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I have been advised by my oncologist that they can start me on Bevacizumab along with my next 4 chemos. I would then continue the Bevacizumab for a year along with a PARP. The Bevacizumab would be given every three weeks. I was just wondering if anyone...
I was diagnosed with stage 1 endometrial cancer in October and had a laparoscopic hysterectomy in November, 10 days after my operation I was told that the cyst on my left ovary which was removed also contained cancer. I had another operation on 16/1/25...
I had hysterectomy but there was some cancer left after surgery. I had 6 rounds chemio (4 before surgery, 2 after). Then 6 sessions of BEVacizum but cancer has grown slightly with this drug. So my doctor suspended this treatment and is sending me on a...
God I cant sleep. I need help, please. Feel sick, panicking, crying continuously, terrified.Just had call to say cancer cells found in recently removed ovary. Not much more info available. Further CT scan arranged, multidisciplinary team to discuss. Consultant...
Hello everyone, Thank you to all who have replied to messages up to now. Mum had her debulking surgery (full hysterectomy, omentum & peritoneal areas removed) 9th Dec. All visible disease removed. We met with the professor today who informed us it’s...
Hi there, not been on here in years. I’ve had ovarian cancer for 15 years and it has been spreading slowly up the body. I have recently been told it has spread to inside the skull. Has anyone had experience of this.. thanks in advance.
having a terrible my zoe im her mum by the way been having chemo then at christmas caught pnemonia and fighting it three lots of treatments not working so admitting her this week to be on iv fluids ,mine and her dads are broken useless and lost ,i feel...
Hi, I’m Helen and I’m 37. I joined the cancer chat in November after my Dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer…. But now I’m facing a fear of my own. After a change in periods which was causing significant flooding, my GP arranged for an ultrasound...
Good Evening I have joined this group as a relative in her mid 80s has been diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. She has had a number of scans and biopsies in the last 10 weeks. We are hoping to hear of her latest biopsy result next week. As yet,...
I was told 5 days ago that I had cancerous growths on both ovaries . I have an MRI still to come in a weeks time then a MDT will decide on a course of action. My feelings are a mixture of fear , anger and sorrow for the loss of the life I envisioned....
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