Scared after seeing on my NHS app the words 'suspected gynaecological cancer'

Hello, 

I went to the Dr about 3 weeks ago after some bleeding in between periods and lower back pain.

Had a blood test done on Tuesday, which came back as abnormal. My CA125 result was 43. I spoke to the Dr and she said she would do a fast track referral for a scan and to see a gynecologist. The scan date has come through for 28th May. 

I am really scared after seeing on my NHS app the words 'suspected gynecological cancer'. I am 42.

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  • Hi - I am in the same boat - I saw exactly the same words on my app and somehow seeing it in writing has sent my anxiety rocketing. I hope you are ok (as much as you can be) and I think coming on here is a smart move, and can be helpful to know you are not alone with it all. 

    I have to have a hysteroscopy and biopsy and also have been fast tracked. 

    I hope everything goes well for you and I guess at least you are being proactive - I always think it is better to know as you can get treatment early and have good outlook.

    Just want to add, I had an Auntie who was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was quite young - She had 5 daughters and feared she would never see them grow up - she lived well into her 70's and died of a stroke a few years ago - she lived life to the full, so she is a positive story, amidst what is a worrying time, but I just wanted to share as it might help. 

  • Hello, I am so pleased to have found this forum. It really makes such a difference to not feel alone. 

    Wow, yes that is such a positive story, bless her. Good for her for living life to the full. Yes I agree, it is much better to know. Hopefully my appointment will bring reassurance x

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  • Hello, I am so pleased to have found this forum. It really makes such a difference to not feel alone. 

    Wow, yes that is such a positive story, bless her. Good for her for living life to the full. Yes I agree, it is much better to know. Hopefully my appointment will bring reassurance x

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