Did I wait too long?

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fpinder
fpinder Member Posts: 2
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
Good evening,

On January 20, 2010 I will be having a hysterectomy for possible endometriosis and fibroids. I decided to have a gyn/oncologist do the surgery since I have a history of cancer on my mother's side of the family. My grandmother died of stomach cancer, my aunt died of ovarian cancer, my uncle has been recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and a cousin that had a molar pregnacy which I recently found out can be cancerous.

A little history. I started having lower groin pains about four years ago, which none of my doctors could figure out. Originally, the pain was only coincided with my menstrual but is now present everyday and now radiates down my leg. I now also have digestive problems which includes nausea, diarrhea or constipation (depends on the day) and gas, back pains, fatigue (I feel ninety although I'm only 36), and suffer from anemia (occasional heavy menstruals).
My doctors, when symptoms first presented, ran all kinds of test including cat scans, CA-125, transvaginal ultrasounds, etc. but could find nothing.

My question is would it be possible for me to have cancer for so many years and not know. Did I wait too long to have this surgery?

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  • mopar
    mopar Member Posts: 1,972 Member
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    HAVE HOPE
    I wouldn't worry that you've waited too long. You're on the right track now. And personally, I had all those symptoms with my endometriosis and none with OVCA. The only way to know for sure, of course, is with the surgery. So, have hope and just hang in there. I'm so glad to hear you've sought out a gyno/oncologist. He/she can really take a good look around and do some immediate pathology before they close you up.

    As soon as you are feeling up to it, let us know how you are doing. There is a wealth of information and support here. All the ladies are just wonderful. And we've even had some husbands participate in the board as well. I'll be sending lots of prayers your way for a successful surgery, good results, and a speedy recovery!

    (((HUGS)))
    Monika
  • saundra
    saundra Member Posts: 1,370 Member
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    I'm with Monica
    Don't think you waited too long....Saundra
  • BonnieR
    BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
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    never too late
    You didnt' wait too long and are taking the right cautionary steps. Hugs N Prayers Bonnie
  • fpinder
    fpinder Member Posts: 2
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    BonnieR said:

    never too late
    You didnt' wait too long and are taking the right cautionary steps. Hugs N Prayers Bonnie

    Did I wait too long?
    Thank you ladies for your reassuring words. I will let you know how everything went.
  • azgrandma
    azgrandma Member Posts: 609 Member
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    BonnieR said:

    never too late
    You didnt' wait too long and are taking the right cautionary steps. Hugs N Prayers Bonnie

    It will be ok
    I will pray for you
    have the do a ct scan
  • azgrandma
    azgrandma Member Posts: 609 Member
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    BonnieR said:

    never too late
    You didnt' wait too long and are taking the right cautionary steps. Hugs N Prayers Bonnie

    It will be ok
    I will pray for you
    have the do a ct scan
  • msfanciful
    msfanciful Member Posts: 559
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    Don't Worry
    Don't get too caught up in text-book symptoms.

    The funny thing about my ovarian symptoms (not), is that I truly did not experience any.

    True I did have the extended menstrual cycle (which I attributed to peri-menopause), bloating (attributed to mid-life spread) of course these are all hind-sight, but not obviously screaming at me.

    Just wait have the surgery and we'll pray for the best.

    Sharon

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