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writes:I hope someone somewhere has an answer for me.I had a swollen lymph node last year and went to have tests run..they of course only knew it was a lymph node once they ran an MRI..but when the test came back they told me I also had a mass on my left ovary.I had surgery to remove the lymph node but they decided to leave the mass since it wasnt cancerous.Yesterday I went in to get my annual exam and told my gyn I was having weird pains in my lower left side..I have a history of ovarian cysts so I pretty much knew it was one .She did a sonogram and found that I still have the mass on my ovary!!she said it is up to me if I want it removed..but I will lose my ovary and tube..I have scarring from past surgeries that is binding my other organs..cant this be dangerous to let it go?I am petrified of cancer..should a mass like this be removed right away? Reply to this Question
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reader, SirenaBlusera  +, writes (20 June 2009):
 Hi,
A rule of thumb with medicine is to always get a second, or even third opinion. I think that you should make a list of questions and talk to two or three doctors about this. Have a talk about the pros and cons of surgery, and invest much thought and research in this.
There are things you can do to lower your risk of cancer... this is an important question that you should definitely discuss with your doctor(s). However, I can tell you that eating antioxidant (cancer fighter)-rich foods, getting plenty of exercise, proper sleep, and not smoking is always a good thing.
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reader, fubr +, writes (20 June 2009):
i honestly would say yes have it removed...if you dont mind me asking how old are you, do you have any children? even if no if you already have that much scarring then i would go ahead and have the surgery.....
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