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Hello, Just joined the forum. I am a 34 year old woman and I am currently undergoing treatment for Ovarian Cancer (Stage 1C? TBC) and I have already undergone radical hysterectomy treatment for Womb Cancer (1A). I am also under investigation for breast...
Hello, My Mum had a pleural effusion and Tuesday’s test results have shown a Stage 4 gynaecological cancer - likely Ovarian - that has spread to her lungs. She’s 75 and we are awaiting Oncology and Gynaecology appointments for more info. Mum’s age and...
I’ve been diagnosed with stage 1C cancer after surgery to remove a large cyst and had a full hysterectomy. I’m waiting to start chemo treatment and wondered how anyone manages working / providing sick notes during treatment? Thanks.
Hi All, I turned 41 this year and was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer stage IA. For about 6 months prior to surgery I felt strangely tired, with a pressure in my lower abdomen, and constant need to pee. I was also losing weight and felt inappetent. I...
I've just been told I have ovarian cancer out of the blue I'm 41 and a single parent and terrorfied and completely overwhelmed and so fucking angry Please some one give me hope
Hi I'm new to the group. I was told I had overian cancer nearly two weeks ago. I had a CT scan last Wednesday, and on the Friday of last week I was told I had stage 3 cancer. I still haven't been given a date for my hysterectomy yet and this is...
Morning! I am stating chemo on Monday, : Carboplatin, Paclitaxel & Bevacizumab. I'm told it will take at least 6 hrs, and with covid I am not able to have anyone with me, so I have my chemo bag packed with a lot of magazines, music player etc., and to...
Hi I was diagnosed with OC in Feb it's been a tough year to say the least. Had 6 sessions of chemo and surgery to remove everything, there's a little left around liver so going to start olaparib as maintenance, really hoping it works, never been so s...
Hello, everyone i was first diagnosed three years ago with Stage 1c agressive Fallopian tube cancer. Hysterectomy and chemo followed and I’ve been good since. Recent problems sent me back to my wonderful MacMillan nurse, who organised a CT scan and...
Back in December 2021 I was asked by my GP to have a blood test because my cervical smear had shown up some abnormal cells, just b4 Christmas I was given the diagnosis that I had G3 Stage 3 serous ovarian cancer, as you can imagine Christmas was cancelled...
