Still doing well.

[ZenaJ]

Hi all you lovely ladies, I just want to give some encouragement to you all. It's now been 11 years since I was diagnosed with Stage 3C ovarian cancer. As you can see I'm still here and living a good life. I wish you all the same luck I have had. It is possible so never give up. Best wishes to everyone. Zena xx

[Newbery3]

Congratulations 🥳 that's very positive news for us all x

[ZenaJ in reply to Newbery3]

Thank you.

[SuffolkJen]

Hi ZenaJ

That is soo good to hear 👏🏻. I love to hear these positive posts and I think it’s great to hear especially for ladies newly diagnosed, I know I looked for these positive stories when I was first diagnosed so thank you for taking the time to share.

May your good health continue as it has.

Best wishes xx Jen

[ZenaJ in reply to SuffolkJen]

Hi Jen, I wish the very best to you, too. xx

[Mammi]

Always lovely to hear from you ZenaJ .I’m now nearly 5yrs clear so will keep following in your footsteps 🤗DeeX

[ZenaJ in reply to Mammi]

Long may that last. xx

[0462County]

Brilliant news. You give me hope xx.

[Carpediem68]

so happy to hear this Zena! You were one of the first people I came across when diagnosed in 2021. You gave me hope and then and still do! Lots of good wishes going forward!! Xx

[ZenaJ in reply to Carpediem68]

Lots of good wishes to you also. Long may it last. xx

[Frenchhouse3]

A wonderfully uplifting update Zena, so happy for you!

I’m almost 4.5 years if my next blood test is good!

Making every day count!

Here’s to many more years of good health!

Denise xxxxx

[ZenaJ in reply to Frenchhouse3]

Thanks Denise, Long may your blood tests remain good. xx

[Sunsetime]

thank you for sharing Zena , I’m going through first line treatment for stage 3c , your post gives me hope and encouragement. X

[Pianoplayer731021]

Thank you for your wonderful update! I was diagnosed Stage 3/4 in Oct. of 2019 and I am still NED so far. I love hearing good reports and in October, I will be at the five year point. Here’s hoping that your good health continues for many more years. There is always hope for all of us! 😊

[ZenaJ in reply to Pianoplayer731021]

Thanks for replying. I hope you continue on your NED journey. There's always help somewhere. xx

[Norelo8]

That’s wonderful! The more positivity , the better , for us all xx

[Izoominka]

Dear, Zena. It's nice that You have been NED for so long but unfortunately not everyone is so lucky, I had 3c and been in clear for 7 years and it's back, not curable anymore 😢 Best of luck to you all strong ladies ❤️ who is still fighting ❤️ Dee xx

[ZenaJ in reply to Izoominka]

I'm sorry to hear that Dee and wish you all the best for the future. x

[Beaver54]

That’s amazing ZenaJ. Gives us all hope, congratulations and thank you. Long may you continue to be well xx

[ZenaJ in reply to Beaver54]

Thank you. Best wishes to you. x

[Lizchips]

Hi, and thank you I also was diagnosed with stage 3C2 clear cell ovarian cancer. I have been 10 years cancer free April , so hopefully we both remain cancer free for ever I have zero plans of having this again. Best wishes, Liz

[ZenaJ in reply to Lizchips]

Thanks Liz and long may your cancer free years last. xx

[Jennifer1959]

Hello Zena - thank you for sharing! I LOVE hearing stories from our teal survivors...... love and hugs to you to continue living your best life 💙

[ZenaJ in reply to Jennifer1959]

Thanks Jennifer. All the very best to you too. x

[Katmal-UK]

Brilliant to hear Zena x

[ZenaJ in reply to Katmal-UK]

Thanks xx

[A1r1t]

Thank you for the positive news it's very encouraging for the rest of us ladies on here ♥ 😘.

