Emma Johnston, a 42-year-old mum-of-two, was initially diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome but was later told she had a 15x9cm mass on one of her ovaries, leading to a potential cancer diagnosis.
Last year, Emma Johnston woke up every day uncomfortable and bloated. At first, she didn't think anything untoward was happening, particularly as the symptoms would 'come and go' every so often. Recalling the feeling of discomfort, the mum-of-two says she was assured by her doctors it was likely to be the symptoms of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and she was put on a course of tablets.
'We had a Halloween party and I remember feeling really uncomfortable, it was sat really high up, I was so bloated,' 42-year-old Emma explained to LancsLive. 'I showed my husband and we both thought it looked like I was pregnant.' Concerned, Emma returned to see the doctor a few more times before finally being booked in for a scan. Then, on November 30 last year, the self-employed supply teacher received a call from the GP surgery. She was told a 15x9cm mass appeared to be coming from one of her ovaries. Recalling the conversation, she said: 'I said, what do you mean by a mass? They said, well we've put you on the cancer pathway because it looks like it could be a cancerous mass and it is 15x9cm which is huge. 'That was just the most horrific day ever - it was awful.' Emma was informed she would need to undergo a biopsy, but says the days and weeks around this time period were some of her worst. 'I was on the cancer pathway, which is fast,' Emma said. 'But when it's happening to you, it's not fast. You're just kind of walking around in a daze with this tumour, it was just horrible. It was absolutely horrible.' After an operation to remove the fluid from around the tumour, doctors were then able to see the remaining cells and find out which were cancerous. Trying to reassure herself, Emma sought comfort in her family and friends and hoped to receive good news. However, she says the medical professionals still couldn't be specific about the type of condition she was living with at this time
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