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  • Lovely Mum

    FormerMember
    FormerMember
    My lovely mum aged 87 was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in April 2008. Following chemo (Carboplatin) and then surgery she has had a good 6 months. The surgeon left a few 'bits' behind which have now started to grow. She is being offered weekly taxol. I wondered if anyone has had this treatment and how many side effects you suffered. Mum is incredibly active, independant and fit and well at the moment but she does…