Ovarian cancer at 20?

Question

I am twenty years old and I have recently not been feeling well (for about a week or so). I have not quite felt right and I have had frequent spells of bad nausea. When i dont feel nauseated I feel very "off-balance" and almost dizzy like. In the past few days I have had a loss of appetite as well. Recently I began having a dull pain in my pelvis right where my ovaries sit and if I push down on my pelvis is almost feels hard or inflammed. About a year ago I had very similiar symptoms for about a week and then I had an appendectomy. I feel like my body is giving me the same signs as it did before. After researching over the net I have linked many of my symptoms to ovarian cancer symptoms. Could it be possible that at only 20 I could have developed ovarian cancer? Im not sure if I am just nervous and overreacting but I want to be cautious. Im a college student and I made an appointment at my student health center tomorrow... any advice would help! Thanks

Answer 1

First off, I am glad to hear that you have made an appointment for tomrrow. Smart Move. When something doesn't feel right you need to get it checked out. As I say better safe then sorry.

As for can you get Ovarian Cancer at 20! Yes it could happen, It isn't common, but not impossible to happen. The age frame that it tends to affect is 40-70 years old. People who are at risk are ones with a history of Breast Cancer, no pregnancies, camily history with ovarian cancer, use of talc in genital areas, use of postmenopausal estrogen. The symptoms of Ovarian Cancer can be but not limited to: Swelling, Bloating, discomfort in lower abdomen, loss of appetite, feeling full even after a light meal, gas, indigestion, nausea, weight loss. But please remember that the first five symptoms of each disease are about the same for everything. Try not to loss sleep over this. You are getting things checked tomorrow and you will know so much more. Take Care of yourself and I hope everything turns out okay!!! :) Best of Luck! :)

Answer 2

Yes. Germ telephone tumors (ovarian and testicular) are feasible for male and women. You must cross to the health care professional to be checked as melanoma are not able to be dominated out out of your description. Being a virgin has not anything to do with getting ovarian melanoma. I recognise identified particularly a couple of younger women with ovarian/belly sarcoma . . lamentably such a lot have died. You have got to have this checked as quickly as feasible.

Answer 3

If I was you, I would go to the appointment tomorrow. Does the cancer run in your family. I am in the same boat as you and am 24. I was in the ER last night. The best of luck to you.

Answer 4

it could be a cycst on or in your ovary...Symptoms of cervical cancer may include:

Abnormal vaginal bleeding or a significant unexplained change in your menstrual cycle.
Bleeding when something comes in contact with the cervix, such as during sexual intercourse or insertion of a diaphragm.
Pain during sexual intercourse.
Abnormal vaginal discharge containing mucus that may be tinged with blood.
Symptoms that may occur when your cervical cancer has progressed include:

Anemia because of abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Ongoing pelvic, leg, or back pain.
Urinary problems because of blockage of a kidney or ureter.
Leakage of urine or fecal content into the vagina because an abnormal opening (fistula) has developed between the vagina and the bladder or rectum.
Weight loss.

Answer 5

you can't panic like this, it will only make you feel worse, i use to do this to myself all the time,always thinking the worse, you just need to take it easy and go to the doctor, don't stress yourself out, maybe talk to your doctor about anxiety, thats what i have. I wish you the best and pray you are not sick. Good Luck

Answer 6

cancer can happen at any ago. you can freeze your eggs now if they say it is cancer, it may be a cyst or fibrods

Answer 7

That's extremely unlikely. You probably have a hernia. I suggest you go see a doctor.