ovarian cancer?

Question

I have been really worried and i am going to have bld tests. My problem is I havent had a period in 3 months and my lower pelvic region aswell as back is just aching severly. I am only 26 yrs old and the doctor is running tests for all types of things. I am curious if anyone on here knows first hand on symptoms of early ovarian cancer. I keep hearing that you cant get it unless your over 40...is it possible to get cancer at a young age? I know I will find out sooner or later what is wrong but I just feel like talking about it with ppl who may have some insight.

Answer 1

I am 32, and last year I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer. I had extensive surgery, but no treatments. I am doing well. My symptoms were heavy bleeding constantly and lower back pain. Check out the eyesontheprize website and Mayo clinic for ovarian cancer. I wish you the best. I know it is scary, but statistics are in your corner.

Answer 2

There may be several reasons for -
- doctor getting your blood tests to find various things
- your not getting perids for 3 months
- having severe pains in the lower pelvic regions.
You should not also think you have ovarian cancer. From what you have said I feel you may be pregnant and probably may have a miscarriage. If your doctor has doubted cancer he would not have asked for a blood test as cancer can not be determined by blood test. Please do not worry.

But CANCER IS STILL AN ENIGMA and you should know what it is. Please read but do not get perplexed.-

Ovarian cancer is a malignant ovarian neoplasm (an abnormal growth located on the ovaries).
Symptoms

sense of pelvic heaviness
vaginal bleeding
weight gain or weight loss
abnormal menstrual cycles
unexplained back pain that worsens over time
increased abdominal girth
non specific gastrointestinal symptoms:
vague lower abdominal discomfort
increased gas
indigestion
lack of appetite
nausea and vomiting
inability to ingest usual volumes of food
bloating
Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:
increased urinary frequency/urgency
excessive hair growth
Fluid buildup in the lining around the lungs (Pleural effusions)
Note: There may be no symptoms until late in the disease.

In particular, women should watch for symptoms occurring in groups and lasting two weeks or more.

Diagnosis
Women experiencing these symptoms should request a blood test called CA-125, along with a complete pelvic examination. While this test is not generally regarded as useful for large scale screening by the medical community, a high value may be an indication that the woman should receive further diagnostic screening or treatment. Normal values range from 0 to 35. Elevated levels in post-menopausal women are usually an indication that further screening is necessary. In pre-menopausal women, the test is less reliable as values are often elevated due to a number of non-cancerous causes, and a value above 35 is not necessarily a cause for concern.
Further screening may involve CT scans, trans-vaginal ultrasounds, or retesting of the CA-125 value at a later date (to see if the value is normalising, or increasing).
Treatments:
Surgery, Chemotherapy and Radiation therapy.

Answer 3

Ovarian cancer comes during 20s and 30s. The cancer mostly seen over 40 is uterine cancer.
Don't worry. Its probably an ovarian cyst. (especially if u haven't experienced any vaginal bleeding like spotting or anything)

Answer 4

OK-here goes-- Symptoms of ov cancer-
excessive gas, bloating, abdominal distension, flatulence, feeling of fullness, pain or pressure in the pelvic area, frequent urination, pain in back or leg., fatique, sleeplessness, loss of appetite, weight loss or gain, feeling breathless, constipation.
I was diagnosed with ov ca in April of 05-had a hysterectomy, chemo and am doing well at present. As you can see, so many of these symptoms can be attributed to other things. I was stage 3C when diagnosed as are most patients since the disease's symptoms are so vague. The best tools for diagnosing ovarian cancer are a gyn exam with rectal, a CT scan and then a CA125 loodtest, in that order. By the time I went to the Dr, my abdomen was so filled with fluid-ovarian cancer creates ascites, which is fluid- that I looked 6 months pregnant. I was dieting and my legs and arms were stick-thin but my abdomen kept getting bigger and my weight not decreasing. Please push for a diagnosis on this...

Answer 5

Yes, it is possible to get ovarian cancer at an earlier age than 40. However, I'm not an M.D., so getting tests done is a good thing. Alot of times, ovarian cancer is NOT painful. My guess is that you may have fibroid cysts, endometriosis, or something along those lines.

Answer 6

Uterine fibroids are usually not dangerous, but can cause immense discomfort and lead to complications like anemia from heavy blood loss. In rare cases, they may cause complications that affect pregnancy.

In cases where there are no symptoms, treatment may not be necessary. However, proper diagnosis and treatment may be required if your symptoms are severe or causing complications. Along with conventional treatment, you can try some natural home remedies. Read here https://tr.im/HAIDq

Answer 7

Include loco and also mozzarella dairy product to help salad

Answer 8

Stroll everyday 35 minutes each day

Answer 9

take a thirty 2nd break down the middle of the dinner evaluate just how famished people even now are generally prior to receiving returning to the meat

Answer 10

Its probably not ovarian cancer, b/c its usually not painful. Best of luck!