Worried

Hi I am 61 and haven't had a period for 9 years.  2 weeks ago I woke up having a watery pink stained loss that changed to bright red in the following hours. The bleeding had gone by that night.  My GP referred me and I had my hospital visit yesterday.  My lining measured 4.8mm and I had fluid in my uterus.  I had a biopsy and a polyp removed from my cervix with the help of gas and air.  My consultant referred me for a CT but have not read anyone mentioning here that they needed a CT so I'm worried he knows something he isnt telling me.  He also said we will take bloods to see what your ovaries are doing, I know what this test is.  The nurse said they are being thorough.  Has anyone else had a CT?  I'm so worried.

  • Yes I had ct with contrast following mass on ovaries found by physical exam. Apparently it will show the whole picture. 

    bt proberbly ca125? If there's issues with ovaries cancer etc it can show raised although this alone won't give definitive answer which is why they will do ct and bloods together to get whole picture. I was told I will def get outcome during my f2f Friday although I didn't have biopsy I'm guessing they can get pretty good idea from scans and bloods is what he implied. 

    hopefully you'll get an answer soon and it really is they just need a more accurate scan to look at everything. 

  • Thank you so much for taking time to reply your post has made me more relaxed about the whole process. I'm just thinking now it is what it is and it will be dealt with when and when.  This time is the worst waiting for everything. I have had two operations totally unrelated in the last 3 month and having a gastroscopy next week and I'm totally wiped out although off work.  I really hope everything goes well for you and again thank you it means alot.

  • That's ok I was worried too about the whole ct and have convinced myself they suspect it's spread as have done my chest and abdomen and skipped ultrasound but they just said 'we know it's a tumour hopefully nothing sinister but we're doing as much as we can as promptly as we can so if it is we are as ahead as we can be'. They seem to get a quick turnaround I almost feel for you more as the wait in inbetween is longer. 
    it's scary though I never thought at 34 I'd be dealing with it but as you say fingers crossed and one step at a time.

    thankyou :)

  • Your so young love this is totally not fair.  I had my consultation which I went into by my self as hubby couldnt get parked and I was worried I would miss my slot.  The Dr said both good and not so good news. My CT and blood test were clear but my biopsies showed abnormal cells so cancer stage 1, which is good in a way as it's been caught earlier.  I feel relieved I know what I'm dealing with now.  This stemmed from spotting for half a day and to think I could of just left it. Booked in for a hysterectomy on the 15th Dec.  Thank you for your support and please let me know how your journey goes.

  • It's good as you say it's localised however appreciate the knowing it's cancer is a worrisome feeling. 
    I felt the same that having a plan helped a lot with the anxiety- something to focus on moving forward rather than that stuck in time feeling you get.

    mine came back likely cancer too and I'm due full hysterectomy 15th Dec too! 
    I haven't had mine biopsied yet so don't knowing staging grading however they said from ct scan looks like it's localised to one area so hoping for removal and that's it done.

    fingers crossed.

    hope all works out well for you with the op. Keep us updated xx

  • Hi love, 

    You dont realise what a great help your answers are it has truly made a big difference to this nightmare.  I've been quite upbeat over the last couple of days I think because all that waiting is done and know what I'm dealing with now.  Isnt that a coincidence us both having our ops on the same day!  If you live in the North East it may well be the exact same hospital.  Yes I linked up to my specialist nurse and she said they get a good picture of my organs on CT and if they arnt happy they do a MRI on specific areas.  Well we will be rid of our naughty wombs before christmas and will feel relief.  My son bless him said you might feel sad to loose it and I said I have no emotional attachment to my womb what so ever!  Its given me 4 beautiful children, and what's weird is the day of my op is my oldest birthday which is freaky.  I'm loving all the love and support on here it's a god send.  Stay safe until your op and beyond and be sure to keep in touch lovely lady xx

  • Hi so glad your feeling less worried and it's early days so you can have treatment quickly.

    yes what a coincidence however I'm south east so a little way a way!!!

    it's nice talking to others I feel it definitely helps so Thankyou to you. 
     

    keep me updated and I'll look forward to seeing you on the other side! 
    kelly