Ovarian cyst

Hey guys. So I've been feeling unwell for about 7 months. Nausea constipation bloating feeling full and exhausted. I got referred to gasto and nothing unusual found to be causing these symptoms. My eriod also went strange about a year ago so I had a transvaginal us. First one found a bleeding cyst but it was assumed to to be a functional one and to be reviewed in three months. That was in May. Since then this cyst has grown and I've made a private appointment to have it looked at further as nhs suggests a 15 month wait list. Anyway the referral letter has freaked me out and I was wonderin if anyone could reassure me or give me a heads up that this might be a malignant diagnosis I'm headed for. The letter says:  left distended ovary with septated cyst 5cm with septum 1.4mm. There are multiple echos within the cyst and a small echopoor lesion with evidence of colour flow (15mm). Should I prepare myself for bad news. More recently I've been feeling stretching and burning in my low r abdomen and groin. I've also been itching and tickling skin for the past few months. Any help or advice would be appreciated. I have a private appointment on Wednesday and I was hoping I could ask for a biopsy? Is that a thing? Or what might happen at the private appointment? Thank you in advance for any advice x

  • Hello Kaz19, 

    Unfortunately no one here will have the medical expertise to interpret the letter for you but I guess that your appointment was today and perhaps by now you will have had an explanation as to what it all means? Did you find out whether you could have a biopsy? 

    Rest assured though that ovarian cysts are not necessarily cancerous so don't expect or prepare yourself for bad news and I hope that by the time you read my post you will have had some reassuring news or additional information. 

    If there is anything you would like to discuss with our nurses, they can be reached on this free number 0808 800 4040 - their line is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. 

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi Kaz19, hope you are ok. How did you get on at your appointment? I’m in a similar situation.