Ovarian Cancer Support Group
Ovarian cancer is a malignant ovarian neoplasm (an abnormal growth located on the ovaries). It is the fifth leading cause of cancer death in women and the exact cause is unknown. Join this community to get support if you or someone you know is affected by ovarian cancer. Share your story and learn from the experiences of others.
So I would never say we celebrate chemo, but right now my mother is taking chemo number six, which is her last scheduled chemo. She is one incredible woman. Since January she has had her diagnosis, surgery, chemo, boosters for white blood cells, losing weight, losing hair, fear, depression, tiredness, sickness. I can truly say that I hate hate hate this disease and hate the sickness that comes with the treatment.
Today, I am still crying because I hate cancer and I hate chemo. But tomorrow, I am going to try to begin celebrating. I will try to begin healing and try to help my mom as she begins to heal. I will encourage her to look for new hair growth. I'll cheer with her when foods taste normal again and she gains a pound. Throw those bottles of medicine away and start feeling normal again. Walk away from that depression, get away from the sickness and yes - let's celebrate a wellness break.
Celebrating - not today, but tomorrow. Adios to chemotherapy. Hello to hair and health. If you can, please congratulate my mom, Mary, with me today. She's a member here and could use the words of encouragement. She's fought a hard and courageous battle like so many of the members here.
Mom - you did it!!! Yay!
Today, I am still crying because I hate cancer and I hate chemo. But tomorrow, I am going to try to begin celebrating. I will try to begin healing and try to help my mom as she begins to heal. I will encourage her to look for new hair growth. I'll cheer with her when foods taste normal again and she gains a pound. Throw those bottles of medicine away and start feeling normal again. Walk away from that depression, get away from the sickness and yes - let's celebrate a wellness break.
Celebrating - not today, but tomorrow. Adios to chemotherapy. Hello to hair and health. If you can, please congratulate my mom, Mary, with me today. She's a member here and could use the words of encouragement. She's fought a hard and courageous battle like so many of the members here.
Mom - you did it!!! Yay!
Hopefully, she will recover quickly and spring back to her old self. Keep us posted.
HUGS
Celebrating life today.
And so, so thankful for our support group.
And most especially congratulations on having such a marvelous daughter!
I just finished my last chemo on Monday, June 6, as well. My daughters have been like rocks of comfort and strength. Perhaps it is the silver lining in the disease when we find out how much we are loved and cherished.
As for celebration, my sister came to stay with me for a couple nights during the days folllowing my last chemo (I find it really helpful to have someone to divert me) and we cracked a bottle of champagne over a lovely dinner of grilled fish and vegetables.
the best to all of you.
My prayers are with all of us for long and joyful life.
I just joined the dailystrength.org and I saw your posting. My Mom was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in September 2010. She has her ups and downs but I pray in the end she will come out the winner.
I'm so happy to hear that your Mom is doing well, is in remission and no longer has to go through Chemo. I truly wish that she lives the rest of her life healthy and disease free. Congratulations, big hug to you and your Mom! Take care!
-Melissa