Could cancer be back?

[lactac1224]

I was just wondering how you have found out that you have had a recurrance or cancer spreading.  My primary care doctor is concernd because I am loosing weight without trying.  Maybe she is just being very careful because of the cancer.  I have NEVER lost weight like this. It is only 10 lbs in a month but I have felt like I am actually eating more and exercising less.  ALthough I am loosing weight my stomach seems larger???  Also, would you have the same simptoms as the first time?  Bloating and diarreha?  I am concerned and do not know if I need to see the gyn/onc.

[nyc lady]

any time  you have questions and or concerned you should contact  your GYN/ONC....no matter what the question or concern is....that I was told from my GYN/ONC....you are not feeling right, your GP is concerned....you call.  When was your last visit with the GYN/ONC?

There will be others that will come along and let you know what if any symptoms they before being diagnosised with a recurrence....I know that some show in their routine CA125s, and/or CT Scans and others exhibit symptoms which lead the doctors to taking additional tests.

Please let us know what happens when you speak to your GYN/ONC?  I'll be thinking about you.

[lactac1224]

Thanks!  My last visit with gyn/onc was in December.  Had a CA125 then and it was ok.

[A Rebel Spirit]

When my recurrence was diagnosed, it first showed up in a slight rise in the CA125. Then I started hurting just like I had in the beginning.

[SimplyStar]

Leslee's recur  showed up with a doubling of the CA125,  and discomfort in the low pelvis  her readings were ,  12   18   36   2 weeks apart.

[rmarie]

I was nauseated, my family practice physician ordered and upper gi, however because I had OC the CT pelvis and abdomen was also done.  That is how my recurrance was noted.  Have you had a scan recently?My CA 125 does not rise.  Good luck, see the GYN/ONC

[Tybear]

I really didn't have any symptoms, but my recurrence was caught through my regular 3 month CT scans. When I think back, I maybe had a hard time with constipation, but it was really only for a week or two. Please go see your gyne/onc soon...best of luck,
Becky