One minute I’m relieved to know I didn’t really get that fat over lockdown. Then shell shocked to know a packet of antibiotics is probably not going to fix this. Still early days haven’t had biopsy but the blood tests, ct scan and fluid from the drain...
Hi all, I have just been pre diagnosed with stage2/3 low grade ovarian cancer which has also spread to my stomach, bowl tissue and possibly my splene. I had a previous 1c tumour 10 years ago and never though it would come back in the other ovary....
I was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer in late 2019 and since than have undergone six cycles of chemotherapy twice. The first six cycles were completed just before the first lockdown on April 2020 and I was then in remission for a few months until...
Been awake for an hour, weeping into my pillow, feeling overwhelmed. I haven’t slept through the night since May. Currently halfway through chemo. Generally a very positive person but for some reason I’m struggling tonight. So fed up with lying awake...
Hi all, I had an abdominal hysterectomy to remove a cyst on my phallopian tube. I was given a diagnosis of stage 1c1 ovarian cancer. I am due to start chemo on Tuesday with Paclitaxel and carboplatin. I am naturally scared. If there is any who has had...
Hi all, Just joined the club no one wants to join. I am a stubborn, determined optimist and hoping to get through this in the best way I can.... just like everyone else here I'm sure. I have a chemo/surgery/ chemo plan due to start in a few weeks...
My wife is currently in hospital as she has huge discomfort eating and is losing weight alarmingly. She was diagnosed with a 'bad' stage 3 three years ago. First wave of treatment involving surgery and chemotherapy successful, first recurrence last year...
Hello everyone, I don’t even know if I am posting this correctly…it’s my first attempt. I had surgery 2 weeks ago at the Royal Marsden, Fulham Road, following a shock diagnosis. One very large tumour removed, plus radical hysterectomy, ovaries, Fallopian...
Hello lovely ladies, I was diagnosed with incurable endometrial cancer nearly 4 years ago after having a full bi-lateral hysterectomy for non cancer related reasons. Since my tumours are low grade in nature, I’ve been taking a hormone inhibitor for...
Hi everyone, I am new to the group, and have recently had my first dose of chemo therapy, following a hysterectomy. My query is how do we know what is an acceptable side effect of the treatment and what is considered a reaction. I have been experiencing...
