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Multiloculated cystic mass on left ovary

Sbloggs76
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 I have recently been diagnosed with having a 41 x 21 x 36 mm multiloculated cystic mass with a 20 mm

vascularised solid component within the left ovary.

Anechoic free fluid with deepest vertical pocket measuring 19.4 mm is seen within the POD. My CA125 test came back normal within range (16). My Dr referred me to gynaecology and they are now arranging for me to have an MRI done. I'm 48 and perimenopausal. I'm scared that this is cancer, as I know that the CA125 test can't always detect eatly stage ovarian cancer, and I don't know how long I'll need to wait for the MRI. I've lost 18lbs in 10 weeks without trying an awful lot, have had severe lower abdominal pain on lower left quadrant, and I feel pressure when I go to the toilet (either wee/poo). I've recently also had a colonscopy and they found that I have Diverticular disease also on lower left quadrant, so I don't know whether the constant dull pain/throb I'm feeling is to do with the cystic mass or Diverticular disease. Just wondering if anyone else out there has been through the same or going through it - waiting. How long is the MRI wait time does anybody know please? I feel like I don't think of anything else at the moment and struggling to concentrate at work. Thanks in advance. 

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    Hello Sbloggs76, 

    I can imagine this is a very anxious time for you and it's understandable that you are finding it hard to concentrate after this cystic mass was found in your left ovary. It's reassuring that the CA125 test came back within normal range but it's good your doctor is being thorough and has referred you to gynaecology and an MRI has been requested.  I am not sure what the waiting times for an MRI might be but you could perhaps ask your GP or the hospital where it is being arranged what the current waiting times are. 

    I hope that you will hear from other members of our community who are going through something similar and who know what it is like to be waiting for a diagnosis. It can be so hard to focus on anything else or to resist the temptation to look things up online which never gives any reliable answers. We have these helpful tips to help you cope while waiting for important news. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you that it all turns out to be nothing of concern and that you can have your MRI and all your test results soon.

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Hello Sbloggs76, 

    I can imagine this is a very anxious time for you and it's understandable that you are finding it hard to concentrate after this cystic mass was found in your left ovary. It's reassuring that the CA125 test came back within normal range but it's good your doctor is being thorough and has referred you to gynaecology and an MRI has been requested.  I am not sure what the waiting times for an MRI might be but you could perhaps ask your GP or the hospital where it is being arranged what the current waiting times are. 

    I hope that you will hear from other members of our community who are going through something similar and who know what it is like to be waiting for a diagnosis. It can be so hard to focus on anything else or to resist the temptation to look things up online which never gives any reliable answers. We have these helpful tips to help you cope while waiting for important news. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you that it all turns out to be nothing of concern and that you can have your MRI and all your test results soon.

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

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    Hi Lucie, thank you for your reply. I've found others on this forum who are going through a similar circumstance, and have managed to be in contact with them, which has really helped. I have an appointment with my Dr next week actually so I will ask her then - thank you. I didn't think it was something that I could ask as I didn't want to come across pushy, but it may alleviate some of my anxiety. I'm grateful for your advice and the link. Many thanks, 

    Sam

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