Cancer Scare
 

Okay here goes. I went to my ob/gyn last Friday. My hubby went with me but I made sure he stayed in the waiting room while i was in the exam room. He has gone in with me before. lol Anyway. I had a hysterectomy 4 yrs ago. But kept my ovaries. So i have been having alot of left sided pain and bloating and lower back pain. So i said something to her and she did an exam and said she didn't feel anything. So she ordered an ultrasound ASAP but she is going on vacation now and I won't be having my ultrasound until August 22nd. then I have an apptmt with her after it. So my nerves are on edge. I didn't tell my husband and have not told anyone else. The pain in my back has gone and the bloating comes and goes. I have colon problems anyway and am on medication for that. My diet has not changed. But rather than bore you with all the other stuff that is going on. I just needed toget this off my chest. I will keep you all posted as to what i find out. Thanks Ladies. You're all the best.

Smiles Linda

My prayers are with you!

Linda...as hard as it will be....try not to worry. Most likely it is nothing and that is what we'll pray for. And as for boring us......never in a million years! We're here for you.

Thanks Judy and Janet.

It's sooo hard to wait for medical tests and their results. I hope the time passes quickly for you. There is no way you could ever bore us! Keep us posted please.

Did your doctor mention cancer? I wouldn't jump to conclusions. No need to worry until you have to. It could be problems with your ovary. I've heard of women who leave their ovaries in after a hysterectomy having problems and having to take them out later. Not nessarily cancer. My Aunt Marva had problems with her ovaries and had to have another surgery to remove them later. Our minds tend to over work and assume the worst. Here's a huge, huge, huge hug!!! :hug: You're in my prayers! In the Bible it says "Do not fear".......365 times. One for everyday!!!!

I know it's hard to wait for test results. Gary was told twice he had cancer, but both times it wasn't so when they did the actual biopsy. Try not to worry.

Thanks everyone, She did mention cancer when she heard my symptoms. But she felt around and she said she didn't feel any thing different. Tonight I am so bloated it's not funny. I look like I'm 5 months pregnant. But then it could be my
ulcerative colitis too. So go figure. Will find out soon enough. As soon as I know I will post here. Thanks for reading and the encouragement.

The wait sure is hard. I remember when gary was told he had cancer on two separate occasions. It is very hard to think about the possibilities. But you have so many explanations for the symptoms that it is very unlikely to be cancer. I've been thinking about you. Waiting till the 22nd is hard, I'm sure.

It will be hard to wait until the 22nd. I've been praying for you. I agree with Gayle....it could be a lot of other things besides cancer. I'd be a little upset with my doctor for telling me that and then making me wait that long.....knowing that I'd be worrying about it. Hugs, Linda!!!

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES!!! I don't think some docs have a clue what they are doing to people when they say things like that and then the patient has to wait such a long time to get an answer. I bet if that had ever happened to that doctor, she wouldn't do it again to anyone else.

Gayle.....maybe you should be teaching some things to doctors too!!!

You should watch (we all should watch) an old movie called The Doctor. William Hurt is the lead actor. It is a good story of his diagnosis of throat cancer and then his journey through the health care delivery system. It really opens his eyes to a side of medicine (and not a good side) that he never knew existed, even though he was a doctor. It should be required viewing for EVERY health care professional, and patients will relate to almost every situation.

I remember that movie, but I haven't thought of it in years. It was very good!

Linda I hope you're able to keep yourself calm during your wait. I was just thinking of you and wanted you to know that you're in my prayers.

Okay today was the day.. I had a mammagram today too. That was okay. She said it looked good. Then went in for my ultrasound. Then went to see my dr to tell me
what was on the ultrasound. I have a small cyst on my left ovary. So after i saw my dr i had to get a blood test to check for cancer. They said if I don't hear from them by
Friday afternoon, everything was normal. So I am thinking positive. Thanks ladies for all your concern and prayers. Thanks for being there for me. Love you all......

Im glad you had the ultrasound. Ovarian cysts are fairly common. I know you'll be happy to NOT hear from your doctor by Friday! Even if they call you back in for nmore tests, it doesn't mean you have cancer. My cousin had a tumor on her ovary the size of a small watermelon (no I'm not kidding, it was THAT big), and it was not cancer, it was benign.

Same here Gayle...I had a tumor the size of a small watermelon. I was so frightened, but thank God it wasn't cancer. That's when I had my total hysterectomy.

Linda, you're in my prayers as always.

Big Sigh!!! I'm so glad that your tests came back good.....and the last one probably will too. However......it makes me soooooooo MAD that you had to worry about your health all this time. That sucks!! I'd sure let my doctor know that I didn't appreciate waiting all that time and worrying so much!!! They should know better than that!!!!!

Linda....give Diana your Drs. phone number....LOLOL

No phone calls on friday! YAY....At last good news. Until today...lol I go tomy gastro dr on Friday. Issues there now. Drs are getting paid well from me. Thanks again everyone.

So glad to hear the cancer blood test was negative! Sorry about the GI issues, hope they resolve soon!

Thank you, God!! I hope the doctor's able to take care of your GI problems. Getting older is not for sissies!!!

Linda...I am so happy that there is no cancer. I'm sure you are very much relieved. Hope you get some relief from the GI problems too. Aging just totally sucks unless you're in 100% great health.

Thanks ladies, I feel like all I get done anymore is go to drs. LOL....Just so thankful I have the insurance and the means to do it.

Same here Linda. That's why it's so scary for me to change jobs....my insurance is really the best.