So letter came today to see consultant on Friday post biopsies , I am praying I will get 2nd surgery if it is only in the vault and pelvic nodes. So pleased I had a wonderful time in Iceland with my granddaughter before starting treatment.
Also I have been trying too read anything on treatment for reoccurrence all I keep seeing is being chemo sensitive I will most probably go on Carbo/ Taxol again.
Has any ladies who are chemo sensitive had any other options other than Carbo/ Taxol when reoccurring.
Ellsey xx
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Hi. Glad you had a great time in Iceland. It looks a fascinating country. I had carbo/taxol for my recurrence. Didn’t know at the time that some ladies have a reaction against carbo so ended up half way through on cisplatin rather than carbo with the taxol. Hope it all goes well. x Jo 🌼🌺🌻🌹🌸
Thanks Jo, I just want my treatment plan and get on with it, although I’ve been told I will have chemo I didn’t ask what type. I suppose all will be revealed on Friday.
I had carbo taxol first line and then again for recurrence although during second line I had an anaphylactic shock caused by the carbo so had the last three cycles taxol only. I had a complete response though so taxol works for me.
As a few of the ladies on here were talking about yesterday, I am having Carbo/Caelyx for recurrence. The first one was tough but second one fine. Also you get to keep your hair. I think they are keeping taxol as a possibility for the future for me. Good luck with whatever you/they decide. My recurrence is too insubstantial to operate on being spread around a few places. Xxx
It sounded like you are having some useful tests done. What hospital ate you at?
I was only offered carbo/caelyx for my recurrence, so I looked for a second opinion and ended up with a radical surgeon in London. Then had more chemo.
I believe it is the surgery along with all the supplements and complimentary medicine that I that is doing me good 12 months later.
I hope you get the answers they you need. Do email me if I can help.
I am under Mr Taylor at Royal Surrey County hospital it’s where I had my first debulking surgery. If he says no surgery tomorrow I will consider a 2nd opinion.
I think I watched you on television last year?. Sending you virtual hugs.
Yes, the BBC did a documentary about the surgeon as she is becoming well known for her incredible radical work and also on not being able to access parp inhibitors on the NHS.
If you need a second opinion, I recommend this man and this colleague Prof HG at the clinic: theloc.com/consultants/dr-j...
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allergic to Caeylx, what now? 
My recurrence, would welcome your experiences and suggestions.
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