Hello everyone. I have been suffering over the past year-and-a-half. I have a family history of ovarian cancer. On my mom's side out of five girls all but my mom and one aunt has passed away from uterine or ovarian cancer. The aunt that didn't pass away from a female cancer passed away from lung cancer. I am 42 years old. I have been having problems with nausea and vomiting pain in my lower and upper abdomen irregular periods prolonged periods and all of the other symptoms that go along with ovarian cancer. I just had a CT scan of my abdomen and pelvis which revealed a 4.2 cm Mass on my right ovary. The only testing I have had done for these problems is a AFP tumor marker test and the CT scan. They have also tested me for menopause which my hormones were normal. But I have been diagnosed with menopause and irritable bowel syndrome. My question is how do you get a doctor to treat you like you're not losing your mind. And what tests should be done? Since late last night the pain in my lower abdomen has become intense and is throbbing. I was awake most of the night. I have an appointment with my obgyn tomorrow. I just stopped taking the HRT because my menstrual cycle lasted 3 weeks and then I was off for 3 days and then back on for another 4 days until I stop the medication. I really just need to know what tests he should be doing? This has been a nightmare. I live in a very small town in the middle of nowhere. I can't seem to get a second opinion because all of the other doctors are not taking new patients. Unless that new patient has very good insurance. I haven't been able to work because of being sick what feels like all of the time. I'm sorry for going on and on I'm just extremely frustrated and worried. Nothing I have tried has helped with my symptoms. I am hoping he will do more tests. But I don't really have much faith in him at this point. Thank you for any advice you're able to give I greatly appreciate it. Things just seem to be getting worse and worse everyday .
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