ovarian cancer
Has anyone been referred to a gastroenterologist while having target therapy
When scanning my thigh (which found a soft tissue mass throughout my leg so also dealing with that) they found a defined mass in left ovary. Only had the initial appointment and waiting for referral but gynaecologist said it was the size of a grapefruit...
Hello,I have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer stage 3 3 weeks ago. They said 3 sessions of chemo first and then surgery. I am panic-ally scared of chemo can I have immunotherapy instead?
Did anybody have a biopsy for the mass before it was removed? Ive been reading online that biopsies tend not to be done because of the risk of any cells spilling etc. However it was unclear prior to surgery where the origin was as it was in the retro...
I had my CT scan today and was told I would be contacted by Consultant either today or Monday (so same day or next working day) after they have made a diagnosis. My lump was projecting upwards like an alien when I put my hands behind my head to go through...
Consultant call tonight. He is wanting to do a fast track CT scan and biopsy. He has suggested it pretty much and ovarian and they need to know what it is and check for the rest of my body too. Hence not MRI . As i wasn't expecting the call I was...
Hi, I started on 200 mg Niraparib 2 weeks ago after 6 rounds of chemo for stage 4 ovarian cancer. After 10 days on the Niraparib, I started to feel very anxious, jumpy and tense. It's hard to explain - a bit like you've had 10 coffees, or waiting to...
Hi Was diagnosed in 2021 with Stage 3b serous borderline ovarian tumor and had TAH BOS omenectomy. Had yearly follow up CT scan a few weeks ago and now have been told I need a CT scan of chest on Thursday, being discussed at the MDT meeting tomorrow...
Hi, my first post on this forum. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer stage 4b in January 2024 which has also spread lymph nodes under my and neck. I have been having chemotherapy every week carboplatin and paclitaxel. unfortunately I have had the last...
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