Hi, I had a 15x15cm malignant mass removed on 8th Feb. The origin is not entirely clear as the biopsy was inconclusive however CA125 was 256 and CA19-908 prior to surgery. The sarcoma and gynae team were discussing my case and gynae were asked if chemo...
Hi about to start chemotherapy, been offered PICC line , wondering about people experience? Pros and cons ? , thank you
Hi so I’m new here, I don’t have a diagnosis so I hope that it’s okay that I’m here and that I don’t offend anyone with asking for advice. I have concerns and fear that I could possibly have ovarian cancer. I want to preface this with the fact I do...
I am about to start therapy to prevent my ovarian cancer returning. Does anyone have any experience of this and in particular of: - what is your experience of Bevacizumab and Olaparib? - how well you feel in the day or two after treatment? I want to...
Did anyone have robotic surgery? How did it go
Hi, I'm writing on behalf of my mum who has just turned 50. In the last few weeks mum has suffered with constant bloating and early satiety and her GP felt a palpable mass in the abdomen which was confirmed by a gynaecologist last Tuesday. Last Thursday...
Hi I had a full hysterectomy 4 weeks ago and my CNS just rang with histology results. Apparently I have a rare cancer - Yolk sac tumour stage 1b. Lymph nodes are clear. Will have to have Chemo. Anyone else experiencing this.
My surgery is tomorrow, and as it will also involve my bowels, I’m having to drink MoviPrep today. It’s struggling to get the last bit drunk. I had no idea it would be this bad. It’s like drinking lemon flavoured sea water! You’re meant to drink a litre...
I’ve just had a diagnosis of ovarian cancer with secondary in abdo. Hoping to go for first cycle on Monday next. In the mean time what can I do or not do. Can I see family / friends or is it best to isolate. Husband is being a bit over protective and...
Hi. I have my first start of treatment tomorrow. Major surgery. Ultra-radical surgery. To say Im scared would be an understatement. Ive got all these pre op drinks to drink and they are making me sick. I dont think i can drink them but i need to. Ive...
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