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What is the difference between Ovarian Cyst and Ovarian Cancer?

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M. Krasinski

M. Krasinski

M. Krasinski
M. Krasinski, Content Writer, Columbus

Answered Jul 04, 2019

Some people may immediately panic when they are told that they have an ovarian cyst. It should be remembered that an ovarian cyst is different from having ovarian cancer. A cyst may form on different parts of the body. A lot of times, the cyst is benign and can be removed with the help of medication to melt it down or through undergoing an operation.

Some people may immediately panic when they are told that they have an ovarian cyst. It should be
Ovarian cancer means that there are cancer cells that can be found in the ovary. The only issue is if the cysts that will be found in the ovaries are malignant. This can signify ovarian cancer. The treatments for having ovarian cysts will surely be different from the treatments that will be done by those who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

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