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I’m 57 with a strong family history of BC. I’ve been having left side/ pelvic pain and nausea for a few months. My pap was normal and my doctor said he couldn’t feel anything abnormal. I pushed for an ultrasound and the results were normal (though my...
I was diagnosed with cyst on ovary through transvaginal an ultrasound scans. I've had follow up scans the cyst has grown and a new 1 in my womb,had to have a ca 125 test and am waiting for results. Has this happened to anyone else and if so what the outcome...
We have just had the diagnosis of OC for my mum who is 83. She had the classic symptoms - we now know - for the past 18 - months to 2 years, steadily getting worse. The doctors at the GP surgery just kept fobbing us off, putting it down to a bladder problem...
I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer on 22nd December 2021. I had an op on 2nd December to remove an 8cm mass and they took ovaries put at same time plus my epithelial lining. The fallopian tubes were high grade carcinoma and the mass sarcoma. I started...
who do I talk to when I am struggling ,??
I’ve just joined today and really looking for some help. I have symptoms which could possibly be OC. I have booked a private appointment with a gynaecologist for Tuesday. Long story but due to COVID can’t get to see my GP, sending a prescription to the...
I have been having left abdominal/ pelvic pain, severe nausea, and occasional bloating. I’m 57, BRCA negative, with a strong family history of BC and cervical ca. My doctor retired so I went to a new one who is highly regarded in my area. He performed...
Hi, I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in November 2021, at that time graded 1 and staged 1A. I had a hysterectomy on 22nd January 2022, and got my results today - grading remaining at 1, but stage revised to 2 as cells were found on the cervix....
Hi all, i am 42 and just after Christmas i suddenly felt very bloated, i have been told by a consultant that i have a mass of around 13cm on my ovary and that its ovarian cancer and need to wait for the hospital to get in touch to discuss next steps...
good morning to you all. My mother was diagnosed with peritoneal and ovarian cancer towards the latter part of last year. She had three courses of carbotaxol then had a successful op. She’s having Avastin added after her next two chemos then ten Avastins...
