I’ve been struggling: Ovarian Cancer Journey Vlog # 9 September 15, 2022

I vlog about the challenges that come with managing the symptoms of cancer and chemotherapy and keeping a positive attitude. At this time, cancer has taken most of the activities that I enjoy away from me and at times, it is a struggle to maintain a positive outlook. Despite this, I know it is imperative to continue to move forward with a positive view of the future and need to take one day at a time as I fight this thing.
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#ovariancancer
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[@nancycosta2448]

My goodness, your attitude is astounding! May God bless you and comfort you.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@gwynethgrove772]

It’s great to see someone really self advocating as you do, you have an amazing attitude.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I’m trying, thank you!

[@patsyanne8095]

Continued prayers sent your way. One foot in front of the other! God Bless.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much ☺️

[@maryb6418]

Maria, I’m praying for you! Mary

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much 😊

[@siannevautour8659]

I love your voice, it's very soothing.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

You are so kind, thank you 😊

[@TikkunOlamEighteen]

Wishing you all the best!

[@francescamonacelli1510]

I am very sorry to hear about your side effects. You will go through it! Hair will grow again. I am sending you a big hug from Rome, Italy

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much. I love to travel and hope to explore Italy. It must be amazing to live in an area with so much rich history!

[@jenniferoram4458]

You are such an inspiring lady. I send you very best wishes and positive thoughts for a much happier future from Torquay in England. X

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much Jennifer!

[@HotPenny82]

I think of you often. I find it beautiful you are immortalized here. I am sorry you suffered, and felt fear. You were needed elsewhere ultimately it would seem. Im happy you pop up on my feed from time to time. Rest easy beautiful soul.

[@aleksandram6845]

What an ordeal you are going through. I hope you have a good support system. It would be wonderful if the next chemo resolved the ascites. Let's hope they are right and that is just what happens!

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Yes!

[@sandradalessandro2935]

Luv your attitude. God is with you every step. Thank you for these videos. So important to all of us in the fight. Chemo for my lymphoma is called RCHOP. The R. Is the one I reacted to first time. But they did big push Benadryl and I slept it off. Now this week 22. The second. Chemo round. Wish me luck. As every day. When I do prayers. I. Include you 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I wish you the best of luck with your second round of chemo - please let me know how you did! Immediately before treatment they gave me benadryl, along with a lot more when I had the reaction and other medicine. I'm also so appreciative of you including me in your prayers, it means a lot ❤

[@sylviarogier1]

Crossing my fingers for positive results.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you 😊

[@charlestait5303]

Best thing for nighttime leg cramps is quinine, any grocery store will have “Tonic water “ as in gin and tonic you can use “diet tonic” if you have blood sugar issues!

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Interesting - I just don’t really like the taste of tonic water, although if I could keep it down I’d consider it. I did try a epsom salt bath that helped somewhat.

[@joanpotanko6351]

I am so sorry you are going through so much pain. My Son had to have the fluid removed he did feel a lot better but is a very painful procedure. I hope this part leaves. I hope the chemo helps you so much. You are in my prayers.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much. I hope your son is doing well.

[@mianone7486]

For me it was really important to "forgive my body" in the sense that it was really mentally shocking when I had no energy what so ever. It happened to so fast and I could hardly walk around the house. Once I accepted that and didnt push myself so hard it was easier to actually save my energy to tackle the hard treatment. All in good time. You will get back out hiking once this "rough patch" is over. Keeping you in my thoughts !!

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

It’s just so hard going from a very active lifestyle to a sedentary one. I do like your approach. I may need to just work harder to accept what I can or can’t do at this time rather than just seeing everything I can no longer do.

[@nenaronan8679]

I hope the Lord helps you in your cancer journey. I will pray for you . Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and never lean on thine own understanding.. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths ❤

[@cookieandkhali2904]

You are so strong! Be brave and you will get through this!

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I’m working on it. Thank you!

[@karenshady8129]

You are such an inspiring, positive person. You got this

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you!

[@lauragiannavola9597]

Prayers and positive thoughts! You are so brave

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you!

[@lindawhite5006]

You got this girl!!!

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you!

[@annettepurtle3757]

Do you have family Maria? Kids? I was just wondering. Have you also had any kind of cancer before now? Maria I remember that metallic taste in the mouth,nothing taste good at all, I had lost so much weight then. Now 5 years after I’m a normal weight, cancer is gone at least for now. I feel your such a strong woman,believe me that’s what it takes. Gods got you Maria, hugs and prayers 😀🤗🤗🤗🤗🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼💪🏻🥰

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

29 years ago I had one ovary and fallopian tube removed with a tumor. It had clear margins and close monitoring was believed to be the best treatment. This is a different type of cancer than the one I had before, but it goes to show that although time has passed, the risk should not be discounted. I am very fortunate to have family - a husband, three wonderful children, parents and a bunch of supportive friends. Congratulations on being cancer free - may it continue indefinitely!

