New post due to Ovarian Cancer fear

Jgriffin · Jan 17, 2020

So sorry your going thru this. It sounds like an ovarian cyst to me as my sister had a couple and your symptoms sound like hers. I don't believe it's ovarian cancer. In the female areas it can be so many different things.

JustMe · Jan 17, 2020

Scared1234 said:
I’ve moved past my PC fear and now this new one is very warranted and I’m so scared. I guess I always knew PC was far fetched. Now my fears are grounded and I fully expect them to come true. After hoping I had a UTI or kidney infection, I had an appointment with the NP today and she noted the area around my right ovary was very tender. I still had blood in my urine (like the OTC test I did last night) but not bacteria. I had also worried about ovarian cancer and now it’s all falling into place. I am going to have to make an appointment to “investigate” this farther. I’m sure this is what is wrong with me and it’s obviously spread. The common areas to spread are exactly where I’m feeling things (liver, spleen, abdomen, etc). I knew bloating was a sign but always attributed mine to food intolerances, not ovarian cancer! I normally only boost after eating. I get a lot of gas, too, but it’s mainly after lunch. I didn’t connect the dots from that to ovarian cancer.
Ovarian cancer doesn’t have a great survival rate either. Especially when it’s spread, as I’m sure is the case. I really am upset and I know I’m not going to get answers very soon unless I make myself go to the ER for a scan.
The “hip pain means cancer” Dream I posted about in another post is all coming true now. I think it was meant to give me a kick in the rear to go to the dr. I don’t think I’m able to fully function with knowing all this information. Everything I have experienced is a symptom of ovarian cancer and even the area I’ve felt the consistent pain in is apparently my ovary area. I’m still in panic mode and even shocked that this seems to be coming true.

I understand how you must be feeling! I myself would probably just go to the ER. I had an ovarian cyst a couple months ago that scared the crap out of me! I had very strong ovarian pain though. I couldn't even touch the lower part of my stomach. I thought my appendix had burst. Anyways I went to the ER after first going to urgent care and the Dr. Acted like I was going to die and sent us immediately to the hospital. They did an ultrasound and it was an ovarian cyst that went away on its own a couple days later. I've also had a kidney stone that caused a whole bunch of awful feelings in my whole stomach area. It can really be so many things. If you can afford it, go to the ER or else just take things one step at a time if you are mentally able to...

Jgriffin · Jan 17, 2020

Scared1234 said:
I’m so scared that I can’t even sleep. I will sleep for a bit and then I wake up shaking. I don’t know what’s worse... going to the ER and finding out or having to wait for another week or two!

I know what your feeling right now. The chances of it being a cyst or something like that over cancer are more likely. You do whatever you need to do in order to get piece of mind. As far as expenses with er visit what about an urgent care over er. I struggled with this last winter..I was shaking for days and about 10 times a day said I'm going to er just to remind myself I don't have insurance and would feel worse paying thousands for it to be nothing. I remember your current feelings all too well. Did you schedule your next visit or ultrasound with your primary

Jgriffin · Jan 17, 2020

Scared1234 said:
I don’t think an urgent care would do any type of scans. Or else I would...
I’m still waiting to hear back from my primary doctor about what I should do next.
I know I’m still “kinda” on the young side but I have all the symptoms and even shoulder blade pain. I just know it’s cancer. But if I go to the ER will they scan? Even if they do, they’d just tell me they see a mass and send me home with a referral. Then I’ll be sitting at home, waiting for an appointment on a long holiday weekend.

You go in complaining of ovarian pain they very well may scan. The possible result could be well we see a cyst and it hasn't burst so no emergency and follow up with doc for biopsy. Or they may look at determine all is normal. What's crazy is what the body does to trick us. 6 months ago I found a lump on my throat. I went to doc. They said thyroid nodule and got an ultrasound and needed a biopsy. It was the scariest time of my life. During the waiting process for all of it which was weeks I had neck pain, shortness of breath because I figured the tumor was pushing against my throat and a few other symptoms. When results came back benign all those symptoms went away. I also have very tender ovaries when I ovulate, hip pain like crazy a week before, thigh cramps after, abdominal this and that. Cysts are very common and most go away on their own and sometimes they cause problems and need surgical removal. Biopsies are always done on those. Doesn't mean you have cancer. Means everyone who has them removed gets it checked. It would be neglectful if they didn't.

JustMe · Jan 17, 2020

Scared1234 said:
Were they able to tell the difference between a cyst and a tumor when you went to the ER?
I’ve had this pain for about 1.5-2 weeks. How long did you have the pain before you went to the ER? And would a cyst have already been gone in this amount of time?

They were able to tell that it was a cyst. I had the pain only for a day or so before I went it. I never wait long. Going to the ER is usually the only thing that gives me piece of mind.

Jgriffin · Jan 17, 2020

Scared1234 said:
This has been around 2 weeks. That’s why I think it’s been too long to be “only” a cyst.

I do not get a monthly period anymore, as I had a uterine ablation about 5 years ago. I had my tubes tied 7 years ago and then had heavy periods so I decided to do the ablation. So none of this pain can be related to my cycle, especially for 2 weeks. What also worries me is all the referred pain in my shoulder and the pain in my back and abdomen. I just know it’s spread! Ugh!

