Ovarian cancer stage III C hgsc

 Hi  and a warm welcome to the Macmillan Online Community but sorry that you needed to find us and I am especially sorry to hear about your diagnosis.

Although I had a different type of cancer, any cancer diagnosis brings many questions, lots of confusion and stress but talking with other people who are on the same type of journey will help you navigate this rollercoaster.

The Community is organised into dedicated support groups so I would suggest you join our supportive Ovarian cancer group, this will be a good place to connect with others navigating the same type of cancer journey.

When you have a minute, it would be great if you could pop something about your journey so far into your profile as it really helps others when answering or looking for someone with a similar diagnosis. It also means that you don't have to keep repeating yourself. To do this click on your username and then select 'Profile'. You can amend it at any time. 

It’s always good to talk and the Macmillan Support Services provides lots of information, support, financial guidance or just a listening ear.

Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.

Sending you welcoming hugs Bx

Hi there!!  I’m new On here too,  different cancer to yours mines cervical, but still a gynae cancer. Mines stage 4 was told incurable but treatable.  It’s affected other organs liver and peritoneum.  Just finished chemo carboplatin/paclitaxel.  Which actually super charged me.  I felt like a new woman.  I suffered a few side affects such as hair loss tingling in fingers.  And bone pain.  For me I just try and keep as active and healthy and positive as possible,  I’m walking, lifting weights at the gym ( the clinical nurse told me it’s a great idea to build muscle because you have that to draw from when your having a bad day.  Plus it perks you right up.  I’m trying to eat healthy plenty of green leafy veg lots of fruit, protein, I’m taking vitamins etc,  so far it seems to help.  Don’t get me wrong I have my bad days where I feel utterly fed up and low,  but I give my head a shake and think I’m lucky I’m still relatively healthy despite everything,  I believe being positive really helps.  I like yourself didn’t meet my consultant until the end of chemo.  So you might find the same,  but she has a plan in place for me which I found reassuring, as I convinced myself they were going to write me off.   Here if you feel like chatting.  
we are stronger than we believe we are x

Hi and a warm welcome to the Online Community. I see you've joined the Cancer Chat Forum.

It might also be a good idea to join Cervical cancer group as well. Then you will connect with others who have had the same cancer. Your positive attitude to what's happened to yourself would uplift others just starting their journey. 

The Macmillan Support Services also provide lots of information, support, financial guidance or just someone to listen.

Most services are open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and it's free to call on 0808 808 00 00 have a look by Clicking here to see what is available and we also have our Ask an Expert section, but do allow two working days for replies from our expert team.

Sending you welcoming hugs B xx