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My ovary lit up in PET scan and I have a warm sensation in my pelvis several times a week. Periods are dysfunctional and D&C was negative. What do you think?

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breast cancer 3 years ago. Could not tollerate Tamoxifen. Family hx. of breast cancer though BRCA neg.

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MelanieBoneMD (Physician - OBGYN - Obstetrics-Gynecology (Verified) ) - 01 / 26 / 2012

My first question is why did you have a PET scan? They are generally reserved for patients with cancers of other kinds. PETs light up in areas of rapid metabolism. It could be related to normal ovarian function. I need more information because the pelvis is not generally evaluated with a PET.

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member1665 (Survivor (2 - 5 years)) - 01 / 26 / 2012

I had the pet because I was having terrible back pain keeping me awake at night. My breast cancer was grade 3 her2+ as well so any pain more than 2 weeks they have investigated this way. My gyn recommended trying to ultrasound the ovary just after a period but trying to pinpoint WHEN I am going to have a period and then lining the date of US up with that has been impossible.

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