I don't know how to say this...

[Just-Legal]

So I'll just say it.

I may have Ovarian Cancer.

In one respect I'm lucky. Tests into my hellacious periods have indicated this could be a possibility, combined with other symptoms, enough to have my Dr seriously concerned. If so, they've caught it early enough that my survival chances are high. But the Doc didn't pull punches, and to be honest, I'm *terrified*. I have a scan in two weeks and face surgery.

So... yeah.

 

[S-Des]

Best of luck, sweety. You will be in my prayers.

 

[Guest]

my prayers and thoughts are with you.

 

[CeriseNoire]

Sending out good vibes

 

[Just-Legal]

Thanks all. I'm surprisingly neutral at the moment. When they told me I had a typical Helen response - hit the pub and got drunk enough to smile again but not shit faced.

My dad knows (don't ask. I think it scared him into being resonable) but we've not told mum. She knows I have a scan but not why.

I think... when it hits, I'll probably fall apart. Mark is coping as well, I think we're just waiting on results. I guess... I have time to get used to the idea.

 

[Guest]

Catching it early is key.

 

[matriarch]

So I'll just say it.

I may have Ovarian Cancer.

In one respect I'm lucky. Tests into my hellacious periods have indicated this could be a possibility, combined with other symptoms, enough to have my Dr seriously concerned. If so, they've caught it early enough that my survival chances are high. But the Doc didn't pull punches, and to be honest, I'm *terrified*. I have a scan in two weeks and face surgery.

So... yeah.

 

[Stella_Omega]

Love you, honey

 

[SeaCat]

I am so sorry to hear this. I am hoping that everything works out well.

Cat

 

[jomar]

....

 

[Just-Legal]

Again, thank you all. I wasn't initially going to post this, but it dawned on me I'm gonna need all the support I can get *smiles*

 

[Selena_Kitt]

Early detection is SUCH a good thing...

Sending lots of positive energy your way... what date/time is your scan?

 

[Just-Legal]

Early detection is SUCH a good thing...

Sending lots of positive energy your way... what date/time is your scan?

21st June at 4.20pm. Earliest they could get me in.

 

[damppanties]

 

[Vermilion]

Thinking of you Helen, try and stay positive, be kind to yourself and above all remember that this is totally treatable - there's action that can be taken. Love to you and Mark
x
V

 

[Just-Legal]

I'm ok at the moment. Just... as I said to a friend yesterday, it feels like I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop. Mark is being wonderful as always, and I think I'm being as upbeat as I am because I have him.

Again, thank you all.

 

[neonlyte]

If the scan turns up positive then they've caught it early and you shouldn't have too many problems. I've been through similar problems with early diagnosis then waiting for scan results, so if you want to talk reach me through PM. I'm waiting results again now... we could form a club

Will

 

[English Lady]

I'l pray for you, love. I'll put it in my diary and I'll be with you at that time, in thought and prayer. Early detection is good, when you find out what's what you'll be able to deal with it, now. I'm hoping for lots of good news

 

[impressive]

 

[Just-Legal]

I'd say thank you all again but I sound like a stuck record >.<

Just so you know - a friend of mine is taking me in for the three days before my scan to take my mind off things so please don't worry if you don't hear from me beforehand.

 

[cloudy]

You'll be in my thoughts.

 

[3113]

I'm sure I speak for a lot of us when I say we wish we could be there and go with you. We'll certainly be with you in spirit. Stay strong. Love and hugs to Mark, we're with him, too.

 

[LadyCibelle]

I'll keep you in my thoughts from now on, Helen.

 

[rgraham666]

Oh Jeez.

Sending all the strength I can your way, JL. *HUGS*

 

[kendo1]

Thinking of you.