Hi Donna,   I remember feeling alone and being drawn towards anyone who has/had cancer ....its such a shocking experience that can only be understood by others in a simular position but in time as your strength grows and the appiontments produce good results those feelings will wan but will never go entirely. Cancer does change you  it may be in a big way but its the  little things with me and it  shows you who really cares (which was an eyeopener !) but most importantly it puts life into prospective.   Stay positive! Cassie ... View more

Hi Donna,   In August 2015 I was also diagnosed with ovarian cancer ...i had a tumor on both ovaries and was  in surgery 2 weeks later having a radical hysterectomy...I remember feeling very depressed during the recovery stage and then 3 weeks later my surgeon told me i would have to undergo 6 mnths of chemo as one of the ovarian sacks holding the cancer had split which may have released cancer cells. I too have a long scar which has changed the way i look but 3 yrs on i have learned to live with that and feel so grateful to be still here. It took a very long time to get over the whole ordeal and in the process i took early retirement after  29 yrs  in the same job. I still have days that overwelm me but most of the time i am positive (which i was constantly told by the hospital staff was so helpful towards my recovery physically and mentally) I never wanted children and so i didnt really feel affected by the hysterectomy...i just felt lonely but i do have a loving family and great friends and with thier constant support i now feel on top of the world.   I hope in time you will too!   cassie. ... View more