I am, so sorry to hear that you are so scared and can assure you that this is unfortunately a common problem with any cancer diagnosis. Can you tell us a little more about your situation in the hope that we can offer you a little more support?
Yes I went to the doctors because Iam was having weird feelings my leg of muscle twitches and my feet turning red and numbness in my face and a tight feeling around my tummy bellow my belly button Because I had lost some weight my Gp referred me for ct scan and emg with the neurologist I had the emg while I waited for ct result and the neurologist said I had begin fascilatiin syndrome I had a phone today from the hospital to say that they found cyst in my pelvis and have to have ultra sound tomorrow of my pelvis liver and kidneys they did say that my marker for ovarian cancer was normal I from blood result test Iam really scared what they are going to find Iam 70 years old lady Thank you for listening to my long post
We both started this journey at the same time - in 2010. I am 77 years old and lost my mum to metastases after a 12 year battle with breast cancer. It spread to her liver, lungs, brain and bone. That was 28 years ago and she had a horrific experience with the disease. Fortunately, cancer diagnosis, treatment and after care have all advanced tremendously in the interim. I was first diagnosed with stage 1, pure mucinous cancer, which is one of the less aggressive types of the disease. I was informed that, because of this, it was less likely to spread than other forms. i had a lumpectomy. Within 6 months after surgery, I discovered a lump in my other breast. My surgeon suspected that this was a new cancer, but fortunately it was classified as pre-cancer.
Almost a year to the day of my first operation, I discovered another lump in my original breast. I wasn't so fortunate this time as it was a second cancer. I had double mastectomy for this bout. The difference between my mum's experience and mine were like chalk and cheese. I was amazed by how much methods had changed. They found a cyst on my ovaries too, but decided not to interfere with it and I have had no bother with it in the last 16 years.
It is worrying having to go through all of these additional tests, but it is reassuring that your consultant is being so thorough. It is good to hear that your cancer markers for ovarian cancer are normal. Here's hoping that you will have a similar result to mine and can relax after you find out. I am glad to hear that your ultrasound scan is tomorrow. Waiting for these procedures and results is always one of the worst times of our cancer journey.
Please stay in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.
Many of us have sleepless nights while waiting for results. Have you tried listening to some soothing music and having a hot milky drink? Hopefully you will return to normal sleep pattern once you find out.
