Hello I’ve just been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Waiting for MRI scan results to see what stage but I’m not hopeful as been in pain for four months- some time and result of biopsy of polop was held up for three weeks. Consultant ignored my reports of pain as ‘strange’ and now I know classic sign of later stage. Feel so let down and confidence in Professionals gone. Hysterectomy soon then other treatment probably all so scary. I don’t deal with pain well I panic. Life has no enjoyment as cannot see a future without fear hanging over me.
I’m sorry to hear your news. I have breast cancer so can’t comment on your cancer. I know that’s it’s horrid waiting for the results of biopsies and scans, but try, if you can, to take one day at a time. Just emotionally deal with the information that you have on that day, and that might make it a tad more manageable, rather than trying to deal with the unknown. The feeling of not being in control anymore is something that many of us feel, along with uncertainty, so you aren’t alone
I feel so sorry for you as I think most of us have felt the bleakness at the start of all this.
In my personal experience it wasn’t as bad as I was anticipating. Please try to find some positivity and hang on to it. There are going to be some hard times but I think once you know exactly what you’re dealing with you may start to feel more empowered to get through this.
sending you a big hug, if you’re a hugger, or just a dose of positivity if you’re not. Xxx
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