Mum - Ovarian cancer - cancer cells found in fluid on lungs

Hi Becky/BeckyRose and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.

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Hi Becky, l experienced the same 2 years ago. Also had to have my lungs drained 3 times. I am just writing to let you know that there is light at the end of the tunnel. I completed my course of chemo and also had to have further surgery as my stupid cancer was stage 4. I am now hoping that my consultant will tell me not to see him for another year. It is difficult but there are coping strategies. Keeping positive at this time is very difficult but try and do that. Hope this helps hugs Lyn

Hi Lyn,

Thank you for your response. I'm happy to hear you're doing well! Your message has brought me some positivity so thank you :) 

What coping strategies would you recommend?

Hi Becky Rose, l think that it is important for you to have someone to talk to about your mums condition. It is very helpful for your own mental health. It is OK for you to have a negative day. Don't knock yourself out about this. It is all part of the process of you being able to cope with the situations. 

 Having chemo is horrible for your mum and for you. Everytime your mum has chemo, there will be times that she will need to rest and even sleep during the day. When this happens, if you can, take some rest yourself.  

I always kept a diary of my symptoms after chemo sessions and also l started to write out my feelings as well. I hope that some of these suggestions you might like to think upon.

Lyn

Hi Lyn,

Yes I agree, I'm encouraging Mum to speak to someone at McMillan and I am starting counselling soon. I think this will help. It's been a horrid journey so far but she is so so brave and positive! 

She's had her second round of Chemo and is feeling tired. But keeping a journal will be useful for her. Your advice has been helpful so thank you! 

Becky :)