Cramps For A Month - Ovarian Cancer?

[brooke4131]

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Constant Cramping for A Month
brooke4131
Hi All,
I'm a 30 year old woman who has been having constant pelvic cramps for a month (this has been my only symptom).  The cramping has gotten worse as time has gone on and I finally got in to see my doctor yesterday.  She didn't even give me a pelvic exam!  She did some lab work and told me that I would have to come back in 3 weeks for an exam and an ultrasound.  I'm absolutely terrified and can't believe I have to wait so long to go back.  I'm sorry if I seem overly concerned, but my mom had cancer a few years ago and although they were never able to find the primary tumor,  they suspected that it originated in her reproductive organs.  Does this sound like ovarian cancer?  Should I try to get in to see a doctor sooner?

[specialmom]

Hi.  My mother in law had ovarian cancer so I was put in a position to learn a good deal about it.  First, rarely is it diagnosed early as it produces very few symptoms early on.  Most women are diagnosed in stage 3 or 4 and they have lots of symptoms all at once.  So, it is really doubtful that cramps have anything to do with ovarian cancer.  Ovarian cancer is also not a 'tumor' cancer but is a seeding cancer which means that it spreads in little tiny seeds that are the size of grains of sand initially.  It's not like a large tumor that grows but infiltrates an area.  They do a marker test for ovarian cancer called a C125 test.  But really, it is fairly uncommon for a young woman to have ovarian cancer.  Now, I did have a cyst, a simple cyst.  I had discomfort, cramping that was severe at times and increased bleeding at period time.  I passed the cyst and then all was well.  this is not uncommon.  I really, would try not to worry, see your doctor and discuss these things.  Anxiety when we have a health concern can consume us so just get the doctor's visit over with as soon as possible.  good luck

[brooke4131]

Hi specialmom. Thanks so much for your kind words.  I know I'm probably overly anxious about this because of my mom's cancer.  Anxiety can be so tough because it can make any symptoms seem 10 times worse than they really are.  Here's hoping I can get in to the doctor sooner than 3 weeks!

[Caryopteris]

I am appalled that you were not given a physical exam and pelvic exam.  For your pain I suggest taking magnesium citrate.  This will help with pain and cramping and will speed up digestion.  If it's too much, research other forms of magnesium and see which is best for you.  

For cancer prevention, avoid cancer causing foods like artificial sweeteners, sugary foods, processed foods, GMO foods, fast food.  Try to eat organic fruits, vegetables and meats if you eat meat.  No soda and eat whole fruit more than fruit juice.  

Get some Nigella sativa, which is a powerful antioxidant that is the cure for everything but death.  Most conventional drs don't know about it, but my sister's doctor was very impressed she was taking it.