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What helps you cope?

Is there something that helps you cope with your ovarian cancer, treatment, or side effects?

  1. Keeping busy with activities such as volunteer work at church; belief in prayer; playing cards with friends, etc. In other words staying busy and trying not to dwell on medical issues. But, when I receive a good report things certainly improve.

    1. , I'm glad you got to spend some time with family, I know NY has some lake effects snow - did that impact Chicago at all?

      I'm glad your scan is looking good! Sending love and light for that to continue. I'm sorry to hear your maintenance drug causes some pain. That's a terrible trade off - but I'm glad it is doing it's job. Yes, weight is a hateful thing - so quick to come and so resistant to leaving! I hope you had a wonderful holiday! - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)

    2. , wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a New Year full of love, health and happiness. - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)

  2. My hobby of quilting helps keep me focused on the project and not dwell on the cancer.

    1. Merry Christmas! My scans and bloodwork came back clear! Best gift I could ask for!

    2. Oh , I'm so happy for you! That is such wonderful news! I'm wishing you a healthy and happy New Year. Sending (((hugs))), Warmly, Donna (Team Member)

  3. My kids & my best friend of 40 years

    1. Meditation and easy forms of exercise such as bike riding, walking, swimming and racquet sports.

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