[ZenaJ in reply to A1r1t]

Thank you. I can't help anyone these days it's all beginning to be a foreign language but I can give encouragement. Best wishes to you. xx

[Schnauzer19]

That’s so good to hear Zena, and with no maintenance treatment too! Brilliant 🤩 x

[ZenaJ in reply to Schnauzer19]

I've been very lucky. I hope al goes well for you. xx

[Beatyourself]

Dear Zena, that gives indeed lot of hope for us. Thank you sharing positive story and may your health stay strong for many many years to come ! Best wishes, b

[ZenaJ in reply to Beatyourself]

Thanks B, I hope you will also have a positive story. xx

[NanB12]

Hello ZenaJ

This is such great, positive news. Thank you for giving us all hope. If you don’t mind, can you please share what treatment you had and if you had any recurrences. I am almost two years into treatment, there has really been no break since surgery in November, 2022. 😞

[ZenaJ in reply to NanB12]

Hi, I had surgery about two months after a scan showed a large tumour. The chemo was a trial of 18 weekly visits rather than every 3 weeks. I had Paclitaxel and Carboplatin. Once that was finished I had check ups and a scan. After 5 years no more visits but my doctor lets me have CA125 test every 6 months. Just for peace of mind. No recurrences. As I say I've been very lucky. Wishing you all the best. xx

[Lizchips in reply to ZenaJ]

I have a pet scan and cat scan once a yr. Along with ca125

[ZenaJ in reply to Lizchips]

That does put your mind at rest. xx

[Lizchips in reply to ZenaJ]

Yes

[Shan67]

Thank you for posting this Zena and please continue to send your positive news. It is so thoughtful and kind of you to share good news and I am really pleased to hear you’re continuing to do so well - hope it continues forever! Sending love xxx

[ZenaJ in reply to Shan67]

Thank you. I wish you all the best too. xx

[Motiva]

Great news Zena xx

[bananayo]

That’s great its so lovely to hear such positive news thank you for sharing 💕xx

[delia2]

Congratulations! Wonderful news!

[Kazzh]

It's so good to hear such positive news, that's fantastic Zena! I am sure you will confirm that having a positive & hopeful mindset certainly helps. Must be tough to do at times, with constant worry. I'm currently having 1st line treatment for stg 4 clear cell, a rarer type, and hearing this gives me hope for my future. Thanks for sharing, long may it continue xx

[Lizchips in reply to Kazzh]

I was diagnosed with clear cell 10 yrs ago April, I've had no reoccurrence since.

[ZenaJ in reply to Lizchips]

Excellent news. Long may it last. x

[Kazzh in reply to Lizchips]

Amazing news 🙌 Gives me so much hope & strength xx

[ZenaJ in reply to Kazzh]

I wish you all the very best xx

[Worrywart2000]

This is really great to hear and thank you for sharing x

[ZenaJ in reply to Worrywart2000]

Thank you xx

[Dubai18]

That's great news 😀. We always need positive stories to keep us believing.

[Trickysite]

Dear Zena,

You, and all lovely ladies who post long term survival news, light up our lives!

Emma xx

[ZenaJ in reply to Trickysite]

Thanks Emma, I think there are a lot of survivors but they don't all look at this forum any more. Best wishes to you. xx

[Survivor-thank]

god bless you !!! Wishing you many more years you of NED

It’s been almost 1 year for me. However CA 125 high and clear scans

Keep me in your prayers

[ZenaJ in reply to Survivor-thank]

Thank you. I will certainly wish you the very best for the future. xx

[JanePW1965]

That's great news Zena. X

[ZenaJ in reply to JanePW1965]

Thanks Jane x

[grammeejill]

That’s great, Zena! 8 years for me. Stage 3B. It is possible to live a long life with this disease. My oncologist sees me regularly and I have CA125 tests every six months. Hugs!

[ZenaJ in reply to grammeejill]

That's great news. Long may it last. There's new treatments available all the time, thing's I wasn't offered. I could never give up hope. xx

[Swimbuddy]

Thank you Zena for sharing this. It's so good to have some positive news as all too often I focus on the negative. I shall think of you when I fall down that rabbit hole xx

[ZenaJ in reply to Swimbuddy]

Thanks for your reply. I do hope you don't fall down many rabbit holes. Wishing you the very best. xx

[Lizz49]

Thanks so much Zena for sharing your positive update, so important for any newly diagnosed ladies to keep their hopes up! I’m so happy you’re well after 11 years, I’m 6 years in but did have a recurrence last year however doing well now on letrozole. I’m inspired by your story and appreciate you sharing your lovely news!

Liz Xx 💖

[ZenaJ in reply to Lizz49]

Thank you Liz. Sorry for delay but I'm just returned from holiday in Spain. T-shirts yesterday and 3 wooly jumpers today.

Sorry to hear about your recurrence. I don't know anything about letrozole but I'm sure it must be the latest in cancer treatment for us ladies. I do hope this is the last you'll see of this horrible disease and very happy to hear you are 6 years down the line. You'll be joining the long term survivors soon. All the best. Zena xx