Advice

[PaumicB123]

Hello I have high grade serious carcidoma ovarian cancer stage 4 6 sessions chemo 18months ago recently spread on ovary and spleen madbe bowel they thinking of surgery 1 am 76 having pain with chemo just asking if I have surgery has it been good for any brave ladys and will it give me some quality time just asking if anyone experienced lik this don't know what do next

[Leo2327]

Hi just thought I would answer your post I had 6 chemo then debulking surgery and stoma and then 2 chemo I have been having infusion of avastin since surgery November 2022 I also take olaparib tablets I have my my last infusion on Friday keep on tablets for another year I'm NED at the moment the only side effect for me is I feel very tired most of the time and get hot sweats wishing you well on your journey xx

[PaumicB123 in reply to Leo2327]

Thanks for rely helpfull good luck on your journey really appreciate your reply xx

[Skyeplus]

Hi, I was 68 when diagnosed in Aug 21 and am the same, stage 4a. It had spread to the peritoneum in my case. I had 6 sessions of chemo then debulking surgery followed by two more sessions of chemo. I then went on to Niraparib. Since then I have had to have more chemo as it has now spread to my spleen and liver. I had no problem with the surgery in fact I was told that without surgery back in 2021 I only had 6 months to a year with just chemo. I’m sure you will be in good hands and after surgery there will be a plan going forward as there has been for me. Good luck xxx

[Scaredgran]

Hi,I am stage 4b too,diagnosed 3 years ago,my cancer had spread to my peritoneum ,had one session of chemo when the cancer blocked my bowel,had emergency surgery for a stoma,then carried on for 5 more sessions of chemo,then full debulking surgery at Hammersmith,had my spleen ,appendix and peritoneum removed.I can honestly say I was treated brilliantly.I am 73 and living each day.Its hard to start with,but you will get there,wishing you all the luck !

[EmmPet]

Hello, I am 80 now! In July 2022 I had debulking surgery after 4 sessions of chemo, finished chemo, had 18 sessions of Avastin. The surgery was absolutely fine, and well worth doing, very effective.

[NewtonEmma1900]

I was diagnosed Autumn 2021 HGSC 3c, already in my peritoneum. At age 70, had debulking surgery which went well. There was a lady in my ward in her late 70’s who was on her 2nd surgery who was recovering well. I don’t think the medics would offer surgery if they did not think that it would benefit you. 🙏x

[delia2]

Hi. The surgery is your best hope, assuming you can have it. Definitely worth doing. Good luck with everything!