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4 Days ago I had no idea I was unwell

I have had no signs at all, other than my tummy seemed larger, but not to be unexpected at my age :-) By random chance went to collect prescription, and...

I have had no signs at all, other than my tummy seemed larger, but not to be une...

Aliddy

•12 years ago

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Using dogs to sniff out OC

I've heard of this in relation to other cancers. Interesting that they're now trying it out with Ovarian....

I've heard of this in relation to other cancers. Interesting that they're now tr...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Get together for anyone affected by hereditary ovarian or breast cancer on Sunday 2nd December

I would like to invite you to our next Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE) meeting to be held on Sunday 2nd December 2012 from 3pm - 5pm in Buckhurst...

I would like to invite you to our next Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORC...

sharonforce

•12 years ago

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How many have been diagnosed with Carcinosarcoma?

Hi All Not wanting to be divisive about ovarian cancer,( I never thought I would ever write that sentence in my lifetime) however I was wondering how many...

Hi All Not wanting to be divisive about ovarian cancer,( I never thought I wou...

newlife

•12 years ago

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Meeting next week at Portcullis House

Hi, I have put my name down to attend the meeting next week at Portcullis House. I am sure I read somewhere it started at 12 noon. Its just that when I was...

Hi, I have put my name down to attend the meeting next week at Portcullis House....

doreenharwood

•12 years ago

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The Autumn 2012 issue of the Ovacome magazine is now available.

The Autumn 2012 issue of the Ovacome magazine is now available to read or download here: http://www.ovacome.org.uk/media/43073/ovacome_autumn_winter_2012.pdf...

The Autumn 2012 issue of the Ovacome magazine is now available to read or downlo...

SoniaOvacome

•12 years ago

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Just to say hello

I am due to meet my oncologist tomorrow for the first time, I was diagnosed and operated on within 48 hours 3 weeks ago so everything feels like it is...

I am due to meet my oncologist tomorrow for the first time, I was diagnosed and ...

Madz

•12 years ago

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Dear daughter's results from op

Good morning lovely ladies, Dd had her op on November 9th and we went up to the RM yesterday for the results of the biopsies that were taken and to find out...

Good morning lovely ladies, Dd had her op on November 9th and we went up to t...

Honey3

•12 years ago

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Remission-when does it start.

Hi everyone does anyone know when remission starts from. Is it when you are first diagnosed or when you finish your chemo and radiotherapy?. Lucy x

Hi everyone does anyone know when remission starts from. Is it when you are firs...

lucy1dog

•12 years ago

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Decision Made

I've decided I am going ahead with the chemo, although it's a two week wait before my appointment because I just cannot physically go before then in my mind I...

I've decided I am going ahead with the chemo, although it's a two week wait befo...

Lily-Anne

•12 years ago

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CT scan shows reduction of main tumour but lymph node is growing again

Hello everybody, am writing to have some reassurance, if possible... I'm on my 4th round of chemo, weekly dose-dense taxol and carbo, for a 5 cm recurrence on...

Hello everybody, am writing to have some reassurance, if possible... I'm on my ...

Babaloo

•12 years ago

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1 More Chemo

Hi Everyone, Well I had my appointment yesterday with my oncology doctor just to check how things are progressing and see if I was fit enough for my last...

Hi Everyone, Well I had my appointment yesterday with my oncology doctor jus...

doreenharwood

•12 years ago

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Names of consultants please

Went to my gp yesterday and he has said I need to give him the name of a consultant and hospital for a referral for a second opinion, can anyone please help me...

Went to my gp yesterday and he has said I need to give him the name of a consult...

trolleydollyuk

•12 years ago

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Good news from the Guardian

Looks like things are getting better:- http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/nov/20/ovarian-cancer-death-rates-drop

Looks like things are getting better:- http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2012/n...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Forthcoming oncologist appointment

Ct scan done results at my oncology appointment Ca 125 done today results .....at my oncology appointment Well there is nothing I can do now but hope and...

Ct scan done results at my oncology appointment Ca 125 done today results ........

Hidden

•12 years ago

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someones listening

hi all,so what could I do to prolong my moms legacy,what would she of done herself I asked,.....so up and at em`,I contacted the Health Secretary rt hon Jeremy...

hi all,so what could I do to prolong my moms legacy,what would she of done herse...

shaun67

•12 years ago

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Hello All. I would like to ask what is a good follow-up regime for me following chemo?

In June 2012 I was diagnosed with ovarian carcinosarcoma (usually described as 'rare and aggressive') at stage 1c. I've had the total hysterectomy and will...

