Hello all - i was diagnosed with mucinous carcinoma of ovary ( ovarian cancer) back in January 2019. I was scheduled for major radical and extensive surgery on 25th Feb 2019. UNfortunately on 12th feb i suffered a massive heart attack and cardiac arrest. I am lucky to be alive having spent some days on life support and ITU. I am here to tell the tale still. Obviously my surgery was cancelled and i recently underwent further ct scans to check on my surgical eligibility given the time delay and the obvious growth of my tumor. CT confirms signifigant growth of mass but it is still contained and there is no evidence at all of any spread and my chest is till clear. This is all great news - i am now very frustrated to discover that because of my heart attack i cannot have my surgery at my gynae oncology centre as i need an ITU bed, so i need my surgery at another hospital and there is no available theatre slot until mid june. I am genuinely worried that this further 8 week delay ontop of the time delay already may be pushing my luck. I am very positive ( well detached if im honest) and i want my op as soon as i can , i dont think i can wait another 8 weeks and i dont think my tummy can accomadate another 8 wks of growth - my mass is now 28cmx19cmx17cm weighing approx 6.8kg - apols i dont think anyone can say anything to help i am just venting x
Hi and welcome to the Online Community, although I am so sorry to see the circumstance that brought you here and so sorry to hear that you been diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer and all the problems that you have had around your other medical issues.
I am Mike Thehighlander and I help out on the Community and I will try my best to direct you to the best place for you to find the support and the help you need. On my long journey I found the best way to navigate the various challenges that a cancer diagnosis brings was by talking with people who are on the same journey.
My cancer journey was rather different but if you follow this LINK to our Ovarian Cancer Forum you will be able to connect with people who understand the journey you are on and may help you vent more.
Just join the group and hit the 'Start a Discussion' tab and introduce yourself to the group and remember to go to the right on the group home page and select how you want to receive email notifications when someone answers your posts.
You may also find our various Macmillan Support Line Services on 0808 808 00 00 to be helpful as you can talk to a friendly person that can help in lots of ways.
We also have pour ‘Ask an Expert’ section but please allow a few days to get an reply.
All the best.
