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On the floor with despair

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Today I had my first chemo for ovarian cancer. I had a hysterectomy one month ago but battled on. Got my results post op to say I have Ovarian cancer. Built myself up with strength and positivity and did my first chemo. It wasn't  too bad. Patted myself on the  back and literally skipped home with positivity.  However my joy has turned into despair. I received a letter following my breast screening saying they want me to come Monday for a 2-4 hour appointment and it says another mammogram and biopsy. I can't deal with this any more. It has taken all my strength to get to this point and now this?  I am 100% certain this will be cancer given I already have Ovarian. I feel so devastated and it all seems hopeless.  I feel like just giving up!   Can any9necelse tell me if they have had cancer in the breast and ovaries?   How did you deal with that?  Any small glimmer of hope for me to hang on to?  Thank you 

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    Hi please relax a bit I know its hard but it can be done.

    Mines a bit different but should give you an idea I hope,I was diagnosed with prostate cancer gone to lymph nodes spine ribs pelvis and a lung that was in Feb 2016 I've been on palative care since. But carrying on and fighting I'm officially carer for my darling wife she has Alzheimer's and Parkinson's plus other things.but we manage through thick and thin, and were still going strong .

    You can do the same remember your treatment is still ongoing it does get on your mind and people do think the the worst.

    Please keep in touch let us know how it goes .

    Keep fighting and positive.

    Best wishes for the future.

    Billy

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    Hi please relax a bit I know its hard but it can be done.

    Mines a bit different but should give you an idea I hope,I was diagnosed with prostate cancer gone to lymph nodes spine ribs pelvis and a lung that was in Feb 2016 I've been on palative care since. But carrying on and fighting I'm officially carer for my darling wife she has Alzheimer's and Parkinson's plus other things.but we manage through thick and thin, and were still going strong .

    You can do the same remember your treatment is still ongoing it does get on your mind and people do think the the worst.

    Please keep in touch let us know how it goes .

    Keep fighting and positive.

    Best wishes for the future.

    Billy

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    Billy your response just puts everything into perspective. I am so sorry that you have so much on your plate and yet have found time to respond to my post. Your strength is overwhelming and I will take on board your comments and advice. Keep on going Billy. You are amazing. Thank you so much

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