Poss Ovarian Cancer

[Cat361]

Dear Doctor, I'm 50 years old and still having regular periods. Over the last several months I have had lower abdominal bloating, gas, and just recently, pain in my left hip.  I mentioned this at my last gyn visit several weeks ago and a vaginal ultrasound was performed. There was fluid present (behind my uterus, I believe) and  my endometrial stripe was darker than she would have liked. She had me return 7 days after my period to repeat the vag US and there was more fluid and the endometrial stripe was a little better. A CA-125 was drawn which was 51. Now my doctor says I need to have my uterus and ovaries removed. I should also mention that at my routine visit a bone density scan was done and I was found to be moderately osteopenic and just started monthly Boniva. I'm frightened. Should any further diagnostic studies be performed or does this seem like a sound plan?  Should I see a gyn oncologist?  Thank you for your advice.

[hopeshell]

You need to post in the dr. forum -  this forum is not answered by the dr.   You may want to ask for a CT scan to get a better idea of what is going on with you prior to surgery.  Best wishes.

[SimplyStar]

Yes by all means get a second opinion from an onocologist, many things can raise the CA125 count, burt you do have some of the symptoms , so go to the onoc  and ask him/her to rule out Ovarian cancer. Caught early it is to your advantage.  A new lot of tests should be run before you submit to surgery.  Keep us posted  because we do care.   Marty