Hi hunni, I'm waiting to see if I've ovarian cancer, but I also feel quite like giving up, but like me you're young, I don't no if you have little ones, but I've recently joined the page and you no what, your never alone and your life is far from over! Your a beautiful young lady, that life's thrown a spanner in the works, what doesn't break us, makes us stronger. I no I don't no what your going through, but my main point is - do not give up! Once your better, live life to the full and make every second count. Always here if you need a moan - God knows I do xxx 

Hello :) thank you for replying. Sorry to hear about your position, it's horrid waiting isn't it. I waiting a week for my results and it was the worst week of my life! 

Its so strange because I was so positive about it all but I think the closer I get to starting chemo, the more I'm going down hill. The age is a big thing for me also. I am single with no children so I feel like there is no chance in me getting those thing now which is making me worse. I had fertility treatment so freeze my eggs just in case the chemo makes me infertile but it's the whole thing of meeting someone etc if/when I get better. 

Thank you for being so sweet. It's nice to hear that people feel the same way. I hope you get the results you need! I have everything crossed for you.

xx

Hiya, to me the waiting is the worst bit! I lost 6 before having the 3 little ones I have, very difficult pregnancies and labours, but i can do it, so can you! You seem very prepared and up beat - I wish! I've like a dark cloud above me I can't shake of, but I'm sure both of us will be fine. I'm going to see if there's a group here in nottm, be nice to speak with others like me, it's great on here, all in a sim boat, but always remember to keep your head high. - you can do this xxx

Hi Ems

Your life is never over until its over its just taking a different direction at the moment. I can relate to feeling like a different person because you are going through something life changing.  One of the things they tell you is to stay posative and try not to worry - easier said than done but it really does help

Fear of the unknown is quite a common reaction but once you start your treatment and the first one is over with well in my case it was like being on a treadmill things go on.  Dont try and keep things bottled up I used to go from planning a holiday to planning my funeral, its really crazy but this actually helped because picking the music was really hard work.

Ask as many questions as you want (there is no silly question) write them down as they come to you then you wont forget.  I also kept a chemo diary so that I knew how I was feeling every day, in my case side effects did not kick in until a couple of days after treatment and lasted a few days (but it all depends on the treatment you are going to have) so I then knew how each cycle was going to go and could discuss this with the doctor and nurses..

I think most of us have heard the horror stories of chemo but thats not the case now - they give you meds for the side effects and can adapt these to how you manage - I was never sick but did get tired so you adjust while you go through this period.

Hope everything goes well for you and keep us all posted.

Hi, can I just say, when people say 'how are you' don't say fine.  Tell them you are scared, tell them your worries, I have always found people wan to listen and are interested.  They know you aren't fine and just want to help.  As do people on here. It is so much better when you share.  x