just diagnosed help

[binkyb]

I have just received the pathology report from my surgery which was on July 10th . I am twenty nine years old and I have been told that I have stage II T II cancer poorly differentiated. They still don't know if it is ovarian cancer or not but it is all over my pelvis, ( uterus ovaries and some of my abdomen). If it were not ovarian cancer what else could this mean. how bad is stage two what are my chances of survival does any one know? I am so scarred and I just need someone to talk to HELP
melissa

[binkyb]

I just wanted to say thank you to all you amazing ladies. You are all brave and strong and just knowing that there are other people experiencing similar things is a comfort to me. I will be praying for all of you too and I really appreciate your advice. I was also wondering if anyone here had done any alternative treatments and had success. I know I have to find what is right for me but the more information I can gather the better off I will be. Has anyone heard of hyperthermia? I was told that it is the treatment of choice in Europe.
Thank you again and I hope you all know that I too am here for you though I am very new to this. I am meeting with my doctor on monday and I m sure I will have tons of questions again. Thank you!
melissa

[jlock]

I'm sorry that you are having to come on this board at your young age. I know how scred you are..like someone said above it is only natural, I personally don't like the statistics for any stage when it comes to cancer.  I was dx in Nov 2004 a stage 3c.  I went through 12 chemos to get a clean scan.  I have had 2 recurrences so far..and I'm still here. I have a pretty good quality of life and have been told by the Gyn/Onc that cure is off the table for me.  You will be fine..we will all be here to help you,answer any questions we can..and listen when your scared and mad at the world. keep us posted on how you are.....we will be here!! ~~~~Joanne

[JC145]

As someone with Primary Peritoneal, I received 6 rounds of Taxol/Cisplatin .  some given interperitoneally and some intervenouslly.  

I echo all of the encouragement of the ladies above.  Will add you to all of the others here that I pray for.

Good luck.

Judy

[gah_70]

It could be Primary Peritoneal Cancer.  It is it's own type of cancer, but is essentialy Ovarian Cancer.  Both are treated the same way...surgery and chemo that consists usually of Taxol and Carboplatin.  I remember a post on this site a long time ago (probably years) from someone who had PPC and was being treated the same way those of us with OvCa are being treated.  

The other ladies are correct.  None of us have a certain time table we're given on how long we will survive.  I, for one, refuse to be one of the statistics.  Not only are they often incorrect, they don't take into consideration the health of those who are diagnosed into it.  You are young, and I assume in pretty good health otherwise.  That will make a difference because you are strong.  Sure you are scared.  That's simply part of it.  But there are so many people here who are willing to offer you support and advice, and you are certainly welcome here anytime.  No questions are dumb ones.  Any time you need a shoulder to cry on, there are many virtual ones here that are ready.  Stay strong, and get educated.  I am sending you positive thoughts and prayers.  Please keep in touch.

Gail

[crecco]

Melissa,
  I know how scared you are, and that is only natural. But you must remain positive and do not let this over take your life. The questions that you ask are good ones but only your Dr can answer them. We can only help. For starters, when it is time for you to see your Dr again, have a list of all of these questions for him, plus any others you may think of. Also take someone else with you. You are scared right now and this can all be overwhelming. Someone else in the room with you will help in making sure that you catch everything the Dr is telling you, plus they may have a few other questions that you haven't thought of.
One more thing to think about. None of us look at it in terms of if we will survive. We all see it a a fight to survive, and we are determined to survive. As we are all different, so are our cancers, so nobody can tell us if we will or will not survive. A lot of that will be in your will to fight it.
  So hang in there hon, and know that we are here to help in any way that we can. Let us know what you find out.
   Love Chris

[golfgal911]

I was diagnosed stage 3C in sept last year. Had 2 surgeries and 9 chemos, the last one was early June.  Today I just got back from playing 18 holes of golf, including beer afterward.  Stay positive girl!
This is a great site to vent, ask questions, and get support.  Educate yourself as much as you can, it helps to feel a bit in control.  Start a journal to keep track of everything, there's an awful lot that comes at you quickly.  My prayers are with you.
G

[mariebean]

I'm so sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis.  I am 27 and was just diagnosed with ovarian cancer, my surgery was on july 8th, so we are very similar in that respect.   I am not yet an expert on cancer, so I can't speak to that.  But what I can say is that I know how scared and upset you must be, but even in the short week that I have had this knowledge, things have become bearable. Listen to the advice of your doctor and the ladies on this board.  Do you have the support of your family/friends?  Let me know if there is anything I can do to help you, even if it's just to talk.