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Hello all,

I've had some terrible news today. My mother has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, which has spread to other parts of her body. The news has knocked me for a loop as I'm sure you can imagine.
I'd like to take this opportunity to ask all the women on the board to please listen to your body. My mother, being a busy woman with a lot on her plate, just dismissed the bloating and dull aches in her belly as no big deal. But a little voice in her head told her that there could be more to it. Sometimes that little voice inside all of us does know best.
All good thoughts and wishes are greatly appreciated.
Louise
 
I'm really sorry to hear this Louise and you are so right we must listen to our bodies, especially as we grow older, my heart and prayers are with you and your mother. ~Tori
 
Louise,

this is terrible.

I am so sorry for what your mother is going through, and if you need to chat you know where to find us :)

Chris
 
Louise, I'm so terribly sorry. Thanks for taking the time and for having the heart to give us your excellent advice.

We are always here if you need an ear.

Lizzie
 
My aunt has been battling it for three years. She was diagnosed late (stage 3) because her doctor dismissed the complaints and did not due a certain test (Forgot name)

Hang in there and keep positive.... I send you my best wishes it is not an easy road.. But it has brought my familycloser together and changed all our perspectives on life....

-Chris
 
Many positive thoughts and prayers for you and your mother....thinking of you all.
 
Louise, I am also so sorry. David's mother was diagonsed with lung cancer (a non-smoker and no smokers in the family). She had developed a persistant cough and never mentioned it to her doctor until she became unbalanced (it had spread to her brain). It was such a wake-up call to get a regular physical and be sure to listen to what your body is trying to tell you.

My heart and deepest prayers for you, your Mom and your family.....Gail
 
I'm so sorry, Louise.

I know what you're going through -- my Papa has bone AND prostate cancer. He's undergoing chemo treatments regularly... and sometimes it's really scary. But his count is down considerably... so I guess it's working?

Anyway... good luck to you and yours. I need to follow that wise advice and go for a checkup, myself.
 
I'd really like to thank everyone for the very kind words. You have no idea how touched I am. Knowing that there are people all around the world rooting for my mother has made me feel a lot better about the situation.
My mum is going to the oncologist on Wednesday, I'll be crossing all my fingers that he has some positive news for her.
Louise
 
A little update...
My mother has started chemo and has been lucky so far that any bad side effects have been minor. She isn't very hungry but she is managing to eat 3 small meals a day.

She made the decision, that since her hair was going to fall out anyways, she would shave her hair, and her friend is coming over tomorrow to do that for her. My mother said that it was going to be hard to do, but she is very strong so I think she'll be ok. I've sent her a load of vintage scarves in some great bright colours, so hopefully that will help a bit.

I am going to go over and visit my mother in Canada in October, for 2 weeks. Being in England, so far from her, has been hard, but we are trying to talk on the phone or email every day. In November my mum is having surgery, and the doctor is cautiously optimistic that my mother could beat the cancer.

Thanks again to everyone for their kind thoughts. I have always thought that the vintage community is a great community and now I know it!

Louise
 
That's really good news Louise. Vintage scarves are definitely the way to go!

My best friend's sister in law had advanced ovarian cancer which - as so oten happens- was only found late on, and initially they feared the worst and of course told her so. But she decided to go through with the surgery which did the trick and 2 years on she is in remission - Cancer is such a scary word, but things have moved on so much medically they can do so much more now than they used to, which you often forget.

If you are helping to keep her positive that will help too, it's all a part of beating it. It must be hard to be away from her, so you can look forward to October!

Thinking good thoughts for you. :)
 
Louise, sounds like there is a lot to be optimistic about. I'm glad you are going to get to visit with her. I have a feeling that will the best medicine yet!

My continued prayers,
Lizzie
 
Hello,
As I said before my Aunt is doing three years of kimo for Ovarian Cancer. You might want to check out Sloan Kettering in NYC. My Aunt is there today for surgery. My sister in law who has breast cancer and the Brachen Gene is going there because they are doing tons of cancer research there. If you feel things are not progressing well check out this hospital... They are the first to try out any new procedures.

-Chris
 
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