Hi, I recently had surgery for stage 2b ovarian cancer which appears to be successful in that the consultant says they’ve removed all the cancer. However, I have stage 4 kidney disease so he’s now told me I can’t have chemo. I am absolutely shattered...
So to cut a long story short, I have virtually every single textbook symptom of ovarian cysts (cancer), and some! At my ultrasound on Sunday I was told after the scan two things: 1. "I could only see one ovary, but surely if there was a cyst we'd be...
Following treatment six years ago for ovarian cancer using Carboplatin and Pacitaxel, I was left with numbness in both feet which sadly has remained. Having cancer detected again this year, I am now being treated with Carboplatin and Caelyx. I feel...
Sorry if I'm posting in the wrong place but I kind of in limbo and don't know where my query belongs, also I'm new to here. I'm 53 and have been post meno since my 20's, last year I was having heavy bleeding so was referred to gynaecology for test, my...
Hi im having ovarian cyst removed on Friday, just wondered others experience. How painful is it and recovery.
Hello,Has anyone being put on letrozole whilst continuing on Paclitaxel for metastatic ovarian. This has been suggested to my mum. Than you. Many Thanks Losh
Hi currently waiting biopsy results, had ovarian cyst on ovaries and had both ovaries and fallopian tubes removed in October but cyst ruptured in surgery and had to have womb, cervix and Omentum removed in January, awaiting on these results.. I am aware...
Feeling a bit overwhelmed on news I am now being treated as maintaining cancer in pelvis. After 10.5 cm ovarian mass ,removed 10th December 24. I've just had 3rd cycle of chemo, 2 different ones. Now they have added targeted therapy as well. Feeling scared...
Hi. i have managed to get a private gynaecology consultation and scan for today. The pain has been so bad that I just need a diagnosis. I am obviously anxious but at least I have some idea what is happening will update later
Hi everyone I am really worried. I had some post menopausal bleeding on Monday. Since then, I have had cramping pains. However, last night I started having pains on the right hand side which has escalated this morning. what symptoms did you have...
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