Side effects

[Minimarigold]

Hi all I got diagnosed with stage 4b ovarian cancer in May 2023, ive had 6 rounds od carboplatin,paxitaxol and bevacizumab, then I had 15 bevacizumab with olaparib oral tablets daily, I have been suffering terribly with joint pain especially my shoulders shoulder blades sometimes it's that bad I can't move my arms (i walk around like a T.rex) i am now just on olaparib tablets now and i thought the pain might subside but it hasn't, has anybody had this side effect and have you any tips to soothe it etc oh and no painkiller touches it even morphine doesn't help

[Katmal-UK]

Both Avastin and Olaparib can cause joint pain. Side effects from Avastin take about 3 months to subside after stopping (from experience). Your treatments may have triggered arthritis . I was diagnosed with arthritis after chemo. If the pain is not easing it may be a dose reduction of Olaparib might help. Worth discussing with your Onc. You might want to look at joining the fb group for Lynparza/Olaparib support . I hope you find relief.

[Minimarigold in reply to Katmal-UK]

Thanyou so much i will look into this asap