Should She Wait For Surgery

[EuphemiaAnnunciation]

During an MRI on her back they found a 4cm ovarian tumor. MRI doc said contact GYN TODAY! Took 3 months to get in to see GYN. He did TVU and CA 125. The tumor has grown to 8x11 cm ca 125 was normal. My sister is 51 and 5 yrs post vaginal hysterectomy. It has been over a month since she saw the Dr. She had gained 60 lbs very quickly, has severe edema in ankles and feet, frequent urination and constipation and severe pain in her hips and now has vaginal bleeding. Dr. says no rush to have surgery because she has no insurance (waiting to get Cal Med) and the ca 125 was normal. Is it ok to just wait and see or does she need surgery right away to rule out ovarian or other cancer. I ad an ovarian tumor post hysterectomy that the TVU could not rule out cancer and I was operated on within the week. I am scared if they wait too long it could be a very bad outcome. Her doctor is in no rush. What should we do?

[Dee09]

I would not wait.  CA125 is not always a reliable indicator because other things can affect it, which is why it's not used as a screening test for ovca.  When will she get her insurance?  If it were me I would go see a gyn oncologist immediately.  If this is ovca, and it may not be, time is very important.  A couple of weeks may not make a difference but I wouldn't take a chance.  
Good luck to you and your sister.

[jane65]

JC145 is absolutely right, and have her take all the test results to the new doctor. They can't make an intelligent analysis without knowing what was found. Good luck.

[JC145]

She should see ANY doctor a.s.a.p.  A primary care doctor, a free clinic doctor, an e.r. doctor ... and see where it goes from there.  Someone should be checking the weight gain, etc.