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Hi, I’ve just been diagnosed and I am so scared. Was just feeling a little unwell for the last few weeks and finally got a scan. Ovarian cancer that has mastastonised into massive peritoneal deposits. Have had biopsies done and fluid drained out of my...
I'm feeling a little overwhelmed and struggling to take in the information following my appointment with my consultant yesterday. I've been on carbo and taxel, I'm supposed to have 6 rounds 3 weeks apart. I've been suffering really bad side effects which...
Hi, I’ve been diagnosed with ovarian cancer this week. The waiting is just awful. I’m not dealing with it very well. It has spread up other areas . I’m thinking the worst and need reassurance that I can deal with this!
Hi, I was diagnosed with stage 4 Ovarian cancer in March, it was a complete shock to the system. I had osphagus cancer in 2016 and thought if I was unlucky to get another cancer it would be a secondary not a primary. How do you get your head around...
Hi all I have recurrence and I rapidly losing my hair after 1st chemo My scalp is quite sore and tender, it has woke me from sleep an odd time, felt like someone was really pulling my hair, has any of you had this ? I lost my hair after 3rd cycle...
I start chemo on Wednesday and have opted to have a cold cap. Can anybody tell me their experience of using a cold cap, good or bad. Thanks in advance
I had my first session of chemo today, with acool cap. I found my “hard” in-ear earphones uncomfortable after some time and wondered if anybody has found a comfortable solution to wearing earphones with a cool cap? As expected I couldn’t wear my glasses...
Hi I am new to group, recent duagnosis of ovarian cancer after scans showed 2 large rugby ball size cysts and left ovary tumour. had hysterectomy, appendix,omentum and peritoneum removed 3 weeks ago. Cysts had ruptured and leaked for weeks througout abdomen...
I had my 3rd round of chemo on 16th May, it really hit me hard and I got no let up. I was admitted to hospital oncology unit early hours Saturday morning with febrile neutrapenia. I was put on 2 antibiotics and fluids and discharged home on Wednesday...
Hi everyone recently diagnosed with ovarian and fallopian tube cancer . I’ve just had the necessary surgery , I’m 3 weeks post op. I start my first session of chemotherapy on Tuesday and I’m actually really nervous . Any advice would be greatly appre...
