Happy New Year

[10Ronnies]

I'm well and coming up to first anniversary of total hysterectomy for grade 1b ovarian cancer. No treatment just 3 monthly follow ups with CA125. I am very emotional and feeling like a bit of a fraud for not just being very grateful that I am still here.Thanks

[candyapplegrey]

Happy New Year to you!

[SopSinger]

Happy New Year! You're not a fraud - you had diagnosed cancer and you had surgery. Nothing fraudulent about that.

[10Ronnies in reply to SopSinger]

Thank you. That's helpful to hear

[SuffolkJen]

Happy New Year

I understand why you might have these feelings as I too was diagnosed early stage 1a but as I had clear cell I was advised to have chemo which I did.

So although I didn’t get away lightly as chemo has left me with quite bad neuropathy, I feel compared to a lot of people I did as I didn’t have any pain from the cancer. I’m so grateful that I’m NED and I’ve spread the word to females in my life about possible symptoms of OC.

I lost my mum to OC 35 days after diagnosis so I’ve experienced both ends of this disease. Having a cancer diagnosis in itself is a lot to deal with so enjoy your ‘good’ fortune after being dealt a ‘bad’ hand.

Best wishes Jen xx

[10Ronnies in reply to SuffolkJen]

Thanks JenI'm very sorry to hear that you lost your Mum to OC.

I found your reply really supportive.

I know that I'm very fortunate and only had the hysterectomy to recover from. I just hope that these feelings pass with time and I soon feel more positive.

Best Wishes to you for the future.

[OvacomeSupport Partner My Ovacome Team]

Hello 10Ronnies

Thank you for your post. I'm sorry to hear you are feeling emotional and like a bit of a fraud. You've received some supportive replies from our members and I just wanted to add in that we are here to support you too. If it would help to talk anything through please do get in touch with us on 0800 008 7054 Monday-Friday 10am-5pm. You can also direct message us through the forum or email [e-mail]

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