Ovary concern

Hi all,

After having a fright about a breast lump I thought that was my lot for now but I was wrong!

Was at a consultant appointment on Dec 23rd for am issue with my bladder and the consultant informed me that I have a 4.5cm cyst on my ovary that he doesn't like the look of, combined with the bladder issue and repeated UTI's. This scared the life out of me. He asked me to get a CA 125 blood test with my GP asap and this is booked for January 6th. 

I am trying not to worry but am scared that the cyst is cancer. 

Has anybody experience of ovarian cysts and the CA125 blood test?

Vicky 

  • Hi Vicky,

    I'm sorry to read of your worries and I can understand this must be a little unsettling.

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    Ben
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  • Hi, I had symptoms of ovarian cancer back in may. Had a clear ca-125 so wasn't referred for ultrasound. I felt my symptoms then settled but the past couple of months have flared back up again and have been a daily occurring thing. I have had an ultrasound and I have a 3.5cm complex cyst which shows some internal vascularity according to the sonographer so I am scared witless. My ca-125 is being redone on the 5th -I dread the result to be honest   

  • Hi le84

    I really hope it all goes well for you on the 5th let me know how you get on. My ca125 is on the 6th.

    Everybody says dont worry, but it cant be helped can it? I cant sleep so I feel your stress and worry 

     

    Vicky 

  • It's hard not to worry, you're right. I'm only 36 with a 6 year old so I find it all very scary. I'm also symptomatic. Sleep has been scarce since the dr phoned me a few days ago. Just got to hope for a quick appointment with gynaecology and hopefully all will be ok. I hope it's ok

    for you too x

  • Hi le84

    I hope your blood test went ok today. 

    I received a text from GP today saying the nurse is off so all blood tests are cancelled. Its agony after building it up in my head and now the blood test is cancelled!

    Let me know how you get on, I'll have everything crossed for you 

    Vicky 

  • Had them today so I'm hoping if I ring tomorrow they might be back but the lady who did my bloods said more likely to be Thursday. I've got a gynaecology appointment on Tuesday. I'm terrified to be honest. 
     

    you must be so frustrated that you can't get your bloods done. Fingers crossed the nurse is back soon x