Ovarian Cancer?

Hi, I am 57 and having been suffering with bowel changes for a few months now, plus acid indigestion, then about 5 weeks ago started with a more or less constant ache in lower belly rather like period pain, plus pain at top of my leg , bloating feeling sick and fatigue etc...I have had a FIT test which was ok, am now waiting on blood test results. Doctor could not feel a lump so did not push for an urgent scan,this was 12th of July, she said if blood test showed anything then they would get me in quicker as yet no appoinment. Blood test was on Monday 19th.

A few years ago I was diagnosed with a large fibroid 11cm and a couple of cysts, I took the drug Esmyra to shrink the fibroid and put me through early menopause. Sine then I have had no follow up examinations. 

Doctor thinks it Ovarian Cancer or Colitis (I don't think it's Colitis) I was wondering if it could due to fibroids and cysts rather than cancer. Or that cancer was missed years ago and its advanced now, I never had a biospy at the time.  This waiting for a scan is making me so anxious , I know there's something wrong, I just need to know what? Sorry if I am rambling, any advice would be welcome. Thx.

  • I used to get ovarian cysts and the pain was awful - radiating down my thigh. I am not sure if you've gone through the menopause if you still get ovarian cysts? Have you rung for your blood test result? There is a marker they check that shows a strong indication of cancer. My mother in law was diagnosed with ovarian cancer - she had fatigue, funny turns and a swollen discoloured leg. However my brother had similar symptoms and his was down to irritable bowel x

  • Hi, thanks for replying, did ring doctors today for results but the phone lines shut at 1 pm on a Thursday !

    I did read that it's rare for women to get IBS in their 50s, suppose that's why doctor mentioned Colitis. I still have not had a appointment for a scan, will be 2 weeks Monday since Doctor requested one. The waiting is terrible was considering going A&E next week if no joy with appointments but feel a bit of a fraud becuase I am not in agony so probally won't. Actually when I was being treated for the fibroid a few years ago, doctor tried to take a biospy and I nearly fainted with the pain,she asked me if I wanted a biospy?? Well I didn't get one, then for my next smear the nurse again was unable to do cause of the pain and I eventually went to the hospital where they have better instruments and it got done. All was ok, am due another smear now but was putting it off becuase i was scared of it happening again.