Scared of ovarian cancer

Hi so been having symtoms for a month of period cramps for a month, bloating.I am having a ca125 Blood test next week and doctors appointment also. I al just scared as I know all these symptoms are Overian cancer. Can you have these symtoms and not have Overian cancer? 

  • Hello School1, 

    I hope all goes well next week for your CA125 blood test - you can read more information on the CA125 blood test on our website on this page. It mentions that the CA125 test shows "that there is inflammation in the area of the body surrounded by the hip bones (the pelvis). But it cannot tell the doctor exactly what is causing the inflammation" and there are many other conditions than cancer which can raise these levels.  

    So try not to worry too much as the symptoms you describe can be caused by so many other conditions but it's good you're having these tests and that you have a doctor's appointment to find out once and for all what has been causing these issues. I hope that get these sorted quickly so you can feel better soon. 

    Hopefully you will hear from other forum members who have had similar symptoms before and had the CA125 blood test as well. 

    I hope your appointment goes well and that you get some clarity very soon on what is going on. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator 

  • Thank you, yes trying to be calm. I have also had a feeling of flutters in mu tummy I am not pregnant but made the postage of googling and they they found Overian cancer there. So also scared museld