In June 2012 I was diagnosed with ovarian carcinosarcoma (usually described as ...

pixinafix

•12 years ago

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cysts..tah..and scared

hello to all you brave ladies i have recently been diagnosed with a large cyst on my left ovary, it is around 12cms..and there is some fluid along with solid...

hello to all you brave ladies i have recently been diagnosed with a large cyst ...

jussi

•12 years ago

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Vomiting

Hello ladies. I had my first chemo treatment two weeks ago. It went ok. I was very tired afterwards and had terrible constipation which is sorted now. I am on...

Hello ladies. I had my first chemo treatment two weeks ago. It went ok. I was ve...

Sophieswindon

•12 years ago

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Second opinion

Today I am going to my gp to ask for a second opinion as I feel my onc has given up on me and I still have a lot of fight in me yet. Please can I have any...

Today I am going to my gp to ask for a second opinion as I feel my onc has given...

trolleydollyuk

•12 years ago

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Caelyx and Myocet

Dear ladies, I've noticed that Myocet keeps coming up in the questions, and some of you have been offered it. Last week my oncologist told me that Caelyx is...

Dear ladies, I've noticed that Myocet keeps coming up in the questions, and s...

Babaloo

•12 years ago

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Sons Birthday

Had a lovely meal out last night with the family for my sons 15th birthday . Were have all the years gone ? Ally

Had a lovely meal out last night with the family for my sons 15th birthday . Wer...

iamstillme

•12 years ago

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Reoccurrence

Hello ladies, had full hysterectomy Aug 28th had CT scan to be told 2 new nodules, seems to be very quick for a reoccurrence !!!

Hello ladies, had full hysterectomy Aug 28th had CT scan to be told 2 new nodul...

Dolcie

•12 years ago

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how are you defined to be platinum resistant

I have recently been told that i can not have carboplatin as 3rd line treatment. they have offered me myocept with 20% chances of it working. if it works...

I have recently been told that i can not have carboplatin as 3rd line treatment....

trolleydollyuk

•12 years ago

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Im having terrible hot flushes and mood swings. Any suggestions on what to take??

willow123

•12 years ago

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Long term effects of chemo

Can anyone tell me if they have had long term side effects from chemo. I have had two lines of chemo, 6 carbo/taxol then 6 months later carbo/gem due to...

Can anyone tell me if they have had long term side effects from chemo. I have ha...

nikki9

•12 years ago

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Gifts .............

My birthday has got me thinking of the way that gifts can come in many guise's ..... We tend to think of gifts in a material way but there are other sorts...

My birthday has got me thinking of the way that gifts can come in many guise's ....

Jan76

•12 years ago

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CT SCAN without contrast couldn't get the needles in!

Hi All went for a 2nd opinion scan today but after trying to get a needle in they couldn't do it so did a non contrast scan 2 questions how accurate will...

Hi All went for a 2nd opinion scan today but after trying to get a needle in t...

newlife

•12 years ago

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And for this weekend...

In the style of those micro interviews you see in the papers. 1. Your perfect cruise, Aegian Islands or Norwegian Coast? 2. Daniel Craig or Sean Connery?...

In the style of those micro interviews you see in the papers. 1. Your perfect...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Cervical Smear ?

Today I have received a letter from my GP surgery to make appointment for a smear test. Must say I was quite shocked as I didn't think I would need to have...

Today I have received a letter from my GP surgery to make appointment for a sme...

angelina

•12 years ago

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My Ovacome

All posts for November 2012

4 Days ago I had no idea I was unwell

Using dogs to sniff out OC

Get together for anyone affected by hereditary ovarian or breast cancer on Sunday 2nd December

How many have been diagnosed with Carcinosarcoma?

Meeting next week at Portcullis House

The Autumn 2012 issue of the Ovacome magazine is now available.

Just to say hello

Dear daughter's results from op

Remission-when does it start.

Decision Made

CT scan shows reduction of main tumour but lymph node is growing again

1 More Chemo

Names of consultants please

Good news from the Guardian

Forthcoming oncologist appointment

someones listening

Hello All. I would like to ask what is a good follow-up regime for me following chemo?

cysts..tah..and scared

Vomiting

Second opinion

Caelyx and Myocet

Sons Birthday

Reoccurrence

how are you defined to be platinum resistant

Im having terrible hot flushes and mood swings. Any suggestions on what to take??

Long term effects of chemo

Gifts .............

CT SCAN without contrast couldn't get the needles in!

And for this weekend...

Cervical Smear ?

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