How an ultrasound to check on her pregnancy revealed a big health issue
Summary
A pregnant woman, Allison Misconin, discovered she had ovarian cancer during a 20-week ultrasound. She underwent surgery to remove the cancerous mass and later gave birth to a healthy baby.Key Facts
- Allison Misconin was initially told an ovarian cyst during early pregnancy was normal.
- At 20 weeks, the cyst was labeled suspicious, leading to a referral to an oncologist.
- Misconin, who works as an oncology social worker, prioritized her baby's health.
- She had laparoscopic surgery between 14 and 20 weeks of pregnancy to remove the mass and affected ovary.
- The mass was cancerous, but the surgery prevented the cancer from spreading.
- She delivered a healthy baby boy at 37 weeks.
- A second surgery found no remaining cancer.
- Early detection of ovarian cancer is rare, especially during pregnancy, because symptoms are often vague.
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