Scared I May have Ovarian Cancer!

[scared2be]

Two weeks ago I had a trans vaginal ultrasound to look for possible causes for heavy periods.  The gyn shared that the results showed that my uterine lining is abnormally thick.  I am 48 years old.  She has scheduled a D&C for this coming Friday.  She explained that she is concerned because my lining was thicker on day 6 (just after having a heavy period), than most women have just prior to menses.  I am so afraid I could have ovarian cancer!  Please advise.  THANKS VERY MUCH!

[scared2be]

Thank you so much for your kind response!  I'm so sorry about your ovarian cancer!  I pray you are doing well.  I realized that I put this in the wrong area.  I  am concerned about uterine or endometrial cancer. ( I guess I'm so nervous I'm not thinking clearly!) From what I have read so far, the first symptoms are abnormal bleeding and thickening of the uterine lining.  I hope that someone reading this might have had experience with thickening of the uterine lining.  Thanks for your concern and I wish you the best!

[dian07]

My ovarian cancer was detected during a transvaginal ultrasound four years ago.   A rather large mass was found involving my ovary.  You made no mention of anything involving your ovaries.  For that reason I cannot imagine you have anything going on with your ovaries.  That is good news.  
The thickness of the lining of your uterus is something different......something I have had no experience with.  Hopefully someone else will come along and offer up some experiences of her own.  Please do let us know how you are doing.
Peace.
dian