Hi I was told that we needed to use condoms for intercourse however is that for the whole time of treatment for example all the time during the 4 cycles or is it just the few days after the treatment ? Also would barrier creams be just as effective ?...
Newly diagnosed (last Tuesday), awaiting 1st appt with oncologist. The gyneoncologist told me to concentrate, until I start treatment, on keeping well nourished, fit and healthy. I do follow this lifestyle in general nornormally! Been reading some...
Hello I am new on here and both nervous and distressed to be posting but at 00.37 hours and unable to sleep for worrying, reading so many of the supportive messages and shared experiences and information I feel I may have found the right Community....
Hi, I was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer 5 days ago. It was a shock. I thought I was coping ok with it. I now have crushing anxiety which has just started and it’s overwhelming my every thought. Anyone else feel like this?
8 months ago I posted on here how low I was feeling and I suppose wallowing in self pity, work that I loved finished me on ill health just before Christmas last year, I knew this was inevitable but still came as a shock, I felt worthless and lost, I have...
Hi all I’m wondering if any of you with oc have hernias i have a parastomal hernia and 2 incisional hernias. I just wanted to ask if they are painful, I am really struggling at the moment feel heavy and like someone is trying to rip my belly out...
Hi please can anyone give me hope that my daughter will get through this. She is only 33. Had operation to remove spleen, stomach lining, part bowel, full hysterectomy and much more. She is now receiving chemo. Do not know how to help her. Feel absolutely...
Hey there all I am BRCA1 and was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and Ovarian cancer back in 2018. All my operations, chemo etc was a success and I went into remission. Most of my friends were there for me throughout this challenging part of my life. Fast...
I went to my Dr's early January with an enormous bloated stomach that wouldn't go away and severe abdominal pain. A ct scan showed a large mass coming from my ovaries. Ca125 was only 62 so it was possible it was just a huge cyst. Testing after surgery...
Hi everyone, so I'm very new to this site and I was wondering if anyone could give me some helpful advice. I purchased a CA125 Rapid Ovarian Cancer Test as I was told I am high risk due to many factors in my health such as PCOS being the main one. ...
