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Hi, I've been having abnormal vaginal bleeding since June last year, GP sent me for a scan and bloods in August last year which showed a 5.7cm cyst on my Right ovary, 3.7cm on my left, and thickened endometrial lining. Referred me to Gynae urgently...
Hi, everyone. I want to introduce myself. I was diagnosed with ovarian (specifically, fallopian tube) high grade serous carcinoma in June 2021. Since then, I’ve had major debulking surgery, which I’m told was successful. I then had six rounds of carboplatin...
Hello , I thought I would join in the forum. I was diagnosed at Christmas I've had surgery and now having chemo.
Im in my 4th year of ovarin cancer had 2 rounds of chemo debulking surgery and most recently on rucaparib for maintenance now withdrawn and awaiting nephrostomy in next 2 weeks can anyone give me some idea of impact this will have on lifestyle appropriate...
Has anyone had surgery for a recurrance of stage 3 c high grade cancer? My oncologist says it is rare and only really done if 2 years clear and one single site for recurrance. However, the cancer sites all mention a Desktop III study wh lists the criteria...
I am new to this forum. In August of 2019 l was diagnosed with stage 3a germline ovarian tumor with Braca1 mutation carcinosarcoma . I had radical hysterectomy, 6 rounds of chemo and was on first line line maintenance drug lynparza for over 2 years. My...
Hi I have recently been diagnosed with stage 1C, grade 1 ovarian cancer. I have received advice from a surgeon to go for chemotherapy but consultant oncologist Suggested that I would not benefit from chemotherapy i would be interested to know what...
I am in the system following a post menopause bleed. I have had two scans and hysteroscopy. I have "sinister" (according to the ultrasound) thickening of the womb lining, a very large uterine polyp and a cyst on my ovary. Next week I am having a second...
Hi Everyone I'm new here and just wanted to introduce myself. I am a fun-loving 55 year old, with an amazing partner and two beautiful daughters and now, just three months ago, became grandmother to a gorgeous little boy. I was diagnosed with stage...
Hello. I'm scared. Over the summer, as a result of what seemed to be an innocent problem of constipation due to stress and exhaustion, I was diagnosed with two massive ovarian cysts and seemingly early stage ovarian cancer on one side. The main problem...
