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My gynae Dr found I had a cyst in the left ovary during a recent routine appointment. Following this, my GP arranged a CT scan which I had yesterday. The scan confirms a small mass, but can't tell if it's malignant or a cyst. The radiographer recommended...
Hi, I have been diagnosed with stage 3c/4 low grade ovarian cancer after having a total hysterectomy, removal of part of peritoneum, removal of omentum and laser applied to small intestine, I also have an enlarged lymph node in my chest. I am meeting...
Hi everyone, I finished my last chemo last month and I am starting my road to recovery after major surgery in February then 6 rounds of chemo. I have stage 2b ovarian cancer. I don't feel physically or mentally ready to return to work and although my...
looking for advice and or support from anyone going or gone through the same. Not knowing what to do re treatment as cancer has been removed and the chemo would be to mop up any microscopic cancer cells. Happened so quickly and my head is all over the...
Hi everyone, hope you are doing okay. I was diagnosed with stage 3c clear cell OC in Oct 2021. I had full cytoreduction at surgery. My CA125 dropped from over a 1000 to 39. I then had six cycles of carboplatin (the first included paclitaxel but unfortunately...
Hi ladies, just to say hello. I have 2b HGSOC and have my 6th round of Carbol taxol next Friday. My biggest fear is a reoccurrence after going through this punishing treatment. I worry what the long erm effects have on the body should I need anymore treatment...
Hi New to the forum, just wanted some advice and guidance. Have recently had 2 ta/tv ultrasounds, first scan showed adnexal cyst by right ovary and on my recent scan it showed another cyst on left side. I have now received a text from my GP to request...
Hi I am currently under investigation, so haven’t been diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer, but I am concerned. Back in January I had an emergency CT scan for lower back pain and they suspected an Aortic Aneurysm. That came back clear but a mass was spotted...
Hi All! I’ve been sitting back reading and watching all your blogs over the last two months. But now I’ve plucked up the courage to reach out. Im 26 and my mum is 46. She has just had a full hysterectomy due to a 14lb tumour! It turned out to be...
Hello everyone, my ex partner 57, has had full hysterectomy for peritoneum cancer, but now it's in liquid in her tummy, had one course of chemo, another one Monday, can someone please tell me the hard facts please, I know it's incurable but treatable...
