Hi Everyone

I have just joined the forum.

I just received news from my doctor today that my ca125 was elevated to 115. Eighteen months ago it was 40. He has now referred me for further investigations.

I am still very much in shock and afraid because 9 years ago my mother died of ovarian cancer at 74 years old. I am still suffering from the trauma of her death. I am 56 and my youngest is only 13 years old.

last year February, I had a spotting episode after not having a period for 20 months so I had several investigations done and they were all clear. However, the US scan showed that I had a little benign cyst on one of my ovaries. They said it was nothing to worry about and likely to disappear. I carried on with my life and remained healthy until 2 weeks ago when I started to have stomach cramps, then vomiting and diarrhoea. I put it down to a dodgy salad I ate the day before but the pain was unusually intense so went to the A&E. Gastroenteritis was diagnosed. Went back again when symptoms did not get better. They organised a CT scan. They said the CT scan only showed a tiny little stone in one of my kidneys but not an issue since all my tests were normal for kidneys. They said all internal organs looked ok. Conclusion: bad case of Gastro enteritis.

2 weeks in and I am much better but feeling a bit bloated so called doctors to request for further tests and mentioned ovarian cancer family history. Doctor now orders ca125 and full blood test that I did this morning.

Doctor called me 30 minutes ago to say ca125 has gone up from 40 (Feb 2020) to 115. platelet count has also gone up from 210 (April 2021) to 430. CRP is 15. They are referring me to a cancer hospital.

it is difficult to describe my emotions right now. Has anyone gone through a similar experience? Please get in touch. I am finding it difficult to process this information.

I look forward to hearing from someone.

Bukoba