Hello,
I am 50 years old and will be seeing a gynocologist oncologist ( please excuse the spelling) to see what the next steps will be.
I went to my GP because I was feeling bloated and having little accidents bladder wise. A little history... I had a hysterectomy when I was 27 due to endometriosis and only have my overies. I have a family history of cancer. My mother had breast, colon and lung cancer)
My GP ordered a transvaginal ultrasound and pelvic ultrasound that showed an irregular cyst on my left overy. She referred me to a gynocologist. The gynocologist ordered a CA 125 which came back elevated at 43.
I am now being referred to the gynocologist oncologist on Thursday and also a gene specialist for gene testing. I am waiting to have a MRI scheduled.
It seems at times like this is happening to someone else, I had prepared myself for the possibility of breast or colon cancer and did my regular screenings to catch anything early. Ovarian cancer never crossed my mind.
Has anyone ever been referred to a gynocologist oncologist and it turn out to be just a old angry overy? Waiting is so hard for me. I am the type of person that wants all the information good or bad and then move on to fix it. Waiting is not my strong suit.
Thank you for your time.
Bobbie
Hi Bobbie and a warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community, a Community that no one really plans to see themselves joining, and so sorry to hear about your ongoing diagnosis.
A suspected cancer diagnosis brings a lot of confusion, stress and many questions but talking with other people who are on the same type of journey helps a lot.
I see you have found out Ovarian cancer group, this is the place where you will connect with others walking the treatment journey both as a patient or family.
Its always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support or just a listing ear.
Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available.
You can use other methods to contact our Support Services (LINK) and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.
Our Online Information and Support Section is a good place to find information covering diagnosis, treatments and pages covering most types of cancers.
All the very best.
