Hi All, new to this forum, warm hello to anyone that's reading this. My name is Jo and I'm 33 living in Wiltshire. I was diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer about a month ago. Went on holiday to Tunisia, came back with a bloated tummy, naturally GP thought it was change of diet, meds weren't helping and the bloating got so bad I struggled to function. It really aggravated my back and it was so painful. In hindsight I knew at that point something was seriously wrong with my body, it all just felt really off. They tested for CA125 and with the result of 921 everything started happening quickly... referral to hospital, scans, etc. Bloating turned out to be fluid and they drained over 7 litres on my first drain. The diagnosis came as a shock but weirdly I got myself together quickly, it was the side effects from my first chemo that broke me. Last week was a write off but I am better now and that's what's important. I'm very lucky to have a wonderful partner and family to support me. I just keep telling myself I have to trust the process and that the treatment will do its thing and that I will get better. X
Hi Anna, many thanks for your kind message. I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. You're absolutely right that is still really young, and somehow that makes it even more unfair. Yes I've been told the same that as you undergo treatment you know more what to expect and how to prevent things, alter medication if needed, etc. I do wish both you and your husband all the strength 
and sending a big virtual hug we will get through this xx
