My contraceptive coil saved my life after it revealed I had cancer
Summary
Caroline Bailey had sharp stomach pains that she thought were caused by her contraceptive coil. Tests showed a large tumour pressing on the coil, and she was diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer. After chemotherapy and surgery, she now has no signs of cancer.Key Facts
- Caroline Bailey, 54, experienced severe stomach pain starting in March 2023.
- She believed her contraceptive coil was causing the pain and wanted it removed.
- Scans revealed a 13cm tumour pressing against the coil.
- She was diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer in June 2023.
- A CA125 blood test showed elevated protein levels linked to ovarian cancer.
- Caroline underwent chemotherapy that reduced the tumour size.
- In October 2023, she had surgery to remove her womb, cervix, omentum, and appendix.
- After surgery, no evidence of cancer was found, but ovarian cancer can be unpredictable and may return.
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