I have posted threads on my niece's battle with stage 3 ovarian cancer (she is 22 yrs old); and some of you have been following. She had surgery (removal of reproductive organs, abdomen fat)...... She completed all her chemo treatments in April of this year and all was going well, putting on weight, eating well, etc. - seemed all was right as rain again.

I just got word from my sister-in-law (my brother's wife) on an update on the situation.......... the cancer is back, not only that it has spread. It took me by surprise, after reading what she posted on the chat on FB.... shock took over, tears ran down my face. To me it does not look good.. I truly hope she survives this 2nd battle.

This is what she posted.........

"hey there just wanted to give you an update on K. The cancer has spread to her spleen and her liver as well as her lymph nodes and the back wall of her abdomen. I don't habe much details about what is going to happen at this point they will probably do more chemo. I will keep you posted when we no more we will try to call you on sunday things are very busy right now but I wanted you to know. please don't worry we are ok."

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Please pray, send positive vibes, etc. I'm just devastated

I am so so sorry to hear of this set back for your niece. A good friend of my brother's is battling the same cancer. Of course, it is much more distressing in one so young and when she thought it was in remission. Cancer has taken many in my family. My prayers go out to your niece and your entire family in dealing with this ordeal. I really hope she can lick it. Hang in there, Luv4u.

She should see if she is a candidate for a trial. A co-worker developed gall bladder cancer a couple of years ago and they did surgery to remove it. They also told her at the time she had two years maximum due to the size and type of cancer. Gall bladder cancer is usually fatal because there may be no symptoms until it has already spread. She went on to have chemo as a treatment, just in case any cells were missed with the surgery and the treatment seemed to work - no sign of cancer anywhere. Almost a year later to the day, at a follow-up CT Scan, they found cancer in her lymph nodes, a cancerous lump on her collar bone, and cancer in her liver. They were able to remove the one on her collar bone, but the other areas were not operable. They got her involved in a trial and the cancers that were showing up in her lymph nodes were gone and the one on her liver had shrunk more than 75%. She was unusual, in that they used very aggressive chemo on her the first time and she experienced no side effects except once a week (during the treatments) she would not have an appetite and that she would feel tired maybe 3 days after the treament and some problems with her vision which usually clears up after the chemo is stopped. The docs were amazed at how well she handled the chemo. This trial involves her taking oral chemo and she has had a few more side effects this time, but she has been well enough to continue to work through the entire ordeal. An amazing woman that I'm proud to know. The doctors have now told her that cancer may not be the cause of her death afterall, meaning that they feel they have gotten it under control enough that it's not a certainty that the cancer will kill her. They've told her that she may have quite a few more years yet.

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I will keep your niece in my prayers. And I'm so sorry that your family is having to endure this. It's not easy to watch someone you care about go through as much as a person goes through due to cancer. I pray that they find a combination of treatments that will be effective.

Sending positive vibes to your niece. Cancer is hard - especially when the person is young. Sadly I lost a lovely work colleague to cancer when she was 19, her whole life ahead of her. On a more positive note I have a very good friend who has survived breast cancer and there is a ten year old who lives in my village who survived too. In all my cases, I was completely shell-shocked and felt totally helpless. The only thing I could do was to raise money to try and treat them and to be there for them if/when they needed me. Have you thought of either fundraising or writing to some of the 'make a wish' type companies to try and treat her in some way? Start a gofundme and put it up on the org - I'd contribute. Be there for your brother and his wife too, they'll more than likely say they're okay whilst inside they're crumbling.

maplenpg said:

Sending positive vibes to your niece. Cancer is hard - especially when the person is young. Sadly I lost a lovely work colleague to cancer when she was 19, her whole life ahead of her. On a more positive note I have a very good friend who has survived breast cancer and there is a ten year old who lives in my village who survived too. In all my cases, I was completely shell-shocked and felt totally helpless. The only thing I could do was to raise money to try and treat them and to be there for them if/when they needed me. Have you thought of either fundraising or writing to some of the 'make a wish' type companies to try and treat her in some way? Start a gofundme and put it up on the org - I'd contribute. Be there for your brother and his wife too, they'll more than likely say they're okay whilst inside they're crumbling.

Good ideas. At this point I don't know any more than what I have been told up to now, so dunno if it is terminal, hopefully not. My sister-in-law is supposed to call on Sunday...

Gofundme sounds like a good idea. I would have to get clearance from my brother before I go ahead and do that, I will look into that.

luv4u said:

maplenpg said:

Sending positive vibes to your niece. Cancer is hard - especially when the person is young. Sadly I lost a lovely work colleague to cancer when she was 19, her whole life ahead of her. On a more positive note I have a very good friend who has survived breast cancer and there is a ten year old who lives in my village who survived too. In all my cases, I was completely shell-shocked and felt totally helpless. The only thing I could do was to raise money to try and treat them and to be there for them if/when they needed me. Have you thought of either fundraising or writing to some of the 'make a wish' type companies to try and treat her in some way? Start a gofundme and put it up on the org - I'd contribute. Be there for your brother and his wife too, they'll more than likely say they're okay whilst inside they're crumbling.

Good ideas. At this point I don't know any more than what I have been told up to now, so dunno if it is terminal, hopefully not. My sister-in-law is supposed to call on Sunday...

