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Hi, I’m on cycle 2 of my second round treatment (carbo/Caelyx), and am feeling very queasy still, on day 9 of the cycle. Am taking metoclopramide that I had from my first round ( they didn’t prescribe it for the Caelyx for some reason, but I rarely had...
Following an internal scan four weeks ago I have to have a biopsy on 28th under general anaesthetic, since then my condition has got worse with constant bloating and burning pain under ribs. I am tired and suffering brain fog, I am really worried this...
Hi All, A while since I last posted and looking to hear about other women's experiences with potential recurrences of Ovarian cancer. I was diagnosed a year ago and had 6 rounds and debulking surgery which was successful and have remained cancer free...
Hi all, I am new to the group and wanted to join to connect with anyone that may be going thru the same thing my mum is & hopefully hear some positive feedback. my mum was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in January 2022, she was also told at the time...
Hi, I have very recently been diagnosed with Stage 1 Mucinous Ovarian Cancer (still waiting for confirmation on the stage), for context I am 29, no children and not currently in a relationship. Please read my profile for further context as I have a...
My mum is 60. Fit and healthy with no symptoms. She found a lump under her arm and we found out yesterday she has cancer in her ovaries and it’s spread to a lymph node under her arm. We visited the Chemo doctor yesterday who said they are unable to do...
Hello everyone My background is in my profile. My question is regarding is coping with ascites and accompanying problems. I have had 3 drains 9, 5 and 6 litres. It is now 2.5 weeks since the last drain and I have rapidly filled again. The nausea is...
Morning all we want to go to America this year and I was wondering if anyone has managed to get travel insurance, I was diagnosed February 2020 and have been NED since November 2020 - many thanks xxxx
Hi everyone, i just want to ask few question about ovarian cancer returning at different place. i had full hysterectomy and chemo 6 year ago and as part of 6 monthly review - my cancer counters doubled, followed by CT scan in Nov 2021. I have 3 cm growth...
Hi there I am new to this so here it is ,I have recently been diagnosed with ovarian and omentum cancer, I am due to have surgery on the 14th February 2022 with a total Hysterectomy and removal of the omentum also ??bowl dissection ECT ect if needed resulting...
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