I had an operation to remove a 22cm mass coming from my left ovary and a full hysterectomy on 24th march, I get the biopsy results next Thursday. I am a single mum of a 22 year old and a 13 year old. I lost my mum in 2019 to pancreatic cancer and my Nan in 2020 to old age. It is just me and my children and I am so very scared. I came down with a chest infection a week after the op which I am struggling to get over, feel worse now than before the op, have nightmares always about 4am so get up 5ish as the dreams are so vivid. This is my low time as through the day I put on a brave face for my children. Anyone else going through anything similar?
Hi Lizzie79 and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.
I'm not currently waiting for results but I have had my fair share of waiting over the years and I know how hard it can be. You might find it helpful to read this on 'how to ease worry when waiting for medical test results'.
I busied myself doing things I enjoyed so that I had less time to think about the 'what ifs'. Lots of people find mindfulness really helpful and, if this is something that interests you, you can find more information about it from the NHS by clicking here.
Do come back and let us all know your results on Thursday.
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Hello Lizzie79
Welcome to the community.
I am sorry to see that you have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Waiting for results is a worrying time- I remember waiting for mine and they seemed to take so long to arrive and during that time my mind was all over the place. However this Thursday you should know and then you will be able to make plans for what happens next.
I found the waiting was the worst part and once I knew a firm diagnosis and had a treatment plan in place I felt better because I knew what was coming up. I was like right I already knew it was cancer, now I know for sure what type it is and now I know what I need to do.
I too am a single parent, although my son is a bit older, we are on our own and it adds a different element to the whole thing. Like you say you try and put a brave face on for the children and its the early hours that things seem to get a bit lower. I am sorry you lost your Mum to pancreatic cancer, I lost mine some time back to cancer and when I was diagnosed and had my treatment- I really missed having her around.
I remember how I felt after my hysterectomy- it's a big operation and your body is put through a lot- it's still only less than a month since this and you have also had a nasty chest infection- it's no wonder that you are feeling low.
It's easier said than done, I know, but I just tried to keep myself busy at the time- online games, magazines, tv- anything that didn't involve a lot of thinking. Also the normal things like what's for tea, feeding the pets, rubbish tv. I also found sitting out in the garden and getting a bit of fresh air helped.
If you feel like it would help to chat to someone the support line number is below, they are really friendly and I have used them myself.
I also used the online chat feature when I didn't feel up to speaking to anyone.
Take care and good luck with your results. Please let us know how you get on.
If you need anything else please do not be afraid to say.
Jane
