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Hi! Was wondering if anyone has experienced rib and shoulder pain post op. I had Cytoreductive a month ago and I have been hospitalised for a month. Since I am right handed and it was at times difficult to move I made most of the effort with the right...
Hello all, A close relative of mine has recently been diagnosed with stage 4b ovarian cancer, spread to the liver, omentum, peritoneum. She’s been told surgery is not an option currently and has just started chemo. She has been told she’ll have 6 rounds...
Hi I had 4 rounds of chemio then surgery then other 2 more rounds of chemio and now I m on Bevacizumbavic. I had 4 rounds of BEV so far it and the plan is to continue every 3 weeks. However, today for the first time the CA125 result from my blood test...
Hi! Happy New Year everyone. I am 47 years old and I have high grade OC stage 3C. On the 28th of Nov I had a surgery and everything was successfully removed. Radical hysterectomy and Cytoreductive (no hipec) and they removed lesions from quite a...
Hi everyone, I am 54, I was a very happy, fit, married lady with two gorgeous children in their early twenties. We moved house, a refurbished project on 5th November and two weeks later I was very shockingly diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer....
Hello, everyone I my cancer marker test is elevated and based on the ultrasound results, I have an undefined tumour with vascularity and fluid on my right ovary. The scan already indicated that according to that, it falls in the malignant category....
Hello, recently diagnosed with ovarian/peritoneal cancer. Next step is pre surgery assessment in 2 days. I am aware that this is a pretty big op and am a bit anxious about post op care and how I am going to cope afterwards.
I’ve received my letter from my last scan after my 6th chemo the drs had a meeting and I have some lymph nodes which are looking suspicious I’m being sent for a pet scan what can be done if cancer has returned .
Hello I've had my appointment through for the 14th jan for full open hysterectomy Appendectomy and Omentectony but it's telling me to report to the day case unit. I was told I would have to stay in for a few days ?I can't get through on phone there...
Hi, my wife started her chemo on last Wednesday. Which supplements can you recommend to boost her immune system? I am not sure is it OK to post exact brands - if not please send me DM. Atm, she is taking Salvestrol and red beet juice. Thank you...
