Hi all, it has been a real whirlwind last few months. My mom went through a full hysterectomy for ovarian cancer and is recovering steadily. It has been difficult to function as we've waited for the staging and grading. I have read everything there is...
I was diagnosed with Stage 3 (C) Ovarian cancer on 11 Jan. Have had one cycle of chemo (14 Feb) with just Carboplatin and all went OK. Some side effects days 6 & 7 (mainly extreme fatigue & constipation) and then stomach cramps and post-prandial hypotension...
I am new to this forum but could really do with some advice. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer over 2 years ago and have had debulking surgery and chemotherapy. I had more chemo when the cancer returned last year with metastasis in the liver. I'm now...
Hi all, first time posting here. So my 64 year old mum was diagnosed with stage 4 serous ovarian cancer 2 years ago, debunking surgery, and chemo. She was stable and doing really well. However unfortunately in November 2022 following a short period of...
Has anyone else had Carboplatin and Taxol which dropped kidney function to 30, first round of chemo has caused this hand now the latest scan shows tumour has grown but after consultant said next step could be surgery or radiotherapy, but after multi disciplinary...
Hi everyone, Hats off to all the ladies here for going through this journey. I really need some advice on this medication. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 high grade ovarian cancer in July last year. I had surgery first- full hysterectomy and removal...
Hi, I've been having abnormal vaginal bleeding since June last year, GP sent me for a scan and bloods in August last year which showed a 5.7cm cyst on my Right ovary, 3.7cm on my left, and thickened endometrial lining. Referred me to Gynae urgently...
Has anyone had surgery for a recurrance of stage 3 c high grade cancer? My oncologist says it is rare and only really done if 2 years clear and one single site for recurrance. However, the cancer sites all mention a Desktop III study wh lists the criteria...
I am new to this forum. In August of 2019 l was diagnosed with stage 3a germline ovarian tumor with Braca1 mutation carcinosarcoma . I had radical hysterectomy, 6 rounds of chemo and was on first line line maintenance drug lynparza for over 2 years. My...
Hi I have recently been diagnosed with stage 1C, grade 1 ovarian cancer. I have received advice from a surgeon to go for chemotherapy but consultant oncologist Suggested that I would not benefit from chemotherapy i would be interested to know what...
