Large ovarian cyst

Hi,

 

I recently had a scan that found a large ovarian cyst, this was after a year of pain, swelling, pain in sex amongst a long list of symptoms. I look 6 months pregnant my belly is that big. I was contacted the next day saying it needed second opinion then contacted again to go in the next day for a scan with a consultant. She told me I had a large ovarian cyst, when I asked how big, she said 700mls (6 weeks ago)which didn't make sense to me but now im assuming that means it's fluid filled which is a good thing? She said I needed surgery ASAP as the pain I had been getting was it twisting my ovary intermittently. This was around 6/7 weeks ago and strangely I've not had that pain since the scan! I had my appointment with the consultant 2 weeks ago who added me to the urgent surgery list. In this time I found a lump on my right breast, pea sized and hard. Had this checked the other day and the nurse said it feels like a fatty lump and not to worry. I also have a swollen lymph node in neck which I've had over a year which I forgot about after the docs weren't bothered about it in lockdown it was never felt. It's only because if all this I've remembered about it and it's defo still there. I'm obviously linking this together and feeling really worried. My surgery is going to be September so not far away just waiting for a date to come through. I just can't relax I'm worried it's something sinister. No ones really talked to me about it I just get told what's happening but I don't know what the chances of it been cancerous is. I had bloods about 3 months ago and they said a tumour marker test was done which I didn't know about and they was okay which is reassuring but still I just don't know what to think. 
anyone had a similar experience I would love to hear from you.

 

thanks

Lauren

  • I'm sorry about the cyst that has been found Lauren but I'm glad you don't have long to wait until it's removed.

    If you'd like to have a chat with one of our cancer nurses about this, they're just a phone call away on 0808 800 4040, Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m but it may be worth getting in touch with your doctor as well so you can talk things through with them and put your mind at ease.

    Hopefully some of our members who are contending with ovarian cysts will be along soon but in the meantime we're thinking of you and hope all goes well with your surgery next month.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator