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Welcome @cbot @nadiaC and @kattie666 . My name is Shellyza, and I was diagnosed with 1C clear cell ovarian cancer in September 2018 . I am now 32, and this past February , I marked one year in remission. I also work as an oncology specialized pharmacist at the hospital where I was treated. I have found that my perspectives have changed quite a bit after my cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery - sending you sincere best wishes. 

Hi @nadiaC..know that were with you through this!

Hi I'm Shelly.  Diagnosed with grade 3C metastatic ovarian cancer May 2018.  I've had 6 cycles of chemo and debulking surgery and now on Bevacizamab therapy.  I have been lucky that my cancer was diagnosed quickly and treatment started.  I am amazed how many women have ovarian cancer but more amazing is how much support within the OC community.  I guess I needed to know that I'm not alone with this. And I'm interested in all the differences in treatment and options.  

Hi @nadiaC..you've gone thru a big surgery.  It takes awhile for you to recover..and naps are your best friend.  And chemo...you'll find everyone goes through it differently even the exact same treatment...hope you'll breeze through your treatment.  😊

Hi @Bluebird. Thanks for the welcome and excellent advice. I’m really glad I found this group and that I introduced myself today. It’s been a whirlwind month and I’m still coming to terms with my diagnosis. Your tip about making full use of the oncology team is helpful. I’ll let them know how the chemo affects me. I can have a support person for the first treatment but not after that. I’ve heard that the treatment room nurses are nice. The nurses on my medical team have certainly been excellent. I heap questions on them and they have endless patience. Thanks so much for the positivity and support for July 9. 

Hi @kattie666 Thanks for your message. I’m glad that chemo cycle 1 went well for you. That’s awesome! I’ll think of you on July 9 My surgery was June 10 and recovery seems to be going well. I don’t have anything to compare it to though. Still some pain and discomfort and I zonk out every afternoon for a nap. But otherwise okay. 

Welcome @nadiaC.  I am so sorry that you have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer.  It is a difficult and I'm glad you have supportive family and friends...I'm happy that you have found this wonderful support group.  We've all gone through some form of ovarian cancer and some or all of the different treatments.  This is a safe, non judgemental, group of women that can understand what your going through.  It is scary but utilize your oncology team. They can answer lots of the medical stuff..we can answer some of the other stuff.  My  team were wonderful and the treatment room nurses were the best...the difficult part might be restrictions in your cancer centre because of the COVID thing for a support person coming with you to your treatments.  Just check with the centre.  There is some wonderful drugs to combat the chemo side effects and let your team know how your feeling, they can help.  There may also be local ovarian cancer support group in your area that you can connect with.  I am sending you good strong positivity your way for your first treatment day 9 July.  You will get through this.  As I like to say..you will kick it..welcome!!

@NadiaC So sorry you had to join this group.  My 2nd chemo is on July 9.  The first went well with barely any side affects.  Strange as compared to what I was fearing....  Good luck and I hope you are healing well from your surgery.  My surgery was May 8th.