OvarianCancer

[elspeth18]

Was diagnosed in June and have had 6 cycles of chemo, plans for surgery next. However told last week surgery not possible. Was originally stage 3C high serous. Im totally shell shocked now as although dreading the chemo and surgery was hoping it might give me at least the 5 year goal. I live alone with no family. I am so frightened about whats to come and how I will cope on my own.
I have pets that I will have to take the step of being put to sleep as they are elderly and would not cope in a rescue situation. Also the thought of my beloved home being sold distresses me too.
How I wish that there was a Dignitas in this country as I feel like its my only option. How on earth do others cope in this situation, I cant take comfort in religion either as I am not a believer.

Didn’t want to read and not leave a message. I have no experience with this but wanted to wish you well and extend a hand hold. The news you’ve received is very difficult, it might take time to sort through your thought processes re your animals and house. There may be options you’re not aware of yet and hopefully someone will be along to advise. Wishing you all the very best x

I'm really sorry to hear you're going through this. Are your local Macmillan nurses any good? Do you have a local hospice? they can be they good sources of practical advice and support.

Hi OP, so sorry to hear your news.

You might want to head over to the support thread in the link below.

You'll get lots of support, advice and practical suggestions from the posters on there.

Cancer support thread #72 - come in, we're here for you www.mumsnet.com/Talk/general_health/3697698-Cancer-support-thread-72-come-in-were-here-for-you

My heart goes out to you and your darling pets, elspeth. This is so cruel and so unfair. I can't imagine how dreadful this must be for you, more especially as you do not have a faith or philosophy to sustain you - not that anything can necessarily sustain us in such circumstances.

Have you been told why surgery is not possible and have you sought a second opinion? Have you been offered immunotherapy or would it be possible for you to participate in a clinical trial?

Do you have any family members or close friends to confide in or give you practical help?

Please feel free to dm me. I'm often around in the early hours and I know how easily our thoughts can lead us down a very maudlin path in the middle of the night.

Didn't want to read and run. Gentle hugs and so sorry you are facing this.

If you have a specialist nurse they maybe able to provide some support and advice xx

Also do not want to read and run. What a terrible thing to be dealing with, especially on your own. Please talk to your MacMillan nurse or your hospice - they are here precisely for people in your situation. Hugs.

I am so sorry that the treatment has not achieved what you hoped, I can't imagine how devastated you must be.

I am not sure where you are based but please contact Macmillan or go to a Maggie's centre if you have one nearby.

In terms of pets, don't do anything hasty. Try the Cinnamon Trust who are there for situations like yours.

cinnamon.org.uk/cinnamon-trust/

Xxxx