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Handhold if anyone’s around? Scan yesterday at 5pm, GP called this morning

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GiveOverWillYou · 21/11/2025 11:05

Wondering if anyone has any experience/insights?
Late 40s, on HRT. Cycle usually still rock solid, horrendously heavy, except for last few (2-3) months - spotting, random bleeds, periods when not due. Bit of pelvic discomfort.
Went to GP, but kind of hoped assumed it was the beginning of the end of periods and just the timing going haywire/and to find out how I should be taking progesterone as had previously been on that Day 15-28 and cycle being out of whack meant that that regime was going to be hard to do. GP said she could feel something on the left hand side. Recent CA125 was fine, recent smear was clear ‘but cervix is very red’. My cervix has always defied medical science (that’s another story) so wasn’t unduly worried. They upped progesterone to 200mg daily, put me on the 2 week wait for internal/external US. It’s been 5 weeks 😬but I had the US last night after 5 o’clock. Sonographer was rummaging around for ages (over 30 mins) and made a point of saying the GP will be in touch, but if they aren’t, you must contact them. I know they usually can’t/don’t say much. Told myself that it was good that the tests have been done and that I’d hear in due course, not to worry in the meantime. Then this morning I have had 3 calls from the GP before 10am, which I missed as was in a work meeting with phone off. I called them back and they asked me to come in at noon. So now of course I am absolutely shitting myself, and have self-diagnosed with every gynae cancer going.
Don’t know what I’m asking for really, other than a handhold, and if anyone has had similar happen and it turned out to be something that wasn’t nefarious. I feel lucky that at least I find out what’s going on this morning but the speed at which they’ve followed up is terrifying me 😧Speculation of course, but I can’t help but feel that if this was, I dunno, fibroids, there wouldn’t be this level of urgency this morning

OP posts:
Ohdearanotherone · 21/11/2025 18:50

you have had an awful day, hope you manage to get some rest this evening and see what next week brings, at least they were proactive and on it with the checks and the scan, and fingers crossed it’s not as you fear. Lots of love to you xx

HannV · 21/11/2025 18:51

Thinking of you OP and wishing you well for the path ahead xx a lot of good wishes going your way ❤️

AnnaFrith · 21/11/2025 18:51

I'm sorry you've had such an awful day OP.
Your GP sounds dreadful.
Remember nothing is really known at this stage, hopefully you'll get more tests and find out what's going on soon.

JacJac77 · 21/11/2025 18:52

Sounds like you've had an awful day, sending love and strength over to you.x

Tolkienista · 21/11/2025 18:53

I'm fully invested in you now. What a lovely lady you sound.
You've been through so much in the last 24 hours and I really hope that this journey you're on ends up with a positive result .
Sending you positivity and good health.

Hillyhillyholly · 21/11/2025 18:53

They found a 6cm x 10cm mass on my left ovary. The first step was an MRI and then I was scheduled for surgery. My CA125 results were always normal. After surgery I got the results that it was cancer.

As I said before @GiveOverWillYou I’m 12 years from then and completely well.

I completely understand where you are with this. I felt dreadful at the start. I saw the GP and she gave me something to help me sleep. That really helped, as I had eight hours off from thinking awful thoughts.

FullOfMomsense · 21/11/2025 18:54

We're here 24/7 for hand holds, unmumsnetty hugs, shoulders, rage room-esque escapism, etc. You don't have to hold back, you don't have to pretend it's fine, and if you're being brave irl, you can be scared here.

This is utter awful, rubbish, shit, and crap. There's no amount of 'sorry' that can fix it, all I can say is it's shit and unfair.

Drink the wine, get twatted, wait for the next appointment and make sure that DH of yours is pulling his socks up before a mumsnetter chucks something at him.

We don't know what will happen, all we know is knowledge is power, and right now you're in control and have full power because it's not hiding anymore.

Capricornandproud · 21/11/2025 18:55

Oh sweetheart… sending a huge hug. It is brilliant news that its happening so quickly which I wouldn’t take as bad news or serious, perhaps that you’ve just happened across an efficient team. One foot in front of the other my love xx

Jackiebrambles · 21/11/2025 18:57

I saw your post earlier and I have been waiting for your update, I’m so sorry op and I’m sending you lots of love. One day at a time, and you’ll find so much knowledge here as well. You’ve had a massive shock, so take it very easy.

