I have been complaining of ever worsening pelvic pain/gas/bloating/changes in bowel movements for over 2 years. Finally had ultrasound done that showed a tumor roughly 8cm on right ovary. My doctor called and during our 2 minute conversation said "it's gotta come out! do the bloodwork (CA-125), and CT scan I ordered, and we will talk soon". Instead she is "too busy" to talk to me, and instead emailed me to say: "CA-125 is normal, CT shows only the tumor we knew about. You can wait 4-6 weeks for me to return from vacation to take it out, or be referred to oncology - your choice." Her email also said "will need to take ovary as it's too hard to separate from tumor, hopefully we can save most everything else. Will talk after pathology looks at tumor". This is literally the only "conversation" I've had so far so I've been left to my own devices to figure out what's going on......
From what I see the fact that I've had so many symptoms is not a good sign, and that CA-125 test is useless for pre-menapausal women (I'm only 35). The tumor is only 8cm, but I look like I'm 6 months pregnant from the abdominal distention.
If you have experience with this, when did you find out a diagnosis? Did the Dr. look at the ultrasound/CT scan etc. and at least give you an idea of what they thought it was? How many days/weeks did you have to wait after surgery to find out results?
Im SO uncomfortable, physically and emotionally!! Just waiting now.....any advise is helpful!
Thanks!!