2ww referral. Confused as to why.

Hello Beclex

it sounds like they are being extra cautious to make sure nothing is missed?

Where there are symptoms that potentially could be connected with cancer a 2 weeks referral is normal. It does not mean that there is necessarily cancer present. It is good that you will be checked thoroughly and quickly. 

I had the ca125 test for my cancer (womb) and it was used regularly throughout treatment. It did go up and down but was told that is it went above a certain amount (I believe it was 35) then I would need more checks/monitoring. It would have been, in my case, a CT scan. However they also said that there were other potential reasons where it could vary. 

It is reassuring that the person who did your ultrasound felt it was ok, but a raised level plus some bloating, reflux and some weight loss are good enough reasons to have a full check up with a gynaecologist. 

CA125 blood test | Macmillan Cancer Support

I hope that your appointment comes through quickly and you are able to get some reassurance. 

Hope this helps a bit

Jane

Thank you. I’m being seen next Monday. All very fast and efficient I must say 

Am glad you are being seen quickly. The waiting around is not great. Do let us know how it goes and if you need anything else please do ask 

Jane

Hi

Yes I was referred on a ca125 test. Had an ultra sound and they couldn’t see one of my ovaries either. By the time I’d got to the hospital appointment I looked like I was 9 months pregnant with ascites so knew there was something very wrong going on!! I’m guessing they will probably do a ct scan if they couldn’t see anything on the ultra sound though I guess it might depend how high the ca125,is, mine was 1751. Hope everything turns out to be ok for you 

 Diney thanks for taking time to reply. My ca125 was 59 so not very high. I think im just surprised that I presented to gp with what i thought was a stomach/acid reflux problem, to then be on a 2ww and things moving so quickly. But I’m glad it’s being looked into. Hopefully ruled out. Thanks again and I hope you’re well x

That’s really quite low and tbh this awful disease is usually not diagnosed till it’s quite advanced so if it’s anything nasty best to know quickly. There can be other reasons you have a  raised ca125 as well. Have to say mind that I thought I had a bowel condition so was really confused to be fast tracked to gyni too!!!!!

Hoping it all turns out to be ok for you x

Me, I went to Dr with  bloating and had bloods my ca125 was 2580, same as you bloods, ct scan, acities was bad by this stage, couldn't see one of my ovaries cos things didn't look good in there, was diagnosed eventally

Then my journey started,

Hopefully you get results and answers soon

I don't want to tell you ally story cos it would frighten the life out of anyone.

Ask away if you would.like yo.know anything and I will.gladly answer your questions honestly if I have the answers that is

Good.luck hope things go.well x