Stage 4- Chemo only

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Hi All,  

Around Jan 24 I started to feel unwell , I already have an incurable (but manageable)blood cancer unfortunately this was originally misdiagnosed as kidney cancer resulting in my kidney and spleen being removed (2018) 

I went to the GP and had various blood tests which were abnormal so referred to hospital and following several scans, biopsies including drainage of ascities I was eventually diagnosed (Mar 24) with stage 4 Ovarian Cancer spread throughout abdomen, omentum, liver and diaphram, I was booked for a debulking and full hysterectomy in Apr 24 and although opened up they were unable to complete due to legacy from my previous kidney removal op.

My next treatment is palliative chemo starting next week I am actually looking forward to getting this to try and reduce some of the tumours and fight back in some way.  If successful, there may be targeted therapy following so maybe not so final.  I was wondering if any of you guys had only had chemo without the Op and if so how did you get on.   Thanksxx

  • Hi  and a very warm welcome to the online community which I hope you'll find is both an informative and supportive place to be.

    I'm not a member of this forum but noticed that your post hadn't had any replies yet. Responding to you will 'bump' it back to the top of the discussion list again.

    Wishing you all the best with your treatment x

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  • Sorry you are dealing with this but there is hope!
    Chemo was a God-send to me.

    Had the op later but chemo so reduced the tumors and ascites.You got this! 

    I’m still fighting back and glad to know you are too!

    keep us posted…we care!

  • TML & Latchbrook

    Many Thanks for replying, I am up for the fight and it has really helped reading the posts on this site!  

    Great to know tumours and ascities reduced fingers crossed. I'll post again next week.

    Take care all xxx

  • Hi Xena WP

    I was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer that had spread to my peritoneum and I also had ascites in September 2022. I had no surgery only chemo and have had 6 drains of my tummy and I am still here. Due to start chemo again soon but once I have been drained I am able to do most stuff, I work in my garden as I love gardening keep strong and stay positive 

    Take care 

    Sue x

  • Hi Caravans, (Sue)

    Thank you for replying. it has really been a boast as I have now started  chemo and it has frankly been fairly rough (Hopefully that means it is doing some good) looking forward to being nausea and pain free and getting out for a little walk. Did you get follow up targeted therapy

    Good luck for your next chemo xxxxx

  • Hi Xena

    Thank you, hope to start chemo in a couple of weeks, when on chemo I always think that I have soldiers in their fighting the cancer which helps my mind

    I then feel I will do my best to support them by eating well and moving as much as I can. My garden helps but all this rain is so depressing hope it warms up soon with a little sun. 
    Take care of yourself and hopefully you will soon be on a lovely little walk 

    Take care 

    Sue x

  • Hi Xena sorry forgot to say yes I went on targeted therapy for a few months as well. 
    Sue x

  • Hi Xena

    I’m starting chemo only next week and I‘m looking forward to see how it helps my symptoms. Good luck with yours.

  • Hello… so you really feel chemo worth it… that is such a help to me  thank you x

  • TML

    Just a bit of an update finished chemo tumours have shrunk somewhat so started maintenance treatment last week so hopefully keep me going.

    Hope you are well

    XenaWP