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Hi I have been having a ovarian cyst checked for just over a year it is quite big nearly 6cm one way it has got a tiny bit bigger in the year my c125 blood test has been normal. I have been given the option for it to be removed or just leave it, they...
Hi I had an episode of cellulites on my foot neck which was cured with antibiotics tablets Now I have a skin rash on my tummy which started 20 days ago with a few red spots which have extended a huge patch now....I am seen a doctor later today .....
Hi - I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in August after it was found accidentally during a keyhole surgery. I am 45 and had a total abdominal hysterectomy with ovary removal 2 weeks ago and am waiting to hear the pathology results for the Stage and next...
I have stage 4 ovarian cancer, had 5 rounds of chemo ( carboplatin and Paclitaxel February 2024 to July 2024, followed by debulking surgery in August. I have now started another 6 rounds of chemo with the same 2 drugs but a third drug bevacizumab was...
I have inoperable grade 3c ovarian cancer which is now wrapped around my colon. I have had 6 chemo sessions after a failed operation (debulking) as my biopsy material wasn't for testing. I have very recently started a course of Niraparib. If Ivan...
I went to the Drs today and after talking about my symptoms, she did a pelvic examination and is sending me for a blood test (ovarian cancer). Now as I said in the title, it is very early and there is absolutely nothing but suspicion at the moment but...
Hi, my aunt has recently had to stop taking Niraparib after her platelets dropped very low. Has anyone else experienced this? If so how long did the platelets take to recover (it’s been 2 weeks since stopping now and they are only slightly improved) and...
Has anyone had all the symptoms but nothing has shown on scans. I'm actually not functioning and unsure as what to do next. The doctors won't refer me but I haven't eaten for ages and have a lot of right side bloating which is uncomfortable.. also a distended...
Hello everyone, new here after hovering for some time. I have been having red flag symptoms since January. My doctors been on the ball sending me for lots of tests since including colonoscopy,endoscopy and abdominal scans. I have had a c125 which...
I was diagnosed with Clear Cell Carcinoma in August following surgery to remove a cyst from an ovary. At the beginning of September I had a complete hysterectomy, oophorectomy, omentectomy, and removal of my peritoneum. I’m really struggling with my...
