Cancer

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2012-02-10 Radiology - mildly complex cyst on left ovary:

Hello Dina,    Do not worry!  Ovarian cysts are a very common finding in a woman who still have menstrual periods no matter how irregular.  Also, the measurement of just over 1 cm is not worrisome and

2012-02-10 Brain Tumors - Metastatic Brain Cancer:

Unfortunately you are correct. The fact that her primary cancer has not been found can hardly be described as good news since it still must exist somewhere given her MRI scan (with this number of lesions

2012-02-10 Pathology - a partial thyroidectomy pathology report:

Hi Helen:    A surgeon during surgery removes tissue whihc he thinks may conatain nodes. Sometimes this tissue may not show any nodes. Since your pathologist mentioned "cannot be assessed" I am assuming

2012-02-09 Pathology - a partial thyroidectomy pathology report:

Hello Helen:    The hemithyroidectomy specimen was fragmented, that happens if the surgeon is unable to remove the tissue as one piece or there is dead tissue(not in this case) and sometimes presence of

2012-02-09 Breast Cancer - Breast pain:

I honestly do not associate the symptoms you describe with any kind of breast cancer. But to be on the safe side let an experienced doctor (breast surgeon, gynecologist or oncologist) check your breasts