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Ovarian Cancer Symptoms

Roki60
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Hello Ladies,

I started having these symptoms just over a month ago:

Loss of Appetite 

Weight Loss

Nausea 

Bloating

Excessive Burping 

Excessive Gas

After two weeks of loss of appetite and seeing unintentional weight loss, I went to the GP. Of course I thought of Ovarian Cancer but because I suffer from terrible GERD, the GP ordered a gastroscopy and a CA-125 test. Both just came back as normal. 

Because of long waiting times, I'm making an appointment tomorrow with a private gynecologist. I've been experiencing shoulder pain, too, which I didn't know was a symptom until I Googled today. I know these are all signs of late-stage OC. I would appreciate hearing from any women on this subject. Thank you.

  • Hello Roki60 and welcome to the forum.

    I'm sorry to hear about the symptoms you've been experiencing over the last month and for the worry they're understandably causing.

    I hope you can take some reassurance from your gastroscopy and CA125 results but hopefully the appointment you're booking with your private gynaecologist will be able to give you the answers and further peace of mind you're seeking at this time.

    So many of our members knows what it's like to be in this position Roki60, so you are not alone, and hopefully those who have contended with similar symptoms will share their stories and advice with you soon.

    We also have a team of cancer nurses you can talk to about this on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very insightful and will do all they can to address your concerns.

    In the meantime, we're sending you all our support Roki60 and will have our fingers crossed everything will be o.k.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Offline in reply to Moderator Steph

    Thank you so much Steph, for your kind and very helpful words!

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