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I have been on my second round of chemotherapy because of a recurrence after 16 months. Unfortunately this time around I have suffered so many side effects. After the first session the chemo was reduced to 80% in the hope that would help, plus stronger...
Hello I was diagnosed with a sigmoid tumour in April this year and had 4 rounds of chemotherapy (Capox) but it has now spread to the Peritoneal layer. I’m due to start Folfiri chemotherapy later this week. In the meantime, I’m in a lot of pain around...
I thought i was in the clear but, I was wrong. I've been in remission since December 23, 2019. Just last month I went in for my routine 6 month bloodwork and, my ca125 came back at a 20.9. For the last 5 years it's been 3/4. So, naturally they sent me...
Diagnosed 3 weeks ago after months of discomfort. Being admitted for debulking on 19th. Terrified. I’m 61 and have never had surgery before. Plan is to recover then start chemo. I’ve had 2 ascital drains in the lead up. The first was a blessed relief...
Hi. I was diagnosed with stage 4 peritoneal cancer in February 2021 (stage 4 because had pleural effusion). I started chemotherapy in March (Paclitaxel and Carboplatin), had 3 cycles and then debulking surgery (hysterectomy , removal of omentum and a...
After chemo the calls, cards, texts, emails and visits practically stopped. I think after chemo everyone feels like they can now go on with their lives and not have to think about the horrid dreaded cancer diagnosis. I felt alone and had to learn how...
Is anyone else on Olaparib and bevacizumab Maintenance Treatment, please? Feel lonely and uncertain about the future. ( Just written a much longer post but "lost it" - it has not appeared!!l
My tumour is 18.5 x 15 x 12 cm I have read a few cases where debulking has been refused. I am terribly worried as imagine if they aren't prepared to remove it, they are viewing your condition fairly hopeless. I am panicking.. waiting for reply from...
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...
Hi all I'm new here. I am 57 year old female and was diagnosed with cancer of the peritoneum at the beginning of September. I thought that was bad enough. However after tests and biopsies, I got the full diagnosis which was a whole load worse. My cancer...
