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Hi all you lovely ladies, I just want to give some encouragement to you all. It's now been 11 years since I was diagnosed with Stage 3C ovarian cancer. As you can see I'm still here and living a good life. I wish you all the same luck I have had. It is possible so never give up. Best wishes to everyone. Zena xx

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Newbery3

Congratulations 🥳 that's very positive news for us all x

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ZenaJ in reply toNewbery3

Thank you.

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SuffolkJen

Hi ZenaJ

That is soo good to hear 👏🏻. I love to hear these positive posts and I think it’s great to hear especially for ladies newly diagnosed, I know I looked for these positive stories when I was first diagnosed so thank you for taking the time to share.

May your good health continue as it has.

Best wishes xx Jen

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ZenaJ in reply toSuffolkJen

Hi Jen, I wish the very best to you, too. xx

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Mammi

Always lovely to hear from you ZenaJ .I’m now nearly 5yrs clear so will keep following in your footsteps 🤗DeeX

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ZenaJ in reply toMammi

Long may that last. xx

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0462County

Brilliant news. You give me hope xx.

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Carpediem68

so happy to hear this Zena! You were one of the first people I came across when diagnosed in 2021. You gave me hope and then and still do! Lots of good wishes going forward!! Xx

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ZenaJ in reply toCarpediem68

Lots of good wishes to you also. Long may it last. xx

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Frenchhouse3

A wonderfully uplifting update Zena, so happy for you!

I’m almost 4.5 years if my next blood test is good!

Making every day count!

Here’s to many more years of good health!

Denise xxxxx

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ZenaJ in reply toFrenchhouse3

Thanks Denise, Long may your blood tests remain good. xx

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Sunsetime

thank you for sharing Zena , I’m going through first line treatment for stage 3c , your post gives me hope and encouragement. X

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Pianoplayer731021

Thank you for your wonderful update! I was diagnosed Stage 3/4 in Oct. of 2019 and I am still NED so far. I love hearing good reports and in October, I will be at the five year point. Here’s hoping that your good health continues for many more years. There is always hope for all of us! 😊

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ZenaJ in reply toPianoplayer731021

Thanks for replying. I hope you continue on your NED journey. There's always help somewhere. xx

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Norelo8

That’s wonderful! The more positivity , the better , for us all xx

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Izoominka

Dear, Zena. It's nice that You have been NED for so long but unfortunately not everyone is so lucky, I had 3c and been in clear for 7 years and it's back, not curable anymore 😢 Best of luck to you all strong ladies ❤️ who is still fighting ❤️ Dee xx

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ZenaJ in reply toIzoominka

I'm sorry to hear that Dee and wish you all the best for the future. x

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Beaver54

That’s amazing ZenaJ. Gives us all hope, congratulations and thank you. Long may you continue to be well xx

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ZenaJ in reply toBeaver54

Thank you. Best wishes to you. x

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Lizchips

Hi, and thank you I also was diagnosed with stage 3C2 clear cell ovarian cancer. I have been 10 years cancer free April , so hopefully we both remain cancer free for ever I have zero plans of having this again. Best wishes, Liz

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ZenaJ in reply toLizchips

Thanks Liz and long may your cancer free years last. xx

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Jennifer1959

Hello Zena - thank you for sharing! I LOVE hearing stories from our teal survivors...... love and hugs to you to continue living your best life 💙

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ZenaJ in reply toJennifer1959

Thanks Jennifer. All the very best to you too. x

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Katmal-UK

Brilliant to hear Zena x

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ZenaJ in reply toKatmal-UK

Thanks xx

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A1r1t

Thank you for the positive news it's very encouraging for the rest of us ladies on here ♥ 😘.

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ZenaJ in reply toA1r1t

Thank you. I can't help anyone these days it's all beginning to be a foreign language but I can give encouragement. Best wishes to you. xx

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Schnauzer19

That’s so good to hear Zena, and with no maintenance treatment too! Brilliant 🤩 x

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ZenaJ in reply toSchnauzer19

I've been very lucky. I hope al goes well for you. xx

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Beatyourself

Dear Zena, that gives indeed lot of hope for us. Thank you sharing positive story and may your health stay strong for many many years to come ! Best wishes, b

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ZenaJ in reply toBeatyourself

Thanks B, I hope you will also have a positive story. xx

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NanB12

Hello ZenaJ

This is such great, positive news. Thank you for giving us all hope. If you don’t mind, can you please share what treatment you had and if you had any recurrences. I am almost two years into treatment, there has really been no break since surgery in November, 2022. 😞

