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Heyy guys, So I'm 27 (28 this year) and I have Stage 4 Serous Carcinoma Ovarian Cancer. On Wednesday I was supposed to have my 2nd round of Carboplatin chemo, but I unfortunately had an allergic reaction where I was throwing up, I had hives and a...
Hey! Trying to remember how to forum here but hello! Thought I'd try a shout here. Got diagnosed with Stage 1c early cause of a poorly decided yet tasty goat curry. Awaiting surgery. Open. Full hystetectomy. Possible chemo. Im at the beginning of this...
I went to the GP a few weeks ago with sharp stabbing pains in my lower right hand side, bloating, constipation, difficulty urinating and bleeding during sex. GP made an urgent referral to a gynaecologist. The gynaecologist requested an urgent ultrasound...
Hi, i am 61 and was diagnosed with stage 4b high grade serous ovarian mid October - only symptom was a vrry large pleural effusion around my right lung. That took over 5 days of draining in hospital. Ct showed lymph node at left clavicle, a small cluster...
Hello, My name is Sharon I am 56 and was diagnosed last month with Stage 3b/4a high grade serous carcinoma ovarian cancer. I had my first chemotherapy on the 29th December experiencing a bad side effect during it which left me screaming in pain like...
Hi, I’m newbie with a recent diagnosis of mucinous ovarian cancer, expansile type, Stage 1C1. After laparotomy to remove a 30cm cystic mass plus TAH/BSO & biopsies, no further treatment is recommended by MDT. I’ve an appt in Jan to discuss putting me...
My wife Julie had been treated for Ovarian Cancer and for 6 and a half years had a good standard of living and health. A few months ago (July) The Christie told her that her latest CT scan showed that the oral chemo she was on was not working and they...
Hi everyone. Happy new yearxx I am currently in remission from ovarian cancer, but still don't feel physically well. My mental health is suffering because I am scared of recurrence. My next scan is in February. Does anyone else believe that when cancer...
This forum has been really helpful. I Lost my beloved mum to metastaic ovarian last month. He was the reason i joined this forum.Grieving her loss. Don't know what to do.
I have been recently diagnosed with endometrial primary ovarian cancer and I bleed through a nodule in my tummy. Starting radiotherapy on the 9th December to try and stop the bleeding followed by chemotherapy and surgery. Feeling very scared despite...
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