Diagnosis

Hi,  I wasn't ill at all.  Only had bloating.  I was diagnosed with high grade 3-4 OC.  But I am almost at the end of chemo (surgery has been postponed) and feel fine.  I found emotions harder to cope with, but am much more positive now.  Take care. x.

Hello,

Just thought I would add I didn't have all the symptoms, but towards the end of Autumn last year, I had a strange pain by my belly button, when I pushed in hard, wasn't always there though, my friend urged me in December to get it checked out cos I had already had breast cancer 7 years ago, turned out I have stage 3 ovarian cancer! never felt ill, I did feel a bit tired, but put that down to the fact I work in John Lewis and it was the Christmas rush!  I was so shocked and angry, but they are treating it, I have had 2 chemos, and my third is due next Monday, so make sure you push the docs for every check you can.   I have tested negative for BRCA1/2 which is linked to BC, so they are treating it as a new primary, just unlucky I suppose.

Take care and keep us posted, there are a few of us on here who talk regularly, so you  and your partner are never alone.

Love 

Thanks for taking the time to reply xx. Has hit us hard.  Its good to hear from someone else.i keep getting told off by my partner as so upset . i will keep you posted take care too

Hi thanks for taking time to reply. Think i am taking it harder. You start to think aboit the future etc. Really appreciate you answering. We dont really know what expect other than waiting for consultation then go from  there what options are. Whars hard is because of covid19 i wont be able to see her once she has to go in hospital or when she has consultation given what could be really bad news. Trying to jeep positive take care yourself x

Sorry to hear about the recent diagnosis, though 'probably' is not very concise, it will be easier when you know for sure what stage your partner is at and what treatment they plan to give, but it seems there will have to be more exploration before that.   I don't think you can determine the stage your cancer is at by how ill you feel, everyone is so different and their tolerance of pain and discomfort varies so much.  It may not be cancer at all and could be large cysts.               I was diagnosed in November 2018 and since then my treatment has followed a pretty standard pattern, lots of tests, scans, biopsy, four chemo sessions, surgery two more chemo and then another scan.  Throughout Ive had a meeting with a gyno oncology consultant every three months.  Im now on my 15th Avastin treatment with three more to go. Its a long road for some of us but Im grateful to still be on the road with a good quality of life.  Think positive at all times, Good Luck.  Penny xx