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xmas74

(30,053 posts)
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 10:59 PM 10 hrs ago

Almost 4 years with no issues but tonight it's back.

My ovarian cancer has returned.
I'm just a bit frustrated,tired of putting on a calm brave front for everyone else. I just needed to say it.

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Almost 4 years with no issues but tonight it's back. (Original Post) xmas74 10 hrs ago OP
Healing vibes on the way to you. SheltieLover 10 hrs ago #1
Sending you warmth and healing vibes Lifeafter70 10 hrs ago #2
And MORE healing vibes heading your way! calimary 10 hrs ago #3
You did it before. You got what it takes. marble falls 10 hrs ago #4
Some love and hugs to you, xmas. sheshe2 10 hrs ago #5
So sorry, xmas74. Holding you in my heart. Stay strong. ❤️ littlemissmartypants 10 hrs ago #6
Oh no leftstreet 10 hrs ago #7
No need for a brave front here. We are here for when you need to cry, scream or vent. Marie Marie 10 hrs ago #8
I'm so sorry, Xmas74. HeartsCanHope 10 hrs ago #9
Sending DU vibes and hope for your healing Wicked Blue 10 hrs ago #10
You're a survivor with another battle to fight and we're here for you so keep in touch ((🫶)) Deuxcents 10 hrs ago #11
That absolutely sucks. Especially making it four years cancer free. I'm a survivor Greybnk48 10 hrs ago #12
You're strong mr715 10 hrs ago #13
Why put on a brave front? Figarosmom 10 hrs ago #14
My daughter is in her twenties xmas74 8 hrs ago #33
It is a silent sneaky monster, I send my support and wishes for you to beat it back again, ShazamIam 10 hrs ago #15
I am so sorry for your bad news Xmas74. JMCKUSICK 9 hrs ago #16
I'm sorry to hear this. Beat it again for another four years, then another four, then another... LoisB 9 hrs ago #17
I'm So Sorry, xmas! 💔 ☮️🌻🕯️🕊️💜 Cha 9 hrs ago #18
I'm sorry. area51 9 hrs ago #19
I'm sorry, xmas74 Solly Mack 9 hrs ago #20
Easy for me to say... BurnDoubt 9 hrs ago #21
🫂 mwmisses4289 9 hrs ago #22
"" AllaN01Bear 9 hrs ago #23
I'm sorry cate94 9 hrs ago #24
Ugh holding you in the light róisín_dubh 9 hrs ago #25
So sorry blueknight73 9 hrs ago #26
I am glad you said it. murielm99 9 hrs ago #27
May you be surrounded by Emerald Green Healing Light. Bread and Circuses 9 hrs ago #28
..... Skittles 8 hrs ago #29
Oh xmas74, scream away! I am so sorry you got hit with this after four brave years of holding this monster at bay! We KitFox 8 hrs ago #30
love + light + peaceful healing vibes sent to you -- fierywoman 8 hrs ago #31
You will be in my prayers LetMyPeopleVote 8 hrs ago #32
I am so very sorry to read this. irisblue 8 hrs ago #34
Well, damn Randomthought 8 hrs ago #35
Oh xmas74, so sorry you are dealing with it again. summer_in_TX 8 hrs ago #36
Sending strength to you democrank 7 hrs ago #37
Ovarian cancer is one of the evil, silent ones DFW 5 hrs ago #38
I so hope you quickly clear it and have robust health. Big hugz. Celerity 5 hrs ago #39
Damn, cancer sucks. Sending healing vibes and hope it clears out quickly. ms liberty 2 hrs ago #40
This is tough. Prayers. Joinfortmill 1 hr ago #41
We can hear whatever truth you want to share duhneece 40 min ago #42
Sending strength (and patience) your way - OddMom20 21 min ago #43

calimary

(89,930 posts)
3. And MORE healing vibes heading your way!
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 11:02 PM
10 hrs ago

And if it helps at all, you can always feel free to vent about it. Right HERE with your DU friends!

Marie Marie

(11,256 posts)
8. No need for a brave front here. We are here for when you need to cry, scream or vent.
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 11:24 PM
10 hrs ago

Please use us as needed and keep us posted on your journey. We care.

HeartsCanHope

(1,665 posts)
9. I'm so sorry, Xmas74.
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 11:28 PM
10 hrs ago

Sending healing vibes to you and lots of light and love.

