Taking pressure of yourself, great advice. I’ll try to put  that into practice. Just having a rough couple of days, getting really annoyed about it all. Next appointment for results soon, brings back all those horrible days. Its not even the cancer that’s bothering me, it’s life. I don’t know, my mind is scrambled. Have a beautiful day Isadora, it’s always great to here from you. ... View more

Hi @ArtisticNstuff  I am sorry to hear about what you've been through. What is PMV sorry? I don't have a good understanding of your circumstances and risk factors, nor do I understand how invasive the testing is. I think you should consider going back to your GP, sit down and have a discussion about what is going on and what the next steps are. Here are some things to think about and maybe ask your GP. How invasive is another test? Maybe your symptoms are caused by something else? Can they help you either rule this out as none harmful or whether this needs further investigation. Keep asking questions until you are comfortable with the response.   Sean   ... View more

Yes, and I think that is why stories like his matter so much. They make the point in a very real way. Even if one person reads this and decides not to keep delaying a check-up, that is already meaningful.  ... View more

Love how you show up everyday, even when its tough! 🙂 ... View more

Thank you Felicity ... it is a case of being in limbo ... sit and wait for the next few months for another scan and see if  'anything shows' plus another CA19 bloods.  They don't know why / what is going on at the moment.  But I thought I'd see if anyone else had experienced similar.   ... View more

Hi @Mell    Thank you for posting and reaching out for support from the forum. I can hear from your post how stressful it is to prepare for surgery and to not have certainty about your diagnosis. I can imagine it is very difficult navigating this space.    Here is a useful resource about planning for surgery that you might find helpful.    Planning and Preparation for Surgery   Please also feel free to reach out to Cancer Council on 13 11 20 and have a confidential chat with one of our health professionals for support. It can be really helpful to do before surgery, as you can speak to someone who is separate from friends and family and get some emotional support before your surgery.    If others in the forum have read this post, perhaps you could share what helped you prepare for surgery?    Take care, Felicity  ... View more

Hi @Pierre65 Thanks for reaching out. I'm sorry to hear about your recent health results and subsequent biopsy, waiting for results can be an overwhelming and scary time. This will also be compounded by being away from your home country and having to navigate healthcare in a different place.    You are welcome to call 13 11 20 to discuss your situation with our team of health professionals and see what support is available to you. Connecting with support and talking to someone is so important and can help to feel less alone in the process of it all.   Stay strong, Miranda CCNSW ... View more

Hi @Milo01    I wanted to say a big thank you for your courage and vulnerability sharing your hair loss journey. Sharing the realness of your ongoing experience with the community will give others hope and help them to feel less alone. It's wonderful news also that your hair is beginning to grow back.  For those of you who have also experienced hair loss after treatment, what helped you?   Take care Miranda CCNSW ... View more

Hi Skips Sorry to hear of your diagnosis.  I too have Ovarian Cancer- was diagnosed in 2023.   I don't usually post and only today have joined so I can post. Not sure why I felt like getting on here today. In any case I saw your message and as I have benefited from the help they have given me just thought I'd share Ovarian Cancer Australia's details in case you don't know about them   They have a free support program available to those affected by ovarian cancer across Australia where you can be  linked up with a nurse over the phone that you speak with the same one each time you want a chat.    helpline on 1300 660 334 More info https://www.ovariancancer.net.au/find-support/teal-support-nurse-program ... View more

@Richard1 , Hi Richard, I''m SO HAPPY for you, good on you!!!! You won the battle! such great news. Sending hugs, Cindi xx   ... View more