Please help with this question

[vision2020]

I have a question, Im a breast cancer servior of 4 yrs. Im braca 1 and 2 neg I have no family hx of overian ca what are the chances of getting ovarian cancer. any thoughts whould help if anyone has gone through this same situation.

[jane65]

My case is the opposite, I have OVCA and tested positive for BRCA2 so now we have to be vigilant for breast cancer.
My symptoms were: bloating, feeling full after a little food, weight loss and frequent need to urinate internist didn't put the symptoms together, now I'm stage 4B OVCA..... Jane

[Kathleen78]

My symptoms were very vague.  I had discomfort after some meals (like I was too full) and persistent constipation which gradually worsened over time.  Eventually I began to have bloating and that sent me to the doctor.  I eventually brought up the possibility of ovarian cancer after I read a piece on constipation at webmd.com that stated that ovarian cancer should be ruled out on breast cancer survivors before a diagnosis of simple constipation is made.  My doctor agreed to a CT scan and that is when the cancer was discovered.  


Marie has a good list of symptoms to watch for as well.

Hope this helps,

Kathy

[marie3B]

Trans- vag ultra-sounds and the CA125 blood tests are about all we can do to try to catch signs of ovca early.  I had them done every 6 months for several years.  I am also 48.  My type of cancer is not typical as it is very slow growing.  Symptoms I had were numerous before diagnosis.  I had severe pain in right side which became chronic. I had IBS trouble including lengthy bouts of constipation and occasional crampy diarrhea, thick waist-line, urinary frequency and urgency, heavy periods, painful intercourse, slow digestion, heart-burn, hernia-like lump around belly button. Probably more if I thought longer. I hope all turns out okay for you.  Marie

[vision2020]

Thanks Iv had a ultrasound in july08 all neg kathy what were the symptoms you were having before being dx.I am having some slight discomfort in my lower r side almost like the feeling of ovulation but have not had a period x4yrs my age is 48

[marie3B]

Adding a trans-vaginal ultra-sound yearly might be of some benefit, too.  Marie

[Kathleen78]

Hi,

You do have an slightly increased risk of getting ovarian cancer.  I am a breast cancer survivor as well and I just finished my treatment for ovarian cancer.  I just wish I would have known that I was at increased risk and what the symptoms were - I would have gone to the doctor a lot sooner.  You, at least, have this information and can be proactive if symptoms present themselves.  It probably wouldn't hurt to ask if you can have a CA-125 done once or twice a year.

Kathy