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More sleepless nights

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Hi, I’m so upset, scared and emotional I can hardly cope. I have many symptoms of ovarian cancer. I’ve seen a GP and a nurse and had a full screening blood test and two urine tests (as UTI was suspected) I’ve never had a smear test due to embarrassment. The results of the blood test came back today and the nurse told me all my bloods were clear, nothing was showing in the markers for cancer. I said to her ‘Can I be happy again now?’ And she said yes. But… they want me to go for the abdominal ultrasound and the internal ultrasound and have already referred me.   And I’ve read on the legit UK cancer sites that full blood screening is NOT reliable to detect ovarian cancer - only the ultrasound and biopsy is. I thought I was finally going to get a good nights sleep tonight… I won’t. Stress, stress stress  and unbearable anxiety is how I’m living my life. I’ve made an appointment to see a Gynaecologist privately at the end of the week Just a nervous wreck right now… Why tell someone the blood test was clear when it’s not reliable. 

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    Hiya, I'm so sorry about how you feel . I am in the same boat as you. I had my blood test clear but after the ultrasound they found a unidentified mass on my left ovary. Doctor phoned me yesterday to let me know she is urgently referring me to a gynecologist. I am sick with worry, I have a 5 year old and I can't look her in the eyes without crying my eyes out. I really hope you get good news and sending you hugs. Keep us posted and best of luck xx

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    Hiya, thank you for replying. I don’t think they should use that blood test if it’s unreliable. It’s the cruelest thing to be told that your bloods are all clean and clear and to think you’re safe and all is well - and then to have the Ultrasound and they find something potentially sinister. I know they’re using the blood test with all the other symptoms we’ve presented with to make that judgement and they know far, far more than us worried, terrified individuals - but I was told categorically yesterday I don’t have it - when I have all the symptoms and all the risk factors (except smoking) I had three hours of my stress and anxiety starting to go down - now back to extreme anxiety and worry. 

    Hopefully the mass n your ovary is something benign and can be sorted out. I keep telling myself that there must be SOME use to this blood test, that it’s not always cancer - but I know  that worry you have very well… I’m living with it. I wish you well and hope you get some answers very soon. The wait and the worry is unbearable. Please let us know how you get on xx  

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    Hi,  that is exactly how i feel and i totally understand your worry. Hopefully your ultrasound is clear and along with the blood test being good,it can put your mind at ease . My husband is trying t tell me not to think of the worst case scenario but like you my anxiety is through the roof ATM. The symptoms you are experiencing can be caused by other conditions as well ,but i think it's importa to get confirmation and peace of mind from your GP. Hopefully the blood tests are efficient and we can forget about all this in a few weeks. Keep me posted and let me know if you had the ultrasound. Best of luck and I wish you a calmer day. Sending you virtual hugs and thank you for getting back to me  xxx

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