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

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TwitterQueen1 · 24/09/2017 19:37

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.

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SnowsInWater · 17/06/2019 12:41

Hope it goes well today tq. I was thinking about you this morning then realised it was still Sunday evening for you.

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TwitterQueen1 · 17/06/2019 12:56

And I am OUT, DONE, DUSTED, ZAPPED Grin Grin and I'm going to award myself a Glitterball and a Star because I deserve them Wink .

The staff are marvellous. My appt was 9.05 but again we arrived early and again went through by 8.50 am. Thank you Churchill Hospital for a) have the technology and b) for the fact that I was eligible to have the treatment. Also I'd like to thank my Trial Consultant (I know he's not reading this but never mind) for picking up on the tumours in the first place and making sure I was in the first MDT. Even if I have had to come to Olaparib and Cedirinab.

Apparently now I will probably get more tired and weak but I wait a few weeks for the follow-up appointments. They're ignoring the tumours in my body for now.

I might have a little zizz now......

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Brassica · 17/06/2019 13:03

Fabulous news TQ, I like the way that reads like an Oscars speech Grin. May any after effects from zapping be easily tolerated and short lived. Take it easy and rest, I’m sure it’ll take a bit of a toll. Yay for completing it!

Pennina · 17/06/2019 13:08

Yay!! Brilliant post TQ and if anyone deserves Star and Glitterball, it is you! May I add Wine and Cake

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TwitterQueen1 · 17/06/2019 13:33

Oscars Grin and yes to Cake and Wine and Gin

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Bloodybridget · 17/06/2019 16:19

Excellent! Glad you are through this bit and hope you can get all the rest you need .

Gonegrey31 · 17/06/2019 19:07

Well done, I hope you have your feet up and are resting. So glad your brilliant consultant is obviously on the ball xx

2018SoFarSoGreat · 17/06/2019 21:25

congratulations. You did really well, and I agree I read that in the form of your acceptance speech :) You won!

Enjoy all the good things you can find; you've earned them this week.

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TwitterQueen1 · 18/06/2019 18:52

ROFL and PMSL at my Oscar speech Grin I don't know what came over me there! So funny

I had what passes these days for a fab night's sleep last night. Having trouble with steroid-induced constipation but managed about 6 hours in total.

Managed short walk into town to buy DD2 22nd birthday present so feeling positive. The hardest thing is actually standing up. I still look like the chipmunk from hell but I'm down to 2 steroids now so hoping I may begin to look halfway human soon.

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LiliesAndChocolate · 18/06/2019 19:37

Love the Oscar speech and picturing the chipmunk from hell walking into town. I shouldn't love Stephen King that much Grin

Down to 2 steroids is a massive improvement, I seem to recall you were taking half of dozen or more!

Have the most wonderful birthday party for your DD, whenever that is.

Gonegrey31 · 24/06/2019 17:35

Hope you are feeling ok, TQ, and are sleeping a bit better Flowers

LiliesAndChocolate · 24/06/2019 19:04

Hi TQ, I hope everything is alright and that you are just relaxing and getting stronger after the radiotherapy.
Lots of love from a freezing Sydney

Gonegrey31 · 25/06/2019 13:34

Just seen your update on the other thread . Sending lots of love and Flowers I was worried about you x

checkmaid · 26/06/2019 12:19

Also seen the update. Really hope the treatment kicks in ASAP TQ. Thinking of you.

Okki · 26/06/2019 14:40

Hi TQ. Just seen your update and sending you lots of love. Hope you're comfortable. Xx

Pennina · 26/06/2019 21:01

Oh TQ, just had a search and found your update on the other thread. So sorry to hear. Hope treatment kicks in soon and that all is as well as it can be for you. Sending love. Px

Abra1de · 26/06/2019 23:00

I haven’t posted before or possibly a very long time but I read this thread and sending you and your girls so many good wishes.

Wintersnowdrop · 27/06/2019 11:15

Thinking of you @TwitterQueen1 and sending love to you and your family.

Tootyfilou · 27/06/2019 12:52

Delurking to send you and your girls much love. I think you are a bloody awesome woman [Flowers]

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TwitterQueen1 · 28/06/2019 19:33

V shaky hands, can't type

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TwitterQueen1 · 28/06/2019 19:44

Pneumonia . Too dependent on powerful 02 to be moved fro m M
H Mu ward to hospice

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TwitterQueen1 · 28/06/2019 20:09

Drunk + disorder ly. Accident s. No peace no privavy

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TwitterQueen1 · 28/06/2019 20:18

Shouldn't be like this.

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KeepCalm · 28/06/2019 20:20

Please know we're all
Thinking of you TQ and sending all our love GlitterballGlitterball

Gonegrey31 · 28/06/2019 20:23

Oh TQ, I’m so desperately sorry to hear this. So many of us are thinking of you. I know you don’t like the b word but you are and have been - inspirational, spirited, funny and selfless. I for one will continue to support the ovarian cancer awareness campaign, and you have been a powerful and articulate campaigner. I hope your lovely daughters know of your compassion for others through this virtual medium. I do so hope you have peace and comfort. As Leonard Cohen recently said “Endless love, see you down the road”. Xxx