Don't Know What is Wrong With Me

[Bat1981]

I have been to doctors and hospitals, etc. for many months now.  A simple fatty lump in the back turned into fluid in my pelvis (ascites) noticed on an MRI.  No one can tell me what it is.  My CA-125 test came back normal.  I don't drink.  My sonagram showed my ovary (after a hysterectomy) appears normal.  I am tired and feel like I've got a fever a lot.  Not old enough to be menopausal, and don't have 'sweats.'  Two of the doctors told me that if I get a really bad fever to go to the ER right away.  Other doctors want to do surgery to determine if it's ovarian cancer, colon cancer, or liver disease (although all looked normal in the MRI).  Is there any way to determine this without surgery?  I don't know exactly where to go from here.  My thyroid tests are all normal.  However, my urine is bright yellow.  What could this be, and how can I find out?

[Aussie000]

I'm surprised your doctor didn't do a PET scan in conjunction with the MRI, the PET scan gives a full three dimensional view of an organ and the location of cancer within that organ. This website is good for explaining about the PET scan. http://www.wvm.petctmobile.com/zportal/portals/pat/  
You should also post this question on the doctors forum, they could steer you in the right direction.
Have you had a red blood cell count done?, my mother found out she had ovarian cancer when she became anaemic/low red blood cell count. I hope it's nothing serious for you, the not knowing must be driving you crazy so I hope you get some answers soon, good luck.

[Brownie3321]

Hi there. That's very hard to diagnose without proper testing, and yes sometimes surgery. Have you had a transvaginal ultrasound or tried a PET scan? You may need to have surgery so that the doc can biopsy the tissue and give you a clear answer. Keep us updated, and best of luck - Deandra