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Hello, everyone. I'm currently doing my PhD in literature and philosophy, in the UK. My partner was diagnosed with high-grade serous ovarian cancer (stage 1c1) on 15 Mar 2022 after her biopsy in China. She's just 35, a brilliant dancer. On 21 Mar...
I am hoping someone could give me some advice or any information. December 2016 I was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer which has spread throughout my lymphatic system. In fact that was how this was discovered. My rymathologist requested an urgent...
Here goes 12 yrs ago I had one ovary removed due to borderline tumour then 3 years ago I had surgery to remove everything, saw the consultant every 3 months then 6 monthly , all my blood tests came back normal, then one day I woke up and I was bleeding...
Am experiencing hip pain Really bad at times particularly after exercise (walking) have been having 6 monthly CA125 all of which have been very low annual CT scans have been clear (abdominal scan) I had pain in my hip/groin area before I was originally...
Hello. I apologize in advance, I have not been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. I am just looking for some advice if someone can please share their insight with me. Sorry for the novel! I have an 8 month old baby. Since I’ve had her, I only Got one very...
Hi. I had my last chemo on the 6th September this year, nearly 4 months ago. I’m really fed up with joint pains, particularly in my hips knees and feet. My knees lock in position during the night and it’s really painful when I move my legs. Getting up...
Hi, I have just joined. I’m 45, was diagnosed with early stage endometrial cancer four years ago and had a hysterectomy but left ovaries in place. No further treatment was needed. Have been having regular screenings since (ultrasound and c125) as I have...
Hi all I have recently completed 6 rounds of chemo and had terrible side effects including leg spasms and muscle and bone pain. I have received the all clear now, so no more treatment!! Anyway just wondering if anyone has completed the full course...
Morning everyone. Following successful chemo and surgery for stage 3c my oncologist has advised avastin 3 weekly for a year. I had avastin as part of the chemo along with 2 others. Has anyone had it as a prevention and how did it affect you.
I feel a bit ashamed being here… I am ok, all the follow up checks are good but the fear that it can come back is making my life hard. How guys you cope with this?
