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So I've had pain constant for 6 weeks, I'm due for transvaginal scan on Tues, I have most symptoms of cyst/cancer. But the pain actually went away from pelvic area for 3 days (although still in lower back) but today it is back I was hoping it was just...
Was wondering what people’s experiences were post chemo in terms of check ups and monitoring? I had clear cell cancer 1c1 and finished my last round of chemo 2 weeks ago. I have a phone meeting with my oncologist in 2 weeks and then have been booked in...
Hi All, I am 36 years old. In 2022 I was diagnosed with stage 1A clear cell adenocarcinoma in my right ovary. I had surgery to remove the right ovary, 50 lymph nodes in the pelvic area, my appendix and omentum. I have never had to do chemotherapy as the...
My sleep is regularly disturbed following ovarian cancer and an abdominal hysterectomy. I wake up with hot flushes almost every night. I was on hrt until last year and I'm 62, nearly 63. Of course, I can't take HRT anymore now. Does anyone know...
Hello, I'm new here. I recently had an Mri where it was discovered I had a slightly enlarged ovary for someone my age (64). My only symptons is a nagging back ache. I'm booked in for an ultrasound, but my anxiety levels are through the roof. Just...
Hi everyone, I feel slightly stupid for posting here, but I’m scaring myself stupid. I went to my GP on Thursday with some very vague symptoms. A little bloating (comes and goes), increase indigestion, feeling nauseas when I wake up in the mornings, a...
Hi everyone! This last year has been long, mum was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer and following a lot of treatment is now in recovery and taking inhibitors which we are so grateful for. I’ve been feeling very tired lately so went for blood...
Why I am I very emotional today!!? Happy to be able to drive Wednesday cos at 6 weeks post op! Still waiting for oncology appointment but feeling very fit and well!! Doubts and hopes in my mind! Still waking up very early! U do have ood support, but...
Hi, I’m new to this and thought this could be helpful. We recently found out my mum has ovarian cancer. I’m 21 and my mum is my best friend. I am so scared and am trying to be by her side as much as possible. Every single day I’m trying to see the good...
So I have recently found the pkb on the nhs app and found reports of my ct scans and I have noticed that it has mentioned that my right breast implant may have ruptured. should someone have said something to me about this and should I have something done...
