Hi Meljay1991 and thank you for posting,

I am sorry to learn that you are having symptoms that are causing you a lot of concern.

I know you have been having the symptoms for 3 years but It is good that you have now been referred to a gynaecologist because they specialise in treating reproductive health. It is also good to hear that your ultrasound scans have been clear. 

I wondered if your GP is aware of your concerns. It is important to know that there can be many causes of a raised CA125 not necessarily cancer for example, endometriosis and fibroids. We cannot say what is causing your symptoms but it is worth knowing that ovarian cancer under the age of 40 is uncommon.

I hope you have some support at this time from family or friends and can talk through your concerns. Easier said than done but try not to overthink things.

I hope you do not have to wait too long for an appointment with the gynaecologist.

Please feel free to get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Take care,

Jemma

Hi, i hope your well, I just wondered if you ever got to the bottom of what was wrong ?  I’m 36, 6 children and have been experiencing bloating, pain and discomfort aswel as occasional spotting, doctors ordered tests ans my ca125 came back as 61.. I am now of course freaking out and have been referred for urgent scan, however they have said it’s likely after Xmas ( Xmas is now ruined with worry anyway) 

thanks x 

Hello Beckiet3 and thanks for your post,

I am sorry to hear about your concerns and I can understand that you are worried about the wait for your scan.

As Nurse Jemma has said to the previous forum member there are many different causes for why the CA125 is raised and it is not common to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in your 30's

The CA125 test is not a test to diagnose cancer but if it is high then more tests need to be done to help rule it out. Endometriosis, menstruation, pregnancy and pelvic inflammatory disease are just some of the non cancerous conditions that may be the cause.

We have more information about this on the lab test on line website.

It is also difficult to compare yourself to other forum members as everyone's situation is very different.

Do try and keep yourself busy and your mind occupied on other things to try and forget about it all until the New Year.

I do hope everything goes well when you have your scan.

If you want to talk any of this through with one of the helpline nurses then your welcome to give us a call.

Our number is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the nurses are here Monday to Friday 9 am to 5pm. We are closed on Christmas Eve and the other bank holiday days.

All the best,

Catherine