I had all kinds of gyn problems - thickened uterine lining probably due to the Tamoxifen; enlarged uterus for unknown reason; multiple large ovarian cysts - have always had ovarian cysts but because I was in some sort of chemopause, the drs were concerned because someone who isn't ovulating shouldn't be having these cysts, or so they thought!! I had no symptoms whatsoever - no pain, no periods so no heavy bleeding. Had numerous ultrasounds, 2 uterine biopsies; D&C; hysteroscopy - nothing conclusive other than a uterine polyp found during the D&C. At last ultrasound, one cyst was very large - greater than 5 cm so the docs said it was time to be more aggressive - had a bunch of labs for possible upcoming surgery including a CA-125 which indicated possible ovarian cancer - well that was elevated - UGH - so, of course, we think the worse. I had a dying father at the time and absolutely did NOT want surgery but everyone talked me into it because if it was something, hopefully, it would be an early uterine and/or ovarian cancer. Had hysterectomy and bilateral oophorectomy on 8/24/04 - and guess what - ALL BENIGN - not a trace of precancer, cancer, nothing - praise the Lord. I know it's easy for me to say not to worry but please don't until something is definitive. One suggestion, if surgery is recommended, please have a gynecologic -oncologic surgeon do it - this is vital; I love my gyn and he was in the OR for my procedure but left it all up to my equally fabulous gyn-onc surgeon.
God bless.
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