Cars, cats and cancer...

[Harrygirl]

1 yr Anniversary of Diagnosis

Coming up to my first anniversary when life changed forever-a 'suspicious cyst' turned out to be Stage 1 High grade serous ovarian cancer found during a hysterectomy. I've had 6 cycles of Carboplatin/Taxol chemo, gone through being bald-actually losing hair everywhere(!), aching joints and fatigue, sore palms/soles, am out the other side in many ways and feel very lucky. Looking back though...

Two weeks after my operation, my car died and alternator needed replacing, my boy cat needed a major operation for a serious urinary blockage and I learned I had high grade serous ovarian with chemo recommended-a bizarre trifecta of life events, to say the least.

This site helped save my sanity in those moments of 3 am insomnia when all the 'what ifs?' were swirling in my head, with others asking the same questions , and the responses from everyone were so supportive, knowledgeable and often humorous-I am just feeling very grateful right now for everyone here past and present.

[Vicx1977]

Dear Harrygirl

What a year you've had! But happy to know you're here and fighting fit, giving inspiration to others. My mum was diagnosed with high grade carcino sarcoma just before Christmas and is undergoing her chemo so it's good to hear about getting through to the other side but as you say such a life changer. Hope you continue to be well for a long time! Love Vickie x

[Harrygirl in reply to Vicx1977]

Thanks Vickie! All the best to your Mum and you, sending big virtual 🤗.

Christine x