Hi, just hopped over from bowel forum. Severe pain and bloating for 6 weeks, clearing with laxatives but there is still a blockage. Severe fatigue for months/years and possible weight loss. Negative for blood in stool so waiting for non urgent colonoscopy...
So I saw the GP he did some pressing around on my abdomen and with my mum previously having primary peritoneal cancer stage 4 then ovarian and debulking he is putting me on the 2 week pathway with a blood test Monday. Dad also died of prostate cancer...
Hi new to this group cannot find a section for fallopian tube cancer on here so I guess ovarian is the group to join started bleeding in April of this year have had 2 biopsies in the past few months both showed polyps which have been removed still...
Hello everyone, I'm new and just reaching out as I navigate the confirmed cancer diagnosis after surgery five weeks ago. I'm starting chemotherapy this week and am very anxious about how this will be - I know there is so much uncertainty but I will...
Hello all, last Friday week I went to the doctor's for bleeding after menopause, got sent to have a transvaginal scan. I had the scan this Friday, I didn't ask any questions, the sonographer just said at the end "the doctor will call you in a couple of...
Hello ladies, I’m Maria 45 years old, I got diagnosed in 2021. In june of this year I’ve learnt again that my cancer came back for the 3rd time, on the 2nd of sept. I will start again a chemo treatment 3weeks on and 1 week off for the rest of my life...
Hello Everyone I have stage 3c Ovarian cancer, have had six bouts of chemo, and a hysterectomy in the middle of the treatment. Am now on Avastin every 3 weeks and due to start Olaparib tablets - is anyone else on these two treatments?
Hello, I was diagnosed a year ago and have been trying to live each day at a time. Hubby is very supportive and now finding I get hot sweats due to the surgery I had on my ovaries. Going to join local support groups and meet up with others fighting cancer...
I have just had my first round of chemo for my Stage 3 ovarian cancer 3 days ago. Bevacizumab, Paclitaxel and Carboplatin. I have taken the anti emetics and steroids given to me but so far don't seem to have any side effects but a headache. That could...
Has anyone had the hysterectomy with anastomosis (cut and rejoin of bowl)? How was the recovery time? Thank you
Whatever cancer throws your way, we’re right there with you.
We’re here to provide physical, financial and emotional support.
© Macmillan Cancer Support 2026 © Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017), Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales company number 2400969. Isle of Man company number 4694F. Registered office: 3rd Floor, Bronze Building, The Forge, 105 Sumner Street, London, SE1 9HZ. VAT no: 668265007