Hi and thanks for posting

I'm sorry to hear about your sister's diagnoses and your concern over your family history. It's understandable that you have some concerns and wish to do all you can to help yourself as much as is possible.

There isn't a national screening programme for ovarian cancer in the UK like there is with breast screening, which hopefully you have been able to access 3 yearly from the age of 50yrs. I wonder whether your sisters have asked their specialists about genetic testing as some people assume that it's routinely carried out, whereas this is not actually the case - they should have a discussion about their family history with their specialists.

In your own case, it may be helpful to talk through all your family history with the GP and ask whether you could be referred to a genetics or family history clinic to assess your own risk. Referrals can be made depending on how many 1st degree relatives (parent or sister) are affected, and their ages at diagnosis . So it may be helpful to make another appointment with the GP to discuss this.

Having said that, even if there are a number of relatives with breast or ovarian cancer in the family, this doesn't mean that you will also have cancer. There is more here about risks and causes of ovarian cancer  and some information about genes and family history here  

As the GP said though, it's good to be aware of any changes in your body and to get a symptom that is new or bothersome checked out by the GP.

If you would like to go over any of this, please do give us a call - Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

All the best

Wanda