Hi I’m new to these groups - my best friend has been diagnosed with stage 3/4 ovarian cancer and my dads prostate cancer has advanced any advice for staying sane when fear kicks in! I’ve had cancer in 6 of my close family since I was 14 it’s a trigger...
Hello, I was diagnosed with low grade serous ovarian cancer in 2020 I had a redo all hysterectomy in December 2020 followed by chemotherapy starting in June 2021 6 rounds and a reoccurrence in September 2022 and another 6 rounds of chemo. I was prescribed...
Hi Last month I went to my doctor surgery to have a new contraceptive implant put in. When speaking to the nurse about my periods etc she could see I was bloated and asked if I have pain, irregular bleeding etc... She refused to continue and made...
Was told 4 weeks ago that I was going to be tested for Ovarian Cancer. Since then had a CT scan & biopsy but have no idea what the plan is or how bad it is. The next appointment will be for that.I was given a number to phone if I had questions so I phoned...
Hi, I’ve just been diagnosed and I am so scared. Was just feeling a little unwell for the last few weeks and finally got a scan. Ovarian cancer that has mastastonised into massive peritoneal deposits. Have had biopsies done and fluid drained out of my...
Hi, I’ve been diagnosed with ovarian cancer this week. The waiting is just awful. I’m not dealing with it very well. It has spread up other areas . I’m thinking the worst and need reassurance that I can deal with this!
Hi, I was diagnosed with stage 4 Ovarian cancer in March, it was a complete shock to the system. I had osphagus cancer in 2016 and thought if I was unlucky to get another cancer it would be a secondary not a primary. How do you get your head around...
I start chemo on Wednesday and have opted to have a cold cap. Can anybody tell me their experience of using a cold cap, good or bad. Thanks in advance
I had my first session of chemo today, with acool cap. I found my “hard” in-ear earphones uncomfortable after some time and wondered if anybody has found a comfortable solution to wearing earphones with a cool cap? As expected I couldn’t wear my glasses...
Hi I am new to group, recent duagnosis of ovarian cancer after scans showed 2 large rugby ball size cysts and left ovary tumour. had hysterectomy, appendix,omentum and peritoneum removed 3 weeks ago. Cysts had ruptured and leaked for weeks througout abdomen...
