Ovarian Cyst

Hi. I'm 26 and during a routine smear 8 weeks ago the nurse felt an abnormality. After a referral to Dr and then ultrasound I was told I had a large ovarian cyst 13cm x 10cm. Blood tests came back normal so very relieved! Following CT scan I have now been sent for MRI for clearer picture. MRI is not in local hospital and have a 2 week wait. Gynacologist said it's unclear where the cyst has developed and it could actually be on my spine which is why MRI is needed. My worry is that if it is on my spine....the Ca125 blood test would have appeared normal and it could still be cancerous? It's been weeks of waiting and am very worried and fustrated. Have been told the opp waiting list is 8-10 weeks and not on it yet!!! Feeling tired and have awfull lower back pain. Struggling with going to work and just feeling very fed up with the waiting. Any advice or similar experiences?

  • Welcome to the forum Milliecolin although I'm sorry for the reason you've joined us.

    Waiting is really tough as so many of our members here have found out and hopefully some of them will reply soon to offer their support and share their experiences with you.

    Ovarian cysts are quite a common topic here on Cancer Chat so do feel free to join in on any discussions you find about this using the 'search forum' option in the blue bar above as our community are very supportive and will what they can to help you through this.

    All the best, 

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator