Are you Stage IIIC?

This blog post from I Had Cancer brings together 3 Stage IIIc OC survivors to offer tips on coping. ihadcancer.com/h3-blog/03-2...

[ChrisH]

Thank you, it helps knowing that even after 4 reoccurances someone can be cancer free. It gives us proof that the "it's going to keep coming back" attitude of the oncologists is not always true!

Chris

[MargaretJ]

Sorry Chris but 4 recurrences rather supports the view that it is going to come back. when I was told I was 3C I was also told that it is like any other chronic illness, you learn to live with it and I have!

Margaret

[Hidden]

For some ov. ca. is a chronic disease, for some it is an acute disease, and for some it is curable even at stages 3 and 4. This probably reflects the lack of knowledge about it overall, and the fact that 'it' is actually many diseases with many causes.

The assumption that it will keep coming back is not true for everyone - even after recurrence. It does for many -but not all. That is because we are each dealing with different diseases.

Best wishes,

Isadora.

[yellowpetal]

Diagnosed with 3c ovarian cancer in May 2011 (age 45) after huge op and 6 rounds of carbo /taxol I am not cancer free. However, I've enjoyed 13 months of remission whilst on Letrozole, returned to work had three foreign holidays and lived a "normal" life. I have recently embarked on 18 rounds of weekly Taxol as symptoms have returned and it needs to be sent back into remission. Having read so much about OC since my diagnosis I am convinced that we each have a very personal journey which is eased with the support and inspiration from fellow cancer survivors, close family and good friends. I intend to fight this disease and live life whilst doing it.

[Hidden]

Thank you for the link... I. agree with all the comments above.. we are all different and with there being so many different types and stages of ovarian cancer.. there is no certainty either way.... I would rather it had missed me out though LOL love x G x

[Hidden in reply to Hidden]

A hearty 'hear hear' from me on your last point, Gwyn - both on your behalf, my own, and I dare to suggest; everyone who contributes to this board!!

Isadora

[Erixka]

I'm always glad to know more even if it's not similar to my story so thanks for sharing this. I think a few of the women here made some great points... ovarian cancer presents itself as many different diseases. For me, with a BRCA1 mutation, and at age 36 is surely different than the disease that presents after menopause... It's very difficult to know what to expect. I only finished chemo 2 months ago and am praying I'm cured BUT it's impossible to know. *sigh*