Hi All , I've only recently heard about CA125 trends , could someone please explain (in the simplest way) what this exactly means. My CA125 pre op was 291, after surgery was 270 after 2nd cycle of chemo dropped to 43 . I wanted to understand what this...
Hello, My mom was diagnosed in September with metastatic cancer -- ovarian to peritoneal. She was not a candidate for surgery and had one round of chemo, following that the oncologist advised that given her weakened state the option to pursue was palliative...
I now have a 30 drain inserted for asceties, following 2 stints in hospital , may then have a plurex drain - has anyone had experience of this ? I then ended back in hospital with severe vomiting, needing lots of drugs and iv to get it under control...
hi all, i was diagnosed in early september with OC and a large cancerous cyst sitting in pelvis pushing on kidney and bladder. i have had a biopsy and stent fitted through kidney into my bladder, but i do get little stressed waiting on results. just wondering...
Hi I’m 35 new to this group I was diagnosed 20/09 with stage 3 ovarian cancer I have my operation next week full histerectomy this was a shock to me as I felt generally ok just abit bloating and sore which doctors put down to ibs can anyone give me abit...
Hi I was diagnosed with stage 3c ovarian cancer in May 2021 I had 3 rounds of chemo then had a full hysterectomy followed my 2 more chemo sessions. My body cannot take anymore chemo as it is affecting my physical and mental state. I am also a carrier...
I had my first chemo on Thursday and my ascites is starting to reduce but its causing pain is this normal, I have lost 4lb in 3 days is this normal and how long does it last. Any experience with this and advice.
Hi, My world has fell apart again !. waited 6 weeks to get back on taxol after recent scan revealed OC growth in all areas. My platelets have been dropping each week , now down to 56 . I have been feeling unwell , lots of bruising , night sweats , headaches...
I have stage 3 with ascites already had 4.5ltrs of fluid drained and of course its building back up. I start my chemo 29th, I have been told this will reduce the ascites but does it and how long does it take? My chemo is 3 weekly.
Hi , Can anyone give me any advice please. Ive had 2 rounds of chemo over last 2 years, started taking rubraca for 2 months. Platelets kept dropping so had to have dose lowered and breaks. Eventually had to come off them early September. Cancer has...
