Ovarian cancer query

Hello lovelies, I just have a few questions. I'm actually very calm. So I've had ongoing problems down there for a while. A scan last year showed a damaged blood filled fallopian tube and endometriosis. This was treated but the left the tube. No idea why. Anyway I've still been having symptoms, extremely bloating, exhaust, pain in my left ovary. It basically feels like something is there it's hard to explain but almost like someone has there finger in my ovary and the pressure just stays there. My ca125 is only slightly raised to 47. The doctor seemed a bit concerned and has referred me for a urgent scan. I know it's only mildly raised. I had my laproscopy mid April and still have this ongoing uncomfortable feeling. My bowel habits are all over the place too. I put this all down to my age and perimenopause (I'm 46) I just wondered if there was any other ladies that had a ca125 at this level and found out it was ovarian cancer. Also I wondered can the doctor miss ovarian cancer in a laproscopy? I'm ok and what will be will be I'm just asking out of curiosity. Thankyou xx

  • Hello and thank you for posting.

    I am sorry you are worried about a recent blood test result, but I am pleased to hear that last years laparoscopy did not show anything worrying.

    The Ca125 blood test measures the amount of a particular protein found in a woman's pelvic area. If there is any inflammation in the pelvic area this protein level is raised.

    There are a number of things that can cause this result to be higher than normal, for example ovarian cysts, fibroids, endometriosis, menopause, cancer and pregnancy. So the list is quite large.

    It is important that the doctors find out the cause of your raised Ca 125 and your symptoms, and the internal ultrasound should do this. This said, these symptoms are not unusual with an endometriosis diagnosis. This support group might be helpful.

    I understand that you feel concerned about cancer, but there are a number of other things that could be giving you a higher than usual result. Do try and not search online too much as the internet is not a doctor, and often this searching causes more anxiety.

    Take care, and hopefully you will know more soon.

    Sarah.

  • Hello, thankyou for your reply, I appreciate it, I'm actually not worried,just curious. My lap was April this year, the blood test was last week. So 4 months after my ca125 is raised. I'm honestly ok, just have lots of questions and would rather people were straight with me. The doctor mentioned a growth or something but as you said no way to find out until I've had a scan. I just wondered if a ca125 could be an indication of ovarian cancer. Whatever the outcome I am fine and able to deal with. Thanks again.