CharMyrdal

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
Founder, WhatNexter

Hi Char. Welcome to What Next. There are lots of great people here. If you have any questions, please use the question tab above -- that way everyone will have access & you'll get a quicker response. Likewise, please feel free to browse through questions, as your experiences might be helpful to another WhatNexter. I'm glad you found us but sorry for the circumstances that led you here. Wishing you all the best.

Hi CharMyrdal, welcome to the site. WhatNext was my lifeline when in 2013 I was diagnosed stage IIIC ovarian cancer at the age of 66. I had both IV and IP frontline chemo . I was misdiagnosed for seven months because all of my symptoms were above the belly button. Finally I had an episode of explosive diarrhea and felt as if had swallowed a puffer fish, I too was full of ascites. Throughout my treatment and into remission the other survivors on WhatNext answered all of my questions and gave me the needed extra support I needed. The site has grown these past six years and has incorporated many helpful blogs and videos. I encourage you to continue to reach out, ask any questions and talk one on one to survivors on their walls. All of us have been affected be cancer , and we are all here to help each other. Wishing you continued better days and here to talk anytime.

Hi CharMyrdal! Welcome to WhatNext! I'm so very sorry to hear of your diagnosis but you've found a great place to ask questions, get information, and share experiences.

Almost 6 years ago, I was diagnosed with stage 4 fallopian tube cancer and I've had a couple of relapses. I'm still getting chemo but feeling good. I'm just back from a short trip to California to play with my grandkids and see my one daughter's new home!

Anyway, some time ago, I recorded a series of videos for WhatNext about my cancer journey. You may find them helpful. I've included a link at the end of this message should you wish to check them out.

WhatNext.com is a great place for everyone, from the newly diagnosed to those of us who've been living with cancer for some time - friends and loved ones too! While you're here at WhatNext.com, check out the questions and experiences of other folks here. You can find people who've had the same cancer, surgeries, chemotherapy and experiences should you wish. It's often reassuring to know others have been through what you're facing and thrived. I also recommend the PINBOARD - there are often humorous or uplifting posts that can make your day. Definitely worth checking out.

https://www.whatnext.com/video_pages/ovarian_cancer_videos_kalindria

In the meantime, I'm here if you have any questions or want to chat.