Symptoms

Please go to the GP and be persistent if they are dismissive. I think I may have missed the first signs of my ovarian cancer because I've had mild irritable bowel syndrome most of my adult life and just thought it was changing/worsening a bit. When it got bad enough for me to go to my GP, I was still convinced it was just a not too serious bowel problem, but they referred me for a scan. However before the scan could take place my symptoms got so bad that I ended up in A&E and then on a ward for two weeks. It's better to make a fuss and find out it's not ovarian cancer than do nothing and end up seriously ill. Xx 

Hi Tasha

I can only reiterate what others have said…you must go to your GP…and do not be fobbed off.  It may not be ovarian cancer, but your symptoms do as you say, resonate with it.   The point is, ovarian cancer is generally treatable, and frequently curable, but it MUST be caught as early as possible.  I delayed, thinking I probably had fibroids, but was still lucky enough to be diagnosed at stage 2a.  Could have been worse.  Please insist on being investigated.  Take care of yourself, don’t delay.  

Thank you for your reply. I'm going to phone the G.P on Monday. 

Thank you for your reply. I think my problem is that I play things down and just plod on. Not good I know. But phoning G. P on Monday. 

Hi Tasha,

Just to say I 100% agree with what others have said already, and am so glad you’re going to phone your GP tomorrow.

Don’t be fobbed off - it’s your body and you know best what feels right and what doesn’t. Hopefully your problem will be something other than OC, but either way, the sooner you get blood tests, scans, etc underway the closer you’ll be to getting whatever treatment is needed.

I was lucky in that my GP gave me a referral to A&E on the same day I went to see him, and within 7 weeks I’d had my surgery, and was diagnosed as Stage 2b. But, as this is such a time critical thing, it’s really important to be pro-active in chasing things up as you need to along the way.

Wishing you all the best,

Bxx

Morning I can only agree with what everyone else is saying my journey started with a random blood test which my GP thought I might have a bleed somewhere. I too was bloated gaining weight constipated etc. GI did all the usual tests yuk! They did a scan and found the tumour. Go to the GP have some tests. Worrying for you but either way everyone on this site has your back either way.

Virtual hugs keep us posted. 

Wishing you all the best for your appointment. Hope the doctor takes you seriously first time. I'm always reluctant to suggest to the doc what I think might be wrong with me, but in this case, it's probably worth mentioning your concerns about OC if s/he doesn't immediately refer you for tests and or a scan. Xx 

Thank you for your reply.  It's difficult when you already have bowel conditions, or any other condition for that matter and trying to 'convince' a GP that these symptoms aren't 'normal' for you.  

***I spoke with my GP over the phone today and as I expected, she body served toward my bowel problems....but...she did agree that because of my symptoms it would be wise to rule out OC.  I have an appointment next Monday (7th Feb) for bloods CA125 and Thursday for a face to face appointment***

Hi Tasha,

1. So pleased you’ve now got some appointments in place and really hoping all goes well for you.

all the best,

Bxx