pelvic pain and stomach blotting

[widowmom]

I am a 38 yrold women.I never really worried about my health even though there were alot of things going wrong with me.Anyway I finally started going to the doctor last month,He seemed to be concerned because I have lesions on my overies,my stomach is blotted almost all the time,I have alot of pelvic pain and discomfort.For the last 4 years I havent gotten my period.Also I have been uranating all the time for the last 2 years at least.I have no idea y I didnt go to the doc sooner now I am expecting a grandchild in Oct. and im getting real scared that I wont be here.So my question is is it ovarion cancer and what are the differt stages.

[rowdy_angel]

Widowmom,  I am in exactly the same situation as you right now.  I'm 33, married, no kids and I'm in the UK.



I noticed my tummy was swollen and I went to see my doc a couple of weeks ago and at first he thought it was Irritable Bowel Syndrome.  He then examined my tummy and said he could feel a mass in my pelvis.  He suspected an ovarian cyst.  He sent me for an ultrasound and blood tests.  Ultrasound confirmed an ovarian cyst and still awaiting blood test reults.  My other symptoms include back pain, increase in body hair, especially on cheeks and chin and also running from my belly button down to my pubic area.  My menstrual cycle is normal and always has been and I have no bleeding inbetween periods.



He is now referring me to a gynaecologist and also arranging an MRI scan to get a clearer picture.  I am so scared it's untrue.  I convinced myself that it is Ovarian Cancer and was very distressed for a couple of days after the ultrasound.  However, I have tried to be positive about this.  I'm very up and down at the moment.



The odds of it being cancer in my case are extremely low - I'm only 33, no history of ovarian cancer in my family (or even ovarian cysts), about 95% of ovarian cysts are benign.  Ovarian cysts are very very common.  However, it is still extremely worrying and I am dreading having an MRI scan.  It is so difficult not to fear the worse case scenario.  



Have you been for an ultrasound yet?  Have you had blood tests?  Have you been referred to a gyn?  The most difficult part is the waiting.



I fully understand what you're going through.  I have spoken to many other women on the internet who are in the same situation or who have been through this experience and have come out the other side.



Please try to remain positive.  If your symptoms are currently being looked into then all you can do is wait.  Remember that you are not alone and there are plenty of us around that you can talk to.



Good luck.



Rowdy.

[widowmom]

Dear Rowdy,

Thank you so much for responding,I feel so alone at times,my husband past away 31/2 years from cancer,I have a 5 year old son who has no one well he has 2 sisters but they couldnt raise him one is nineteen with 2 kids and the other is 17 and pregnant.They all need me and I am so scared I wont be there for them.Anyway I wasnt told there was a mass I was told by the gyn I have lesions on my cervic,yes Ive had blood test,and I dont know if there is a history of it in my family I know my mom had a histoectomy after she had me but we never talk about why and I know that cancer runs in my family my father died from it and so did both my grandparentsI have had stomach problems for years and I always put other things before me.I pray that it isnt as severe as I think.I've always been told God doesnt give you more then you can handle sometimes I really wonder.



                                          



                                          Thanks again,

                               all we can do is trust in CHRIST,

                                       Joanne

[mdfrederick]

Hi. I am 36yrs old and I am having simlar problems.  Tummy seems like it is getting bigger and bigger all the time.  I don't have an appetiate so I know its not from eating.  I get sharp pains in my pelvi area and I have extermley bad pain in my back simetimes I can,t even walk.  The only diffrent is that I do have a family history grandma died at the age of 45 of ovarian cancer.  I have not gone to the dr due to not having any insurance.  please tell me some more of you symptoms

Thank you
mdfrederick

[SimplyStar]

Please get some medical attention some way, you need a to see an Onocologist ASAP, not that you have cancer, but to rule it out.  frequent urination, fatigue, bloating, feeling full after a small meal, pain in the pelvic area, painful intercourse,  You need a Transvaginal Ultra Sound, a good pelvic exam, maybe a CA125,  go to a womens clinic for help, go to the emergency room, some times they order all these for your discription of the symptoms.

[melissa753]

hi i'm a 32 year old female with continuing bleeding since the 7th of march very bloated loss of appitite weight gain lots of cramping lower back aches normal pap smears moms side history of cancer badly including mom do i possibly have cancer?

[hawgkeeperwife]

Don't freak cause your family has cancer but go in aways to see what going on, we all have the same things going but it all can be different right now i'm going pelvic pain upper stomach pain some low back pain and legs hurting i'm 47 and I have cancer that runs out the kazoo in my family on my mother side. But i just keeping thinking it's just a cyst since no one is freaking out doc wise...but please call your gyn and go see them