I was diagnosed with Primary peritoneal cancer in May 2024, I had12 rounds of chemotherapy before being able to have the debulking surgery which I had in Leeds, this was successful and I was told there was no visible signs of cancer left. Shortly after...
In September 2019 I was diagnosed with peritoneal cancer Stage 3c. I had two rounds of chemotherapy and a debulking operation. As I have the BRAC1 gene this was then followed up by a course of Olaparib for two years as a preventative treatment given my...
It’s been 44 days since I tested positive for Covid. I finally tested negative after 32 days. At sometime during Covid I developed a sinus infection. I have never been sicker. I just started my second round of antibiotics. I have Avistan infusions and...
Hi folks hope everyone is ok. I have just finished my first cycle of chemo and have developed pretty bad facial acne and white heads any tips on how to manage this, it’s pretty widespread and sore - the hospital team did mention this as a side effect...
Hi I’ve had 5 cycles of chemotherapy for peritoneal/ovarian cancer. The first treatment cleared all of the fluid I was carrying although the effects were a bit brutal. The next 4 rounds were ok but my 6th treatment has been delayed by about 3 weeks as...
So, I find myself about to enter my 13th week without a definitive diagnosis or any sort of treatment plan. My consultant was supposed to ring me when Basingstoke consultants have decided to take me on. Seems not decided yet. I seems pretty likely...
Hi Folls Hope everyone is ok. Just a quick question ascites fluid build up. Has anyone tried any dietary modifications or other methods (herbal/ complementary treatments) that may have worked to slow down the accumulation of fluid. Also does chemo tend...
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Hi, I've joined this group because my wife has secondary oesophageal cancer, which has now apparently spread to her peritoneum, and I am trying to understand in more detail what's going on. The symptoms which preceded this investigation and diagnosis...
We are both still so young me(27), girlfriend(21) we have been together 3 years and I’m going to die at some point in the next few months or years not really been given an estimate yet.. Me dying is the easy bit, she has to be left alone to grieve and...
