Ovarian Cancer

[bwill59]

My daughter (32--never married and not children) has ovarian cancer She took her 1st chemo treatment 3 weeks ago and will take her second one on 12/06/07. Any one out there that is in my shoes? Reality set in after her hair started falling out; went on ahead and shaved it bald Please someone......help! I have my good and bad days, but lately more bad than good. I believe in God and I know he has already worked it out. I'm human and it does still hurt.

[dawnb]

I've been fightin' this darn disease for over 4 years now. My cnacer has come back, again. But I'm still hopeful...though this disease is scary - for all involved. Your posting gave me some insight into what my mom (and family) are going through. Thank you. I'm so sorry for you and your daughter. Remember that your mental health is really important, and your daughter needs you to hang in there and be strong. Try to hang in there, talk to friends, journal...even try to find a support group? But being real is OK too! I'm glad you are not in denial about this. Take care!

[bwill59]

Thanks so much for your words of encouragement. They got 99% of it and I TRUST GOD that she's going to fight this battle and win. I am very strong, even though I do have my weak moments. I will be praying for your healing.

[nelliepud]

My sister has just been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and she is 32 also. she is due to start chemo in the new year. She has been msmanaged by the NHS in the uk and on top of feeling terrible about itn all i am so very angry. I have told her to cut her hair in preparation for it all but she refuses at the minute. I am terrified and have been going to church every week. My sister has two boys under 10. It all seems to much at times

[auntsister]

Hi. I am 38 years old and was diagnosed at 30 with Ovarian Cancer. I had never had children. I was fortunate that it was stage 1a and have been cancer free for 8 years. I opted for surgery and things have been good since. My mother was devastated when I was diagnosed and although she meant well, I was kind of "bothered" by all the concern. I knew that my life was in God's hands and I did not worry so much about it. Be there for your daughter and be available. Although it may be hard, don't dwell on it and make it all consuming. She will lead the way on how to respond to it.

[bwill59]

My daughter had very long hair, decided to go ahead and cut it to a natural style (african american). A few days after she cut it, it started coming out. We went on ahead and shaved it bald. It's growing back in spots; she's glad she went on ahead and cut it. She feels that she is in control and not the cancer.