I went to my GP in June last year with some of the symptoms you describe - bloating, pelvic cramping, indigestion/heartburn, bladder issues (not being able to empty bladder properly) and irregular bleeding (though it was daily for me for 8 weeks). I would like to reassure that although cancer is a possibility its not necessarily the reason for what you are going through - all those symptoms can have other causes.

In my case the investigations were as follows - ultrasound and hysteroscopy at first appointment with womb biopsies carried out. Findings - multiple cysts on both ovaries, polyps, fibroids and thickened womb lining. Sent for blood tests, CT scan and MRI. Results CA125 normal but CA19.9 raised, cysts assumed benign and biopsies normal.  'Treatment' was to repeat blood tests after 6 weeks and repeat ultrasound (for cysts) in 6 months and 12 months, remove polyps, fit the mirena coil and repeat hysteroscopy/biopsies in 6 months with 2 more normal biopsies required before I could be discharged.

In the meantime I've had investigations for the CA19.9 as that went up close to 2000 at one stage (normal range is under 35) but nothing sinister found thank goodness.

Unfortunately the results of my last ultrasound were not as expected and I got called in by the hospital for a hysteroscopy and had more polyps removed and more biopsies done and I'm now back at the waiting for results stage.

I hope all goes well with your scan on Thursday. You will probably come out of it with just as many questions as answers I'm afraid. Its a bit of a roller coaster ride with lots of waiting for results and anxious times. Good lcuk

I went to my GP in June last year with some of the symptoms you describe - bloating, pelvic cramping, indigestion/heartburn, bladder issues (not being able to empty bladder properly) and irregular bleeding (though it was daily for me for 8 weeks). I would like to reassure that although cancer is a possibility its not necessarily the reason for what you are going through - all those symptoms can have other causes.

In my case the investigations were as follows - ultrasound and hysteroscopy at first appointment with womb biopsies carried out. Findings - multiple cysts on both ovaries, polyps, fibroids and thickened womb lining. Sent for blood tests, CT scan and MRI. Results CA125 normal but CA19.9 raised, cysts assumed benign and biopsies normal.  'Treatment' was to repeat blood tests after 6 weeks and repeat ultrasound (for cysts) in 6 months and 12 months, remove polyps, fit the mirena coil and repeat hysteroscopy/biopsies in 6 months with 2 more normal biopsies required before I could be discharged.

In the meantime I've had investigations for the CA19.9 as that went up close to 2000 at one stage (normal range is under 35) but nothing sinister found thank goodness.

Unfortunately the results of my last ultrasound were not as expected and I got called in by the hospital for a hysteroscopy and had more polyps removed and more biopsies done and I'm now back at the waiting for results stage.

I hope all goes well with your scan on Thursday. You will probably come out of it with just as many questions as answers I'm afraid. Its a bit of a roller coaster ride with lots of waiting for results and anxious times. Good lcuk