Ovarian Cancer Symptoms

I wonder if you can provide a little help into what your symptoms were when you were diagnosed?

I have been to my GP as for the past 8 weeks I have been continuously bloated with stomach pain and a change in bowel movements. My CA125 was tested and returned at 46. The GP has requested a 2 week pathway for an internal/external scan.

Over the past two years I've struggled with painful/heavy periods and unpleasant discharge (put down to hormones and not infection). My last smear (3 years ago) I also had a biopsy of my cervix and a hysteroscopy, all that came of this was that I had cervical erosion.

Thanks for your help in advance.

  • Hello Sunflowersgrow

    I'm sorry to hear about the health problems you've been dealing with the past few weeks. We've infortmation on our website here about the symptoms of ovarian cancer. However I will say that it's important to remember that there could be a number of other conditions that could be responsible for your symptoms including the raised CA125. Your GP has taken sensible steps to refer you to the hospital for further tests and hopefully you won't have to wait too long. 

    Best wishes,
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator