Going to be undergoing tests for possible ovarian cancer after going to doctors feeling tired all the time. He flagged up other symptoms and also said my tummy felt swollen & hard on one side.
I've had blood tests and am now waiting for an ultra sound scan.
I have 2 children in their 40's & two grandaughters 11 & 9. We lost our 32 year old son 10 years ago to bowel cancer. Diagnosis to death in 6 months. He'd been going to doctors for 10 months but was told he was too young for cancer.
I'm in a quandry as whether to tell familly about the upcoming tests. My gut feeling is to not tell them until we get definite diagnosis but then we'd have to drop the big C bombshell on them. Would it be better to tell them that i'm not feeling 100% & the doctor is refering me for tests to sort of ease them in to it gradually? Obviously hubby knows and is being supportive as he can be but i'm absolutely terrified - especially knowing what may be ahead!
Hi la marina and a very warm welcome to the Macmillan Community but sorry to hear about your ongoing diagnosis.
Navigating a diagnostic journey can be such a stressful and challenging time but getting support from people who have walked or are walking the ‘exact same' journey can help a lot especially with regards to the best time to talk with family.
This New to Community area is like our reception desk where we look to try and direct you to the best part of the Community for you to get support. The Community is actually divided into dedicated Support Groups (Discussion Rooms) so can I recommend that you look to join and put up your own post in our dedicated Ovarian Cancer support group.
This group is a safe place to talk to others with a similar diagnosis, treatment experience, to ask questions and get support. To connect in with the group please click on the link below…….
……. and once the group page opens you will see a [Black - Click to Join - Banner] at the bottom of the page, click in this box and this will then confirm that you have joined the group.
You can then introduce yourself to the group by putting up your very own post by clicking [+ Create new post] or [+] in the top right of the group page.
You can copy and paste the text from this post into your new post.
The Macmillan Support Line is open between 8am-8pm (timings may differ across services) 7 days a week on 0808 808 00 00…… this service provides cancer information, practical information, emotional support or just a listening ear.
Do get back to me if you need further help navigating the community.
