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Hi all, i felt very low yesterday, i saw my oncologist who said my ct scan was looking worse. He wants to discuss it at his friday meeting. He has stopped the caelyx. He said i would probably be given 3 options.

1. Have a break

2. Start weekly taxol

3. Referrel to Marsden. As you can guess i am quite gutted but i have some lovely friends who sorted me out yesterday. That poem made me smile.

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Purple-iris

Hi

Am so sorry to hear your latest treatment has been stopped . I have read a couple of posts recently from ladies who have been referred to the RM as it is a centre of excellence for OC.

I am stage 4 and have already decided that when needed I will get a second opinion from either RM or the Christie (Manchester) .

I know this decision isn't an easy one as travelling for treatment can be very tiring and expensive but may be worth considering even if just for a second opinion on your treatment options . There have been lots of positive things happening in trials so stay hopeful.

Am sure some other ladies will post soon who have been treated at RM .

Sending a big hug and best wishes for whatever you decide is best for you . Love Kim x

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antheamary in reply to Purple-iris

I am hopeful they will recommend the RM

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Lyndy

Hi Antheamary I'm so sorry to hear you are in this position but I guess there is no point in having a chemo that isn't working...so probably sensible to stop but of course it leaves you in limbo.

The uncertainty of this disease is such a wind up...we get spooked by everything and expect an ambush at every turn. Here's hoping they sort you out with something that does the job...sending hugs xx

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antheamary

Yes i was so upset yesterday. I try & keep positive but i was really knocked back.

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85live4ever

Hi Antheamary, I am so sorry this chemo isnt working for you. If it was me I would go for a referral to the Marden I have heard so much good things about this place.

The poem made me smile as well. Good luck on what ever you decide on. Take care Cindyxx

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antheamary

Thanks cindy , i like your username.

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27-359

Hi Anthea. I have already "spoken" to you but just want to re enforce that we are all here for you.

jenny

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Yoshbosh

Hi Anthea,

I'm sorry to hear that caeylx hasn't been working for you.

I'm just home from a second opinion trip to the RM, and I'd say you have nothing to lose from visiting and seeing what they have to say. I've written a post summarising my visit, so you'll be able to find it on here.

Vicki x

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Gleedy

Big hugs Anthea. First news always crushing but the bounce back does happen. You do have options. Good luck with the journey going forward. Xxx

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Janet235

Exactly my scenario yesterday at Christie's. I have had two treatments of caelyx since recurring in May, but have felt progressively worse since - so I had a gut feeling it wasn't working, confirmed by continuing high CA 125 ( now in top 3000's) and symptoms of much headiness and body weariness. So no infusion today as planned . Also some fluid on the lung causing breathlessness which may have to be drained soon and a scan ordered sooner than original end of August to check what's going on. I have also been on steroids for a few weeks.

How many caelyx treatments did you have and at what point did they send you for a scan? I was originally told it would not be until towards the end of the 6 month treatment but I think events have taken over...

Have been toLd there are many more options but also feeling immensely down as I wonder how much more I can take....

Janet .....trying to get over the rainbow 🌈

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antheamary

Hi janet, quite a similar story. I had x3 caelyx. Then ct scan as my ca125 842. Will find out more on friday feel awful today tummy ache. Keep in touch.

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Juliette35

Hi anthiamary, calix didn't do for me either so was put on weekly taxol which I did for eighteen weeks. Biggest side effect for me was fatigue but it's doable. I did loose my hair. Good luck and sending hugs. Xx

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antheamary

I might go on taxol next. Shame about the hair. Did it bring ca125 down?

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