I've been doing so well but now have ovarian cancer worry

[claire92]

Isn't HA challenging sometimes?! I went to the dentist yesterday for the first time in a long time and she told me that, at the age of 25, I still have 2 baby teeth. One has an adult tooth underneath and one doesn't.

I thought I'd Google to see how common this is and have seen that there may be a link between missing teeth and ovarian cancer (which seems like the most unusual link, but there you go). It's not on any official websites and is still being debated.

Now I'm worrying myself silly about OC. I do have frequent urination especially at night, but I have had this for at least 6 years now. I saw the doctor about it when it first started, he ran some tests (mainly for diabetes but possibly some others, can't remember exactly what now) and I ended up seeing a specialist who ruled out anything serious and said I probably just have a thinner bladder wall than most and I've also been told that it could be anxiety related. It comes and goes and is worse when I'm anxious.

I also used to have severe constipation, but that's completely cleared up now and I'm very normal in that department. Not got really any unusual bloating, still eating completely normally (I've always had a larger appetite than normal), no unexplained weight loss etc. No pain apart from the odd twinge when I think about it which I'm sure is anxiety induced and periods are normal. I also had a PAP smear the other day, still waiting for the results and I know they're for cervical and not ovarian but the doctor did a quick examination of the area and said everything feels normal.

I'm being ridiculous, right? I wouldn't have a symptom for 6 years and not know about it? I'm in Thailand at the moment and am travelling to Laos and Cambodia in the next month, I really want to forget about it and act as a non-HA person would and live my life, but I can't help but have this fear looming over me.

On a brighter note, this is the first HA scare I've had in a couple of months. This year, I've managed to convince myself I've had rabies, breast cancer, melanoma and others and not one has come true. ERP does work and I'm managing to shut off most worries now but this one is bugging me, I think it's cos of the missing tooth thing.

[WiseMonkey]

Hi, I've never heard of a maybe connection between having adult baby teeth and ovarian cancer and I've read lots about OC!! There are all sorts of non truths and weird associations as to what causes what cancers with no solid scientific research behind them!

You have to use your own rational thinking when reading such things and put your fears into perspective!

You have had all the tests plus an internal exam so you are fine. I bet if you asked your Dr about this, he/she would say its bunkum!

So forget about this, don't give it another thought. Enjoy your holidays x

[claire92]

Thanks Wise Monkey, that's really helpful. It does seem the most bizarre connection! But of course with a HA brain it's easy to jump to conclusions. I will try my hardest to think rational!

I do get a bit worried about my frequent urination sometimes but realistically it hasn't got any worse, I did have tests when I was younger (when it was worse than it is now) which indicated nothing and it mainly flares up when I'm stressed or anxious about a certain situation.

Thanks again for taking the time to reply, I really appreciate it. I'm sure I will enjoy my trip and I wish you all the best for 2019 x

[nomorepanic]

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[MrsEd]

i have two baby teeth, and also my mother has OC, however, she does not have a BRCA gene so i won't be at risk genetically.


My mum's symptoms were extreme bloating (she looked 9 months pregnant at diagnoses, this happened over about a 2 weeks period) and a UTI. she had no other symptoms, hence why it is called silent killer.