Worried about my mum

Hi

I'm really worried about my mum, her legs have swelled up really bad are hard to touch and shes struggling to walk and has been short of breath, doctors sent her for a scan her chest was fine but something showed up on her Ovaries. She's now been referred to the Gynecologist and is going on Thursday for more tests. I've stupidly googled the symptoms and all that's coming up is Ovarian Cancer. She has lost weight, not eating as much and the leg swelling is a cause for concern.

Is it still possible it's not Ovarian Cancer even if they find something on the test?

She's 77 did have a hysterectomy when she was younger but they left her Ovaries.

I'm so worried and my anxiety is on a major high as all google is telling me is its Ovarian Cancer.

Thank you 

Parents
  • Hi Lulu,

    A very warm welcome to our forum, although I'm sorry to hear why you're here. You have done the worst possible thing at this stage. I know that it's a great temptation to consult Google, but this only ever serves to scare us further, won't apply to your mum and won't give you any answers. Most of the information here is aimed at the more spectacular and newsworthy cases, so try to stay clear.

    Your mum has done the right thing by getting this investigated, even though this is a worrying time. Unfortunately, there is really no way to say what is causing her symptoms, until all of these tests are completed and she gets her results. I hope that she finds out soon.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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  • Hi Lulu,

    A very warm welcome to our forum, although I'm sorry to hear why you're here. You have done the worst possible thing at this stage. I know that it's a great temptation to consult Google, but this only ever serves to scare us further, won't apply to your mum and won't give you any answers. Most of the information here is aimed at the more spectacular and newsworthy cases, so try to stay clear.

    Your mum has done the right thing by getting this investigated, even though this is a worrying time. Unfortunately, there is really no way to say what is causing her symptoms, until all of these tests are completed and she gets her results. I hope that she finds out soon.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

Children
  • Thank you so much for your reply. I suffer from anxiety badly and my emotions are everywhere.

    There's just nothing to suggest otherwise, if they do find something she will have to have a biopsy so it's very worrying.

    Also forgot to mention she now has to wear a catheter due to bladder problems which she is still waiting for a test for.

    Thanks again for your reply, I will keep you updated. Thank you so much.

    Lisa xx