Scared

Hi everyone im new on here im 40 this year, ive had a long history with gynecology problems, had sepsis 8 years ago was very bad, but ive been for a ultrasound on my pelvis and they found both  my ovaries are very enlarged with cysts and i have a very thick endometrium and cysts in my womb too, dr phoned me and said she was very concerned and im waiting an urgent pathway referal to gynecology two week wait, im so scared, i nearly died from my last illness which was infection related but dr said they got to rule out gynecological cancers. They put in a request for an urgent referal and sent my scans to gynecologist who called them and said two week urgent pathway referal for this  lady, im confused as i thought the drs had refer me urgently, but it seems consultant told them what to do. Any advise about what all this means would be apprieciated, many thanks x i might have posted in wrong place sorry, im not good with technology. 

 

  • Hello Chrissyh

    I'm sorry to hear about the health problems that you're dealing with at the moment. It's understandable that you're feeling worried about things and I can imagine that your previous experience with sepis has made you more anxious about what may be happening. 

    I know that lots of our members here will know how difficult this period of waiting can be. The uncertainty of not knowing can lead to imagining the worst and inevitably this can leave you feeling more anxious. It can sometimes help to talk things through with someone at times like this and so I wonder if you'd find it helpful to have a chat with one of our nurses. It may be that they are able to offer you some support and reassurance ahead of your next appointments. 

    If you'd like to speak to them they're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    I hope that you don't have to wait too long for news. Do let us know how you get on. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator