On 2/12/2007
Kellbell529 wrote:
Wendy,
Thank you for your nice message. I just feel I need to do more for this disease. I am so happy though that you are a four year survivor...that is wonderful!!!! What were your symptoms, etc.? Where are you from? Are you cancer free as of now? What did they do for you after you were diagnosed?
I wish that I had the money to start a foundation for PPC...it's a shame that it is just not looked at as much, especially since it is becoming more common.
My sister and I are going on Monday to see a hematologist/oncologist, because from what research I have seen, I have learned that there are 2 genes in your body that may put you at greater risk for developing PPC or ovarian cancer. We are meeting with this doctor to get further information and for his input on my mom's death/diagnosis.
I am so grateful that there are people like you who can lift spirits when needed......I am still so angry though and feel so cheated. I had a wonderful relationship with my mom (probably better than most mothers/daughters).....she was my life...and we had so much fun together. It's hard to accept it at all and it seems like each day is getting harder and not easier. I am on medication and see a therapist to help and that does...but it's hard to come to the realization that my mom is dead.
Thank you again!
Kelly
Hi Kelly,
I am so sorry for your sadness. I still just can't imagine what your life must be like right now without your mom. It sounds as though you both loved each other very, very much. I know you are angry as you should be. Please make sure you get the genetic tests. I need to get them done as well for the sake of my own children. Let me know what your outcome is from those tests.
Stay with the therapist as long as he/she is helping you. Death of a parent is so hard especially when you are young. Please try and get up everyday and think of something that your mom did for you that made you happy. She would want that for you. You absolutely must go through the grieving process but in the mean time, try to think of the good and happy times that you had with your mom. She will always be with you in spirit honey and will always be looking out for you in her own way. I truly believe that.
If you would like to email me, please feel free to do so honey. My email is wendyleemoo@yahoo.com. I look at my emails everyday and if you just need to blow off some steam, I will be here for you,
By the way, I live in Maryland right now. I am 47 years old and I am a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines. I have two kids, a girl that is 25 and a son that is 23. They are my life and they have had to go through this with me as well. It was extremely hard for my son. He was in constant denial. Sometimes I think he still is. However, my daughter and I talk about this subject a lot. She was my biggest advocate through this whole process. She, like you, was very upset by the lack of information on this disease. She and I have always been very close and I believe that this brought us closer together. I am sure she will tell you that she was also very scared. I lost my marriage over this as my husband could not cope or deal with a sick wife. But in the long run, it was a bad marriage anyway and I am so lucky to have a second chance at life. I have learned that you must live everyday like it is your last....just like Tim McGraw says ha ha.....
Where are you from Kelly? tell me a little about yourself and your family. I would love to hear about your mom so feel free to write me and tell me anything you like. Keep her spirit alive Kelly!!!!
Hope to hear from you soon. Keep that chin of yours up.......
Wendy