Scared I may have Ovarian Cancer

Hi

I'm new here and am really worried I may have ovarian cancer. 

I've been experiencing pain when breathing on my right side for months, I also get a dull ache and tenderness which has been getting worse. I thought it may be my gallbladder. Dr sent me for an ultrasound and because I mentioned I had had some unexpected black menstrual bleeding she said she would ask for an internal scan.

Anyway much to my shock they have found a mass on my right ovary,  I have now had the blood test to check the ca125 levels (waiting results) and have also been referred urgently to the gynaecologist for further investigation. I am trying to be positive but am also very worried.

  • Hi LJKV22,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat. I'm sorry to hear of your worries and your current situation - I can understand this uncertainty and waiting for further information must be difficult.

    I hope it's not too long for you to wait for your next appointment and for you to find out more about this. In the meantime try to take things a day at a time and keep busy where possible to help keep your mind off things.

    Whatever happens, we're always here for support if you need it.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Hi,

    how are you getting on?

    hope you're ok?

     

    I have been really bloated lately and with tenderness in my lower abdomen and needed to pee quite frequently. Haven't had any abnormal bleeding though.

    hope you're doing ok. X x