Hi Lori,
Since you have found this site, you are off to a good
start. This site is a good source for information. I'm assuming your
cancer diagnosis is primary peritoneal cancer. Your friend has
given you good advice for the CA-125. You don't mention your support
systems, i.e. spouse, family. Do you know any nurses or medical
people? What exactly did the "doctor" say to you? Do you have more
than 1 doctor? Why did you have a total hysterectomy (I'm assuming you
had a total hysterectomy) in the first place? You reference that your
abdomen has been suspicious for fluid since before January. I'm
assuming your story begins with your primary care doctor who then sent
you to an oncologist.
I am an ICU RN. My spouse has been suffering with ovarian cancer since 1995. The last 3 years have been intense. Knowledge is power. Write
back and maybe you can find some needed assistance here.Yes, there are
happy endings but they don't just show up. It takes friends, family,
professionals and people from this site that can help you with your
positive ending.
Regards
JS