Ca125 tests

Hi there I had hysterectomy at the age of 37 leaving my ovaries, I'm now coming up to 42 for the last year iv been going through the menopause, but for the last 6months I need to pee constantly all ways feeling bloated an never eat that much, also I get really bad pains in bottom of tummy left an right side, been to the docs loads of time water tests etc but a few wks ago I had a scan which confirmed I had a cyst on my left ovary an on my right there is a shadow which is not a cyst the lady scanning me go another lady to come look an both look puzzled, had CA125 bloods 2 weeks ago took 48hrs to come back for the hospital to want them repeating, had this done again yesterday morning, just rang the docs to see if they are back which they are an came back yesterday evening, receptionist can't tell me the results as I need to wait for the doctor an she's going through her list as they was closed yesterday evening!! I'm just really worried as we all Google things an think the worse but with me just having my ovaries an going through menopause I am high risk for ovarian cancer, as anyone else had the same issue 

I'm also on the emergency waiting list to see the gynaecologist which want be till end of august beginning of September as they are nearly at the end of April emergencies 

thank you all for taking the time in reading 

  • Hello Clare

    I'm sorry to hear that you've had some ongoing health concerns and that you're now waiting on further test results. We know that this period of waiting for news can be really difficult. Many people turn to the internet searching for information and unfortunately this often leaves them feeling even more anxious. 

    You may have already spoken with your GP by now and hopefully they were able to give you some reassurance but if not then do get in touch with them again on Monday regarding the most recent test results. 

    If you'd like to chat with our team of nurses for some advice and support you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm. I know they'll be happy to chat and offer any information and reassurance that they can. 

    Keep in touch Clare and let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator