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Should I be worried about possible cancer?
The symptoms I've been experiencing began somewhere around 8 months ago, but not each symptom at the same time - after some time another starts and is added to the list.
So far, my symptoms include:
No appetite (rare that I get a hunger pang); heartburn/indigestion (pretty much after anything I eat); gas; bloating 24/7 (I am overweight, but abdomen is distended more than it should be for my size); pelvic pain on the right side; leg pain on the right side; lower back pain; leg swelling; urine urgency (have had one 'full' accident, and several partial); recently developed mild on & off nausea; recently began having some pressure in pelvic area; extreme pain before needing to have a BM - there are a few others, but these are the main ones am concerned with.
I will be 30 in a few months. Have had a history of cysts, gallstones, several abnormal PAP smears (first abnormal at 17 yrs old) - 2014 PAP resulted in a colposcopy & biopsy; have high risk HPV. Have had upper endoscopy and a colonoscopy in 2014 - Dr did not see anything abnormal. Had a tubal ligation in Dec 2013. Have gained about 30 pounds in the last year.
Have a family history of female cancer: maternal grandmother had breast cancer, which then spread to the bones -she died not long after turning 49 yrs old. Her sister died of ovarian cancer - not sure of her age. My mother had cervical cancer - first diagnosed around 30-31 yrs old, and then a recurrence. She died at 35 yrs old. Paternal great-aunt had breast cancer. Not much else is known on paternal side due to family not really communicating.
I would really appreciate people's opinion on this. I haven't had health insurance for over a year and have a limited income, so I've been hesitant to go. Also, scared as to what it could be.
Thank you in advance,
Jen
So far, my symptoms include:
No appetite (rare that I get a hunger pang); heartburn/indigestion (pretty much after anything I eat); gas; bloating 24/7 (I am overweight, but abdomen is distended more than it should be for my size); pelvic pain on the right side; leg pain on the right side; lower back pain; leg swelling; urine urgency (have had one 'full' accident, and several partial); recently developed mild on & off nausea; recently began having some pressure in pelvic area; extreme pain before needing to have a BM - there are a few others, but these are the main ones am concerned with.
I will be 30 in a few months. Have had a history of cysts, gallstones, several abnormal PAP smears (first abnormal at 17 yrs old) - 2014 PAP resulted in a colposcopy & biopsy; have high risk HPV. Have had upper endoscopy and a colonoscopy in 2014 - Dr did not see anything abnormal. Had a tubal ligation in Dec 2013. Have gained about 30 pounds in the last year.
Have a family history of female cancer: maternal grandmother had breast cancer, which then spread to the bones -she died not long after turning 49 yrs old. Her sister died of ovarian cancer - not sure of her age. My mother had cervical cancer - first diagnosed around 30-31 yrs old, and then a recurrence. She died at 35 yrs old. Paternal great-aunt had breast cancer. Not much else is known on paternal side due to family not really communicating.
I would really appreciate people's opinion on this. I haven't had health insurance for over a year and have a limited income, so I've been hesitant to go. Also, scared as to what it could be.
Thank you in advance,
Jen
You lose weight with ovarian cancer. Can you go to planned parenthood for a gyn exam and possible ultrasound? That is all I can suggest. It is going to take a doctor to sort out your symptoms. Ovarian Cancer is very rare in a woman your age. It is easy to go to the worst case scenario but it does you no good. Sorry I have nothing else to offer medically.
Alex
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