Confused & scared

I had a CT scan for some gastric issues in September, it took 8 weeks to be reported on and my GP called me to tell me there was a couple of issues, an abnormal ovary ( I've had a full hysterectomy including oopherectomy) in 2016 so was a bit confused, plus free fluid in my pelvic area with ascetites?  so he did a CA125 test which came back at 83, so I was put onto the rapid access route at the hospital and was seen in 13 days, had a ultrasound which the scan lady said "oh I can see an abnormal ovary" I was then taken in to see a doctor who basically said the same then after fumbling through my records to find my hysterectomy notes said "oh you've had them both removed!" Yes I know this! So basically he then went in to say oh ok then we need to have a plan in place in the next 4 weeks we'll be in touch soon! I was already anxious the previous weeks leading up to this appointment so I broke down as I thought I'd have been told more at this point, so I complained to PALS as it was nearly 3 months since my CT scan and I'm none the wiser, I've now been seen more urgently and awaiting another CT on tuesdsy to see if any changes, I've been referred to the Womens Gynae/cancer unit so I'm in the system

and been told I'll be hearing more quickly but my god! Is it normal to be crying all the time, planning my own funeral in my head and so bloody stressed?!  They are questioning ovarian cancer but surely if I have no ovaries??? How can it be? Or is this possible? I'm losing my mind with worry sorry if I've gone on a bit but I've got nobody to talk to about this

  • Welcome to the Cancer Chat community Kerrylou although I'm really sorry to hear what's happened and for how much stress this is causing. 

    Many of our members know what you're going through at the moment so you are not alone, and hopefully some of them will be along soon to offer you their support and advice.

    If you'd like to talk any of this through with one of our cancer nurses, they're just a phone call away on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. They're very knowledgeable and will do all they can to answer your questions and put your mind at ease.

    I really hope all goes well with your CT scan today and you're able to get a step closer to finding out what's going on.

    We're thinking of you Kerrylou and will have our fingers crossed everything will be o.k.

    All the best,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator