Hello, My mum was diagnosed with grade 3c ovarian cancer last year, she had 6 rounds of carb/taxol then surgery, removing her ovaries, tubes, appendix, partial bowel and omentum. Her CA125 was 475 on diagnosis, then went up to 1236 just before chemo...
My gynae Dr found I had a cyst in the left ovary during a recent routine appointment. Following this, my GP arranged a CT scan which I had yesterday. The scan confirms a small mass, but can't tell if it's malignant or a cyst. The radiographer recommended...
Hi everyone, I finished my last chemo last month and I am starting my road to recovery after major surgery in February then 6 rounds of chemo. I have stage 2b ovarian cancer. I don't feel physically or mentally ready to return to work and although my...
Hi I am currently under investigation, so haven’t been diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer, but I am concerned. Back in January I had an emergency CT scan for lower back pain and they suspected an Aortic Aneurysm. That came back clear but a mass was spotted...
It is really helpful if members can update their profile/bio as it shows the journey you have been on. As we all know there are so many different types of ovarian cancer and the treatment can differ to. Fellow members are more likely to reply if they...
Hi, just looking for advice and to see if anyone else happens to be in the same position. My mum is stage 3 ovarian cancer and is undergoing chemo with the hope that after session 3 as long as scans showing well that she should be getting surgery. She...
Previously a few years ago I had a hysteroscopy without success due to a closed cervix so this procedure did not work for me. Now that I am experiencing again more intermittent pelvic cramping again, without any discharge, I'm hesitant to undergo the...
No diagnosis of ovarian cancer, but due to a genetic mutation I am now facing a salpingo oophorectomy. Assuming all goes according to plan, this will be done laparoscopically, same day in and out of hospital. This is going to be my 5th surgery in under...
For the past few months I have been experiencing some abdominal and back pain, mainly on my lower left side but it can move around. The GP sent me for bloods and all results were normal, including a CA125, apart from my platelets count which is high,...
Hello, my mum has been fighting ovarian cancer for nearly 2 years now. After two courses of chemo therapy (last finished in January 2016) she has now been given Olaparib (Lynparza) 4 days ago. She has BRCA1 gene mutation and her cancer is very agressive...
