Fat belly? No. Ovarian Cancer Belly (part 3) still going!

[TwitterQueen1]

This is the story of my ovarian cancer discovery and treatment from March 2017 to now. I hope it proves informative / interesting / thoughtful ... and most of all, perhaps make someone think 'actually I need to go the doctor about this and not just assume I've got a pelvic floor / weight problem'.

I am not having treatment - I was on an early phase trial with olaparib and cedirinab, which was going well but the doctors discovered brain mets in May, and after targeted radiotherapy there's not much else they can do.

I'm recently home after 3 weeks in hospital with pneumonia and sepsis so I cannot promise any exciting tales (except falling over). I moan a lot about steroid-induced diabetes.

Happy to hear any terrible (or good) jokes, rants, raves, anecdotes. I was/am a woolly hugger but can't do anything right now.

Here is part 1

Here is part 2

So sad- have followed TQ's story right from the beginning.

Thinking of her family.

Take care. X

Rest well TQ.

I remember your first posts and followed you since. Your wit,bravery, obvious love for your children and general TQ-ness will be sorely missed.

You did good. You were strong. You encourages others to get checked when they were fearful of being dismissed by their medics staff.

I'm so very sorry to your family and friends.

Another lurker who has followed all TQ's updates.

RIP Madeleine and my love and condolences to your lovely DDs, family and friends.

So sad to read this.

I’ve also followed the threads from the beginning.

What an inspirational lady. Rest in peace TQ xx

So sad to hear this news. RIP TwitterQueen, and love to your DDs (and the rest of the family)

RIP TQ - Madeleine
You were simply inspirational on your journey.
I just knew you would be as fabulous in real life.
❤️ to your daughters, family and friends

Ive also been dreading this update..
Rip TQ xxx I hope you're at ease now.
Sending love to your dearest daughters xx

Rest well TQ, you have inspired many women to get checked when they may have pushed it aside, your words have comforted many in need and your story has shown a strong and passionate person with so much love to share. My thoughts are with your daughters, family and friends - I hope they can take comfort in the fact that you changed and touched the lives of so many x

I'm so very sorry to hear this. I was on here and the lacies thread.
Her warmth shone through in all her posts. My thoughts are with her family. RIP XX

So sad to hear this. We chatted a number of times about living in Newcastle - she told me she went to teacher training college up here and how happy she was here. And also when Lesley and Purple Unicorn died. I really wanted things to be different for Madeleine. Condolences to her girls - who she loved so much.

Four new holes in the lace, in the space of four months

Typing through tears, she was such a lovely MNetter. Much love to her DDs

RIP TQ

Such sad news

Condolences and much love to your DDs, other family and friends

Like lots of people here this is the update I was dreading. RIP TQ, my heart is breaking for your girls.

I'm so saddened to read this news. Thinking of your daughters TQ. You will be missed by all who knew you xxx

So sorry to read this. Many condolences.

Thinking of TQ and all who love her

She was marvellous, please make sure everyone that knows her in real life is aware of how much she meant to so many on here. If there is a just giving page for a charity or funeral costs please post it here, I would like to donate.

Her DD’s must be so proud of her. Beating cancer isn’t always about surviving it’s about never letting it get the better of you. Their mother beat cancer. X

I am so very sad to see this. Wishing comfort and strength to TQ's beloved DDs and all her friends and family. TQ responded quickly to my post on MN when I first got a warning of ovarian cancer, and continued to be so kind and supportive. I hope her spirit is riding under the stars.

so very sorry to hear this - I remember TQ first post and followed her story.

thoughts are with her DDs and her family

I'm another who's followed TQ from the beginning; a truly amazing and compassionate lady.
Sending my love to her wonderful DDs X

Our 4th loss in the lacies in as many months. We are all a bit lost now without our pack leaders.
Rest in peace Madeleine. I was lucky to have met you and seen your beautiful smile.

@shelovesmilktray thank you for letting us know. My condolences for the loss of your friend. And condolences for Madeleine's daughters.

TQ was so friendly and kind on this forum, she will be missed here and much more so in real life. Raising a glass to you TQ

God bless you TQ. I too came to this thread late and have read most of the others. What a loss to the world you will be xx god bless you and see you in heaven xxx

I’m hoping it’s ok for me to post here saying how sorry I am that you’ve lost another precious stalwart on these threads. I know you’ll all miss TQ’s kind and humorous presence. What a woman.