It's more likely to be noncancerous

Posted By: Z on 2007-12-19
In Reply to: My daughter is 35 years old and has been having pain in left lower abdomen for quite some time . . . - daughter needs consoled

than cancerous, even with a family history. But she should remember the importance of a colonoscopy if there is any breast, ovarian, or colon cancer in the family. Good for her for checking it out. In the future, if they ever offer the choice of MRI or CT, get the MRI. Ultrasounds are also good. CT scans do expose us to radiation, so while they are an important test, they aren't as safe as the other 2 types of studies.

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My daughter is 35 years old and has been having pain in left lower abdomen for quite some time . . . - daughter needs consoled
- I'm going through a similar issue. - could it be fibroids?
  - SIL was having heart attack "pain" that turned out to be - a duplicated biliary system. Took GB out. Maybe an
    - ...anomaly somewhere is causing your distress? nm - Ya never know!
- Most likely it is benign--- - mmt3D
- It's more likely to be noncancerous - Z
- Enlarged uterus - AnnieM!AnnieM!
- I'm sorry - DW
  - She has 2 wonderful kids whom she home schools - daughter needs consoled
    - Definitaly sending prayers for your daughter and family. nm - trose

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