Comments on: Signs/Symptoms

By: Annie

Annie — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:00:04 +0000

I had an ovarian cyst a couple years ago and ended up in the emergency room due to the pain. I had pains in the same area you are describing and yes it felt like PMS cramps X 5. I had a lower abdominal Cat Scan performed on me and thats what they determined it was. They go away on their own. It took about a week before I felt no pain. They gave me pain killers to take for the pain until it went away. I would definately get checked out, if it is bad enough it can cause damage if not treated.

By: Adrienne

Adrienne — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:49:19 +0000

My aunt passed away from ovarian cancer last year. She initially had breast cancer (20+ years ago) and then it came back via that way. It was so hard to lose her because she was one of my most favorite aunts. I was more proactive with my own care after that, and it began to make me worry some. I went to my gynecologist and he said that Ovarian cancer was not hereditary but I did not really believe him and switched to another doctor. I miss my aunt and I wish she was here today. My love and prayers to all those who are going through the fight and thosewho are suvivors, or family of those who are no longer with us.

By: Leanna Richmond / The Passionate Plum

Leanna Richmond / The Passionate Plum — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:14:55 +0000

My Mother was having the full feeling upper stomach feeling and abdominal pains and each Dr. visit at several different Drs. tried to get a diagnosis at years later she was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. At this point it had spread throughout her whole body, and even her bones of her neck, and was diagnosed at stage four, she passed 5 months later. She had such a painful battle for those 5 months and couldn’t get enough pain relief. I lost my Best Friend and Mother 2 1/2 yrs ago, and a day doesn’t go by that I don’t miss her so. One year after her passing I was diagnosed with an ovarian cyst, I elected for a total hysterectomy, they took out everything (ovaries, fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix). I have had the CA125 test a couple of times and it came out okay. I have had the same issues of fullness and bloating and now have bladder pains and will always wonder if I could still get cancer in surrounding tissues or other organs. It’s a weird feeling to feel like you know you have it but it’s just a matter of time before I’m diagnosed. I stopped going to a gynecologist and am on hormone therapy through my MD. I wonder if others who have lost a family member to cancer feel like I do, with the strong feelings of knowing that you have it too, but not found. ? Is this normal?

By: callie

callie — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:44:09 +0000

Amy… I am truly sorry to hear what had happen to your mom.. i could not imagine..be strong and find ways to get that test done.. take care of yourself ther are ways..som hospitals have programs that offer to pay for your bill up to 100% depends on how much money you make, even if you hav’t to have surgery.. hang in ther.. i’m praying for you..i’m also goin to have this test done i’v had a lot of problems i have fibroids and gallstones but still hav some other issues that no one can seem to figure out.. so i will be having surgery probably in august..take care of yourself.. and i’ll do the same..god bless!

from somone who cares!

By: amy hanna

amy hanna — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:32:11 +0000

my mom died of ovarian cancer.the dr kept telling her she had gastronytis.when they found out what it was she couldnt walk any more.she died 4 days later. Now i worry about that. But since i have no insurance i cant get a checkup.and that is real scary. My last exam was 6 years ago after the birth of my son. I think more women need to be aware of this disease. it is so devastating. my mom went from 165 to 80 pounds in 6 months. it is sad that maybe if she would have gotten diagnosed earlier I would still have her around.