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Ovarian Cancer?

Hi,

Here's my history (briefly):
*June 2008 / thickened endometrium, benign cyst and polyp
*July 2008 / D&C hysteroscopy to remove polyp and remove tissue (all came back benign)
*August 2008 / 2nd pelvic exam / follow up ultrasound / CA 125 / thryoid and hormone levels checked (all fine)
**pelvic pain, urination urgency and lower back pain continue
*September 2008 / miscarriage
*October 2008 / D&C to remove remnants of pregnancy (benign biopsy)
*December 2008 / MRI to diagnose pelvic pain (OB thought I might have adenomyosis) -- MRI came back crystal clear
*March of 2009 / went on birth control -- doctor thought maybe endometriosis
*April of 2009 / started developing nausea, diarreah, acid reflux and indigestion
*April of 2009 / transabdominal/vaginal ultrasound -- all came back clear
**worsening of digestion problems**
*May of 2009 / trip to ER / catscan of abdomen and pelvic area + complete CBC -- all came back fine

One year after all of this and I'm sure I'm forgetting at least an additional ultrasound or two that I have and I am still panic stricken over possibly having ovarian cancer.

With all of the tests I've had and all of the symptoms I'm experiencing, can I finally put my mind at ease that ovarian cancer is not likely to be an issue.

All docs tell me I do not have it and a year later my ovaries are totally normal shape and size.

I'm still worried.  Am I just being completely irrational at this point... after 5 ultrasounds, 1 MRI and a catscan over the course of a year, can I stop worrying about ovarian cancer?

Please help.
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Thanks Teresa!  Sometimes that's all you need to hear.

After a year with symptoms, I'd know if it were OC, right?  Sorry to re-ask, but when you say COULD, are you saying that 7 tests plus lots of bloodwork could miss it?

I know, I'm a freak!
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Every test you've had COULD have uncovered ovarian cancer and they didn't. Stop worrying and enjoy the great life you have ahead of you!
Teresa
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should also mention that ever since the first D&C, periods never returned to normal... would have brown discharge before and after red blood... sometimes spotting... periods would come 3-5 days early... before all of this, i had periods that came like clockwork.

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