Hello, I’m having maintenance treatment for stage 3c ovarian cancer, diagnosed last April. When I was found to have BRCA1 I was referred for genetic counselling and from there was made appts for a mammogram and MRI, both of which I had last week. ...
Hello, can anyone please help me? I am currently having treatment for Endometrioid Ovarian and Uterine Cancer. Diagnosed August 2024 Ascites drained, full hysterectomy, ovaries, omentum, appendix, cervix, liver scrape and diaphragm scrape. Deposits...
Hi, I had my debulking surgery five weeks ago, following CT, MRI scans and blood tests. They took everything out - fallopian tubes, ovaries (with solid cysts), cervix and uterus. The surgeon has recommended chemo, because there were some cancer cells...
Please can anyone kindly share their experience of using a cold cap to prevent hair loss when receiving chemo with Paclitaxel and Carboplatin?
Hi all, new to this forum. my LGSOC returned after 7 years cancer free and now told it’s treatable but not curable. I’ve been in Trametinib for 3months and struggling with side effects. Wondered if anyone else experiencing water retention around eyes...
Hi there, I am new. My mom had a giant tumor the size of a back in her abdomen. After many tests and surgery she had the tumor removed and all others found in her abdomen. (appendix, necrotic tissue, lesion on omendum and both ovaries.) She is 74 and...
I was diagnosed dec 24 after operation to remove a mass , I've had debulking plus the two chemo,s used for ovarian cancer. After 3 chemo treatments results of scan showed a new growth in pelvis lining and still showing cancer in right side of pelvis....
Hi all, i was wondering if anyone has any tips for eating after chemo? Chemo day im fine but for another week the thought of eating is the worst thing, I tend to loose 7-9lb in the first week. Im trying to sort as it leaves me feeling so ill and the sickness...
Hi I am about to start chemo following total hysterectomy and stage 1C diagnosis I have been given 3 options and I am very overwhelmed as to what decision to make Option 1 - do nothing Option 2- Just Carboplatin - not too bad in terms of side...
Consultant sent me for ct scan as my ca125 had risen to 44 not to worrying had scan last Thursday Thay had a meeting Tuesday with team wanted aface to face next week but I cannot make it so he is phoning me tomorrow
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