I was diagnosed with Cancer in March and although we knew it was Cancer its still a shock to be told it. I have had 2 chemo cycles now and have my 3rd at the end of the month. I would love to chat about the chemo side affects to anyone..
I am a young at heart, 48 year old lady who was only last week diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I was supposed to be having a total hysterectomy on Tuesday 13th July. However, my CT scan showed that the cancer has spread to my abdominal area. Therefore, my surgeon wants to do a laparoscopy on the 13th instead to determine where exactly the cancer has spread to. I will then have three lots of chemotherapy followed by the hysterectomy and then another three lots of chemotherapy. This has been a total shock to me as I have been led to believe that my abdominal pain for the last 6 months was due to my fibroids. I am scared. Jayne xxx
I am a young at heart, 48 year old lady who was only last week diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I was supposed to be having a total hysterectomy on Tuesday 13th July. However, my CT scan showed that the cancer has spread to my abdominal area. Therefore, my surgeon wants to do a laparoscopy on the 13th instead to determine where exactly the cancer has spread to. I will then have three lots of chemotherapy followed by the hysterectomy and then another three lots of chemotherapy. This has been a total shock to me as I have been led to believe that my abdominal pain for the last 6 months was due to my fibroids. I am scared. Jayne xxx
I am not suprised your scared as everyone is when you get that dreaded news. But let me say you need to stay positive and take each day as it comes. All us ladies have ovarian cancer and some have had it come back and in different places but the chemo is a fantastic drug and it will kill off the tumour's. I should have been having 3 then op then 3 but after the first 3 my shrunk from 6cm to under 1cm so things are not alway's as bad as you think. Most ladies have the operation first but I am waiting to see my surgeon next week. I should have gone yesterday but have only come of Hospital today. The chemo Carbo/Taxol that I am on is very strong so my imune system is always low and open to infection. Anyway read all our messages and you are not on your own now as we have each other. Jackie, Kathym, Dot, Rose, and many more have joined our chats . So welcome to the group and I hope to hear from soon.
