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Following successful surgery in February , having a large mucinous tumour removed and full hysterectomy, followed by 6 months chemo of carboplatin thought things were looking positive , until last six weeks ended up with a dvt and abdominal swelling...
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 I was supposed to have my debulking surgery for ovarian cancer yesterday, however it was cancelled at the last minute whilst I was sat in hospital with my gown and surgical stockings on. The surgeon told me he had cancelled it due to low staffing on...
Hi , I am about to start chemo again , 3rd time . I will be having taxol every week for 9 weeks, I’m going to try the cold cap again . I have been advised to try it as it’s taken me 2 years to grow my back to its original style, and I’m gutted at...
Hi, First time posting, been reading a few posts and in need of a positivity boost as I'm a little worried and anxious. Have just had 6th infusion of chemo, ca125 marker was at 88 before 5th infusion but now rising again to 98, it never got down to...
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...
Hi iam new to the group I start my first chemotherapy session on 9/10 .how long is it normally between each session .And with the first session how will I feel afterwards x
Hi all, I’m relatively new to the group, firstly I just want to say your all amazing and reading your blogs I’ve found your strength and courage comforting. I myself don’t have cancer, my mum was diagnosed 6 weeks ago with stage 3 OC, she’s 59, with...
I had my 2nd lot of chemo last Tuesday. .But the last 24 hrs I’ve had a really bad back and pain relief isn’t working is this normal?
I was diagnosed with stage 3C high grade serous carcinoma of left Ovary/Fallopian tube in October last year. I underwent a midline laparotomy and radical debunking surgery (large bowel involvement and formation of stoma, complete resection.) the operation...
