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Hey Everyone I am really desperate for a little help. I have Grade 4 Ovarian which has spread to my liver, vagina, spleen, brain and lungs. I have been dealing with things pretty well up to now but the pulmonary mets are really terrible. I have had...
Hi all Can anyone give me any tips or help please with the side effect of a very white coated tongue and throat following chemo (carboplatin). It makes swallowing uncomfortable and eating and drinking difficult. I have been prescribed a mouthwash called...
Hello I am 53 and I was diagnosed with serous Ovaian cancer stage 1C1 in October' I had completion surgery in November. Started chemo in January had an allergic reaction to Paclotaxil so I'm only having Carboplatin. Had my 2nd round. Coping well physically...
Hi after having a cyst on my ovaries which resulted in having to have everything removed .stage 2. After six session of chemotherapy, I was told today iam in remission i couldnt stop crying .now iam worried What medication is normally prescribed or...
Hi my name is Caroline, I'm new to the group, despite being diagnosed with peritoneal cancer last year in June. I've under gone chemotherapy and several drains and procedures on both of my lungs. I'm currently in remission but I have problems with my...
Terrible few weeks - following ongoing on off nerve pain 'down there' which was confused with other things, amongst pain from known sacroiliac joint problem, I now find myself waiting for an operation. NHS have been fast with setting up the appointments...
I went to my doctor about a month ago because of swelling and bloating in my stomach and a very painful right leg which has been going on for at least 3 months. She examined me and found a lump in lymph node on my leg, although she suspects IBS she sent...
I've had symptons of Ovarian Cancer for some time now but did not pursue early enough getting tests/diagnosis. One thing I did do a week ago was to get a MRI from the National MRI Scanning Centre that I hope to get done this week coming. With covid...
Hi, a friend has a suspected diagnosis of Ovarian cancer. We won’t know definitely for another week but I know absolutely nothing about it other than I am a breast cancer survivor. I hope I am in a good position to be of support if needed. I want to be...
Hi I am new to the group. I had a total hysterectomy including ovaries and other bits and pieces, the mass was 20cm and was stuck to the bladder and bowel. I have had the dreaded call and I found out it was stage 2c Ovarian cancer and I will be having...
