MRI for Ovarian Cancer?

[Guera47]

I just had an intravaginal sonogram and my doctor called and said they couldn't see my left ovary but they did see a possible cyst and free fluid so she sent me for an MRI on Tuesday and also a blood test.  Has anyone had an MRI with contrast for an ovarian cyst or is this the way they stage ovarian cancer.  I have two small children and I'm scared to death I have ovarian cancer.

[AuntieChris]

I have had 2 ultrasounds, the first time they did both an abdominal and vaginal. The 2nd they only did a vaginal. They were not able to see left ovary on 2nd, but they did see it on the abdominal.
According to my Dr, not seeing an ovary on the vaginal is not uncommon.
Don't know about the fluid, however what I have been reading and MRI is not an uncommon tool used to see the ovaries and uterus better. Try not to stress you self.
I just found this on free fluid, hope it helps. Sounds like ovarian cyst is a main culprit. Usually painful, when they burst, but most of time not cancer related but hormone related.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Ovarian-Cancer/What-does-free-fluid-mean--and-is-it-always-bad/show/193261

[Guera47]

The doctor mentioned they saw some possible free fluid on or near left ovary and a possible cyst on intravaginal sonogram.  Is free fluid indicative of cancer?  I'm in a state of panic.

[gls2824]

First, this is NOT the way they stage ovarian cancer.  It is very common to request an MRI when a TVS doesn't present a clear picture.  Doesn't mean anything is seriously wrong, but it's good that they are going further to make sure that they have the full picture.

Diagnosis and staging for ovarian cancer can only been done through surgery.  I assume the blood test was a CA-125?  Again, it's probably just a precaution.

It's great that they're being thorough.  The odds are in your favor that it's a cyst.  Cysts are way more common than ovarian cancer.  I know it's hard, but try not to worry before all the results are in.