Artichoke78

Welcome Artichoke78,. Looks like you have been active on this site. That is a wonderful way to gain information and give/receive support. I hope an Oncology Gynecological Surgeon is doing your surgery. They have better outcomes. Chemotherapy is challenging. Feel free to ask any questions. We are here for you.

I have a Power Port in my upper right chest wall. The port was inserted in the radiology department of a hospital under twilight sleep. First couple of days I did experience some neck pain which was relieved by the pain pills ordered. Although there are occasional problems with ports there are also occasionally problems with PICC lines, nothing is absolute. . I have had my port now for five years with no problems and highly recommend it.

Hey, Artichoke78 - you're my favorite vegetable. I guess that doesn't sound quite right but welcome! I grew up in San Diego and still have family there. In fact I need to go for a visit soon. It's been too long.

WhatNext is a great place to get advice, support, a sympathetic ear and more. The folks here definitely "get it". I was originally diagnosed in 2013 with stage IV ovarian. Initial treatment was rough but I made it through. My life has changed a lot in the five-plus years since I heard the words "We think you have cancer.". Since the original diagnosis, I've had two recurrences and recently stopped treatment with Avastin and Topotecan so I can get a much-needed knee replacement. My tumors are very small and have been stable so I hope they continue to behave as I can't do chemo and the knee surgery.

I've had several different chemo cocktails in my five years since diagnosis so if you have any questions, let me know.

Please take some time to explore this site and check out the links, resources, Pinboard, and questions pages. The information there is great. The rest of us here are also happy to connect and answer your questions about our cancer journeys and how you can navigate the changes to come.

Best of luck! Hope to hear from you soon.

Hello and welcome, we are happy to have you with us. Please feel free to join in the conversations. Here is a link to our cancer dx page for your type of cancer. Take a look at it to get you started on some information. You will notice at the bottom of that page 4 of our active users who have had that journey already, you may wish to contact them for their experience and wisdom. Also, I encourage you to go to the questions page now by clicking on the questions tab at the top of the page and post what is the most pressing issue you have right now. This will introduce you to the community and get you started with the help you need right now.

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Hi Artichoke78, love the screen name and artichokes. I am a California girl too but I live way up in Redding. I am not a youngster like you , I am now 72 but feel like forty. Sorry you were diagnosed with ovarian cancer, it sucks. I was diagnosed in 2013 with serous epithelial ovarian cancer. I see you are Granulosa Cell Tumor so guessing you already had your debulking surgery and have a good gyn/ onc to head your medical team. Are you going to have chemo? I came to WhatNext early in my diagnosis so I would be better informed about the road ahead. I found a great community of survivors who shared their experiences, offered advice, and most of all, gave me additional support. Please look the site over. We have interesting and informative videos and blogs. Ask any questions . You can talk to any WhatNexter individually on their walls. The higher the number beside their names, the more active they are on the site and the more likely you are to get a response. Wishing you better days ahead.

Welcome to the WhatNext family! The WhatNext family is made up of people like you who are looking for help or looking to help others. To help you along your journey the WhatNext family has put together a Beginner's Guide to Cancer that I highly recommend you check-out here: http://bit.ly/10BQKCi. Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to others or ask for help.

Wishing you the best.

David
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