Hi everyone, didn’t think I would be back on again so soon. Went to see the doctor today, as I’ve been having on and off bloatiness on my tummy, when it comes I feel really tired, I’ve put it down to IBS, as I do get anxious and stressed, or maybe the tamoxifen is causing it, the doctor though wants blood tests and also an ovary ultra scan, I’ve been freaked out by this, my anxiety levels have hit the roof now!! I know he’s probably just being over cautious, but can’t help worrying, could it be ovarian cancer, was diagnosed with BC January 2017, IDC.Xx started on tamoxifen August 2017.
Munchkin
Just been through the same thing as I had a slight bleed and am on tamoxifen, I have been on it since November 2017 so just behind you. My GP told me that she did not think for one moment it was anything sinister but because of our diagnosis of bc and being on tamo, she did a fast track referral otherwise I would be waiting many weeks for a scan.
The scan itself is not too bad, it was more about having to drink and keep a litre of water inside me for at least an hour before it, its amazing when you are told you can not go to the toilet how much you want to, and relief to go after the first part of it was incredible. They do an abdominal and an intervaginal scan and then you will probably go for the blood test after that on the same day, that is what they did with me.
I had the blood test and they came back all clear. I have a cyst on my right ovary which is 3.9cm howver it is classed as a simple cyst so it is nothing to worry about.
I know it is a very worrying time but the good thing is that because of what we have been through already they are ultra cautious, which to be honest is probably a good thing albeit it scary because it brings back all those memories from our bc diagnosis.
Sending you a hug
Helena xxx
Hi - I did not see your post before I posted my post on post tamoxifen. I am in the same boat and I am sure that the doctor is being over-cautious…However, I was shocked at how quickly the scan was arranged (whilst I was sitting with the GP)…Maybe with our history, we will panic everytime something needs investigating. Maybe it is a good thing and makes us realise that we must act on anything strange. I really hope your results are back now and you are in a better place…Sometimes just waiting for tests and results is far worse than the known…Good luck xxx