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Tumour On Right Kidney, Cysts On Liver. History Of Cancer And Surgery For Borderline Ovarian Cancer Done. Opinion?

My doctor told me I have a "fatty tumor' on my right kidney; I also have numerous cysts on my liver. I have extensive family history of cancer and had surgery 3 years ago for "borderline ovarian cancer - they said stage 4. The surgeon performed a total hysterectomy and also took my omentum, saying it was spotted with cancer cells. now my kidney is to be checked annually and I am worried this is not enough. I've lost about 15 lbs., have what I would describe as chronic indigestion, regardless of what I eat. Should I be concerned and seeking another opinion?
posted on Tue, 11 Jun 2013
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Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query.
Sometimes it is hard to determine are those kidney and liver cysts benign or malignant,btu the best approach is to wait and do frequent check ups. If there is sign if size progression or infiltration then it should be investigated more detailed. Unfortunately, if omentum was spotted with cancer cells this isnt good sign and it means that it spred already. But since u ve lived 3 years after this it means that yoour body is very effective fighting tumor. Wish you good health.
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Tumour On Right Kidney, Cysts On Liver. History Of Cancer And Surgery For Borderline Ovarian Cancer Done. Opinion?

Hi and welcome to HCM. Thank you for your query. Sometimes it is hard to determine are those kidney and liver cysts benign or malignant,btu the best approach is to wait and do frequent check ups. If there is sign if size progression or infiltration then it should be investigated more detailed. Unfortunately, if omentum was spotted with cancer cells this isnt good sign and it means that it spred already. But since u ve lived 3 years after this it means that yoour body is very effective fighting tumor. Wish you good health.