I think that one of the major differences in being in the 1% club is that we will live in the "watch and wait" world the rest of our lives. We are always watching and waiting for a reccurance. 'Tis the nature of the Beast. Those who are lucky and are in the 99% have resolution and an end to the waiting. I am not diminishing the agony you are going through by any means and I think we all belong here!
Dear Sweetiepie--
That'w what we are here for, even those of us lucky enough to be in the 99% club. If we hang around after having been given the green light, it's precisely so we can answer questions, listen to complaints, support others, and allow them to beat us about the head and shoulders if they feel the need, LOL!
Just you go ahead and vent. We love you, and -- most importantly -- we can dimly understand what you're going through because we're all saying, 'There but for the grace of God go I.' That's why we come back to the site again and again.
Annette
Oh dear girl you have nothing to apologise for! What weight of horrible stuff for you to bear. I am so sorry. I wish I could do something, but all I can do is offer you a virtual cup of tea & a cyber hug. R x x
All my love goes to you sweetheart.
You have to cope with so much and in doing that you give strength to others!
Welcome back,
xxxxxx
I'm glad you are back and have decided to stay. I know how tough it is and at times you really need to rant - I have had to stop myself from picking on my housemates just to start an argument so that I can have a rant! Please post your questions, worries or thoughts about dealing with ovca on this forum, then people who are going through chemo and are having similiar experiences can post to support you and around the topics you need help with. I'm starting to find my chemo a bit of a pain to live with, I feel tired and have swollen glands and a sore throat all the time - I have become obsessive about taking my temperature and seem to constantly have a thermometre hanging out of my mouth - it's not fun, but I'm also trying to look on the brightside of things too at least my BMs are back to normal and I'm not throwing up!
I just started posting here, so far I like everyone. I don't have time to read everything that's posted. If you choose to read things that are not related to what you want to read, don't read it.I have been fighting the big C for going on 6 1/2 yr. BC and now OV. I found a friend on a cancer place for prostate C, my husband passed away in 2000 and my mom who lives with me has liver cancer. We don't need to pick at little things life's to short. I understand, how mad, sad, scared,and happy we can get. When this first started with me I had to see a psychiatrist for my mood swings. When my pills kick in look out!! I thought everyone would think, I'm going nuts. I lost (friends so called) but places like this were my life line, I lived on the computer. I guess what I'm trying to say, put the past behind live for today. You need to help yourself first.
OV is new to me, my belly is big, & I don't have very much hair and I hate having to wear a Mo-Mo for a dress. Places like this is for information BUT!!! I write what I feel and if it's saying I can't **** today can you help me that's me. You're still living, live for today.
HUG Carol
I am so glad that you are staying. No need to appologize - we all have our moments. But that is what we are here for, so any time you need to rant - by all means let her rip!!!!!
~Tascha
Please you don't need to apologize!!! You are dealing with enough. It does seem as though most threads are general banter and questions about cysts and it is wonderful but I've often wondered about the 1% and where they go to talk and compare notes. I've been looking for a site that would do just that. Give insight on how to prepare for and decide which treatment would be the best way to go and just how to deal basically. Seems like there are sites for eveything but ovca. I have not been diagnosed but my tumor was not an ovarian cyst either so I have felt like there is no one to talk to and just pop in here now and again to try and give support and calm fears. Please hang in here for the others who have ovca as I'm sure they have felt the same as you and rightly so!!! Take care and know my thoughts and prayers are with you.
HUGS,
Darlyn
Anytime you feel you need to vent send me a e-mail ***@**** But like everyone is saying no need to apologize.
You--and no one else--ever needs to apologize here. We all understand the pressure and strain you are under. Actually, you can say whatever you need to say here. sometimes it isn't all that easy to talk to the ones we are closest to--close friends and family. I don't know why that is, but I just hate to talk to my DH or my mothe about any of this. I need you guys--and I am so glad you are all here--and hope everyone keeps coming to talk --to say what they feel and need to say and find validation in their feelings!
Thank God for the Cysterhood!!
Just got home from my *hopefully* last visit to MSK, but you were on my mind throughout the day. As bizarre as it seems, we're all part of the same club...the one in which only an insane person would yearn for membership. I've just read through the posts about our benign/malignant dilemma. For the most part, they say the same thing...we're sharing a bond. I hope that you'll stay and share the experience that you've gained. May you be given the gift of peace of mind and heart.
peace,
Anne