Hey, want some good news?
I think I'm beating my ovarian cancer!
I was sick for way too long and my doctor did colon checks, bladder scans and 2 different Pap tests.
I stopped having my periods so they decided my pain and symptoms were menopause. Yay, congratulations and my primary physician actually clapped and cheered for me. Ha.
Was still in awful pain and gaining weight hand over fist while I couldn't really eat very much before becoming too full and suffering digestive issues. Finally the pain became more than I could bear this last July while I had my sweet little granddaughters here for a couple of weeks and when they went home I tried to get in to see my doctor again. I couldn't get out of bed was suffering so much. He was on vacation and his PA was over booked but said she thought I should go to the ER on Monday (this was a Wednesday) when they're not too busy and the good staff is back on call. I did.
Within a half hour I had a CAT scan with contrast and a diagnosis of metastatic ovarian cancer awaiting a biopsy. I was rushed to a hospital in Austin where I spent 5 nights and 6 days. They sucked 25lbs of cancer juice out of my abdomen. I was very sick.
That was months ago now and I had 4 rounds of chemo 20 days apart and then a major surgery where my omentum, gall bladder, appendix, uterus, ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes and cervix we're removed November the 18th... i thought I could cook thanksgiving dinner for the family after that. 😂
Anyhoo! Back on chemo the 9th of December and today at chemo they said the 30th of this month may be my last dose before I go on maintenance chemo pills (depending on my scan, but it is likely!) and I can get on with living again!
I'm just so darn happy and wanted to share the good news! It looks like my hard fought battle is going to pay off and I'm getting to live longer! I'm just so happy!
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Fantastic!!!!
help you remain happy and upbeat.
My mother had ovarian cancer in her 50s. It was pretty extensive. She had surgery and chemo. Lived to age 90.
I can relate to your happiness from my own experience. I had cervical cancer in my 40s. Before the diagnosis, I had some irregular bleeding that I thought was just due to menopause. I had not had a PAP test for several years, partly because I didn't have health coverage for a while. When I got a new job with good coverage, I had a complete physical as a baseline. The PAP test from that physical was positive so the GP referred me to an OBGYN.
Biopsies by the OBGYN showed very early cancer, carcinoma in situ. He did outpatient surgery in his office. I waited for the lab report on whether all of the cancerous cells were removed. When I got the news of no more cancer cells present, I celebrated with friends. Follow up testing at 6 month intervals for a year, then once a year. No return of the cancer.
Wishing you a good prognosis. Positive attitude and a support network are helpful, so I hope you have them available, from family, friends, medical staff, or a local cancer support group if there is one in your area.
Thanks for keeping us apprised.
What an ordeal! 
I hope you will get stronger and happier every day.
Alerts others to be aware.
Hope you continue on the road to recovery and get to relax with these medical issues behind you.
Keep us posted.
You had a long painful time, but this news is great. You beat it!
Congratulations. Now you can spend more time with your sweet little granddaughters and get on with your life.
Hugs and 
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I am happy for you, hc. Continue with your happy dance, you deserve it.
I’m 12 years stage 4 bc survivor
You're not just a survivor, you're a fighter!
Thanks for sharing this good news.
Enjoy every single day! 
...diagnosis.
And how thrilling to now be able to give such a great report! Congratulations!
Fuck cancer! You win!
And testing for CA-125 can assure you that you are doing well.
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/17830-ca-125-blood-test
Get as much rest as you need and know that your friends here are sending those powerful DU vibes your way and hoping that you're completely well soon...
So glad that you finally got the right diagnosis and treatment after being so very sick. I'm delighted for your good news!
Live long and prosper!
Grwat job, HerdingCats!
Didn't even know you were sick, glad things are looking up !
It was unexplainable. I couldn't figure out why. This must have been the reason. 
cancer “in the rear view mirror”! 2025 will be a great year for you .
I am glad to hear the good news about recovering from all of that.
Sending healing thoughts and big hugs.
Woohoo!! 
Continued good healing to you!
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It's terrific that you're sharing this good news!
What the hell you’ve been through!!!! WOW. and this IS absolutely fantastic news. So happy for you, and it does make me feel better as well.
GREAT NEWS! So, what *did* you make for Thanksgiving? 
