2ww gynaecology referral for possible ovarian cancer

I recently had ultrasound scans because of periods lasting 2 weeks plus and some spotting. 

The GP called a couple of days ago to say the scan shows a cyst in there right adnexa - she said it could just be a straightforward cyst but it could also be a sign of ovarian cancer. She said this was less likely at my age (I'm 32). 

She has referred me on 2ww for gynaecology and ordered urgent blood tests which I had yesterday.

I have had a text notification of my gynae appointment but it doesn't give any details of what that will involve. 

When I asked the GP they said they might want to do another scan and depending on that maybe a laparoscopy. 

Just after some advice as to what I can expect to happen at this appointment? As there was no instrtfor example to have a full bladder like on previous scan as it was just a text rather than a letter.

Secondly, if a laparoscopy was required to explore/remove the cyst, how long is the recovery likely to take? I am also a bit worried I am overweight and carry most of my weight around my tummy - would that cause problems with a lapatand would it affect recovery??

Thank you 

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  • I was referred on 2 ww for suspected Ovarian Cancer on my first appointment which came as a shock I had an internal ultrasound then taken to another room for a Hysteroscopy but I didn't have a cyst or anything just an elevated ca125 blood test and a few other symptoms ,I hope you're ok in my case they removed a polyp fibroid and biopsies but it was all fine in the end .

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  • I was referred on 2 ww for suspected Ovarian Cancer on my first appointment which came as a shock I had an internal ultrasound then taken to another room for a Hysteroscopy but I didn't have a cyst or anything just an elevated ca125 blood test and a few other symptoms ,I hope you're ok in my case they removed a polyp fibroid and biopsies but it was all fine in the end .

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