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Hi, I was just wondering if anybody here has had fertility sparing surgery and was then advised to consider completion surgery (total hysterectomy) after completing your family? I've got plenty of time to think about it but wanted to know if anyone...
Hello, I’m new here and can’t stop worrying. I have persistent bloating, increasing abdo pain around my bladder/womb/ovary area, some weight loss and some loss of appetite/feeling full some evenings. Bloods were normal in May, CA125 5. An Ultrasound showed...
Hi I am awaiting diagnosis of OC,I have typical symptoms, tests carried out already show indication of OC I work 2 jobs for NHS over 7 days, and returned to work last week after a few weeks off in pain and discomfort I can manage working with extra...
Has anyone had this and what was your experience?
Diagnosed with 3c/4 ovarian cancer, previous history of bowel obstruction caused by adhesions, subsequent hernia mesh repair. I'm waiting to hear whether I will be offered debulking surgery after my next (4th) chemo. Anxious given my other previous abdominal...
I have been diagnosed with a large complex ovarian cyst which may be cancerous due to the solid mass identified on ultrasound and CT scan. I am on a two week wait referral for surgery to remove it. Then it will be biopsied. I have no concerning blood...
Absolutely numb never expected to hear the words 99%, sure you have cancer waiting for biopsy to plan treatment from here any words of support as my heads in a shed
I am displaying all the classic symptoms of ovarian cancer. My MRI showed cysts on my ovaries. Doc now says both ovaries should be removed. (already had a hysterectomy). Does the scan show if these are cancerous? If not, when and how will it be confirmed...
Hi everyone, I'm Eliza from the Community team, I'm just posting here to share Sarah-Jane's story which we've featured on Community News. Sarah-Jane was diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer stage 3B and womb cancer stage 1B at the age of 42. Sarah...
Hello ladies i was diagnosed with low grade serous carcinoma in September 2020. I had a hysterectomy and part of my bowel removed 3 weeks later and told I was at stage 3c. I had chemotherapy (Paclitaxel and Carboplatin) over 4 months and another 6 months...
