Worried, or am I being silly!!

Hi

 

im just looking for a bit of advice or somebody to tell me to stop being silly. I'm 29 and I've been experiencing painful periods, heavy bleeding between periods, bloating, pelvic pain all over(mostly right side) and more recently nausea and acid reflux. Other symptoms too many to mention. I've had an urgent referral to gynae and an urgent scan on Friday- all the sonograher asked was 'do you have children' this has worried me, I'm not sure if I'm reading too much into this. And maybe it's a cyst or endometriosis or even nothing. I have breast cancer in the family and I'm just a little worried- obviously I know this isn't breast cancer I just read somewhere ovarian cancer can happen if breast cancer has been in the family. 
 

thanks! 

  • Hi [@Greggo21]‍ 

    It's natural to be worried about something like this.  I can't comment specifically, as I have no knowledge/experience of what you're experiencing.  However, I do know what it's like waiting to hear results etc.  I'm currently having treatment for breast cancer and, for me, it's been a very difficult journey so far, although it should have been pretty straight forward.  9 yrs ago I 'breezed' through breast cancer surgery and radiotherapy but, this time, although very similar situation, it's been contradiction after contradiction, with problems thrown in too!!!  I'm now waiting for radiotherapy but unsure if that can happen due to a shoulder injury, so everything still uncertain.  I think that explains how others worry too.  ;) 

    I suspect the question re having had children is just a routine thing and maybe something to open conversation.  So, whether it's relevant or not, I really don't know.  I suggest trying not to read anything into it, unless you hear something different. Someone else may well be along and can explain further

    I really wish you well.  I won't say 'try not to worry' as you will worry until you get further information.  I do hope you hear something positive very soon, though.  ;)

     

  • [@ChocDrop]‍ thank you for your reply

     

    Im sorry to hear that you're going through it all over again, I can't imagine how you're feeling or what you're going through! Life really knows how to keep us on our toes doesn't it, throwing in all these terrible things. I hope things start to become a little more straightforward for you and you're able to have the treatment you need. 
     

    Good luck x

     

     

  • Oh bless you, [@Greggo21]‍ 

    I think everyone is very different as to how they cope.  I know I'm a bit of a worrier and like to have a 'Plan B' up my sleeve to fall back on, should it be required, ie some sort of security blanket LOL.  I'll not stop worrying until the radiotherapy has proved to be do-able and I'm well into the routine.  The alternative to not being able to do radiotherapy is not my best wish, I have to say!!!  Oh well, I can only do what I can do ...

    I do hope your fears are not realised and you get told all is something 'simple/easily treatable' after all ;)