On 2/11/2008
OvCaSurvivor91 wrote:
On 2/1/2008
KristaJ wrote:
Is there anyone out there in complete remission with stage 4 ovarian cancer? Please respond. I am very discouraged.
KristaJ, I was not diagnosed with a stage 4 but I was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer 3-C, which I felt might be just close enough. I was diagnosed in 1991, and it's not 2008, 17 years of extra time and not too many side effects to deal with. I took chemo (cytoxin and cisplatin) and also had radiation. So don't give up, I think your mental attitude has so much to do with all of this. (Whatever your mind believes, your body receives) I believe in imagery and meditation along with fighting along with everything that the medical staff offers. Good luck, fight like heck.
Cindy
Hi Cindy, thank you for all the words of encouragement. To make matters worse, I just found out that after responding so well to my second line of treatment(Doxil) for 5 months and set to have my 6th; it decided to quit working. I start on Topotecan next week. I was so looking forward to having a break and whammo! I agree that your mind can do powerful things and I try to stay positive BUT as you well know while you're going through it and faced with only a few more chemo options it's hard to not worry. I do meditate and say affirmations and try to picture myself healthy; sometimes I do the things I do not only because I want to be well, but also I think for everyone elses (family and friends) peace of mind. There are moments that I feel like I'm fighting a fight that I'm never going to win,almost like I'm trying to change what is supposed to happen .I'm not afraid to die, what I'm afraid of is finding out too late that there could have been something to save my life. Anyway, I won't torture you with anymore philosophical thoughts that I'm sure you've already dealt with. I almost feel selfish even talking about it because I know it brings up old memories that you would prefer to forget. So, on that note I will say Bye for now and hope to hear from you again. Thanks again for responding and allowing me to vent. Take care and my hope for you is a long and happy cancer free life! Love, KristaJ