Concerned about symptoms - please help.

Hi and welcome to the community

I'm sorry to read that you're worried that you might have ovarian cancer. I don't have experience with this type of cancer but have found this information on symptoms for you.

If you still have these unexplained symptoms then phone your GP and speak to them, as I expect your symptoms could be caused by any number of things, and only a doctor can diagnose you. 

Let us know how you get on

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Please go for an ultrasound ASAP.

I have similar symptoms and an ultrasound showed two tumours in my ovaries on Wed. I’m waiting for a CT scan.

Hi, your symptoms could point to a lot of things.  My only symptom was bloating, but I am much much older.  If you are concerned ask your GP for a blood test.  Then if the blood test does show anything, they can go from there.  Best wishes. x.

Thank you for getting back to me, I appreciate it. Since I posted, I’ve also tried cutting out gluten/dairy and other medication pertaining to IBS - although I don’t seem to have any problems with my bowels. Nothing seems to be working. 

I also called my GP on Wednesday morning for an appointment but when the lady asked if it was urgent, I wasn’t sure and just said No, therefore, I didn’t get to speak to anyone. I’m not experiencing any pain in my abdomen so didn’t see it as urgent. Although my lower back pain isn’t getting any better. I’ve also noticed slight weight gain despite not eating a great deal. It’s very confusing. 

I think I’ll call my GP again when they reopen. X

Good morning,

I'm glad you posted again. We women always seem to put our own health to the back of the line... sometimes with dire consequences. This may or may not be something to worry about but you do need to get back in touch with your surgery and explain. Please insist on a blood test for ca125 and request they send you for an ultrasound. Ironically, the GP surgeries and hospital out-patient departments are relatively quiet as the NHS reserve resource for fighting vivid-19 so you could be seen quickly. 

covid-19 is important but so are you. The CMO has stated that urgent medical care for those that need it should not be denied due to this pandemic. If we were not in the middle of this catastrophic would you be pushing to be seen? 
let us know how you get on and please insist on the blood test at the very least.

best of luck, x

No, you’re absolutely right. In different circumstances I would’ve been to see my GP by now and wouldn’t be worrying that I’m troubling them. There was a Dr speaking on This Morning the other day that said people are avoiding their GP for issues not relating to Covid, which is wrong - people still need to be treated.

I’ve also learned that I don’t necessarily have to be doubled over in pain for there to potentially be something more sinister.

I think the fact I can’t shake it either, it’s always on my mind, suggests I should get advice. It could be something straight forward but at least it would put my mind at ease. x

The one thing I have learned about cancer over the years is that it can be almost silent but incredibly deadly. Apparently, ovarian cancer is particularly difficult as people always assume the symptoms are something else and by the time you really start to notice it’s getting too late to help. Your last paragraph sent a shiver down my spine... that could have been written by me! 
A blood test and an ultrasound doesn’t seem such a big ask does it? 

Absolutely! I think many people are misdiagnosed with IBS etc so I’m really trying to rule everything out before speaking to my GP. So, i’m hoping that they can offer a blood test and/or ultrasound and not fob me off with changes to my diet. I don’t think it’s a big ask either. 

I have no experience of cancer so my knowledge is limited but going by other people’s experiences, it seems it can be easily missed.

It’s a strange feeling isn’t it? Can’t shake it at all. X

Trust your body and your gut feeling and don’t be fobbed off.

Contact your GP on Tuesday and put forward your concerns.  I was diagnosed last November with high grade stage 3-4 OC.  There are no stage 1 and 2.  But, I have responded very well to treatment and am now coming towards the end of it.  I almost feel normal,albeit no hair!  Positive attitude and healthy diet really help.  Treatments are improving all the time.   And I promise you that if you are diagnosed with any type of OC, it is a roller coaster of emotions, but there are many of us who are doing well, its not all doom and gloom.  Get your blood test and then go from there, and take care. X.