TheBroonOneAndTheWhiteOne · 21/11/2025 18:57

I'm so sorry that your news wasn't positive and that your GP was so awful.
Big handhold from me as you move on to the next steps. And thank you for your well wishes towards me.

Your husband should have been with you. I'm not surprised you were angry with him.

AlleycatMarie · 21/11/2025 18:58

Thank you for updating us all @GiveOverWillYou I’ve been thinking about you ever since reading your posts this morning. I’m sorry it wasn’t better news, but you are being very balanced about it all. Just take each bit as it comes, feel all the emotions, drink good wine and put your faith in the fact that the professionals are acting fast and appropriately in terms of next steps (from someone who was initially told her mass was cancer, only to later be told it wasn’t after all!!) x

Fionasapples · 21/11/2025 18:58

I'm sorry, OP, what an awful shock for you. I too had a mystery mass which turned out to be a benign ovarian tumour but I was so scared, naturally, like you.
When I was in hospital having my operation, a lady opposite had an ovarian tumour that weighed 20lb and was completely benign. I hope you don't have to wait too long for answers.

AlleycatMarie · 21/11/2025 18:58

Apologise, edited as I accidentally posted twice.

GumFossil · 21/11/2025 18:59

Sorry to hear this, OP. Hope you get a firm diagnosis quickly.

gingercat02 · 21/11/2025 19:00

What a dreadful experience with your GP, bad news is bad enough without it being delivered in such a cack handed manner!
Big hugs and best wishes ❤️

NewAgeNewMe · 21/11/2025 19:01

i hope you’re dh is suitably contrite for not going with you

hugs x

Onemorestepalongtheroad · 21/11/2025 19:02

What an awful day for you and sorry that your GP made such a hash of delivering the information.

Obviously there is something there to be dealt with and it’s good your on a fast track to getting it seen to. I hope it turns out to be something far less worrying than cancer. Not knowing either way and waiting for a clear diagnosis must feel awful.

Your original symptoms sound like mine. Laparoscopy found extensive endometriosis and polyps.

Christmaschristmas · 21/11/2025 19:03

I'm so sorry @GiveOverWillYou 🫂 Was willing it to be good news for you. Sending you my very best wishes and hope that it turns out to be not as serious as you think 💐

SecretSquirrelLoo · 21/11/2025 19:06

So sorry you’ve got this going on. But well done for going to gp and getting yourself referred for ultrasound so that this is being dealt with as quickly as possible. I’m afraid I might just have put my head in the sand. Even if gp lacks communication skills, it sounds like she’s expediting everything.

RoomToDream · 21/11/2025 19:07

I'm sorry you have had such a rough day. Wishing you all the best and hoping you get a clear answer and treatment plan soon.

Bepo77 · 21/11/2025 19:08

LeftFooter · 21/11/2025 18:36

So sorry that it's not been the news you were hoping for and that it has been communicated so badly.

Good luck. I said a prayer for you but please ignore if that's not your thing.

That's actually how they often communicate! I assume they've tested different approaches. I could believe it's even worse creating a massive build up, telling someone to sit down, breathe, get a friend etc which might just send them into a panic. Both times I've just been told very plainly and matter of factly!

rainbowstardrops · 21/11/2025 19:10

I don’t have wise words but I just wanted to say that I hope all will be well for you x

diddl · 21/11/2025 19:11

That sounds as if it was handled very badly.

Of course it needs investigating & of course it could be cancer & needing surgery isn't good news but bloody hell!

Hopefully you get answers & treatment soon.

Latenightreader · 21/11/2025 19:13

What a horrible day. I hope the wine is good, the bath is hot and fragrant and you manage some sleep tonight. I've been thinking of you, and am so sorry you're in this situation.

Isthisbatshitcrazyorthebestmoveiwillevermake · 21/11/2025 19:13

just a little note to say I’m sending all the positive vibes I have your way. I hope you get better news from the specialists X