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Hiya am new to here iv had a ultrasound that found a large cyst on my ovary, nnowawaitingfor blood results and appointment with gynaecology, I can't sleep or eat am so worried.
Hey all, I was wondering if this was the right place to post. If its not I apologise. I dont want to come across as insensitive. I am a 38 mum of 4 and have been feeling a bit unwell recently It started with a bit of pain about 2 fingers width...
My mum was diagnosed with stage 3c ovarian cancer. She had chemo and it was removed she's on a oral chemo tablet. She recently had a 3 months scan from starting oral chemo. She just got a call to ask us to come to speak about scan results on monday ...
Hi, I had a 15x15cm malignant mass removed on 8th Feb. The origin is not entirely clear as the biopsy was inconclusive however CA125 was 256 and CA19-908 prior to surgery. The sarcoma and gynae team were discussing my case and gynae were asked if chemo...
Hi about to start chemotherapy, been offered PICC line , wondering about people experience? Pros and cons ? , thank you
Hi so I’m new here, I don’t have a diagnosis so I hope that it’s okay that I’m here and that I don’t offend anyone with asking for advice. I have concerns and fear that I could possibly have ovarian cancer. I want to preface this with the fact I do...
Such a shock to get the diagnosis, when I have always taken such care to be fit and healthy. GP was slow to get me tests, ct scan etc then to be told I definitely have ovarian when the results hadn't come through. Laparoscopy for biopsies, then after...
Hi everyone, new on here as just recently had the bad news after a ca125 blood test and a ct scan sjowed cancer markers. I am terrified of the unknown and how I will cope as I live on my own. At the moment my tummy is quite bloated and uncomfortable when...
I am about to start therapy to prevent my ovarian cancer returning. Does anyone have any experience of this and in particular of: - what is your experience of Bevacizumab and Olaparib? - how well you feel in the day or two after treatment? I want to...
Hi. I've just found this group and am glad to have done so. In short, my journey so far has been a bit like having boarded an express train, for which I hadn't bought a ticket and which doesn't stop at any stations to let me get off!! Firstly let me say...
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