Hi Hopeful, 

It's a horrid situation isn't it... just waiting for news, fearing the worst but hoping for the best.

I've been told by my mum's GP that it looks likely she has ovarian cancer, but she will need an MRI and other tests before they can say for sure. It's so hard, but try and keep an open mind. There are probably many other conditions that can cause similar symptoms and maybe your mum has one of those.

20 is so very young to worry about losing a parent. I'm in my 40s and I feel as though I should still have many more years with mine.

Sending you virtual hugs and strength, and hoping for good news with your mum's MRI.

I know how it feels waiting for such news. I too am 20 and was waiting on results of my dad in his 50s three weeks ago for oesophageal cancer which is also a nasty one. To me I felt like I was waiting for the worst or best day of my life. You have to find it in yourself to calm yourself for now. Go out for walks, see friends, and keep busy even if you don’t feel like it. But also spend time with mum when you can, it helps both of you feel better. I hope you get good news and it’s in human nature to assume the worst just try to fight it. It is what it is and there’s nothing which can be done while waiting. 

I recommend coming back to these forums no matter the results. This community is a great one.