I have just been diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer, what should I be expecting when it comes to treatment?
I am 22 and was just diagnosed with stage II Ovarian Cancer I recently had a tumor bigger than my fist removed along with my left ovary. My CA125 is still over 200, so chemo and radiation is a definite possibility. I am wanting to know what I should expect when it comes to treatment and side effects. Nausea, body aches, you name it... I want to know what comes with it. Thanks a bunch!!
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I know nothing about this but there should be a wealth of information on the American cancer society's website. Hang in there and stay positive! It will be Okay.
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Sorry, I don't really have any information on this. I just wanted to say, sorry you got diagnosed with this, good luck and God Bless!
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ahhh im sorry just have them do a full hysterectomy that way you dont have to worry anymore and you could always adopt
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My Mom had this cancer not long ago, they tried shocking it to kill it, but it did not work so they used surgery
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well be strong and u will get through it i promise have a strong heart
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i'm not sure with your type, but i am going through colon cancer. i took chemo treatments for 6 months and especially toward the end started getting nauseated and run down. i pray for your complete recovery, God bless you
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I'm very sorry to hear about your situation, I know what I'm going to say will sound cliché, but It really help me in my life. I suggest that you pray and ask God to give you strength to go truth this, and come back victorious and cancer free. God bless you.
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You want to know what to expect? Expect to LIVE. People say to me all the time 'I couldn't have fought like you have. I don't think I could have taken the treatments and surgeries you have' Well, If I would have laid down and expected to die when I was diagnosed 18 years ago, I'm sure I would be dead by now. I have been fighting ovarian cancer for 18 years here are a things I have learned. Think of each treatment as a gift: No matter how bad you feel, There are so many others that can't afford treatment, Think how you would feel about chemo if you COULDN'T afford treatment. It puts things in a new perspective. Think of reasons to live: My biggest reason for fighting so hard to live was, My daughters were 2 and 7 and their dad is a JERK. I wasn't going to die so their uncaring father could raise them! Think Positive Thoughts; Like the little engine that could. You can too. Remember, no matter HOW bad you may feel from treatments, you're still alive. That's all that matters. I would rather feel really lousy and see my grandson playing with his Matchbox cars on the floor next to me than deal with the alternative. Support: Find people who support you, Friends, Family, co-workers. I did not find the kind of support I needed from cancer support groups. You can try them, but I feel it's better to lean on your friends and family. Cancer: Cancer doesn't care that you have laundry to do or kids to raise or that you need to walk the dog, do the dishes, or go to work. YOU need to care. YOU need to keep living as normally as possible as soon as you feel the slightest bit able. Getting your life as normal as possible as soon as possible does so much for your psyche. Side Effects: There is no reason you should have nausea. Speak to your oncologist. Hair Loss: I shaved my head (5 times) instead of loosing my hair to chemo. I took control of the situation. I cut it.. I didn't loose it to Cancer or Chemo. Shaving your hair is empowering. You laugh, you cry but you take control of the situation. It's another way of not letting the cancer win. You name the side effect from chemo, I've probably had it. I've done lots of different chemos over the past 18 years, Side effects go away.. eventually. As long as you still walk this planet, they are all worth it. Be informed: The more you know about your treatments and your cancer, the more prepared you can be. The more prepared you are, the less scarey things are. In my mind, the worst thing to happen to my during all the years of chemo was a blood transfusion. I didn't really know what it was. I cried and fell apart. After bravely facing all that I had, the blood transfusion scared me the most. Once the treatment was done, I felt like a million bucks! My cheeks were rosy and my nails were pink! I had been scared out of my mind because I wasn't informed about what would happen to me. It's very taxing to your psyche. Keep yourself informed. Ask your Doctor. Check online. Keep the faith, Your God will help you. The power of prayer works. God has not forsaken you. You are stronger than you think. He knows that. Most of all. Know that there are people that have made it. People like me that are no stronger than you. People that have taken control. People that were at one time, just like you. Just starting out. You can do it!
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