Nancy's Personal Story as a Cancer Survivor

When I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1994 I felt so alone. Depression set in while I was going through six months of chemotherapy treatment. I felt isolated. I was only 44 years old and all of my friends were happily busy with their lives. I didn't want to burden them with my feelings of despair and loneliness. Then, fortunately, one day I found the medical support bulletin board on the Prodigy service. I clicked on "Survivors" and found people who understood! They were there for me! I could tell them my fears and worries and they encouraged me to realize that things would get better. I needed to hear that from people who had "been there". It became my comfort zone. It got me through some difficult emotional times. I found friends that I have traveled many miles to attend reunions with. Please feel free to contact me if you'd like support too.

Remember this: "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift....that's why it's called the present!". Enjoy today.

Nancy C. in New York USA
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