Saw my surgeon two days ago. I have a recurrence, three years after my original diagnosis. Surgeon was great. He hopes to be able to remove the whole tumour -:hurrah! Will have a colostomy to live with, but lots of people cope with that. Then it will...
Hi all ... I have been for Pre-assesment today as I am 4b oc I have had 5 chemotherapys but the per- assessment was a bit of a shock to say the least, I didn't do very well on bike, I am anemic and as I say the chemo has zapped me some what..but all the...
Hello, My Mum had a pleural effusion and Tuesday’s test results have shown a Stage 4 gynaecological cancer - likely Ovarian - that has spread to her lungs. She’s 75 and we are awaiting Oncology and Gynaecology appointments for more info. Mum’s age and...
Morning! I am stating chemo on Monday, : Carboplatin, Paclitaxel & Bevacizumab. I'm told it will take at least 6 hrs, and with covid I am not able to have anyone with me, so I have my chemo bag packed with a lot of magazines, music player etc., and to...
I was told yesterday I have cancer, in both overies and it has traveled into lymph node...I will hear next week the course of action they are going to take but was hoping maybe someone else has information to help me..
Having got the 'in remission' news I'm about to start the maintenance journey! I've been offered Bevacizumab until next July - 3 weekly infusions with Olaparib tablets daily! Has anyone here been on this combo and can advise on likely side effects - I...
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Just found out my cancer has returned for the fourth time. It is all contained in my abdomen, but my oncologist says I may have a couple of years or twelve months. I was offered Tamoxifen or Paclitaxel. I opted for the chemo but now wonder if I should...
I had my first treatment 2 weeks ago. I’ve had a lot of pain since, in my feet, around the surgery wounds. Latest is mouth ulcers and pains in my teeth. I got Tramadol but found they made me sick. Any advice or recommendations? Has anyone else had...
