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Hi there, My mum is due to start Olaparib soon - can anyone tell me a bit about the side effects? And if someone isn’t tolerating it well are there other options? thanks, M
Hi, l am new to the group but sadly not new to cancer. Been coping with it since 2021 and now on my third set of chemo which has hit me for 6. Problems with eating and drinking as everything leaves a bad taste. Tried sharp drinks like lemon and lime which...
Good morning I am new to this group and just wanted to say Hi, and ask if anyone else has the same diagnosis I had my 2nd chemo yesterday,I can only have Carboplatin at the moment due to other health issues, so side effects are mild I have a build...
Hi ya I’m new to this forum as my mam has recently been diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. However the consultancy also called it peritoneal cancer but is under the umbrella of ovarian cancer. Because the cancer is in the fluid then surgery isn...
Sorry about this rant post but I need to vent. I was told on April 6th that I had Ovarian Cancer & I yet have to start treatment! Tomorrow I get to see the oncologist about chemotherapy. I have been under gynecology until now. I live in Wales & their...
Hi. I’m supporting a friend who’s Mum is at EOL.
Hi, I was diagnosed with HGSOC stage 3 last year, had six rounds of Chemo, Paclitaxel/Carboplatin, which finished in December. I’ve now been on Niraparib since January 200mg dayly. I’ve had several side effects over the months but the overriding one is...
I to have been on and off the site for a while and this is the first time I've posted don't know why but I'm trying to not be so tough on myself and get to know new people. Claire
Hello Iwas diagnosed with Ovarian cancer stage 4a in August 2021. Also am BRIP1. I Have had debulking surgery and 8 rounds of chemotherapy and in July 2022 until today was on Niraparib. Today I was told my CT scan in early June 2023 shows a dark spot...
Hi, I was diagnosed in 2020 and am now palliative. I would love to meet up for coffee’s etc if there’s a local London E2 group
