I’m still here!

[Joanne59]

It is 8 years today since I was told I had Epithelial Ovarian Cancer 2C. I had a full Hysterectomy and 6 Carbo/Taxol chemos. I do have some numbness and peripheral nerve pain from the chemo but No other treatment! I have been able to enjoy many things, seeing my grandchildren grow, look after my elderly mum etc. Each day is a blessing. I think of you all and wish you the best. I used to look for posts like this to give me hope but they seem rare, so thought I’d share. Good luck everyone 😘

[0462County]

Thank you for your message of hope. I was diagnosed Stage 2b, Stage 3 High Grade nearly 2 years ago. Beth xx.

[SuffolkJen]

Thank you for the positive update - it’s soo lovely to hear outcomes like yours long may it continue 😍xx Jen

[Fluffyjumper]

Thank you. It’s so nice to hear positive stories. Chemotherapy has been refined and new treatments established over the last few years. Spring may finally be here (it’s still raining but the days are getting longer). I always feel better on bright, sunny days. It’s been a long, miserable winter so great the hear a positive update. I hope that you have many more years seeing your grandchildren grow and flourish.

[Beaver54]

That’s brilliant to hear Joanne59. Thank you for sharing and giving us the hope we all need.

Long may you continue to be well and enjoying life xx

[Bettyxxx]

that’s fabulous Joanne59 lovely to hear good long survival stories long may it continue for you and you are right it just makes us realise that every day is a blessing xx

[Newbery3]

Good morning 👋🫶lovely message to wake up to, thank you X

[Eriksendi]

fabulous to hear such good news. This is so uplifting for anyone newly diagnosed. I was diagnosed in May 2017 3b HGS ovarian/primary peritoneal cancer. I’m still here to tell the tale too. So glad for everyday - feel very blessed x x

[Cheka123 in reply to Eriksendi]

i am 3c advanced peritonal recurrence on 8 rounds of chemo and your story is uplifting...i have little twinges in my abdomen right now and that scares me..my tumour markers are at 157 coming down..going for a scan in two weeks time and makes me so nervous of course..my doctor oncologist is great but not very convincing that i can beat this...some words of encouragement might be good for my soul...i feel like my life is based on trying to get over each chemo round and finding the strength to enjoy my grandkids..which are wonderful i do not sleep well i must say..nerves but thanks for your story

[Carpediem68]

Lovely uplifting news to wake up to! Long may it continue x

[ZenaJ]

Great news Joanne. It's always good to hear good news. It's what everyone wants to hear. Long may it continue. xx

[Trickysite]

Fantastico! xx

[bananayo]

Great news ☺️xx

[SopSinger]

Great news! I am coming up to 18 years, so you have a target to aim for!

[Joanne59 in reply to SopSinger]

Wow! I certainly do. That’s amazing 🤩

[Leniko]

I followed a similar path. TAH, chemo, radiation, immunotherapy. Still here and it’s been 16 years! 🙏❤️

[Casamimosa]

Thank you Joanne it's lovely to hear your positive post. I'm 4 years in to my OC journey and currently having chemo again. But I am positive and determined to get through it and have the time to live and enjoy my family and friends. Its posts like yours that help keep me going. Sending you much love ❤

[Kiara-52]

Hi Joanne, that’s wonderful news and thank you for sharing! I had my debunking op last year and then 6 cycles of Carbo/taxol. I completed that just 4 weeks ago and I am NED which I am very grateful for. I am stage 2B grade 3, so very similar and hoping it never comes back so good to hear you are celebrating 8 years! Long may that continue for you! Congratulations

[AuntyOrange]

Always great to hear the good news stories to balance out the not so good. Well done you. 👏💜

[Pianoplayer731021]

Hi Joanne, I was diagnosed with epithelial Fallopian tube in Oct. 2019 with stage 4. I had 4 chemos, debulking surgery, 3 more chemos followed by niraparib. I am still in remission 4 1/2 years later. There is always hope, take care 💕

[Django123]

Thank you for sharing your good news. --Lani

[Goodgirl98]

Wonderful to read while starting my day. Wishing you tons more wonderful years!

[Bobbyo1]

I am coming up to ten years soon but I am grateful that all the time there are different medicines it given me hope and in this time I have seen two granddaughters get married and two great granddaughters been born so at the moment I am grateful for each day and making lots of memories xx

[Pixiepurple]

Thank you so much. 8 years I would love it. Not 1 year yet for me. Everyday is a blessing x 🙏