hi everyone!
I don’t have ovarian cancer but I’m going for a scan on my stomach to check for this, I had histerectomy about 16 years ago and they left my ovaries in, which I don’t know why? The thing is that I’m so scared , all I keep thinking about is what if I do, I have read all of your posts and I know there is hope but is there hope for everyone with this ? Any help or advice would be appreciated thanks
Hello and sorry you find yourself in this position. Try if you can not to get too far ahead of yourself.
If it’s OC you will get a treatment plan and things will fall into place.
Let’s hope that you get other and better news but try to stay in the current moment…deep breath’s and wait xx
hi Lyndy2 Thankyou for replying
I’m trying to think positive as much as I can, it’s just a little scary I’m not sleeping because I’m so worried
Hi. Sorry you’re going through this. Like Lyndy said, try and breathe and stay in the present . The not knowing is really hard. I hope that your scan is all clear and gives a different reason. But if not, your team will give you a plan. Once I knew what I was facing I felt better somehow. Hang in there xx
hi ordinary soul
Thanks for the reply
Your right the not knowing until you go for your scan is the hardest , I appreciate everyone’s advice and support , I will be having my scan on the 13th so I will update everyone , thanks again
This is the worst and most frightening place to be for you right now. Knowing something is wrong and not knowing what to do about it is alarming. I had bowel cancer 12 years ago and now living with OC. Chances are you have something minor that can be easily treated, so as Lyndy says, keep yourself busy and occupied and try not to dwell on it. Once you know what it is you will feel more in control. If you haven’t got the ‘calm’ app on your phone you might like to get it , or something like it. It has saved me from night time worrying x
hi meadowgirl
Thankyou for replying
Firstly I want to say how strong you are getting through bowel cancer and now ovarian , Yh I’m trying to keep myself busy but work is a good distraction thanks so much for your reply I do appreciate the advice I’m getting from everyone
Your not alone prettywoman73, we've all been there waiting for the dreadful news and our minds go into over drive! It's exhausting. Try to think positively, remember there are a lot of teal sisters on this site who have lived with oc for years! It's not the end of the world. Everyone one on here will be routing for you, so good luck girl and whatever the outcome remember your not alone and there will be a plan of action for you. Very best wishes xxx.
hi A1r1t
Thankyou for replying , and also for the support I’m trying to think positive and knowing that there are so many women with it and is still going strong makes me feel a little better , like you say whatever the outcome is I’m not alone and that’s what matters Thankyou again your all amazing on this forum!
Hi, Waiting is one of the hardest things I think, Once you know if you have ovarian Cancer you can deal with it, I hope you scan comes back with something simple wrong with your Ovaries like a cyst. I had ovarian cancer 19 yeas ago, I had a hysterectomy then 6 sessions of Chemo and have had 19 years free of it until it reoccurred last year. Try to keep busy and not think about it, I know is easy to say but not to do. I am a positive person who says what will be will be nothing I can do about it just get on with it at least I am still here. Good luck I wish you all the best x
hi babs
Thankyou for your reply , I had hysterectomy 16 years ago and they left my ovaries and never did I receive any follow up scans after so of course my ovaries were or are maybe doing whatever , so it’s been a long time. I’m being more positive day by day as I’m just thinking what will be will be as I know that medicine has moved on so much so if there is anything I will put all my trust into the experts , and you are another strong woman , god bless and thanks
Hello
It is the fear of the unknown. Please do not Google your symptoms. I did 🤦. You can worry yourself too much.
If you do have ovarian cancer, you are not alone on here. We are here for each another.
Please let us know the outcome.
Love and hugs Beth x
hi Beth!
Thankyou so much, you say don’t google symptoms I’m the worst offender of this and when I see what it could be that’s it I’m a wreck, but it’s have not googled since I have spoke to people on here your all amazing and I certainly will tell you how I get on thanks again xx
try to stay calm and not pre-worry. But yes, there are many of us who have fought back OVCA for years. I was diagnosed in 2008. I’ve had recurrences but knocked them back w chemo and targeted therapy. Saying a prayer 🙏
Thankyou xx
Hi. I wouldn't think about it yet which is easy to say and hard to do. If you do have OC you might find you aren't as worried and scared like you are now. Sometimes its not until we are facing something like cancer do we find out out how strong and resilient we really are.
Hoping its not OC xx
hi Talkingpicture
Thankyou for your reply, the more I hear these positive words the more better I feel, like I sad my appointment is on the 13th and my 50th birthday is on the 16th and I’m going out to celebrate on the 18th , at first I didn’t want to celebrate anything but she nice I have been on here and heard all this good advice I will be going out to celebrate regardless what the results say, so big Thankyou to you and everyone else that has replied to me love you all xx
please celebrate your birthday and stay positive! 👍🏻🙏👏🏼🎂
Hi, it’s possibly a safety first approach and definitely if you’ve only just noticed symptoms then it’s likely to be an early diagnosis. That’s good. Best to have it investigated early! Mine was 20 years ago, a slow growing one that had got into both ovaries and the omentum. I’m still here! Still well. I now do talks to women to raise awareness and always stress…early diagnosis is so important. Good luck.
Thankyou so much for that Wendydee xx
Most of us on here have been in your position but at the moment you dont actually know and believe me worrying won't help it will only drain you. Wait until you've had all your tests. And try not too worry until you actually know. But believe me a plan of action will take place if necessary. Stay strong keep well all helps in our recovery believe me. Good luckLove & big hugs SheilaFxxx
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