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.

  • Hello, gosh it’s been a busy week but wanted to come on and say I hope everything goes well for you on Friday. I now have a consultant follow up appointment on 21st July so hopefully I’ll know more of what’s next. Hoping your dad’s results are good too. Do let us know how you get on x

  • Sorry for not replying sooner and I do hope your recovery is going well. Yes it will be interesting to see what my next stage is as I had read it might be progesterone and monitoring. I’d said to the consultant I’d have the hysterectomy but he’d said not unless the biopsy outcome showed it was absolutely necessary as it’s too close to me having major surgery removing my colon in February. I hope you’re managing to stay cool although not sure anyone can in the heat! We had such a lovely few days with lots of family here but I’m still clearing up and getting up straight but slower than normal as it’s too hot! 

  • Hello :) 

    Aww thank you so much for that, will let you know how it goes. My mind has been so shifted, as unfortunately it was not good news for my poor Dad :( he found out at his appointment, and told me Friday Just waiting now for his appointment to find out next steps, and the results of the CT scan they did on Weds. I am so sad. Just praying it won't have spread x 

  • Yes ok at the moment. Havent done alot a bit of tidying, tv and resting. Dont want to over do it and hate the heat. Good distraction with familyx

  • Oh gosh I’m so sorry to hear that, do look after yourself as it’s a lot to process alongside what is going on with you too. Sending lots of good thoughts your way xx

  • Definitely rest up, it’s a huge op as one of my friends I met on Thursday was telling me. I hadn’t really realised as just kind of thought they whipped an organ out. Sending healing thoughts your way and let’s hope we get some more sensible summer weather soon! X

  • Thank you so much, much appreciated ️ hope you are getting on ok xx

  • I hope you got on ok on Friday. Was thinking of you x

  • Thank you so much  sorry for the delay!! 

    Thankfully the penthrox was amazing! It did the job, I fully zoned out so he was able to do the biopsy. He said everything looks ok, no polyps so he is expecting the biopsy to be absolutely fine which I am so pleased with. 

    My poor Dad has got a surgery date of the 22nd so to be honest I have hardly thought about anything else. 

    How are you? Xx

  • Ah excellent! Glad it went well! Hopefully your dad’s surgery will go well too. 
    oddly I’ve had a letter from the hospital cancelling my follow up appointment on 21st and saying I’ve been taken off so I don’t really know how to feel about that. I did want some answers/information so I guess I’ll speak to my gp. Hope your results come back quickly and all is well with your dad x