I’m 31 years old I presented to the Ed 3 weeks ago with abdominal pain I was given a ultrasound then had to go back for ct scan, I was told I have ascites and was given a abdominal tap but no fluid come out which the dr thought was odd, at this stage I was told I have several complex masses on my ovaries and omentum. I was then sent to westmead hospital to see an gynecologist oncologist he believes that the cancer is of my appendix as the ascites is gelatinous (mucin) I went for a diagnostic/staging laparoscopy surgery on Tuesday just gone they look samples of the ascites, uterus, appendix and took my right ovary and Fallopian tube. I am now waiting for the results which I was told would be about 7 days. I’ve been told it’s a rare cancer 1-2 people per million per year are diagnosed, I’m trying to keep myself together until I have been officially diagnosed but honestly I’m a mess I had no idea I was going to be thrown this I didn’t suspect cancer at all I thought I had a leaky gut or ulcer something “easy” to fix, Ever since I heard the big c I’ve fallen into a slump I used to be so active exercising everyday doing a minimum of 20,000 each day, I haven’t left the house since finding out only for appointments, staying away from people as I don’t want to upset my family. Feeling very lost and confused .
