Just leaving a short note here to say hi. I had a full hysterectomy on 1st October because my CA125 was 594. Scans showed no obvious causes so decision was made to "whip it all out". Analysis showed stage 3 (2B?) ovarian cancer. But all removed. Now on...
Was called to doctor on Monday after a previous CT scan and told to bring someone with me. Then the nightmare started. It’s the waiting and having your fate in somebody else’s hands.
Hello, I've just joined this group - I've recently had surgery to remove a large cyst on my ovary, along with the ovary and fallopian tube and various biopsies. It's been an up and down journey with blood tests coming back normal, MRI being unable to...
Hello, Just joined the forum. I am a 34 year old woman and I am currently undergoing treatment for Ovarian Cancer (Stage 1C? TBC) and I have already undergone radical hysterectomy treatment for Womb Cancer (1A). I am also under investigation for breast...
I’ve been diagnosed with stage 1C cancer after surgery to remove a large cyst and had a full hysterectomy. I’m waiting to start chemo treatment and wondered how anyone manages working / providing sick notes during treatment? Thanks.
Hi All, I turned 41 this year and was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer stage IA. For about 6 months prior to surgery I felt strangely tired, with a pressure in my lower abdomen, and constant need to pee. I was also losing weight and felt inappetent. I...
I've just been told I have ovarian cancer out of the blue I'm 41 and a single parent and terrorfied and completely overwhelmed and so fucking angry Please some one give me hope
Hi I was diagnosed with OC in Feb it's been a tough year to say the least. Had 6 sessions of chemo and surgery to remove everything, there's a little left around liver so going to start olaparib as maintenance, really hoping it works, never been so s...
Hello, everyone i was first diagnosed three years ago with Stage 1c agressive Fallopian tube cancer. Hysterectomy and chemo followed and I’ve been good since. Recent problems sent me back to my wonderful MacMillan nurse, who organised a CT scan and...
Hi I've recently joined the forum as I have been informed that i have ovarian cancer, but that it's spread out to my stomach and lung. I'm absolutely petrified and found the meeting with the consultant just washed over me. I'm trying to remember everything...
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