Hello Dear Ones - checking in

Mwee
Mwee Member Posts: 1,338
in Ovarian Cancer #1

Hi Loves...   I haven't been here in awhile and I wanted to read through posts to see how everyone was doing. Sorry I've been absent for awhile, but been real busy with chemo treatments, granddaughters and a new puppy! I must be crazy, but this little (quickly getting larger!), ball of fur has made me very happy.

For those of you that don't know me, I was diagnosed in May 2006, 3c and went thru the surgery and chemo and stayed NED for 3 years. I had a recurrance and have been on chemo for the last 4 years. I know how scary that must sound, but my disease is being treated as cronic and I remain stable. It's a new normal way of life for me. I'm given cisplatin w/gemzar one week and gemzar the next and then I have 2 to 3 weeks off. I plan my vacations and activities around the weeks I know I'll feel strong. My friends and family say things like " Does that date fall into a chemo or non-chemo week? "

                                         (((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))     Maria

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  • poopergirl14052
    poopergirl14052 Member Posts: 1,183 Member
    #2
    Good to hear from you

    glad you are doing well and living your life. I am doing the same. Been in chemo since 2011....but I am stable also. Puppies and grandchildren make life so worth while. Have a great time and thanks for checking in...val

  • childofthestars
    childofthestars Member Posts: 251 Member
    #3
    Hi Maria

    So glad to see you are doing sooooooo well. lovely to hear from you.

    Hugs right back at ya.

    michelle x

     

  • Alexandra
    Alexandra Member Posts: 1,308
    #4
    Dear Maria

    I'm so glad that you are doing well, keeping busy and don't let little things get to you.

    XOXO,

    Alexandra

  • kikz
    kikz Member Posts: 1,345 Member
    #5
    So happy

    You checked in.  I am glad to hear you are doing well and enjoying life,   you are definately not crazy being happy with your puppy, they are a source of joy.

    Thank you for your upbeat  approach in dealing with this disease.  You are proof that there is life after the dreaded diagnosis.  I admire you so much.

    Thank you for taking the time to think of us and letting us know how you are.

    Love

    Karen

  • 2timothy1 7
    2timothy1 7 Member Posts: 345
    #6
    Glad to hear from you

    Glad you Checked in with us and are doing so well.

    You have an awesome attitude!

  • scatsm
    scatsm Member Posts: 296 Member
    #7
    hi Maria

    There's nothing quite as much fun (or work) as a new puppy! I'm so glad you are enjoying the experience. I have 2 dogs and love that more than just having the one. They play together all the time and the younger helps the older one stay young!

    Wishing you all the best,

    Susan

  • lovesanimals
    lovesanimals Member Posts: 1,366 Member
    #8
    scatsm said:

    hi Maria

    There's nothing quite as much fun (or work) as a new puppy! I'm so glad you are enjoying the experience. I have 2 dogs and love that more than just having the one. They play together all the time and the younger helps the older one stay young!

    Wishing you all the best,

    Susan

    I've been thinking about you, Maria

    Thanks so much for checking in.  You are living proof that it is possible to have a fullfilling life while living with cancer.  Grandbabies and puppies are a good combination and so good for the soul!

    Take good care,

    Kelly

  • wholfmeister
    wholfmeister Member Posts: 315
    #9
    Good for you!

    Keep on living!

    keep on loving!

  • Cafewoman53
    Cafewoman53 Member Posts: 735 Member
    #10
    Hello Maria !

    So glad to hear from you , I have been wondering how you were doing. Our families and pets make our lives so full. I hope your current chemo works well for you. I was on a similar combo and it worked well for me, good luck.

    Colleen

  • azgrandma
    azgrandma Member Posts: 609 Member
    #11
    Hello

    Hello from az grandma

  • JoWin615
    JoWin615 Member Posts: 150 Member
    #12
    Hope

     It's what you give us all, Maria. Thanks!

    And if you're having as much fun with your puppy as I am with my new kitten, then life is indeed good. 

    Cheers, Jo

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