Hi there firstly I'd like to think my story so far will bring hope faith and a positive outlook to anyone who has a similar diagnosis. November 2020 I went to hospital with what I thought was appendicitis, turned out to be stage 3c Ovarian Cancer I...
Hi I’m stage 4, currently on my third chemo programme which is weekly Taxol, and finding it quite brutal. Feeling quite isolated and was wondering if there are any support groups meeting face to face/coffee mornings that kind of thing in the Brighton...
Hello warriors, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer in July 2021. I had surgery and then 5cycles of chemo. Now I'm on Rucaparib 600mg daily since Feb this year. I would like to get back to work full time. Is there anyone on parp inhibitors...
Hi, I was diagnosed in 2020 and am now palliative. I would love to meet up for coffee’s etc if there’s a local London E2 group
I have finished treatment after successful surgery to remove ovarian tumour and would like to get back to living, including holidays. Called my annual insurance policy who advided they won't cover ovarian cancer medical condition. Have any of you found...
Good afternoon, I am looking for advice about this particular drug and your experiences of it. For anyone who is on it, please advice if the side effects are manageable? How you are coping with taking it? Thank you so much <3
Hi I have just seen my Oncologist today with the results of my recent scan. So it’s shown traces of ascites but the rest looks clear despite my ca125 continuing to rise, it was 105 last week. He has said it’s basically a monitor and see so will have...
Hey everyone, I’m new to this chat and have been reading all your posts and comments . It’s extremely humbling to be with such incredibly strong women and hope I can be half as strong as you all are xxx My story so far : Im 46 years old , have three...
Hi everyone, We’ve shared Della’s experience of being diagnosed with breast and ovarian cancer in this blog here . Come show your support by watching the video and reacting to the blog. We hope you will find hearing Della’s story helpful as our Community...
Hi. I’m recovering from surgery two and a half weeks ago: abdominal hysterectomy, supracolic omectomy and left hemicolectony and anastomosis (bowel resection). My general recovery is going well ( wound healing and mobility) but I feel I know very little...
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