I have lower pain in my right lower back and feel bloated getting worse over last few months so been to GP and they have said after blood test my CH125 slightly raised. Waiting to hear from hospital for a scan but feel very anxious and fearful. Helps...
Hi all, I had a trip to A&E yesterday resulting in a CT scan for gallstones which turned out a report of solid masses on both ovaries (104mm & 47mm) likely to be malignant. Also 31mm nodule in root of mesentery probably a malignant lymph node. The conclusion...
Hi, I’m 20 and I recently had a transvaginal US and the results came back as my ovaries are really big. However, my gp said the symptoms I have (heavy menstrual bleeding, intermenstrual spotting, bloating, urinary urgency, constipation) aren't usually...
Hi. I’m halfway through second line chemo following a recurrence ( diagnosed Jan’20, finished chemo sept 20 then Avastin till june’21). I was on the Icon 8b trial and now have been offered the Icon9 trial. Am very pro these trials but torn between the...
Hi all Can anyone give me any tips or help please with the side effect of a very white coated tongue and throat following chemo (carboplatin). It makes swallowing uncomfortable and eating and drinking difficult. I have been prescribed a mouthwash called...
Hi, I’m on cycle 2 of my second round treatment (carbo/Caelyx), and am feeling very queasy still, on day 9 of the cycle. Am taking metoclopramide that I had from my first round ( they didn’t prescribe it for the Caelyx for some reason, but I rarely had...
Hi all, I am new to the group and wanted to join to connect with anyone that may be going thru the same thing my mum is & hopefully hear some positive feedback. my mum was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in January 2022, she was also told at the time...
My mum is 60. Fit and healthy with no symptoms. She found a lump under her arm and we found out yesterday she has cancer in her ovaries and it’s spread to a lymph node under her arm. We visited the Chemo doctor yesterday who said they are unable to do...
Hello everyone My background is in my profile. My question is regarding is coping with ascites and accompanying problems. I have had 3 drains 9, 5 and 6 litres. It is now 2.5 weeks since the last drain and I have rapidly filled again. The nausea is...
Hi everyone, i just want to ask few question about ovarian cancer returning at different place. i had full hysterectomy and chemo 6 year ago and as part of 6 monthly review - my cancer counters doubled, followed by CT scan in Nov 2021. I have 3 cm growth...
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