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Hi everyone, I have just received my diagnosis after biopsy of an abdominal wall tumour which was originally a suspected sarcoma. Now waiting for chest/abo/pelvis CT to see the extent of the problem. Anyone else out there start out like this? My husband...
I had a blood transfusion last week day before chemotherapy the day after had my pre operation bloods have come back my b12 is very low so got to go to hospital tomorrow for blood test and maybe a blood transfusion before operation on Wednesday has any...
Have had an ultrasound for a huge lump 10 x 10cm in abdomen. Now waiting for an MRI and Consultant. It's not know yet if its ovarian, uterine or just a fibroid. Hence I've posted in both Uterine and Ovarian forums. I'm 68 and for the past 3 years...
Hi all After being treated for Ovarian Cancer etc with debunking and total hysterectomy in 2018, i was found to have two small tumours on lymph nodes in my back. I was prescribed six cycles of Caelyx and Carboplatin and am now halfway through. I have...
Hi All I will find out in a couple of weeks if I am NED (no evidence of disease) after 6 x chemos plus Avastin, and surgery back in March. I have stage 4 clear cell & atm Avastin is recommended as the maintenance option. Just wondering if others...
Hi Was diagnosed in 2021 with Stage 3b serous borderline ovarian tumor and had TAH BOS omenectomy. Had yearly follow up CT scan a few weeks ago and now have been told I need a CT scan of chest on Thursday, being discussed at the MDT meeting tomorrow...
Hi guys. I won't go into to much detail and bore you all. I need advice. Knowledge. Experience and a friendly/ very patient ear to listen, help or advice etc x Sorry its late. Kind regards Shay
Have had an ultrasound for a huge lump 10 x 10cm in abdomen. Now waiting for an MRI and Consultant. It's not know yet if its ovarian, uterine or just a fibroid. Hence I've posted in both Uterine and Ovarian forums. I'm 68 and for the past 3 years...
Hi last May I was diagnosed with aggressive stage 4 cancer had full hysterectomy and stoma. I thought that was it this is my life now couldn’t see much hope. I’m now on target therapy. This week I got to see one of my sons graduate with MBA with merits...
Hi everyone. I have an amazingly supportive husband and two cats who love a good cuddle. I started off with colorectal cancer and a straight forward solution, but I actually have clear cell ovarian cancer caused by endometriosis. A few years ago,...
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