Hi I've just joined this group. Ive been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, I start Chemotherapy on Friday. I'm petrified. Any support would be greatly appreciated.
Hi. I’m new to this forum. F58. Just diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Had a blood test for high CA125 a month ago and then a CT scan which showed a cyst on the ovary as well as liver markers. Managing pain at the moment and now waiting for a biopsy. In...
Hi , just discovered this group. Last year a cyst was found on my ovary , when removed it was the size of a basket ball and ruptured , on testing It was discovered as cancer. I was diagnosed with Mucinous ovarian cancer which I was told was rare. ...
Good Morning, It’s 5.24, wide awake! I went to the doctors on the 8th June as my tummy was bloated and quite hard. I carry my weight in that area so didn’t think much about it initially. However after being examined the doctor did some blood tests and...
Got the news Feb 2026 after removal of large ovarian cyst in Nov 2025. CT scan in Feb showed no radiological evidence of metastatic disease. I thought I had time so plans made for fertility preservation and staging surgery. A few weeks later before...
Hey everyone, I'm Laura, 40 years old. Been living with ovarian cancer for 10 years. About to have more open surgery and chemo x
Hey there, I'm new here... I'm quite shocked to be here cus you never think this is going to happen to you do you? I was recently rushed into hospital a few weeks ago with a bad stomach, I had an urgent CT scan done and I had colitis... But they actually...
Hello. Just been diagnosed at 52yrs old. Big shock. Had rapid symptoms with ascites. Had fluid drainage x2 and started Chemo. Ascites coming back, worried will need another drainage. All very scary. Any advice? Thanks
New to this this forum although I have used the forums before as my husband had stage 2 tonsil cancer in lockdown (has the all clear now) and found it in a way reassuring. Trying not to turn this into a monologue. I've been bleeding since July last...
Was expecting a CT scan to confirm gall stones but then they said very strong indication of ovarian cancer with spread. Am stunned and don't quite know what to do.
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