advanced ovarian cancer

[stevebrum]

my mom was diagnosed with  cancer  news day  it was in  her bowel  she had a stona bag operation  her cancer is quite advanced from what i  understand  , her  primary  cancer is ovarian which  has spread to her  spline and  liver  she has been getting  tired and sleeping  a lot  . she started   chemotheropey  thursday  20th  jan   carboplantin and  paclitaxel  
she  has  been  sick  a  lot   has anyone  had  the  same  symtoms  i  just find  it  so  worrying  i  hate  leaving  my  mom  when i go home  . she  is   66 yrs  old  no cancer  in  her  family  but  she  has  always  used  talcum  powder  during  her  personal care  
i would  be  grateful  for  any  replies  so i  know  what  i can  expect    regards   steve  x

[stevebrum]

I guess  i,ve  gone  very  protective  over  my  mom   im trying  to  do  as  much  research  and  learn  as  much  as  i  can from   peoples  personal  exprience  with  cancer  and  chemotheropy  as  you  said  its  no  ones  fault   its  just  one of  those  things   but i,ve  read  so  much  about  talcum  powder  contributing  to  ovarian cancer  it  makes  sense to  me  . all though i  dont  blame  the  talc   but i do think  people  should  be  more  aware  of the  risks  of  using the  talc   and if  they  have  done  get  them selves  screened   for  ovarian cancer
I find  it  hard  to watch  my  mom  suffer  she  was  such  a  strong person  now she  looks  weak  and  frail it  just  breaks my heart  to she her  like  this  Im being  as  strong  as i  can  and  making  sure  i  go  with  her  for  her doctors  appointments  and  chemotheropy as  well  as  visiting  her  after work  when i  can  thanx  for  your  message   Dian

[dian07]

Gosh; I am so sorry for what you and your mom are experiencing.
This is a terrible disease and it has to be awful watching your mom go through so much.  When I was getting chemo I was tired a lot as well.  With your mom's age and cancer I can certainly understand how she might be depressed and tired.  She has had some really difficult surgeries and huge adjustments to make.
All you can do is listen, and be there for your mom as much as possible.
It's not your mom's fault she got this cancer....it is nobody's fault, and, it's not fair either.
Everyone of us is different and respond to the same chemo differently.  Please do come back to talk whenever you want.  There are many women here who can and will help when they read your post.
You hang in there, and, take care of yourself or you won't be able to help your mom.
Peace.
dian