What would you tell someone who is newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer?
What piece of advice would you share with someone who was newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer?
1. Don’t lose yourself in worry, stress and fear!
2. Don’t start trying to find out how long you have to live… just live!
3. Don’t plan to die
4. Don’t fear the changes.. roll with them.
5. Embrace yourself! You aren’t a different person, sick person, dying person… you are YOU!!
Leya
Courageously Surviving since 2015!
Awesome advice, as always! Thank you,
! - Lori (Team Member)
it's a bumpy road stay strong prayers and hugs
Yes! It’s a very bumpy road with no lights, few signs and way too many directions! LOL!
Stay strong emotionally. Do activities that make you happy!
I wish I had this advice. It would have been so helpful. I definitely give it now! Hi
. It's been a while since you posted, so I wanted to check in with you. I'm so glad your cancer was caught early. How are you doing? Warmly, Lori (Team Member)
All of the posts above are terrific. When I was diagnosed back in April 2018 I was terrified. I, initially, found my strength in my family and friends. I tried to stay stoic but quickly realized that I needed to acknowledge all of my feelings and work my way through them. Reach out to others when you need them and always stay true to yourself.
those are very wise words, thank you for sharing. Has it gotten any easier, honoring your feelings? How are you doing today? - Warlmy, Donna (Tea Member) great advice. I didn't I wish I had shirley
