scary possibilities

violinm9
violinm9 Member Posts: 1
in Ovarian Cancer #1

Hello - I had a CT scan at an Emergency Room for a kidney stone.  The ER doctor said yes, that the CT scan revealed the kidney stone.  I go to the urologist who again views the CT scan and says that he also saw a cyst on the ovary (I am post-menopausal) and a spot on the lung.  I am seeking follow-up with other specialists but what I would like to know is :  If a cyst on the ovary and a spot on the lung are present at the same time, does that mean that ovarian cancer could have spread to the lung?

 

Again, I will be following-up with my gynecologist and a lung specialist, but this sure has been a long, anxious weekend!

 

Any thoughts would be most appreciated!

 

THanks.

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  • Tethys41
    Tethys41 Member Posts: 1,382 Member
    #2
    Possibilities

    Hi Violin,

    Sorry you're having these issues.  It's always scary when you don't know what is going on.  

    There are 4 stages of ovarian cancer and the more advanced stage can involve spread to the lungs.  That, however, does not mean you have ovarian cancer, but I understand how your mind will take you there. The wating game is always unnerving, but unfortunately, there is not an alternative.  Try to take it one day at a time and try not to worry until you know there is something to worry about. 

    Keep us posted.  I hope your tests show that these spots that showed up are something minor.  

    Hang in there.

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