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I was diagnosed in March 2025 with a 10cm tumor and was told it was in a very rare place. 3 months of chemotherapy.(Tumor Reduced Enough For Surgery) In September I had a radical hysterectomy and removal of tumor, however because of the positioning...
I hope this is relevant as it’s not relating to chemotherapy drugs directly. I’ve just had a challenging 3 days due to constipation caused by Ondansetron. I was given, what I felt, were hard instructions to take two tablets twice daily for 3 days. I...
Hi all, I hope you are all doing well! My mum was diagnosed with stage 3c ovarian cancer in May 2026. Life has been very intense since then. I ended up having to rush her to hospital at the end of June for what turned out to be a bowel obstruction...
Anyone familiar with the new Ovact trial for secondary treatment of high grade serious BRCA negative survivors? There are multiple locations around the UK inc. Royal Marsdon. Noel (carer)
Hi I have just been diagnosed with cancer it’s late 3. I am 56 and just had my first chemo five days ago. Just needed to speak to people who are going through the same thing.
Hi I am going to be having Paclitaxel Carboplatin & Bevacizumab and just wondering if anyone as had these together , I have read all the information That I have been given but I think the advice from someone that as been through this is a lot better....
Hi, I have my first chemo on Friday and I’ve read that ice mits and socks can prevent neuropathy. Do I need to get these myself? I had a quick look but they don’t seem to stay cold for very long. Can anyone recommend any or let me know if they help? Also...
I was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer over 2 years ago. I have had 2 rounds of chemo and surgery. I have just started Rucaparib abd after 5 days feel awful. Nauseous, shivers, listless. Worse than any chemo effects. Anyone else felt this way ???
Hi, Just wondering if anyone else has been diagnosed with this? I understand it's quite rare? If so, what has been your treatment? And do you know if it's likely to recur? Thanks
I have just found out I have Ovarian cancer with Peritoneal thickening & omental caking in my pelvis also enlarged retroperitoneal nodes, I have had CT scans and just had a biopsy, I am just waiting for the results of the biopsy to find out what treatment...
