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Hi everyone, Just been diagnosed and hasn't really sunk in yet. Lucky to live near the Surrey Marsden and have lots of wonderful family and friends. Be great to share ideas with this group as I progress through the various stages. Good to have support...
Hi there firstly I'd like to think my story so far will bring hope faith and a positive outlook to anyone who has a similar diagnosis. November 2020 I went to hospital with what I thought was appendicitis, turned out to be stage 3c Ovarian Cancer I...
Starting chemo on the 28th August at Velindre Cardiff. Is anyone else here attending Velindre?
Hi everyone. I'm here seeking some advice about what to expect from my first gynaecology appointment. I went to my GP a few months ago after my periods decided to go from being like clockwork to turning up when they felt like it. I also developed a...
Hi I’m stage 4, currently on my third chemo programme which is weekly Taxol, and finding it quite brutal. Feeling quite isolated and was wondering if there are any support groups meeting face to face/coffee mornings that kind of thing in the Brighton...
Hi all, did any of you have abnormal liver function which was just related to the stress of the surgery. I am 12 weeks post debulking for mucinous ovary stage 1C3 and tumor markers currently normal which I am pleased with. I have not had chemo. my liver...
Hi, new to this group here is a little about me . Well it’s been a long 7 months , lost my husband in November last year and then cancer hit me in February , hysterectomy in March and now 6 chemos on my 4 th hopefully this week. It’s been a rollercoaster...
Hello, At age 48, I've been diagnosed 6 days ago with ovarian and peritoneal cancer that has spread. It feels like someone dropped a nuclear bomb on me and my emotions are all over the place at the moment, trying o manage symptoms that are worsening...
Just to say hello. My daughter aged 40 has just been diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. She has a ten year old son. We are both obviously devastated. We have a very large operation next week to remove it all. We have been told it is completely treatable...
Hello warriors, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer in July 2021. I had surgery and then 5cycles of chemo. Now I'm on Rucaparib 600mg daily since Feb this year. I would like to get back to work full time. Is there anyone on parp inhibitors...