So your needing piece of mind either way. If you have decent medical insurance you could go to er. When is your next appointment with your doctor and what are they doing. Like ultrasound or blood work?

Jgriffin · Jan 17, 2020

Scared1234 said:
My dr office still hasn’t called me back with any type of plan even though I said I wanted to get this looked at quickly.
Do you have any experience with ovarian cancer?

Do you know if a cyst would have these same symptoms and last for 2 weeks?

My sister's cysts gave her issues for years

SallyHart · Jan 17, 2020

Hi there, I too have been through this worry recently. Like you I experiencing this pain so I took myself off to the ER x 3 times in fact because they thought it was digestive issues. On the 3rd visit they brought a Gyne in to see me. They did an ultrasound and a trans ultrasound as well. They found a cyst which they said was a simple cyst. I was to repeat the trans ultrasound in 3 months which I have just had done and the cyst is still there albeit it is now smaller. It started at 2cm and now is just over 1cm. My doc suggests having another look in a year or so. So the moral of the story is...yes cysts can cause this kind of pain, I no longer have pain so I attribute that to my anxiety as well as the cyst. If I were you I would go get scanned, it could be nothing at all or it could just be a cyst. They most definitely can tell the difference between different kinds of cysts as well because I asked the gyne that question. Hope this helps, and go get scanned for your peace of mind rather than sitting waiting and worrying.

SallyHart · Jan 17, 2020

Scared1234 said:
Thank you for your response and for giving me a sliver of hope!

Did you have to ask for the ultrasound? I’m in the states, so I’m hoping if I went in for ovarian pain they’d automatically do a scan but I’m not sure.

Hi there, No I didn't ask for the scan. What happened was they couldn't really tell if it was my bowels, appendix or ovaries as they all very close to one another. The first time they gave me some pain relief, the second a CT scan and the third they said well it isn't your bowel so let's take a look at the ovaries. At this third time of going they noted the cyst on the pelvic scan. They then sent me straight for a trans ultrasound, I had to wait a couple of hours. If you know for a fact that this is ovarian pain, please tell them that you are experiencing this ovary pain and tenderness around it. I think with ER you have to realise that with women problems as such they perhaps will be reluctant and pass you back to your GP but as you are still having ongoing pain etc please stress this to them. My pain had me doubled over on the floor, I couldn't hardly walk.

Nicole0814 · Jan 17, 2020

Scared1234 said:
I’ve moved past my PC fear and now this new one is very warranted and I’m so scared. I guess I always knew PC was far fetched. Now my fears are grounded and I fully expect them to come true. After hoping I had a UTI or kidney infection, I had an appointment with the NP today and she noted the area around my right ovary was very tender. I still had blood in my urine (like the OTC test I did last night) but not bacteria. I had also worried about ovarian cancer and now it’s all falling into place. I am going to have to make an appointment to “investigate” this farther. I’m sure this is what is wrong with me and it’s obviously spread. The common areas to spread are exactly where I’m feeling things (liver, spleen, abdomen, etc). I knew bloating was a sign but always attributed mine to food intolerances, not ovarian cancer! I normally only boost after eating. I get a lot of gas, too, but it’s mainly after lunch. I didn’t connect the dots from that to ovarian cancer.
Ovarian cancer doesn’t have a great survival rate either. Especially when it’s spread, as I’m sure is the case. I really am upset and I know I’m not going to get answers very soon unless I make myself go to the ER for a scan.
The “hip pain means cancer” Dream I posted about in another post is all coming true now. I think it was meant to give me a kick in the rear to go to the dr. I don’t think I’m able to fully function with knowing all this information. Everything I have experienced is a symptom of ovarian cancer and even the area I’ve felt the consistent pain in is apparently my ovary area. I’m still in panic mode and even shocked that this seems to be coming true.

Hey! I ran across your post as I came here because I am freaking about the same thing. And stomach C. It’s crazy and I hate this!
I have a lot of experience with ovarian cysts. I have had surgery twice. Once to drain the cyst and wants to go in to make sure the system and have everything twisted. When it’s real bad I go to the emergency room and they always do an ultrasound and they tell me it’s a cyst. I am also in the states and they always do an ultrasound when I tell them my symptoms. But I have had this concerned several times over the past few years and our brains can make us do and think crazy things. I have had surgery twice. Once to drain the cyst and wants to go in to make sure the system and have everything twisted. When it’s real bad I go to the emergency room and they always do an ultrasound and they tell me it’s a cyst. I am also in the states and they always do an ultrasound when I tell them my symptoms. But I have had this concerns several times over the past few years and our brains can make us do and think crazy things. I have been having nausea, bloating, burning in my stomach, gassy, etc. I am freaking out it is stomach C. And my doctor wants to do a scope if I’m not better by Monday.
well, about an hour ago I started having the bad pelvic pain and now my mind went to to Ovarian C. I wish I was normal and didn’t worry. I also have endometriosis.
so I guess what I’m trying to tell you is yes you can go to the emergency room and they can check you and let you know if it’s a cyst and they can usually tell what kind of cyst if it’s fluid filled or not. Sending lots of love your way and try not to get yourself worked up too much. I’m here if you want to talk

Scared1234 said:
See, my pain isn’t that severe. But today, definitely pain by my groin and even down my leg.

I get the pain down my leg too. Do you have endometriosis? I have that and ovarian cysts.

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