The Shocking Reality of Massive Ovarian Tumors and Cysts.
A 20-year-old Florida woman who had a protruding stomach since fifth grade was dismissed by doctors who told her to lose weight. After seeing her mom overcome cancer, she went to the doctor and discovered she had a 104-pound tumor on her ovary. She believes her weight was a factor in doctors dismissing her concerns. The tumor had been growing since she started ovulating. She underwent surgery to remove the tumor and is now hopeful for the future. She wants others to know that they should push for answers if they are scared of going to the doctor.