New to all this.

Hi Marionkirsky,

You have landed on the right site, if you have worries queries or any questions then this is the site to be. We are all one family here to help and understand most of all give eachother strength being

positive and to help in anyway we can. So if you want to chat just say the word,one of us will always be here for you.

Take care and keep safe Love to your little boy and of course yourself.Sarsfield.xxx

hi sorry to hear about your cancer,i agree its hard to take in at first,but give it time,i was diaognosed with ovarian cancer which had spread to omentum late 2007 had ovaries removed along with 6 months of carboplatin chemo.it wasnt so bad had no hair loss tablets helped alot with the sickness feeling,it was the tiredness that affected me ,you just have to do what your body lets you and try not to push yourself.i worked 3 weeks out of four so my energy levels got better.i have had another 6 month  of carbo since then cause the little blighter came back .but i was fine on that,do you know what chemo you will  be having,try not to worry too much,u will be fine ,,,,love and hugs evie xxx

Hi

it is very panicky when you get the diagnosis but stay strong and you will get through it.

I was diagnosed with BC in March this year so my words are just about the chemo and cancer in general.

Everyone reacts differently and different chemos have different side effects so its difficult to advise. Some people suffer everything and others sail through, will cross my fingers you're one of the latter! I have had two treatments with five to go and have fared very well on the whole. Was unlucky enough to pick up an infection on first but that was just bad luck and was otherwise well. Your first treatment is nervewracking because of the fear of the unknown we all have but the second for me didn't seem half so bad because I knew what to expect. I hope you find it the same.

Please stay strong, put your head down and power on through.

All good wishes for your future treatment.

Take Care

Maxine

It all boils down to the fear of the unknown, we all have been there my love, it is a roller coaster ride with ups and downs both physically and mentally and now you have joined a group of the most caring and amazing people there are who know what you are going through. Chemo effects us all so differently because we are all different, some sail through it and others don't. Never be afraid to ask questions with your medical team and never ever sit there thinking that you are alone, because you won't be, we are here. Having cancer certainly makes you find who your real friends are, I was lucky my mates stayed around but they did find it hard at times. I wish you all the best with your treatment. Take care....love Carol x

Once you have had the first chemo you will feel more relaxed . I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer with spread to the omentum three years ago and although we all react differently, I found that chemo was not as bad as I thought it would be. Also the fact that treatment has started and something is actually being done, makes a big difference. I am glad that you have a good friend to support you and you can always come on here and have a moan, chat or ask questions. Make sure you tell us about the positive things too, because there will be some!

      I hope that your treatment goes really well,

                Love to you and your son,

                                    lizzie xx