Suspicious markers ?

Hi everyone,  

Hope your all well

Quick run down ,I'm 35 and I have had problems with my  periods , missing them completely then going from 31 days to 14 days for the last 7 months . I have spotted regularly and unfortunately look pregnant from bloating . I have been tired for an eternity but put that down to work ... I then developed pain , a constant dull ache and stabbing pain which never goes 

Any way cut along story short . I had a smear all clear yay,  but due to my symptoms I was referred to ultrasound.  Now it latest alot longer than I expected maybe 30 minutes internal and external so I assumed he was just being thorough.  Now I called for my results 7 days later as requested and they told me that they won't discuss it with me and to call back on Tuesday.  They called me on Tuesday to tell me I had PCOS and suspicious markers so I am having a blood test this Friday. 

Anyone have any similar before diagnosis? 

Obviously I am worried but I'm also a little in limbo as I'm not sure what it all means when it comes to my ovaries . 

Unfortunately I had pre cancerous tumors in my throat in 2019 which I had surgery to remove so slightly worried its cancer in my ovaries. 

What do they mean by suspicious markers ? Before I just got told it was tumors that will be tested after removal from my throat . What blood test will they do ?

Thank you in advance 

  • I had the pains you described I would get 2 periods in a month and feel so tired couldn’t keep my eyes open. Went Gp had ultrasound and blood tests. Ultrasound didn’t find anything but blood tests found that I had very low iron I was on iron tablets for 3months and the periods sorted itself out. 

    hoping it’s something similar for you to x 

  • Also can I ask what your symptoms was for the throat as Iam having so much trouble with mine at the moment 

  • Hi sweetcheeks5

    Thank you for replying .

    I hope its nothing but looking at the ultrasound it's not looking great .. 

    In terms of my throat I actually lost my voice completely and had difficulty swallowing.

    I couldn't speak for 6 weeks as put it down go laryngitis and eventually went to drs and wrote down what was going on . I was referred to xray which actually contacted me less than 5 hours after to state I had emergency ent. I then had a endoscopy which revealed 2 slug like tumors on my vocal cords. I was told I had to have surgery regardless as they were so large I couldn't speak a word.

    The tumors where removed and then I had speech therapy . When tested they were classed as precancerous.

    Luckily for me I regained my voice 7 months later but its changed permanently.

    Other than loss of voice completely and difficulty swallowing I had no other symptoms.

    I hope that helps you , if in doubt check it out as they say. Just frustrating that they won't discuss anything with me ! And just keep saying there is suspicious markers ect. 

  • Hi Angela

    I'm 32 years old female and am awaiting an emergency ENT appointment following the main symptoms of 6 weeks hoarse/very low voice and family history of throat cancer. i also have a horrible taste in my mouth that won't go away (I haven't read anyone else having this?) but I don't have a sore throat or any cold symptoms, just a slight earache and inflammation in my ear and back of throat. Thank you for sharing your experiences on here - I have ended up here as I am also curious about young women with throat cancers and voice symptoms. I was wondering what your recovery was like from the surgery and the 7 months where you didn't fully have your voice. were you in pain? what kind of restriction or change happened to your voice? 

    Thank you again

  • Welcome to the forum epageo, although I'm sorry for the reason you've joined us. This must be a very worrying time.

    I noticed you were hoping to hear back from Angelema007 so I just wanted to let you know you may not receive a reply as this discussion hasn't been active in over 2 years.

    I'll still have my fingers crossed they will come back to share their experiences and advice, but if you haven't done so already it may be worth starting a new discussion as it will allow our more active and regular members to see your post and I'm sure if any of them can relate to your situation, they will stop by when they can to offer their support and advice.

    You're also welcome to give our team of cancer nurses a call about this on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m. and they will do all they can to answer your questions and put your mind at ease whilst you wait.

    In the meantime, I'm wishing you all the best with your ENT appointment and hope the results bring good news when they come through.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator