urgent pelvic scan waiting times (over xmas)

Hi, I have a raised CA125 (after going to the doctors a few times in the past year with weight gain, irregular periods, hair loss, bloating). Ive been referred for an urgent pelvic scan. I was referred monday gone, 1 week before xmas! Anyone any idea of how long ill be waiting? 

Its an anxious time at the best of times but with 2 kids at christmas its something else. 

Thank you x 

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  • Hi! Sorry to hear that you are going through this xxx

    If they have referred urgently, it should be under the 2 week pathway so I would call and see if they can tell you. 

    I had a urgent referral for an Ultrasound but they ticked the wrong box and it wasn't until I saw it on the NHS app, that I called them and they amended it. It was a week before I realised. I was then seen 2 days later and they found a complex cyst/mass on the Friday. On the following Tuesday (just gone), the Dr called and I was referred to the hospital on a 2 week pathway. They called the next day and I go in on the 27th. Right after Christmas.

    I think it completely depends on area but as soon as they are open, give them a call to chase it. 

    It's awful having this worry and I have a little man too xxx It's always on my mind.

    Sending you lots of love and keep us updated of how it goes. Wishing you a clear scan result.

    The CA125 blood levels can be raised for quite a few conditions but I know this doesn't ease your mind! My cyst/mass is half solid and half cystic with Septations. Sounds grim but even that is unlikely to be malignant. The more I read, the more I learn how rare OC is BUT super important for us to get checked out!

    Mine is painful and I've lost a ton of weight. I went initially to get my bladder checked as I need to wee constantly! My CA levels were normal though. 

    I'm still hoping to have it removed even though it is more than likely benign. I know it's super hard to get into the Christmas spirit but just wanted you to know that you are not alone and please let us know how it goes xxx

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  • Hi! Sorry to hear that you are going through this xxx

    If they have referred urgently, it should be under the 2 week pathway so I would call and see if they can tell you. 

    I had a urgent referral for an Ultrasound but they ticked the wrong box and it wasn't until I saw it on the NHS app, that I called them and they amended it. It was a week before I realised. I was then seen 2 days later and they found a complex cyst/mass on the Friday. On the following Tuesday (just gone), the Dr called and I was referred to the hospital on a 2 week pathway. They called the next day and I go in on the 27th. Right after Christmas.

    I think it completely depends on area but as soon as they are open, give them a call to chase it. 

    It's awful having this worry and I have a little man too xxx It's always on my mind.

    Sending you lots of love and keep us updated of how it goes. Wishing you a clear scan result.

    The CA125 blood levels can be raised for quite a few conditions but I know this doesn't ease your mind! My cyst/mass is half solid and half cystic with Septations. Sounds grim but even that is unlikely to be malignant. The more I read, the more I learn how rare OC is BUT super important for us to get checked out!

    Mine is painful and I've lost a ton of weight. I went initially to get my bladder checked as I need to wee constantly! My CA levels were normal though. 

    I'm still hoping to have it removed even though it is more than likely benign. I know it's super hard to get into the Christmas spirit but just wanted you to know that you are not alone and please let us know how it goes xxx

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