I feel like everyone knows but me...

[BrandiB]

In March I was admitted to the hospital for crazy high blood pressure and severe enteritis. On my CT, they found bilateral abnormal complex adnexal cysts. Of course I have so many symptoms of ovarian cancer, but they are so vague really what woman doesn't? I was sent for an ultrasound and the Dr called and now they want to send me for a MRI. They didn't tell me anything about these cysts except the ultrasound wasn't definitive. Isn't an ultrasound the go to test? My doc said not to worry because cancer is rarely bilateral but why aren't they telling me the characteristics of these cysts? Please share your experience if your cysts were bilateral or not.

[delia2]

Hi. My OC was not bilateral, only in left ovary/ fallopian tube and other areas of pelvis. The ultrasound is never definitive; only a biopsy is. You could ask if the cysts are complex or have any solid areas. They need to rule out OC and maybe the MRI will do that. I hope so!

[BrandiB in reply to delia2]

My paperwork diagnosed me with complex cysts from the CT, although the CT says nothing about complex cysts. The only thing the US says is left and right side echogenic mass.

[Moonbeams33]

Both of my ovaries had masses at diagnosis for ovarian cancer. The biopsies were taken during my debulking surgery. They should be able to provide more info with CT scan or MRI. I was diagnosed in ER after CT scan that I needed to follow up with Gynological Oncologist. You could also ask them for a CA-125 blood test.

[Lizchips]

Tell them you need and want a CT and pet scan.