I wanted to share some good news (finally) with you. Had my scan at the Christie on Saturday after 6 sessions of Carboplatin/Caelyx during which time my CA125 had increased every month so I was dreading the results. I saw the specialist yesterday and was amazed when she said that the situation had not changed since my last scan in June and despite the fact my tumours were still present, they had not deteriorated any further which was a huge blessing and a shock as I was expecting the worse. Looks like Caelyx, the drug from hell (!) has done its job.
So I now have a three month break before I have to go back for a check up and I am hugely grateful to everyone who has helped me over the last six months. I am so proud that after being diagnosed with Stage 3C OC in October 2013, I'm still hear leading a relatively normal life. Long may it last.
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Great news! I've just finished 3 months of weekly carbo/taxol and see my oncologist in a couple of weeks so it's encouraging to hear that good things happen.
I ha surgery in June 13 followed by 6 cycles of carbo/taxol. I was in remission after that, short lived though, my bloods were raised in Aug 14 and scan revealed it was back. The oncologist was shocked that it came back so soon, especially as I had such a good result. The 3 tumours in lymph nodes were small so I went on watch and wait. Despite growing 2 further tumours near the liver, they have progressed slowly and I remain on watch and wait although for the last few weeks I have. Been having painful twinges and cramps. I have taken Dulcolax the last couple of nights at bedtime as I also felt my. Bowel was playing up a bit. I have not had as much pain today so it might be just my bowel. I put a call through for my nurse specialist on Monday morning though. The healthcare assistant got back to me that afternoon but to date I haven't heard from the NS. I suppose she is busy. All the best. Ann x
So pleased for you. I truly hope your next scan is another positive one. I am also under The Christie, being low grade 3b. I'm currently on Letrozole which I've been on for abt 8 weeks so far. I've to have a scan in abt 8 weeks time and review.
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