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ZenaJ in reply toNanB12

Hi, I had surgery about two months after a scan showed a large tumour. The chemo was a trial of 18 weekly visits rather than every 3 weeks. I had Paclitaxel and Carboplatin. Once that was finished I had check ups and a scan. After 5 years no more visits but my doctor lets me have CA125 test every 6 months. Just for peace of mind. No recurrences. As I say I've been very lucky. Wishing you all the best. xx

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Lizchips in reply toZenaJ

I have a pet scan and cat scan once a yr. Along with ca125

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ZenaJ in reply toLizchips

That does put your mind at rest. xx

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Lizchips in reply toZenaJ

Yes

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Shan67

Thank you for posting this Zena and please continue to send your positive news. It is so thoughtful and kind of you to share good news and I am really pleased to hear you’re continuing to do so well - hope it continues forever! Sending love xxx

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ZenaJ in reply toShan67

Thank you. I wish you all the best too. xx

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Motiva

Great news Zena xx

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bananayo

That’s great its so lovely to hear such positive news thank you for sharing 💕xx

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delia2

Congratulations! Wonderful news!

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Kazzh

It's so good to hear such positive news, that's fantastic Zena! I am sure you will confirm that having a positive & hopeful mindset certainly helps. Must be tough to do at times, with constant worry. I'm currently having 1st line treatment for stg 4 clear cell, a rarer type, and hearing this gives me hope for my future. Thanks for sharing, long may it continue xx

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Lizchips in reply toKazzh

I was diagnosed with clear cell 10 yrs ago April, I've had no reoccurrence since.

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ZenaJ in reply toLizchips

Excellent news. Long may it last. x

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Kazzh in reply toLizchips

Amazing news 🙌 Gives me so much hope & strength xx

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ZenaJ in reply toKazzh

I wish you all the very best xx

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Worrywart2000

This is really great to hear and thank you for sharing x

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ZenaJ in reply toWorrywart2000

Thank you xx

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Dubai18

That's great news 😀. We always need positive stories to keep us believing.

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Trickysite

Dear Zena,

You, and all lovely ladies who post long term survival news, light up our lives!

Emma xx

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ZenaJ in reply toTrickysite

Thanks Emma, I think there are a lot of survivors but they don't all look at this forum any more. Best wishes to you. xx

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Survivor-thank

god bless you !!! Wishing you many more years you of NED

It’s been almost 1 year for me. However CA 125 high and clear scans

Keep me in your prayers

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ZenaJ in reply toSurvivor-thank

Thank you. I will certainly wish you the very best for the future. xx

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JanePW1965

That's great news Zena. X

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ZenaJ in reply toJanePW1965

Thanks Jane x

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grammeejill

That’s great, Zena! 8 years for me. Stage 3B. It is possible to live a long life with this disease. My oncologist sees me regularly and I have CA125 tests every six months. Hugs!

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ZenaJ in reply togrammeejill

That's great news. Long may it last. There's new treatments available all the time, thing's I wasn't offered. I could never give up hope. xx

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Swimbuddy

Thank you Zena for sharing this. It's so good to have some positive news as all too often I focus on the negative. I shall think of you when I fall down that rabbit hole xx

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ZenaJ in reply toSwimbuddy

Thanks for your reply. I do hope you don't fall down many rabbit holes. Wishing you the very best. xx

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Lizz49

Thanks so much Zena for sharing your positive update, so important for any newly diagnosed ladies to keep their hopes up! I’m so happy you’re well after 11 years, I’m 6 years in but did have a recurrence last year however doing well now on letrozole. I’m inspired by your story and appreciate you sharing your lovely news!

Liz Xx 💖

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ZenaJ in reply toLizz49

Thank you Liz. Sorry for delay but I'm just returned from holiday in Spain. T-shirts yesterday and 3 wooly jumpers today.

Sorry to hear about your recurrence. I don't know anything about letrozole but I'm sure it must be the latest in cancer treatment for us ladies. I do hope this is the last you'll see of this horrible disease and very happy to hear you are 6 years down the line. You'll be joining the long term survivors soon. All the best. Zena xx

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Maus123

Great to hear the encouraging news, Zena. Almost 9 years in here, 1 recurrence so far (6 years ago) and on Letrozole since (for low grade OvCa). Hope you're feeling ok on a day to day basis. That holiday in Spain sounds like just the thing... :) . xx, Maus

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ZenaJ in reply toMaus123

Thanks Maus, The holiday was lovely, weather great, better than the rain we keep getting here. I think we have to go on holiday as much as we can afford while we still can.

I'm pleased you are still doing well, we're very lucky, aren't we? All the best. Adios. Zena xx

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