I'm Very Scared - Cancer: Breast Message Board

rowdy_angel · 03-29-2005, 04:13 AM

Hi, I've just registered with this forum after trawling around looking for somewhere that may be able to give me support and guidance.

I went to see my doctor last week as my tummy has been swollen for a couple of months now. The symptoms I had led me to suspect IBS and at first, my doctor made the same suggestion.

However, he then went on to examamine my abdomen. He asked if there was any possibility that I was pregnant. I said that I wasn't - still having periods, no breast tenderness or other pregnancy symptoms. He said that he could detect a mass in my stomach which is equivalent to a 22 week pregnancy. He then did a mini-ultrasound. He asked if I would be OK with him doing a vaginal examination but I wasn't too kean by this time, I was already quite worked up and tense.

He has arranged for me to have blood tests and also an ultrasound scan at the hospital. My blood test will be done tomorrow and I can expect an appointment for my ultrasound in a couple of weeks time.

He suspects an ovarian cyst. Obviously, I am very very worried about this as I know that in some cases, the cyst can be cancerous. I am petrified in case I have ovarian cancer. I can't stop worrying about it.

This last month has been so distressing - 2 family bereavements and the other day one of my cats was run over and died. It seems that lately, I have been surrounded by death which I think has made me worry even more.

I know that this particular forum addresses ovarian cancer but I couldn't find one aimed at ovarian cysts.

Please can any of you tell me if you have been/are in the same predicament as me at the moment? Any help and support will be greatly appreciated.

Jayne

tpagm · 03-29-2005, 04:42 AM

I am not going through what you are however, a friend of mine had a similiar problems and it turned out that one of her ovaries filled up with blood. The doctors did not notice for months and then all of a sudden she had really bad cramping thinking maybe she just had a sick stomach and had to go to the bathroom. Finally she went to a new doctor and right away that doctor told her that one of her ovaries was the size of an orange/grapefruit and it had to be removed right away. She went into surgery and they removed it and she has been fine ever since.

hypokelly · 03-29-2005, 07:46 AM

Dear Rowdy
I hope your blood work goes well, but I was amazed that you won't be having your ultrasound for awhile(you must be Canadian)
I had my ultrasound yesterday, don't go back to doc till April 7th.I haven't been feeling well for awhile.I was a little freaked out about ovarian cancer too, but for some reason after having the ultra sound I feel less anxiety( maybe because the tech did not go running out of the room for someone to view my results,haha)
Do you know what blood work you had?
Good luck to you Rowdy,
kelly

ijulia · 03-29-2005, 08:47 AM

Hey Rowdy,
I too have been concerned about cancer, not of the ovaries but uterine. I have been in pain for about three weeks with abnormal bleeding. The only thing that I can say is pray. I know we hear that alot, but it is the best thing other than testing. I have learned over the past few years with my struggle that nothing makes you feel better than prayer. I have learned to turn over all of my worries and fears to God and I have allowed Him to do what I can't. Good luck with everything and I will be sure to pray for your well-being.

rowdy_angel · 03-29-2005, 11:09 AM

Hypokelly, I'm in England. I guess I should be grateful for our NHS but it is pretty bad that I have to wait so long just for an ultrasound - if I had private medical insurance, I'm sure it would be quicker, but I can't afford it.