need help need tested for OC

[maverick98]

I have been having symptoms of Ovarian cancer for awhile now. Made the mistake of going to a regular doctor where he told me I was too young to have ovarian cancer (I'm 34) and that ovarian cancer doesn't hurt. I'm not sure what the last part was all about because I wasn't really in pain. My cheif complaint was bloating. Now I'm still bloated and nauseous all the time, among other complaints. He came up with I have IBS and did not refer me to anyone. My question is do I see a regular gynocologist or a gynocoloist specializing in onocology? I'm so tired of not being taken seriously and wasting my time.

Thank you!

Jen

[maverick98]

Thank you so much for both your comments. The information is helpful. I just made an appointment with my gyno to get the ball rolling again. I have a little better understanding of what kind of testing to look forward to. I can't stand this bloating. Thanks again!

[Rawlo]

Hi Maverick98,

My advise...change your doctor.

I have had various symptoms over the course of several years, I changed my doctor and have since had investigations into my health.
It sounds like you need to do the same...a full blood count would be required as well as a possible external & internal ultrasound...the latter is intrusive but essential to get to the bottom of what ever is happening with you...you could however just have a hormone imbalance so the full blood count should be done also.
I have Hashimottos Thyroid disease, Iron Deficient Aneamia & Endometrial Hyperplasia which explains many of the symptoms that have plagued me...I am shedualed for Biopsy and Hysterocopy with possible Hysterectamy if abnormalities are found...do not delay change your doctor and get tested.

Best wishes

[shewrites]

The symptoms of ovarian cancer can be present with all sorts of situations -- ovarian cysts and IBS among them.  Ovarian cancer is really pretty rare, and most cysts are benign,  so please don't get let yourself get too worked up about the worst possible diagnosis just yet.

That said, you want answers and you should not stop seeking them until you are satisfied that the doctor(s)  you see have answered your questions.  Ask your gynecologist to help you rule out ovarian cancer by doing the CA-125 blood test and doing a intra-vaginal ultra sound.  Neither is a perfect test but they are the starting point.  You probably can't get in to see a gynecological oncologist without a referral or solid evidence that there  might be a problem.  By the way, the gyn/onc is the person you want to do any surgery that might be needed -- even if it's for a cyst.  

Good luck, and please keep in touch.