Scared I may have Ovarian Cancer

Hi All, 

Posting on here as I'm a frantic mess to be honest, trying to keep it together but feel like I'm failing miserably

So since Christmas I've had spells of constipation, urgency to pee (during the day more so) period pain has been a lot worse than normal so in June I made an appointment with my GP. He referred me for an ultrasound/transvaginal scan which took place on Friday. The sonographer during the scan asked me if anyone had discussed endometriosis with me to which I replied no although both my mom and sister have been diagnosed with it in recent years. Anyway fast forward to yesterday my GP advised that I was being fast tracked for gynaecology further care via fast track the appointment has just come through for Tuesday...The GP explained that a 9cm cyst is present on my right ovary she can't rule out OC but can't say for sure without further testing, however as I've not long had blood tests and my age (35) she's hopeful it's not. Surely if it's endometriosis the transvaginal would have been sufficient enough to confirm this or am I wrong?! 
 

Literally numb with worry :-(

Any advise much appreciated x 

  • Hi hun,

    I know it is terrifying and nothing anyone can say will help.

    the gynaecologist will be able to tell you more and what next steps there are. 

    it's great that you have had the ultrasound and they have only located the one cyst and nothing else so try and take some positive from this. And your bloods are clear so that's really positive also. 

    Only tip I can give is get some Rescue Remedy to try and take the edge of the worry. 

    I recently had a 7cm lump removed from my cervix, unfortunately in my case it did turn out to be cancer but I have had a ct and mri and both clear so it was all removed. I will need further surgery or treatment to make sure it doesn't come back but it's not all doom and gloom but all the waiting is just awful i so understand xx

  • Hi Workingmum, 

    Thanks for taking the time to reply :-) 

    You're right as much as everyone means well and deep down I know they do it is hard to accept all that is being said because ultimately the only thing that will determine anything are the tests ahead. The wait is most definitely hard although I now know my gynae appointment is on Tuesday. I received a text earlier then an email shortly after discussing hysteroscopy so now obsessively googling that now too  

    I'm sorry to hear your cyst was confirmed as cancerous but great to hear that it hasn't spread or developed any further. 
     

    Xx
     

  • Hi,
     

    stop googling!! We all do it but it doesn't help!!

    the Hysteroscopy was totally fine, I had general anaesthetic and was out for about two hours in total but that's because I had the lump removed also and she wanted to make sure it was all out. I was totally fine afterwards and pain free considering I had quiet a lot of stitches. I was a bit weak for a few days after but just rested in bed, it took a while for the anaesthetic to wear off me so had about 5 days resting. I thought I would be up and about in two lol! 
     

    are they removing your cyst at the time ? Please don't worry at all about the procedure at all xx

     

     

     

     

  • Honestly it's like it's become an addiction sometimes I don't even realise I'm doing it  it's horrendous for my anxiety levels....I'm trying to switch off from everything with the exception of this group. 
    Thank you for reassuring me regarding the procedure, I'm actually quite calm thinking about this side of things. I just want them to do whatever it is they need to. My mom is adamant it's endo but again until tests are done there is no way of truly knowing us there?! I can talk in here but if I do out loud I just break down

    Well I'm going to assume a pre op is needed first before the hysteroscopy can happen?! I've just had the fast track app along with the leaflet. Xx 


  • Yes I had a pre op and covid test 3 days before. 

    I know everyone has their opinion and says . "I am sure it will be fine etc" and it goes in one ear and out the other. All of a sudden everyone is a doctor lol! And you feel Like they are kind of belittling your situation. Inside your head is a living nightmare and no one understands. 

    thing is with mine ,. It was never said that it could be a cyst or it could be a fibroid,etc. They just kept saying it was unusual so I knew deep down that mine was cancer. 

    your on the fast track so that's great but also doesn't mean bad news , 

    good luck for Tuesday xx
     

  • Right ok, possibly a consultation first then?! Hopefully won't be long between appointments etc. 
     

    Absolutely 100% this...Everyone means well but naturally it does just go in one year and back out the other because we know it's not the definitive answer..

    Thank you for providing some positivity and reassurance yourself though I really do appreciate it a lot :-) 

    I'm so glad to hear you are all clear I wish you all the best too :-) 

     

  • Hi I have also had bad period pains and bleeding feeling bloated and bad indigestion.I also have been put on the pathway and have a scan,hysteroscopy and biopsy on Monday and absolutely terrified.I like yourself have googled everything and convinced its cancer.The whole thing is so scary let me know how you get on on Tuesday.

    Take care

    Tracy

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  • Hi Tracy, 

    I keep questioning how my mind would work if Dr Google didn't exist?! Would I still be feeling as anxious as I do now. I'm learning the more I read the more I'm worrying myself so trying to limit myself to just this forum, easier said than done I know my husband keeps reassuring me all will be ok find myself getting annoyed that he can be so calm but I know he's just being positive for me. 
    I had my scan last Friday, everything has happened quite quickly since so take comfort in that things are pretty swift. It's just the wait in between everything still feels an eternity. 
     

    Good luck with everything always here to chat x