I have posted before but my situation has changed. I'm reaching out to anyone who identifies with the following At the beginning of 2024 had spotting so saw Dr- probably hormonal (I'm 68) so don't worry - come back if it gets worse! Over the next...
Hey i am 25 years old and been struggling with pain in my stomach for a few months, at first it was suspected appendicitis but after an ultrasound they found a 7cm complex cyst in my ovary. I’ve had multiple blood tests and then was referred for a CT...
Hi all I'm home from hospital after primary debulking surgery on the 19th Nov. I presented with CA125 of 841, and a 15cm tumour on my ovary. They removed two ovarian tumours, plus omentum, full hysterectomy, and para-aortic lymph nodes which were looking...
Hi there, I've had an ultrasound for postmenopausal bleeding and there is a swelling on my tube/ovary, that wasn't there 18 months ago when I had a scan for a polyp. I'm awaiting ca125 result, however I have two symptoms, one that my GP has dismissed...
Hi has anyone here had CTscan every 2 months? I feel it is too often and I worry about radiations. I m interested in hearing from women that have had this and are now cancer free
I’ve received my letter from my last scan after my 6th chemo the drs had a meeting and I have some lymph nodes which are looking suspicious I’m being sent for a pet scan what can be done if cancer has returned .
Hello I've had my appointment through for the 14th jan for full open hysterectomy Appendectomy and Omentectony but it's telling me to report to the day case unit. I was told I would have to stay in for a few days ?I can't get through on phone there...
Hi, my wife started her chemo on last Wednesday. Which supplements can you recommend to boost her immune system? I am not sure is it OK to post exact brands - if not please send me DM. Atm, she is taking Salvestrol and red beet juice. Thank you...
I will receive some chemotherapy for Ovarian mucinous Adenocarcinoma and the BARF mutation. Not seen oncologist yet, hoping it will be next week. I am aware the BARF mutation makes my cancer harder to treat and that my overall survival maybe be reduced...
Hi all, my mum is currently having chemo for stage 4b ovarian cancer. She was told initially surgery was not an option, but fortunately she has responded so well to the chemo that they are now considering surgery. It’s a bit confusing though because the...
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