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Having had the debaulking and 6 chemo finishing in Dec 22 I have a recurrence in my lower pelvis rectal vagina area. Sadly not picked up by oncologist and I had to chase to get the discomfort I experienced investigated. CT didn’t pick it up but after...
Hi has anyone with stage 1A clear cell aggressive cancer been taking the above drug? I am trying to find out the pros and cons before I say yes/ no to the oncologist. I have had 2 sessions of chemo 6 treatments each. Is the drug likely to give me more...
Hi there, I have stage 3c HGSOC, had 3 cycles and just had had the debulking which was very successful. Recovering ok, with the obvious discomfort of the bowels. At the moment constantly pooping yellowy coloured loose stools after suffering awful pains...
Hi everyone, I felt that I was coping with my diagnosis quite well but when several members of my family tested positive for the gene it overwhelmed me especially as one of them has been diagnosed with cancer as well.
Hi all. Have only recently been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, which has spread to my bowel area. I've had both ovaries and fallopian tubes removed and then more recently my omentum (had never even heard of that before). Still awaiting follow up appointment...
A year ago, late Aug 2021 I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer stage 4 grade a. I have had 8 sessions of chemo and major debulking surgery. I am now on a PARP inhibitor called Niraparib. I take 300mg a day. So far no real side effects although I do have...
Hello My daughter's gran died from ovarian cancer. Is there a way to find out if she carries the gene? She's 30 - when would symptoms start to show? Many thanks. Gill Sent from my Galaxy
Hi new here. Diagnosed with ovarian/fallopian tube cancer, feeling very scared and anxious. Hope we can share experiences.
Dear All, My story is that I was diagnosed with stage 3A2 clear cell in March 2019. After 6 months of carboplatin and paclitaxil was NED. Joined a 2 year trial but after 10 month, had a recurrence. Have had a second round of chemo (carboplatin and caelyx...
Hi everyone, I'm currently on Bevacizumab for maintenance treatment having had first line of chemo and debulking surgery. I'm feeling okay but my CA125 is rising from my baseline of 20 to 32. I know that's still in safe range, but it's heading upwards...
