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Hi all, I got official diagnosis 2 weeks ago symptoms started mid October.I am 49 years old. They have said ppc/fallopian tube. CT scan shows deposits up near diaphragm, bowel, around pubic area, rectum. I have severe ascites and have been drained twice...
Hi everyone, I have been diagnosed with peritoneal cancer recently. I am having a laparoscopic biopsy with possible removal of ovaries . What can I expect on the day and how will l be afterwards?
Hi to whoever reads this. I'm feeling quite upset after a phone call from my oncologist today telling me that the carboplatin chemotherapy that I've had for the past 4 months is not working so advises ne to go on to pacltaxel chemotherapy once a week...
hi everyone,I'm in agony with my teeth and gums,been like it for over two weeks and I can't stand it anymore. apparently I've read where it can be caused by the chemotherapy,you can get neurothapy. In them,in your bottom set,which is where it is. ...
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Hi - my mum was diagnosed with peritoneal cancer 2 years ago. They couldn't operate due to part of the tumour being attached to a clump of nerve endings and blood cells near her bowel. She had chemo - mainly to see if it would help manage the pain,...
Good morning. I was told yesterday that I may have a hernia from the debulking surgery that I had back in 2019. I believe it's a incision hernia or ventral. My oncologist told me that if I need surgery for it, it may jeopardize my future treatment if...
I've just been diagnosed with Peritoneal Cancer, ive been told I will be attending Basingstoke
Had cancer four years ago virginal squamous cell. Which was not suitable for surgery but was cleared with radiation and chemo. All has been good. But did a scan on Thursday at 2pm and got results at 10am Friday by phone this said I had a nodule above...
Hello, my name is Sandra, I was diagnosed with this rare cancer stage 4, 2 years ago/ I have had 3 chemotherapy treatments, then major surgery, then 3 more chemotherapy treatments, followed by 18 Avastin maintenance treatments. My CA 125 is climbing and...
