Large complex ovarian cyst
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I wish i had found this forum a month ago!!! Looking for positive stories! Here's my back story.
I saw a post on a news feed about the hidden signs of ovarian Cancer. I read it and became immediately scared that I had something wrong with me as i had many of the symptoms (FYI - I had been to the GP in the autumn about how tired i was and how i felt anemic like i did when i was pregnant but blood tests showed nothing so i had just started to put how i felt down to my cycle returning since having my daughter). I couldn't get to see my GP until the 4th January and when i told her my concerns she dealt with me with empathy and was understanding of my worries rather than dismissing me as being depressed and anxious (which is how i felt). On the back of this I had an ultrasound scan on Sunday 24th Jan and was simply told that I had a complex cyst on my left ovary that would need an urgent gynae referral to be removed 'and try not to worry!' (geez, if only it were that easy!) I spoke to my GP the next day and she ordered the CA 125 (tumor marker) blood test which fortunately come back negative just before my gynae consultant appointment. I was hopeful that on the 9th Feb I would be booked in for an op and that would be the end of that!
But it wasn't!
As I sat there clutching my hubby's hand, I found out that my complex cyst is in fact the size of a grapefruit at 8cm. My best friends have named it Geoff (Grapefruit became GF which became Geoff!). It has multiple chambers and could be completely benign but it could also still be malignant. Before the consultant can decided how to evict Geoff I needed to have a full pelvic MRI scan (to assess the cyst in more detail and see if he has any friends in there) and further blood tests to rule out other tumour factors. Both have now been done and i see the Gynea consultant on Tuesday 1st March to get my diagnosis and discuss treatment.
To say that I am terrified is an understatement. Im 34, with a 3.5 year old son and nearly 2 year old daughter. I have so much left to do in this life but scared I'll be told its cancer (even though im low risk). I keep getting pinching pain around my ribs that remind me of stretching pains when pregnant. Im hoping it's just Geoff pushing things up under my ribs rather than cancer that has spread. I go from feeling confident that all is ok to a blubbering wreck within minutes. The waiting is tortue! But im kinda relieved to see im not alone.
Any words of wisdom appreciated! And love and hugs to those of you going through similar.X
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stacey171289 Peapod1214
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Shelly_99 Peapod1214
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Lxh2 Peapod1214
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Keep us posted on how you get on but I'm sure you will be fine x x
Lxh2
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bonessalvation Peapod1214
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Sorry to hear you are so worried..why don't you pop over to our Facebook group Ovarian Cancer UK..it's a closed group but anyone facing diagnosis can join for support. I joined like you prediagnosis and the support has been unbelievable. Yes it's a good sign that your Ca125 was not raised but unfortunately until the mass is removed and sent for biopsy you will be in doubt. The waiting stage is the worst!! anyone going through what you are at present needs more support than a few replies and the fb page are so welcoming and full of knowledge.
Good luck
Angela xx
bryony1980 Peapod1214
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You are most definitely not alone, in fact I have just registered and was about to post a discussion similar to yours.
I suffered severe stomach cramps last month and my doctor sent me for an ultrasound which shown that I have an 8cm dermoid cyst on my left ovary and torsion of the ovary is what caused my pain. So I've now seen the gynaecologist who said I triggered the ca125 test, she reckoned it's possibly just because I'm all inflamed and tender down there but I'm being sent for an mri and I've to have a laparotomy. Well I've been an emotional wreck since I was told that, I'm 35 with a 2yr old and 5yr old and while I'm not planning any more kids I'm scared about the possibility of having ovaries removed. ..she even suggested I might need a hysterectomy. All the waiting around for the mri appointment is painful, really just want the next few weeks to pass quickly.
Anyway, sending big hugs, good luck for your gynae appointment. ((HUGS)) xx
Peapod1214 bryony1980
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The waiting is torture but I find talking helps so please message me any time. It will come round quickly for you!! Hugs!!X
bryony1980 Peapod1214
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How did you get on at your Gynae appointment?? Its a week tomorrow since I saw mine and I'm fed up waiting already 😂 xxx
Yorksgirl Peapod1214
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Hope all turns out fine for you, I'm sure it will.
Shelly_99 Peapod1214
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GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏❌❌
bryony1980 Peapod1214
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Hope everything is ok Peapod, keep us updated (((HUGS))) xxx