Good news stories

[Heatherslade]

That is great news everyone wants to hear positive outcomes.When I was first diagnosed I just wanted to hear positive stories. I really depended on information from Ovacome and hearing about other peoples experiences and advice. I was diagnosed in 2014 with grade 3c bowel cancer. After partial bowel removal and chemo it appeared because of increased CEA levels maybe the bowel cancer had spread to peritoneum. A major op at Christies, cytoreductive surgery, hysterectomy, omentum removal and heated chemo washed through it was found I had ovarian cancer, grade 3c , this was after the histology following the operation. Further chemo for ovarian cancer followed and no further operation as the one I had at Christies was, fortunately a brilliant one for ovarian cancer. I consider myself so lucky every day and am checked every 6 months for my CEA (bowel) and CA125 (ovarian) levels which have stayed in normal levels. I am now 76 and walk and play golf. 6 years ago I thought I had very little time left but I was fortunately wrong. Without my bowel cancer and the operation I would not have realised I had ovarian cancer! No Symptoms, no wonder it is called the silent killer. Every day is a bonus and treatment is getting better all the time.

[Lyndy]

Wow! That’s quite a story! I am so pleased that you are getting out there and enjoying yourself xx

[Newbie_2020]

Bless you, Heather, and thank you for taking the time to share this very good news. As you say every day is a bonus. I am most happy for you and I very much hope that you'll always have this peace of mind and you'll continue to enjoy your walks and playing golf for many more years. Can I ask, did you have any more treatments after surgery and chemo?

[Heatherslade in reply to Newbie_2020]

No I have had no further treatment after chemo as CEA and CA125 have remained within normal range. I am sure there are lots of people who have had cancer ops and chemo who get long term good results especially as treatments are improving. Keep positive everyone, although it is a shock at first diagnosis but so many people now live with cancer successfully even if diagnosed at a late stage.

[mrstadpole]

Excellent news .So pleased for you xx

[Jacky5]

Great news ....and what a tonic! Thanks for posting.Liz

[Permafrost]

Great to hear such a positive story, keep walking x

[Cumbrianlass5]

Oh well done. So pleased to hear of your progress. So wonderful to hear positive news x

[Katiebairdie]

I’m so happy for and thank you for spreading such good news. When I read I felt like crying with happiness..xx

[Sisterstogether]

Thank you Heather for sharing your incredible journey. As you know you were one of the first warriors I reached out to and followed, you gave me hope and strength at the beginning of my cancer journey, which is such a scary and vulnerable time for most of us.I wish you continued success Heather 😊

Jackie 🦋🌈

[Heatherslade in reply to Sisterstogether]

Good to hear you still doing well and yes I remember you were treated at Nottingham city hospital where I had my chemo. I forget about my past cancers till I get my 6 monthly blood checks and when I cross fingers yet again for low CEA and CA125 levels. These I know are only indicators but in my case have been reliable. x

[StayingOptimistic in reply to Heatherslade]

May I ask what is/was your CEA numbers?

[Django123]

Thank you for sharing such good news. Blessings, Lani