Fat belly? No. Ovarian Cancer belly (pt 2)

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The story of my ovarian cancer discovery is here

This is such an important health issue - there's a reason why OC is called the 'silent killer'. I really want more women to be aware of what few symptoms there are (I wasn't).

This is my story. I hope it's a long one.

That is really good news, now focus on having a wonderful summer and building up your strength again . Enjoy the sunshine !

Lots of love TQ

Brilliant news, TQ!

Brilliant

Thanks everyone! I feel like a new woman today! A bit of positive news is working wonders

That's lovely news

Lovely news.

Such good news 💐!

Hooray! Wonderful news! (Was on your thread but had to namechange as forgot password!) Have been thinking of you and am SO pleased!

Well that's great news. Now for some building up so that you can feel more like you again. Enjoy each day!

That Is good news. Hopefully you can spend some time recuperating or having a bit of a break over the next few months.

Twitter...great news... have you thought about cannabis oil? Just to help stop it growing. Need high stregnth thc oil.

shewolf yes I have. I spent several hours on the net yesterday, looking at various research. Do you take it? Isn't THC the hallucinogenic component though?

TQ! Such great news. Relax and enjoy the sun, healthy eating -- and some treats too.
Xx

Sorry to be late here. I am worrying myself senseless I have OC. I have been weeing non stop at night for quite a while now and have just finished antibiotics for a UTI but I still wee about 7 times a night - usually before 2.00am weirdly. I also have some pelvic pain and feel generally Blergh, which I've put down to a new stressful job and the weather. I have a docs appointment on Tuesday and am actually scaring myself daft! I don't have the fat tummy and am really very fit on the whole but still terrified :( So, symptoms are: lots of weeing (proper long wees!), bit of pain in my pelvis and tired...

Hi piggy. Not sure those symptoms are enough for O C to be honest but you're absolutely right to get checked out. What did the doctor say? Could simply be a UTI. Let's hope so. Let me know.

Hi TQ hope you are relaxing and enjoying the cake healthy eating still

I think I'm having my ovaries removed, I'm 50, have a cyst on one that grew from 5 to 6.5cms in 10 days (between Ultrasound and MRI) so they 'think it's a good idea to prevent problems' - bit worried about sudden menopause but feel grateful they are acting proactively I think

Thanks for your support before

Hi KatyMac
I don't know anything about cysts but that seems very fast growth so I would want to get it out asap too! I had already gone through the menopause (with very few ill-effects) when I was dx last year at 56. Everyone's experiences are different - I hope yours isn't too bad.

Thanks - I'm a bit scared and had a run in with the hospital this week so I'm wobbling but I'll be OK

I just wanted to say how useful this thread has been. My good friend is on the same journey and I've learned a lot. Big thankful hug to you.x

Thanks Honeyroar

Hi TQ I just checked in to say hello. It is great to hear some more positive news from you. I had tnbc 11 years ago and am currently wrestling with low abdominal pain which a telephone diagnosis says is ibs. This seems unlikely as I am 74 and haven’t been diagnosed with ibs ever.
Keep as well and happy as you can TQ and long may the remission last.

Thanks greylady I am not in remission though. The cancer is still there and will resurface anytime soon. It's a temporary hiatus.

Oh sorry for getting it so wrong. I just wish you luck and send love and hope that whatever treatment you have offers some control however temporary.

Such a busy couple of weeks - I feel almost normal again! My brain is definitely improving, though I'm still struggling for words sometimes.

Had 4 days in Cornwall last week but got very bored. Friend drove and then worked all the time. I went on 2 walks the first day, massively overdid things then and on subsequent day trip to St Ives, and was
consequently too knackered and also unable to do anything for the next 2 days..

Came home to no hot water because boiler needed repressurising. DDs not happy but I refused to do anything over the weekend. Massive stress Monday trying to find someone who could do it within 3 days, finally found a company who wanted £165+ for a 2 minute job. Luckily, a very kind local independent plumber took the time and trouble to contact me and fixed it within 2 mins for £20....

DD2's graduation yesterday. Very tiring but lovely, lovely day.

Spa treat today - brother's birthday gift from last August which I've been too unwell to enjoy until now. OMG, heaven! amazing massage, a swim!!! (I haven't swum for 2 years). Slight downside in that all that massaging and jacuzzi jets have resulted in a dire rear! But I can cope with that.

Taxi DDs to train station tomorrow (20 miles - local trains not running) and then 5 days of peace and quiet except I have now have a last minute dog-sitting booking for 3 weeks, so lots of walks to come. She's a spaniel so no way could I turn her down. And I need to build up my strength and resilience.

Phew! My confidence is increasing very slowly, and I am determined to make the most of this precious time.