Other cysts after diagnosis

I would suggest an OB-Gyn for a follow up.  There are a number of things that are not cancer that can cause the symptoms you are having.  Yes, an ovarian cyst can be one of them, and if it bursts-as it eventually does-it can be excruciating.  I was driving when mine ruptured and I nearly ran off the road.  Other things he/she could check for are cervical polyps, which can cause spotting, uterine fibroids, and last, Endometriosis.  None are fun to have.  And when all my tests were completed, I had all of the above.

By then I was 44, both my kids were in college or HS, and I didn't plan to have any more kids...so had the works removed plus laser cutting to remove the Endo throughout the pelvis. That caused some adhesions, which were cleaned up during a subsequent cancer surgery.

RCC is rarely found in ovaries, but maybe your Onc. can help expedite an apptointment with a Gynecologist.

Meanwhile, take acetominephen and use a heating pad on your abdomen....and try to RELAX till you know what you're dealing with.

Good Luck and Hugs,

donna_lee

Ovarian cysts can be excruciating!! I dealt with one about a year ago and let me tell you how awful it was!!! They unfortunately can come and go. I have endometriosis as well and all those pains go along with it. The pain definitely radiates to the hip and back area. Have you been checked for it since it is in the family?? It is not fun. Especially since we are sensitive enough in the lower abdomen as it is. I hope you are feeling better soon. Also, as far as I have heard, kidney cancer (if it indeed does spread) will go to the lungs or liver. 

Cysts can grow and diminish over time, so it would be good to get some baseline measurements on these suckers.  I think heading to the GYN and making sure you get those baselines is a really good idea.  Best wishes.

I'm going through the same thing! I've had ovarian cysts I guess come and go on my right ovary. I had it before I had my right side flank pain from my tumor. I had my open partial nephrectomy and 2 days while in the hospital I started my period a week early. This month I thought I started my period 2 weeks early but the cramping, right breast pain and bloating was the cyst I guess because the bleeding lasted for 2 days now its just old blood. Sorry for the full description but I've been freaking out about it. I'm on the same birth control for years and all of a sudden I'm getting these cysts. I do have a microadenoma on my pituitary gland diagnosed as benign 3 years ago.. Just wondering now If it grew and is now messing with my hormones or if its rcc. Aye... Having cancer than having the surgery is worse enough! Keep me posted on whats going on, I'm going to contact my gyn next week. Good luck my dear!

Stephanie

Steph85 said:

I'm going through the same

I'm going through the same thing! I've had ovarian cysts I guess come and go on my right ovary. I had it before I had my right side flank pain from my tumor. I had my open partial nephrectomy and 2 days while in the hospital I started my period a week early. This month I thought I started my period 2 weeks early but the cramping, right breast pain and bloating was the cyst I guess because the bleeding lasted for 2 days now its just old blood. Sorry for the full description but I've been freaking out about it. I'm on the same birth control for years and all of a sudden I'm getting these cysts. I do have a microadenoma on my pituitary gland diagnosed as benign 3 years ago.. Just wondering now If it grew and is now messing with my hormones or if its rcc. Aye... Having cancer than having the surgery is worse enough! Keep me posted on whats going on, I'm going to contact my gyn next week. Good luck my dear!

 

Stephanie

Steph, I too got my period 1 week early. Must have been the stress of the surgery on my body. My whole life my periods have been perfect. Now my cycle is at least 5 days shorter!!! I was told the tumor can throw out strange hormones so maybe our bodies are adjusting to their new norm.