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Terrified - 2 weeks ago I found out I have an aggressive form of Ovarian Cancer. Struggling to cope the more I find out about it

Tigress19
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I have getting ascites since July of this year, at first I was told I had cirrhosis of my Liver until the fluid was sent to the lab.

They found Cancer cells and I was told 2 weeks ago it is an aggressive form of Ovarian Cancer. I have been making light over this with friends and family as it is my way of coping. However the more I learn about this the less I can cope with. My sense of humour can only go so far.

I have never been so scared in my life as I am now, I don't want to leave my family, I have two grown up sons aged 39 and 35 a fantastic husband who I have been married to for 13 years and 7 grandchildren. I don't think I can cope anymore.

  • Hello Tigress19,

    Welcome to Cancer Chat and I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis.

    It can be useful to a sense of humour about these things, but a diagnosis like this can throw up all sorts of emotions and it's ok to be in touch with them. If your humour is starting to mask how you really feel, don't be afraid to be honest and take things a day at a time. Talking can help to get things off your chest and will allow your loved ones to support you in all the ways you deserve. It sounds like you've got a lovely support network around you and it's ok to lean on that when you're feeling scared.

    I hope this helps in some way and if would like some guidance during these next steps, we have a wealth of information around coping with cancer on our website, which you can refer to at anytime.

    All the best to you,

    Moderator Anastasia

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