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Around one in 10 women will develop ovarian cysts at some point during their lives, and while the prospect of a cyst growing ...

I’ve also read that some ovarian cysts can turn cancerous, so I’m wondering if I would be better off just having it removed. Dr Grant replies: An ovarian cyst is a common finding on scans and ...

However, a small percentage of pathological cysts — less than 1% — are malignant, or cancerous. These ovarian cancer cysts are masses of cancer cells and more common after menopause .

However, in the post-menopausal age, ovarian cysts are usually cancerous. Therefore, close monitoring by a gynecologist is essential, including blood tests and possible surgery," she adds.

Ovarian cysts are very common and usually go away within a few months, ... "If a cyst is identified during the ultrasound scan, ... "If there's any concern that your cyst could be cancerous, ...

“Even if you had a normal ultrasound last week or last month, the cyst could now be larger.” If ovarian cysts are a common issue for you, Dr. Wu says your doctor may recommend going on ...

How Often Are Ovarian Cysts Cancerous? Before menopause, it’s rare for cancer to be the cause of an ovarian cyst. Fewer than 14% of ovarian cancers are diagnosed before the age of 45.

If the cyst is suspected to be malignant, the outlook for ovarian cancer is usually low since it tends not to be detected until later stages. Research indicates that infertility rates were higher ...

A woman is encouraging others to be aware of ovarian cancer symptoms after thinking she was "too young" to get it. Emma Colledge, 24, from Durham, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer aged 23, after ...