When I was 18, I was diagnosed with a 25 x 19 x 14cm ovarian cyst, and was urgently referred to Dr. Stenson for surgery. She said that the possibility of cancer was so rare we wouldn't even consider it (though she did admit that it was possible). After a traumatizing appointment with her, I decided to see another doctor. I told this doctor what her plan had been (laparoscopic surgery) and he said that, if the cyst was cancerous, Dr. Stenson's surgery plan would have spread cancer throughout my abdomen. If this had happened, what would she have done?? Said "sorry you have cancer all throughout your abdomen, I really really didn't think that would happen!"?? She was patronizing and dismissive, but most importantly, her surgery plan could have put my life in danger. You don't just dismiss the possibility of cancer. My current OBGYN also won't try laparascopic surgery on any cyst over 10cm, much less 25cm. Do NOT go to this doctor.

Submitted Sept. 11, 2023