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I will receive some chemotherapy for Ovarian mucinous Adenocarcinoma and the BARF mutation. Not seen oncologist yet, hoping it will be next week. I am aware the BARF mutation makes my cancer harder to treat and that my overall survival maybe be reduced...
Hi all, my mum is currently having chemo for stage 4b ovarian cancer. She was told initially surgery was not an option, but fortunately she has responded so well to the chemo that they are now considering surgery. It’s a bit confusing though because the...
Hi all, I recently had surgery to remove a 12cm dermoid cyst. Sadly during surgery it ruptured under manipulation because it was attached to my bowel and pelvic wall via a small solid mass. My doctor sucked up most of the contents and took biopsies...
Hi everyone, I've had my first chemotherapy infusion and due to have second one tomorrow, but I had an allergic reaction to Paclitaxel which was stopped (and went back for Carboplatin the next day which was fine). I was told I'd get a call from my...
Hello, can I please have some insight into ovarian cancers that were caught early as a relatively small in size 4/5cm i am due for surgery for right ovary and tube removal as I have a complex cyst. It’s just under 5cm, ORADS 4 with solid components...
Heyy guys, Has anyone else ever had to take these Olaparib/Lynparza treatment tablets before?? If so have ya'll ever really suffered from them and if you have suffered from them then what did you do/take instead like what are the alternatives?? I...
Home yesterday following UR surgery 2 weeks ago , just finding the utter exhaustion overwhelming , and my usual resolve difficult to muster . Anyone out there who has gone through the same could reassure me things will get better ?
Hello community, I hope you are all well and coping. I’m here for any advice please as we navigate the rocky road ahead. My mum (63, very fit and well) was diagnosed with ovarian cancer 1st Nov and had total hysterectomy, lymph, appendix & omentum...
Good evening ladies I'm just wondering if there are others spending Christmas alone while awaiting treatment or having treatment .I'm currently waiting for a complete hysterectomy with Appendectomy and Omentectony after the oncologists saying they think...
I am really hoping for some advice. I am in remission from ovarian cancer, having had big surgery and 6 rounds of chemotherapy. I am now on PARPs - Niraporib to be precise. The drugs made me very sick, breathess and tired and I had insomnia, dry skin...
