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Chemo is working.

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Hi all. Just an update. Had 2 rounds of chemo. Gem. Carbo. Avistan. CA125 was 1900at the start. Now today its at 508. Im feelng better as cancer was showing symptoms of backpain. Lump in neck. Now all gone. I do get side effects fro. Chemo but i try ti take it step by step. A few weeks ago i was not i a good state emotionally and mentally. I felt out of my depthThis site helped me more than anyone could. I just want to give hope to anyone else on this journey. Thank you for the support. I regularly tell people about this site. X

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TrishLey

That is wonderful news. Delighted for you x Trish

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wendydee

Hi Maz

I'm so glad it's working and you are getting through all this. Even if you feel bad while on chemo, it's doing its job

Keep on keeping on ;-)

Love Wendy xx

Hi Maz.. it's been a great comfort to me too... so thank you for your company and I'm glad our paths have crossed. xx

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ScardyCat40

That is amazing news I am so pleased for you

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Whippit

Dear Maz Your message really cheered me up. I'm delighted the gem/carbo Avastin mix is working and you're feeling so much better. xxx Annie

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citrine

That's great news Maz. When I was suffering the effects of chemo my husband used to cheer me up by saying, "if it's hurting, it must be working".

Good luck with the rest of your treatment.

Love Mary xx

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Lovis in reply to citrine

Hi Citrine, You mention about the hurting. Were you on the same regime (gem,carbo,avastin)? I have had a lot of severe stitch like pain in the top right part of my abdomen down to my waist which I presume is the Avastin working as I have spots of cancer on my peritoneum over my liver. Where did you get your pain?

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citrine in reply to Lovis

Hi Lovis

It was carbo/taxol. It was mainly lower abdominal and improved after a few days.

Love Mary xx

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trolleydollyuk

Fantastic news. Long may your markers continue to decrease and you kick it's butt.

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baxbird

That's really good news, I also use the thought process that if it hurts then its doing some good somewhere, and yes I also agree this is a good site to keep you going

Dawn xx

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jennybutler

Well done after only 2 x chemo. that's got to be good news.

Love Jenny xxx

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Izzystep

Hello Maz. So pleased that the gem/carbo/Avastin mix is wiring for you. It seems to be quite a good combination with few side effects. Keep up the good work. Izzystep xxxx

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Lovis

Hello, I'm so pleased it's working. I too am on the same regime. I have had a lot of severe stitch like pain in the top right part of my abdomen down to my waist which I presume is the Avastin working as I have spots of cancer on my peritoneum over my liver. Did you get much pain?

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thesilent1

Brilliant news! I know what you mean about feeling out of your depth, in fact I reckon we have all ferlt like that. What I liker about this site is that we can all relate to one another as we have all been there either as a patientor the loved one of the patient and can relate more to each other because of this. Members are always willing to give advice, gently nudge you in the right direction, celebrate with you, or sympathasise if that's what's needed. We can have a good laugh sometimes too.

Anyway, brilliant news that the chemo is doing its job and good luck for the rest of your treatment. Ann

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Aurelie

Brilliant news, Maz, and good to know that you are feeling so much better in yourself despite the side effects of chemo.

Jill xx

Good to know that it's going in the right direction ⬇️

May it continue to just this ⬇️

Love x G x :-)

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AnnieMae

Hi Maz - so pleased the treatment is working for you.

Annette xxx

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Madz

Great news Maz, always good to hear when regimes are working, hope you feel better overall soon xxxx

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drdu

So pleased for you.

Lots of love,

Eileen xxx

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