Ovarian cancer waiting for scan results

This the the 3rd time I have had cancer and I am mightedly tired of it.  I had chemo which was cut short in February, a good reading in June.  All lovely in the garden, but then I was left for 3 months with no interim check up, now my CA125 level is through the roof, I have had a scan last Wednesday, a letter from the hospital with a date in October, too late methinks, I have had rectal bleeding.  The appointment has now been brought forward to Monday.  I dont know about anyone else who has to handle this, I cant at the moment.  I have welcomed in the day with a glass of wine, it stops there of course but waking is worst for me, I have very good friends and family who are surrounding me, but I live on my own and the morning terrors always strike.  So Monday is D day........and I am terrified.......am I unusual or are others the same as me.  I have been through to Macmillan and my doctor surgery has been very good......

  • Hello JEH101jeh, 

    I just wanted to wish you the best of luck for Monday. It's normal to be worried but I hope that everything goes well and that you finally get to see someone about this. It's great that you have supportive friends and family but I can imagine it gets a little difficult when you are on your own.

    Rest assured you are not alone and that many on this forum will relate to how you are feeling at the moment. I hope they will be along shortly to share their experience with you.  

    It's great that you have reached out to Macmillan and that your doctor's surgery has been so helpful. Should you wish to talk to one of our cancer nurses, their free number is 0808 800 4040 and their line is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. 

    Keeping everything crossed for you for Monday. Do come back and keep us updated if you can!

    Best wishes, 

    Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator