Raised CA-125 and Bloating / Diarrhoea

I initially booked a doctors appointment because I wanted to get on the pill but because I told the doctors that I bleed for a long time on my period and have heavy periods, they booked me for a transvaginal ultrasound and an ultrasound. It came back as having cysts in ovaries ("required for a diagnosis of PCOS") and an endometrial polyp.

I have also been so bloated to the point I look pregnant and have had ongoing diarrhoea for 3-months-ish. I went to the doctors seperately for this issue and they have tested me for celiac (which I havent got the results back for yet).

I also had a blood test to test my hormones and my CA-125. Hormones came back fine but my CA-125 is 50! They have rushed me for an urgent referral to the gynaecologist for more scans I'm assuming even though I've already had some. I'm worried that I have the big "C" word as I have all the symptoms and also my mum died of cancer. Im only 23.

Should I be worried? I can't eat or sleep and cant stop crying with worry.

  • Hi Isabel_d,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I know it is never easy waiting for results and appointments - it is normal to worry and to find this difficult, and it's something many others here will be able to relate to.

    It's very difficult to advise on this, as it will only be through getting any results and speaking to your doctor that you will find out more. I hope it's not long to wait until you get the information you need.

    In the meantime, hopefully you'll get more replies from others here soon.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator