Thursday, 14 July 2011

Another challenge - ovarian cyst

Met few doctors last 2 weeks, to get advices for the cyst on right ovary.

I have met Dr Patrick Chia from FMGC, Dr Paul Ng from Pantai Hospital, and Dato Dr  Alex Mathews from Gleneagles. All of them recommended me to have it removed and send for lab testing. None of them can ensure to me whether it is cancerous or not. Based on the shape, Dato Dr Alex says, only 90% sure it is not cancerous, but a dermoid. Perhaps it is a reliable percentage.

Dato Dr Alex suggested to remove the cyst only (not entire ovary) using Laparoscopic surgery (keyhole surgery, or minimally invasive surgery). But it could ended up with Laparotomy (the open method) if failed to remove the cyst using the first method. Really hope the removal can be completely done using the keyhole surgery, because it is less pain, and can recover faster.

Decided to go for the operation with Dato Dr Alex and appointment was made on coming Tuesday.

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    1. Do you still want me to share my experience with you ?

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