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 never had an in person appointment following my ultrasound  (adnexal mass found) but the next steps for me were blood tests and further imaging scans (CT and MRI). I had already had the hysteroscopy on the same day as the ultrasounds. I had a 5.5cm cyst as well as three smaller ones but they believe it to be benign and I was sent for another ultrasound 6 months later (no change) and have another appointment in August to check on the cyst again.  The focus after the ultrasound seemed to be all on the 'adnexal mass/cysts' but it turned out that I also had thickened womb lining, polyps, fibroids so I had biopsies and those removed and the issue of prolonged bleeding and spotting went away. I hope all goes well for you

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  • I never had an in person appointment following my ultrasound  (adnexal mass found) but the next steps for me were blood tests and further imaging scans (CT and MRI). I had already had the hysteroscopy on the same day as the ultrasounds. I had a 5.5cm cyst as well as three smaller ones but they believe it to be benign and I was sent for another ultrasound 6 months later (no change) and have another appointment in August to check on the cyst again.  The focus after the ultrasound seemed to be all on the 'adnexal mass/cysts' but it turned out that I also had thickened womb lining, polyps, fibroids so I had biopsies and those removed and the issue of prolonged bleeding and spotting went away. I hope all goes well for you

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