OC3C survivor since 2009

[Lizzy-joined2009]

Hi, I first joined this forum shortly after I was belatedly diagnosed in 2009. It was a very small place then, and I dejectedly detected a whiff of bitchiness.

I had work related PHI then, via Jim - my husband's - job. So we used the local Spire outfit. Alas that hospital didn't have enough ICU capacity, so my private surgery was called within 20 hours of my admission appt. I was picking up a few essentials ATT, my husband took the call.

I was furious. I tried to talk to the fellow. But curiously none of his numbers ever answered me. I as a typical Scot with multiple medics in my family (and also a few crooks!) knew that Ovarian Cancer is known also as The Silent Killer...

I had a mini nervous breakdown and wound up on a NHS psych ward for a few days...

Thanks to God I am still here, after the catastrophe in Hull, we went to Harley Street. Our onc. is still alive, and I am still in touch with him to this day. Since we know consider each other as friends, he hasn't charged me a penny for the last 10 years.

Update: my beloved Jim died of a brainstem glioma 15/09/2020. I am still dealing with that...

I am here to help.

[Lizzy-joined2009]

Oops literal - surgery was cancelled, not called...

[Mammi]

So sorry for the loss of your beloved Jim,who I’m sure like my husband,was your rock! Still however wonderful to hear from any long term survivor.I’m now 6yrs clear but still find it difficult to believe I could possibly beat this. Just lost my dad & that sadness definitely brought back doubts so can imagine how you are feeling. My go to is the poem The Oak Tree …helps get me back on track 😊X Dee