If you have, or had cancer did you know that something was wrong before your diagnosis? Like a 6th sense?

Question

Do you think it's possible to "sense" that something is wrong....even when the doctors are telling you that they can't find anything conclusive? (There are physical symptoms present.) It's a nagging feeling.....a very strong intuitive feeling that tells you everything is NOT okay.
Did any cancer survivors out there experience this?
(I am talking specifically of ovarian cancer.)

Answer 1

Absolutely. Always trust your instincts. You know your body better than anyone and if something does not 'feel' right' than you need to be persistent to find out exactly what it is. You also may need to ignore 'well meaning' people who tell you not to worry and you may also need to find a doctor who will take your concerns seriously. Far too often with cancer people will dismiss the thought because they feel and look so healthy. But cancer does not immediately make you feel or look sick . . it is only when the disease has advanced or grown large enough to intefere with the body that it becomes noticable. Cancer is very deceiving and deadly.



If you feel like you might have ovarian cancer than you need to seek out the opinion of an oncologist that specializes in gynecology. Unfortunately with ovarian cancer about the only way to diagnose the disease is with a hysterectomy . . but you should be examined as soon as possible. Don't delay.

Answer 2

I have cancer of the lung. I also had cancer of the breasrt. With the lung cancer, I did think something was going on because I had a sharp pain in my back that would not go away. I thought that I had pulled a muscle but it didn't get better, and when I laid on my side, I told my son that it felt like there was something there that shouldn't be there. So to answer your question, yes, I believe that you CAN have an intuiative feeling that something is wrong. BUT... what are your symptoms? Do you tend to be a hypochrondriac...meaning that you always think something is physically wrong with you and yet there is nothing wrong? What doctors have you seen? What tests have they done? What do they mean by "nothing conclusive"? Did they do an ultrasound? If so they should be able to see if something is there. Did they do a PET scan? If so they should be able to see if the sugar water was taken up...which would indicate cancer if the uptake is big enough(sometimes infection can do that but not at the same rate as cancer). If you are not a hypochrondriac, if the answer to the questions is no, they have not done those tests, then you SHOULD listen to what your body is telling you and get a second opinion from a reputable specialist...like an OBGYN Oncologist. Why? Because at the end of the day the doctors are going to say sorry we just did't have enough evidence to determine that the cancer was there all along...then they get to go home and have dinner with the wife and kids while you begin to fight for your life. YOU are your own best advocate.....no one else cares more than you do about you except God. So follow through until you get an answer that makes sense and you feel comfortable with. Good luck my friend!

Answer 3

With lymphoma you certainly know something is wrong, even if you or the Dr can not put there finger on the correct diagnosis at first. Unexplained fevers, fatigue and most telling - night sweats - drenching night sweats.



However with many other cancers there are no symptoms until the cancer has progressed. An example here would be Sen. Kennedy's brain tumor. No symptoms until this recent seizure.



With ovarian cancer there are usually symptoms but they are vague and so similar to other common female problems that often cancer is not the first problem suspected after the symptoms appear.



Given the symptoms you mention I would see as many Drs as necessary to try and get a correct diagnosis for what is going on and to make sure that you do not have ovarian cancer.

Answer 4

Doctors told me to take Advil or Tylenol every time I told them of my fevers as high as 40 degrees Celsius. Some did tests for bacterial & viral infections. They did agree that I needed potassium. A year later, after having fevers 2-3 times per month and night sweats, a new doctor did tests - especially after I found lump under my left arm. They diagnosed Hodgkin's lymphoma and I nearly croaked because I had no appetite and wasn't eating anymore. So the best idea would be to see a gynaecologist or as many doctors as you need to because if they don't try to help you get better they're not good doctors. And it looks like the symptoms are not being relieved.



Keep trying and change doctors if you need second or third opinions. They keep practising, but you might die. Good luck.

Answer 5

We all have that sense where we know something isn't wrong. We may not know exactly what it is but yes, we do know.



My dad had cancer and he would 'zone out' for periods. He would pause where ever he was and just keep repeating words or phrases until the 'zone out' was completed. He said he could smell and taste things that were unusual and he'd have mysterious visions. Prior to this happening, he knew something wasn't right and visited the doctor. There he learned that 3/4s of his brain was destroyed by a malignant glioblastoma. Needless to say, the zone out's were short and he lived 4 months beyond his diagnosis.



So yes... we know and you should pay very close attention to those feelings.

Answer 6

WOW. I am almost at a loss for words. You are a product of living in an unhealthy environment. You may suffer from depression and maybe even anxiety. If you got away from your dad (even though he is better now) you might be able to cure yourself without meds. I think coming to America would be a great idea. And also finding a higher power might help to, but you have to have faith. I kinda had a rough childhood and I seen a lot of violence. i used to think that it was okay until I met my husband and he helped me with a lot. You need a positive influence in your life and one that will lead you in the right direction. I too suffer from anxiety and I take xanax for it. I don't take my xanax everyday, just when I need it. I believe that you will overcome this and I don't think that you have serious mental problems. I think that you need to get away from the unhealthy environment that your in and find your true self. I hope this helped and good luck!!!

Answer 7

My aunt was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in her 30's. She knew something was wrong because she was getting here period every other month instead if monthly. Your ovaries take turns releasing eggs each month. So one ovary was releasing eggs and the other wasn't because it had a tumor.



I am glad you posed this question because I also wonder if you can tell when you have cancer, if you can feel it intuitively. I feel like something is wrong myself. I have have had recurring urinary infections, frequency, urgency and retention. It's getting more difficult to empty my bladder, like something is in the way. I'm worried I might have bladder cancer.

Answer 8

I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year and was totally unprepared for it. I had no idea anything was wrong...no symptoms, no side effects..nothing. My tumor was found on a routine mammogram.



What I have learned over the past year though is to trust your own instincts and be your own best advocate when it comes to your health. Seek another opinion if you're not comfortable with what your dr is telling you.

Answer 9

I did know there was something wrong. I was misdiagnosed with pneumonia 3 times, dry skin, and depression for 8 months before I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin's Lymphoma. I even had one doctor tell me I was a hypochondriac. I kept bugging her until she ordered a CT scan where she realized..."oh crap, I messed up."



I had marrow eaten away in my spine and nodules on my lung. When I got a new doctor, I was diagnosed in less than 2 weeks.

Answer 10

trust your instincts i was diagnosed w breast cancer 6 months ago, i found a lump and they said it was a clogged duct from breast feeding, luckily they went ahead did a mammogram, sonnogram, then a biopsy. i told my husband i know its breast cancer and he said no its a clogged duct, i was right after getting the biopsy results. from what i understand it is very hard to detect ovarian cancer til its to late, but i might be wrong. i know u feel like your seeing a very good dr but get a 2nd opinion there is nothing wrong w that. i also got tested for the BRAC gene and tested positive this gene tests for ovarian and breast cancer, if u want ask to be tested ins should cover it and cannot take u off ins bc it would be considered discrimination. my sister also tested positive for the gene so if cancer runs thru your family, ask to be tested. i dont think drs normally test for that unless u have cancer in my situation i had to ask for it b/c i talked w/ a nurse who had breast cancer and she told me about it. (kinda the same thing i'm seeing a good dr) and b/c i tested positive they suggested any female members of the family should get tested. i pray for you and hopefully its nothing. i hope my story helps good luck and god bless

Answer 11

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Answer 12

Well, I felt a lump each time and thought it probably was cancer, though another part didn't want to believe it.