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Scared Ovarian Diagnosis

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Hi, I'm new here and petrified. I haven't had a cancer diagnosis yet so you may think I shouldn't be hear but I'm petrified. I've had bloating for about 4 weeks and after routing blood test an elevated CA125 of over 300. I'm so swollen round my middle and now think it could be ascites not bloating and I feel so stupid and worried that might be a sign I have more advanced cancer. I've got an appt on Monday morning with a gynaecologist. I have a 5 year old and can't even think about what this may mean. Anyone who has been through this or has any advice welcome. Thank you x

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    Hi, 

    What a worrying time for you, especially being a Mum to a little one.

    Your CA125 does seem high, but it can sometimes be due to inflammation not caused by cancer in pre-menopausal women (e.g. endometriosis, ovarian cysts etc.)

    It's good that you are going to get thoroughly checked out by gynae though, and at least Monday isn't too long to wait (though I'm sure it doesn't feel that way!)

    Keeping everything crossed for you. Let us know how you get on if you can x

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    Hi, 

    What a worrying time for you, especially being a Mum to a little one.

    Your CA125 does seem high, but it can sometimes be due to inflammation not caused by cancer in pre-menopausal women (e.g. endometriosis, ovarian cysts etc.)

    It's good that you are going to get thoroughly checked out by gynae though, and at least Monday isn't too long to wait (though I'm sure it doesn't feel that way!)

    Keeping everything crossed for you. Let us know how you get on if you can x

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