I will keep you in my thoughts.

Wicked Blue

(8,851 posts)
10. Sending DU vibes and hope for your healing
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 11:30 PM
10 hrs ago

(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((( )))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Deuxcents

(26,782 posts)
11. You're a survivor with another battle to fight and we're here for you so keep in touch ((🫶))
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 11:30 PM
10 hrs ago

Greybnk48

(10,719 posts)
12. That absolutely sucks. Especially making it four years cancer free. I'm a survivor
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 11:31 PM
10 hrs ago

of uterine cancer and I know how you must feel. When you get back on treatment, I wish you all the luck in the world and I will be keeping you in my thoughts.
Take care and don't think you have to be calm or brave at all. Fuck cancer! Rage, cry, whatever helps you vent your fear and frustration, and then do your best to beat this!

Figarosmom

(11,824 posts)
14. Why put on a brave front?
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 11:35 PM
10 hrs ago

You've got to be pissed and scared. You should be able to vent those flings instead of denying them. Scream and stomp. Do what makes you feel better.

xmas74

(30,053 posts)
33. My daughter is in her twenties
Wed Mar 25, 2026, 01:26 AM
8 hrs ago

She already lost her father and saw me go through this once before. I need to keep it together for her.

ShazamIam

(3,111 posts)
15. It is a silent sneaky monster, I send my support and wishes for you to beat it back again,
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 11:41 PM
10 hrs ago

LoisB

(12,969 posts)
17. I'm sorry to hear this. Beat it again for another four years, then another four, then another...
Tue Mar 24, 2026, 11:53 PM
9 hrs ago

Cha

(318,837 posts)
18. I'm So Sorry, xmas! 💔 ☮️🌻🕯️🕊️💜
Wed Mar 25, 2026, 12:01 AM
9 hrs ago
I fervently Hope you can beat This like you did the last time.

BurnDoubt

(1,691 posts)
21. Easy for me to say...
Wed Mar 25, 2026, 12:03 AM
9 hrs ago

But squeeze the Day. Scoop up all the Love you can. I'm sending mine. I like to think it's currency in our next iteration, whatever it is. But, in this Life it is for certain, and may well be a tonic to marshal your Spirit to meet the future and prevail once again.
We're all here for you.

róisín_dubh

(12,320 posts)
25. Ugh holding you in the light
Wed Mar 25, 2026, 12:30 AM
9 hrs ago

Cancer is a nefarious bastard. My partner has prostate cancer and we are only just at the beginning of his journey. I wish you the very best.

murielm99

(32,971 posts)
27. I am glad you said it.
Wed Mar 25, 2026, 12:39 AM
9 hrs ago

I hope it helps to say it here. Cancer sucks. I wish I could help.

KitFox

(556 posts)
30. Oh xmas74, scream away! I am so sorry you got hit with this after four brave years of holding this monster at bay! We
Wed Mar 25, 2026, 01:11 AM
8 hrs ago

are here every day and will send our collective caring for you to gather up into your arsenal to kick the hell out of it again. Cancer is the ugliest “C word” by far and away. Gentle hugs to you dear heart. 🩷

summer_in_TX

(4,157 posts)
36. Oh xmas74, so sorry you are dealing with it again.
Wed Mar 25, 2026, 01:39 AM
8 hrs ago

This is a good place not to have to put on a brave face. We've got you. Hoping for the very best for you.


DFW

(60,147 posts)
38. Ovarian cancer is one of the evil, silent ones
Wed Mar 25, 2026, 03:49 AM
5 hrs ago

And you were getting so close to the « five year, outta here » mark. There’s nothing left to do but try, try again to beat it. Ten years ago, my wife was there, did that. It CAN be done, no matter how bad the initial news. I realize that it’s « easy for us to say, » but don’t give up and don’t lose hope.

duhneece

(4,507 posts)
42. We can hear whatever truth you want to share
Wed Mar 25, 2026, 09:05 AM
40 min ago

We’re a big DU family and we are with you in spirit.
Sending healing/strength/comfort and love prayers/vibes your way.

OddMom20

(68 posts)
43. Sending strength (and patience) your way -
Wed Mar 25, 2026, 09:24 AM
21 min ago

I can only imagine the frustration of not being able to “fix” this. I’m sorry you’re having to carry this weight and will be thinking of you!

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