1/2 years Femara - Jan. 1, 2010 - July 18, 2012 BRCA1/BRCA2 Negative Dignosed 10/16/06, age 48 , premenopausal Mild lymphedema diagnosed June 2009 - breast surgeon and lymph. therapist think it's completely reversible - hope so. Reclast infusion January 2012 Oopherectomy October 2013 15 Years NED!!