Hi vlm_x 

I just wanted to reach out and offer some support. Although I don't have the same symptoms as you, I am currently awaiting results for ovarian cancer and am a similar age - 32. My only symptom has been changed to periods and bleeding between them too. 

From talking to others on here and from appointments I've had so far, it is unusual for someone younger to have ovarian cancer. If it is the cyst causing your problems, it is much more likely to be a benign condition.

In case it help, I'll outline what has happened with my investigations so far...

Went to GP mid June about the bleeding problems. Had blood tests and was sent for an ultrasound (they did an abdominal one and also transvaginal). I then had a phone call with my GP to say they had found a cyst on the scan and I was being referred on the 2ww pathway. I then saw the doctor at the hospital - he explained I have a large cyst (14cm) and that it was complex. As it is possible it could be cancer I was sent for an MRI and more bloods. My ca125, which is a marker often raised in ovarian cancer, was apparently normal. 

I've got an appointment tomorrow to discuss the results of these latest bloods and the MRI. 

Hope that has helped - feel free to message if I can be any help. 

When is your scan? X

Hi vlm_x 

I just wanted to reach out and offer some support. Although I don't have the same symptoms as you, I am currently awaiting results for ovarian cancer and am a similar age - 32. My only symptom has been changed to periods and bleeding between them too. 

From talking to others on here and from appointments I've had so far, it is unusual for someone younger to have ovarian cancer. If it is the cyst causing your problems, it is much more likely to be a benign condition.

In case it help, I'll outline what has happened with my investigations so far...

Went to GP mid June about the bleeding problems. Had blood tests and was sent for an ultrasound (they did an abdominal one and also transvaginal). I then had a phone call with my GP to say they had found a cyst on the scan and I was being referred on the 2ww pathway. I then saw the doctor at the hospital - he explained I have a large cyst (14cm) and that it was complex. As it is possible it could be cancer I was sent for an MRI and more bloods. My ca125, which is a marker often raised in ovarian cancer, was apparently normal. 

I've got an appointment tomorrow to discuss the results of these latest bloods and the MRI. 

Hope that has helped - feel free to message if I can be any help. 

When is your scan? X

Thank you for your response and reaching out.. even though our symptoms are different, it’s nice to speak to someone else about it all! 

Good luck tomorrow with your appointment about your results, please let me know how you get on! 

it’s frustrating that the first thing GP’s say is you are too young for cancer because there are so many other people being diagnosed at a “young age”. 

my scan is on Thursday at 5:25pm x

Good luck with the scan is on Thursday.

Hi, I'm going through the same although the only symptoms I've got is bloating, went to doctor he did blood test ca125 came back at 47, my ultrasound appointment is on the 24th and appointment to see the gynecologist is on the 25th. 

Good luck with your scan x 

Thank you! X

Is that normal for the CA125 blood test? 

I haven’t had that blood test.. I suppose see what happens with the scan! 

Thank you! Good luck with your scan and appointment! X

Thank you x 

Normal CA125 is between 0-35 so mine is above normal range. 

Hello I’m going through the same, how did you get on x

Hi, I had to have a hysterectomy back in Oct 2023 (open surgery) as my cyst was approx 18cm x 15cm at time of removal, they tested it and I came back as malignant Stage 1C2 Clear Cell Carcinoma.  Although they were 99% sure they got all of it out because it burst during removal they suggested I have 6 rounds of Chemo, my choice if I had it or not, I did.  That wasn't as bad as I thought other than losing over half my hair (I did cold cap). 

Anyway roll on nearly 2 years and I'm still all clear (fingers crossed)

How are you getting on x