sarasmash

Hi there WhatNexter of the month. How are things going? Hope you and yours have a nice holiday season .

Hoping the New Year brings you good health, peace, and love.

Congrats! You are an inspiring young woman'

Hi, sarasmash! I was just thinking of you and wondering how you're doing. How's your new job?

Hi, Sara! I just read your story. You've been through so much that's bad. You are one determined woman, and for every good reason: a happy and fulfilling future, and the love of learning. Sending you hugs and wishes for everything good from now on!

Hi Sara, read your story lady and saw the video. You have reached above and beyond. Two thumbs up. I wish you the best going forward in your career and your life.

You are an inspiration to all!

Well, now that you mention it .. Bowel movements are a whole topic unto themselves. The type of food I eat helps but normal is still some distance away. All I can really say is that, despite slow improvement, I still use more TP than most people and go to Walmart for a six pack of cotton undies far too often.

A friend who had the same type of cancer as me sent me some deprnd samples which I carry in the car for emergency. She doesnt leave the house unless she gas already eaten or if she goes out to eat she comes home right after.

We both had to pretty well give up golf and camping.

Sigh. There just has to be a way. I take enzymes daily.

I am so sorry that you feel so alone . sarasmash. that pulling away of people generally happens to a lot of cancer patients like they think they will catch it. I am a middle child and a loner.i was dating a guy who was a truck driver. when I told him of my schedule surgery appointment after leaving the surgeons office I haven't heard from him from that day to this one and that was in april 2012. but my 2nd visit with the oncologist when I was getting my labs drawn prior to the start of chemo. I met the best friend that has been by my side ever since. HE HAS NEVER LEFT MY SIDE. he has been there even more than my children. when I had double pneumonia he was there only leaving to go to my house and feed my dog and bring me a change of clothes. so hold your head up smile your beautiful smile, continue to PUSH: pray until something happens. xoxoxo hugs n kisses

Sorry you are having to deal with a cold and chemo. I hope you have a support system that can pick up the slack so you get the rest you need. You are half way done, that is 50% less ahead of you. Sending a hug and wishing you better days ahead.

Just dropped by to find out how your chemo treatment went. Be kind to yourself, rest as needed. Treatments are cumulative. Be sure you keep your doctor informed of side effects you experience that are particularly bothersome, they often can either order med. or give you some good advice on how to lessen discomfort.

HI sarasmash just found out last week that my cancer has also returned ovarian spreads like dandelions ..I am glad that you have reached a second remission and I hope it last a long time ..this beast is unbelievable"...xxx.....xxxx once it gets a hold of you it won't let go"...I will start next week with the same treatment taxol carbo..goodbye hair

sarasmash, how are you doing? Do you know what type of cerv ca you were originally DXd with and what stage? I was adenocarcinoma, low grade and stage 1b1. I worry a lot about recurrence. I was told no spread to lymphnodes and that they "got it all" with the surgery and since it was low grade and no spread to nodes that recurrency chance was low. Just wondering if you had a similar experience. Hope you are feeling well.

You shared on my wall that you start chemo tomorrow - I started today and it went very very well! I wish you the same! A friend shared this with me and I used it all day... I'll pass it along to you,"May all go extraordianry well with your treatment tomorrow (today) and may all the diseased cells be gently and thoroughly cleansed from your body" I wish you well

Hi Sarasmash,
I am quite new to this site but I just wanted to pass on some information to you that may help with your treatments. I am only six months in remission from ovarian cancer after my second recurrence. I'm doing well and my doctor is very optimistic about my prognosis now. What I wanted to tell you about is that when I was first diagnosed and began treatments after surgery, I experienced quite unpleasant side effects from the chemo. After the second treatment, I did acupuncture and sailed through every treatment after that by getting acupuncture the day following my treatment. Obviously, it may not work for everyone, but it sure worked for me. If you're willing to try it you may find that treatments are not something to dread at all. I just came to think of them as working to rid me of the disease and the acupuncture made them tolerable.

I hope this helps. Good luck and stay strong.

Catmama3

Thinking of you today and praying for you. I had the same surgery July 29,2014..remember to take it easy and be kind to yourself, allowing lots of time for rest..update when you can.

well, I am sorry that you have been newly diagnosed by with cervical cancer. It was only two months ago that I received my diagnosis of cervical cancer. Because I had some bleeding and an irregular PAP with confirmation of strain 18 HPV, I was not surprised that I had cancer. How did I feel? Like being in a bad dream and unreal and watching the world go by at a distance. Honestly, only people who had had cancer where the ones that I could connect with. Stay on board with What Next. I had a PET scan. Be very hydrated, stay warm and be relaxed and then vein sticks are much easier. I had a PET scan and mostly it was like being alone in an intersteller space craft waiting for the journey to be over. I am 6 weeks post radical hysterectomy -by robotics. All went well. The major complications were my serious reaction to medications. Good luck and be well

Just a hug from me. I'm thinking of you as you begin this crazy journey. You can do it - especially as you have such a great attitude. Hang in there and please let me know if I can do anything to help.

sarasmash, I know this can be overwhelming but wanted to add in response to your question that you are in a very early stage of this xxx disease . The most important thing I can tell you is talk to a Gyn/onc specialist for treatment . Our town did not have one so I traveled long distances for my treatment, but these doctors have the training and the skills above and beyond the gynochologist. Important you have total confidence in your medical team. I was 66 when diagnosed, at 24 I know fertility is a main concern, be open and direct with your doctor. This stage of Cancer has a very high rate of being successfully treated.Take care. Sending a hug. Talk anytime.

Sarasmash, i sure am sorry that you have joined our club ... the one no one wants to join.

Surely your family is terrified hearing that you have cancer. I was 58 when i was diagnosed and my mom still was scared to death i was going to die right away. Maybe they are being ostriches and hiding their heads in the sand about your diagnosis.

WhatNext is a great place to come for love and support. You will find that we have very diverse philosophies so you will get every kind of viewpoint. But, we all care. And we have all been there done that, either as a survivor (you are considered a survivor from the time you are diagnosed) or as a caregiver.

Hoping and praying for you.

Hello Sara,
I'm Sheila and I'm sorry that the stress is high for you now. I wish you good care and kind providers.I live in Portland, Oregon, if things are rough and you need hel.

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 on the help you need right now.

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You will LOVE Chris and his site. He has a facebook page also. NOW he is a proponent of A more natural approach but like I say....this video is cool. LEARN as Much as you can....become an expert on your cancer and ALL Cancer. You can get your PhD in this field and it's all on line. Look up things on PubMed.....If you don't like your Doctor CHANGE Fast.....You can beat this and be an inspiration to others that are young.....This can be an opportunity and a challenge NOT Only a stinking mess. Use it to learn and teach others....that's our challenge on this mysterious planet....Keep in touch. Barry

Sara......Chris Wark is a 36 year old 11 year survivor of colon cancer. HE did it with surgery and a complete change in everything. BUT that is NOT what this is about. HE has a wonderful video where he talks to NEW Patients and it's really very calming and hopeful.. Check it out as I think it will help.

http://www.chrisbeatcancer.com/

Barry

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