[@annettepurtle3757]

@@MyCancerJourneyMaria That’s wonderful Maria, a lot of susport at this time is very important. A loving family! Sorry to hear of the other cancers you had does cancer run in your family? God bless you and your family 😀🤗🤗🤗🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😻

[@c.c.6930]

Sending positive vibes your way! Stay strong XOXO

[@MarilynMayaMendoza]

Hello again. I’m grateful that you are in a good place Dana-Farber. I’ve heard of it and that you have a renowned doctor is a blessing. I suffered from leg cramping to the heart problems actually peripheral artery disease and I know the pain. Luckily it went away when I started taking medication so hopefully my clogged artery is clearing up. I am praying for you. You are strong. You can beat this horrible cancer! Aloha

[@gailmatt1734]

Wising you all the best with your upcoming procedures. The effects you talk about are so familiar. I remember trying so hard to go out and walk. At first I could only make it 2 houses away and back using a walker, and it was a struggle. I did radiation and chemo January and February this year and surgery in April…all with complications…but now I am able to walk about 4 blocks and back with just a cane for balance. There might be times you’ll feel like you’ll never get better…but you do get better little by little. Give yourself time. I’m still dealing with effects, but between them easing up and you getting more used to them, life gets better. Please keep giving us the updates and don’t push yourself for anyone but you! ❤️

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I’m so sorry you had to deal with complications too. It’s stressful enough to be going through this and when complications occur, it’s hard not to go down a dark road. I’m so happy to hear that you’re able to walk four blocks now and I hope for you that the effects continue to fade and disappear for you.

[@ertiebassy3612]

Sending love and hope your way. We are pulling for you. 🥰🥰🙏🙏

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Thank you so much!!!

[@linden5576]

❤️🙏🙏🙏🤗You’ve got this!😊

[@Kinypshun]

So grateful your channel showed up in my feed. There is a KZbinr named DCMediagirl who had ovarian cancer and prognosis some years ago and she is cancer-free. I know with the sarcoma the challenge is different. While hers is not a cancer journey channel, she's discussed her journey several videos ago. She too was ignored at first, like most of us women. (I was sent out of my own doctor's office in a condescending manner while I was actively having a heart attack). Subscribed and I'm with you, wishing you every blessing.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

The medical gaslighting needs to stop. Too many people are deprived of necessary care they need. I’ll check her channel out, as I LOVE to hear successful stories about others who have beaten this at such an advanced stage!

[@deirdrekiely6187]

Linn - What happened with your heart attack? I can't believe a doctor would do that to you. Did you file complaint with anyone?

[@Kinypshun]

@@deirdrekiely6187 I drove myself home and my husband threw a fit demanding I go to ER so we went. I was wheeled into surgery after ekg showed heart attack in progress - two stents put in. This family doctor was so condescending. She sent me out of her office because my blood pressure was normal. I've since been told that BP is NOT how you rule out a heart attack. The hospital called her while I was in ICU and told her off. She started leaving me voicemails apologizing. I called her back and that's when she started with the same old pushback that my BP was normal... I had to hang up. This is what it's like for most women over the age of 40.

[@donnamariedunn3944]

I had a bad reaction too. My Dr. was able to do give me something that was still, I guess in the Taxal family. But, I also had to have it lowered 2 times. There is always a way to make it work. Hopeing you feel better after you have the fluid drained. 🦋

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I just had another 4+ liters drained today and I feel so much better. It’s amazing how much fluid can accumulate in only seven days!

[@robynfedalen1777]

❤️✌🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@farmlifewithrenee]

I'm binge watching your videos tonight. Please tell me about your lovely dog? Breed, age, name etc. I breed Pomeranians. You are so wonderful and upbeat. You'll get through this. Hugs

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

Pomeranians are so cute! I can't imagine raising those puppies and then watching them go away - even when they'll be loved so much. My pup is an English goldendoodle. Harley has been a lifesaver for me and a constant companion.

[@farmlifewithrenee]

@@MyCancerJourneyMaria yes, it's hard to watch but, after 8 weeks you're ready lol. My one Pomeranian is also named Harley. Precious is my female. Your doodle is just beautiful ❤️

[@Activities4life]

I love it!

[@joycepayne3505]

Sending love 💕.

[@sadie4me2]

🙏💐

[@catlove111]

Can you take any pain medications to help the pain

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I am on a pain regimen - and a pretty significant one at that. When the fluid builds up like this, it makes it exceedingly difficult to control the pain. I just had another parencentesis today, so I am feeling so much better after losing so many liters of fluid from my body.

[@pamelabaker3029]

Whole food plant based organic no sugar no fats or oils.

[@catlove111]

This plant based organic I'm eating plant based eggs now

[@catlove111]

Food that everybody's eating that's giving cancer and cigarettes

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I need to ask, what are plant-based eggs?

[@annmarie6732]

Wishing you the very best. Check out Dr Berg on KZbin for alternative remedies. He has interviewed a couple of cancer survivors who fought it mostly with diet change.

[@MyCancerJourneyMaria]

I’ll check him out, thanks!