My Mum (in her 60’s) survived stage 3 ovarian cancer and is 2 yrs on now thankfully fit and well. I am often juggling emotions and guilt over living my own life with my own family and full time job (which I enjoy) with spending time with Mum who at times...
I am under investigation for both ovarian and bowel cancer. Due to changes in bowel habit I am having one large bowel movement a day sometimes two. However I still feel constipated all of the day my stools can vary although I have one large bowel movement...
Hi all I finished chemo last May but in the last few weeks I feel constantly sick, uncomfortable stomach, awake almonds st every hour and going to the toilet around 20 times in 24 hrs, wondering if any of you lovely OC ladies had the same when the cancer...
Hi I’m on second round chemo Carbo/Caelyx and therefore immuno compromised. Having pretty much isolated for the last two years, I’m struggling a bit with how to safely reintegrate, given that there is no longer any official isolation advice, but that...
Hi….. I’m struggling with joint pain my gp said it’s possible arthritis … I had my ovaries removed last sept ….has anyone else suffered with the same ?…. And would hrt help even tho I’m post menopause ? thanks & love Polly
I had grade 3c fallopian tube cancer 6 years ago had a radical hysterectomy etc , chemo and was signed off last October after 5 years. About 8 weeks ago I started with a discharge because there was a little blood I was put on the 2 week referral ,from...
Hello, 57(f), three adult kids, with a strong family history of BC but no OC. I’ve been having left groin pain for a few months, along with some bloating and nausea. I went for my yearly and my pap and exam were normal. The doc ordered an ultrasound...
I had my first chemo, carboplatin and taxol, two days ago. I was fine the day after, but now have abdominal pain, and aching legs. Is this a normal side effect? Feel I can cope if it’s a recognised side effect
I'm ready for surgery, so what ideas and tips have we shared. Ginger biscuits and mints are good for nausea. are useful. Long nighties in hospital. When my tummy was swollen over the bump pants. Mints after surgery due to wind pain. Entertainment...
Morning I remember a post about recovery but can't find it. I had my debulking 15th and came out 7 days later 2 days ago. Feeling stiff and achey but walking about able to get in and out of bed feed and water myself daughter coming in twice daily things...