Gofundme sounds like a good idea. I would have to get clearance from my brother before I go ahead and do that, I will look into that.

It doesn't need to be terminal for your niece to be treated with something nice, we all like to be treated every now and again. Doesn't necessarily need to be too expensive either. Get her a decent pair of headphones/music player to wear in hospital or a tablet to play on (if she hasn't one already), books/magazine subscriptions help pass the time too. If she has a favourite band then write to the management and ask if they can do anything - write to Make a Wish too and ask the same. Write to as many people as possible to see if they can treat her in any way - the local spa for example, might give her a free spa day or a limo company might take her and some friends for a ride. If she is going anywhere (a sports match or pop concert for example) then ask if they could possibly upgrade the seats for her. Just do what you can and don't underestimate the power of the pen (or email), it can bring great rewards. Best Wishes to you all and do post on the org if you set up a gofundme account.

So many prayers for the resolution of this cancer in her body. May it find no more need to be connected to her.

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I'm so sorry to read this; I was remembering the posts about your niece the other day and Ithought about sending you a private to check if things were ok, because, yes, cancers can come back, usually they do come back; the ugly side of cancer has reared its ugly, disgusting face again but the SECOND BATTLE begins NOW

keep us posted, please

maplenpg said:

luv4u said:

Good ideas. At this point I don't know any more than what I have been told up to now, so dunno if it is terminal, hopefully not. My sister-in-law is supposed to call on Sunday...

Gofundme sounds like a good idea. I would have to get clearance from my brother before I go ahead and do that, I will look into that.

It doesn't need to be terminal for your niece to be treated with something nice, we all like to be treated every now and again. Doesn't necessarily need to be too expensive either. Get her a decent pair of headphones/music player to wear in hospital or a tablet to play on (if she hasn't one already), books/magazine subscriptions help pass the time too. If she has a favourite band then write to the management and ask if they can do anything - write to Make a Wish too and ask the same. Write to as many people as possible to see if they can treat her in any way - the local spa for example, might give her a free spa day or a limo company might take her and some friends for a ride. If she is going anywhere (a sports match or pop concert for example) then ask if they could possibly upgrade the seats for her. Just do what you can and don't underestimate the power of the pen (or email), it can bring great rewards. Best Wishes to you all and do post on the org if you set up a gofundme account.

I offered to do that and wanted to pass it by them first before I go ahead and do this. They are thinkng about it, so now I am waiting for their decision.

JoeTyler said:

I'm so sorry to read this; I was remembering the posts about your niece the other day and Ithought about sending you a private to check if things were ok, because, yes, cancers can come back, usually they do come back; the ugly side of cancer has reared its ugly, disgusting face again but the SECOND BATTLE begins NOW

keep us posted, please

Coincidence or what!

I'm so sorry to hear about this, luv4U. What a terrible thing for her and for you and your whole family to have to go through! Sending positive vibes your way.

psychodelicide said:

I'm so sorry to hear about this, luv4U. What a terrible thing for her and for you and your whole family to have to go through! Sending positive vibes your way.

Thank you Nancy

luv4u said:

I have posted threads on my niece's battle with stage 3 ovarian cancer (she is 22 yrs old); and some of you have been following. She had surgery (removal of reproductive organs, abdomen fat)...... She completed all her chemo treatments in April of this year and all was going well, putting on weight, eating well, etc. - seemed all was right as rain again.

I just got word from my sister-in-law (my brother's wife) on an update on the situation.......... the cancer is back, not only that it has spread. It took me by surprise, after reading what she posted on the chat on FB.... shock took over, tears ran down my face. To me it does not look good.. I truly hope she survives this 2nd battle.

This is what she posted.........

"hey there just wanted to give you an update on K. The cancer has spread to her spleen and her liver as well as her lymph nodes and the back wall of her abdomen. I don't habe much details about what is going to happen at this point they will probably do more chemo. I will keep you posted when we no more we will try to call you on sunday things are very busy right now but I wanted you to know. please don't worry we are ok."

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Please pray, send positive vibes, etc. I'm just devastated

Twenty two years old. Heartbreaking. My brother's girlfriend was recently diagonised with lymphoma, so i can just imagine what your niece and family are going through.

My thoughts and well wishes are with you and her.

I hate cancer.

Sending prayers & good wishes to her & her loved ones. I hope her strength & kicks its ass forever!!

I am very sorry to hear that your niece has suffered a setback. Sending healing thoughts and prayers that she will overcome the illness.

Please keep us posted and let us know if we can help...

praying for her complete recovery god bless

>>>>>>> from me to your niece, and to you in a time of your love and concern to her.

thk u 4 keeping us updated.

Know that you are supported here.

Thank you everyone for all your support.

I did not get a phone call from my sister-in-law yet........... there may be stuff going on and she will call me when she can. I will update this page.

I called my brother today to wish him Happy Birthday. He did not sound like his usual self that I know.

There is an assessment appointment tomorrow in the afternoon. Then they will know what is going on, etc.

thx luv4u

in my thoughts Luv.

luv4u said:

I called my brother today to wish him Happy Birthday. He did not sound like his usual self that I know.

There is an assessment appointment tomorrow in the afternoon. Then they will know what is going on, etc.

Hoping everything turns out well for her

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