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Whats your view on having Carboplatin and Paclitaxel as a treatment as oppose to just Carboplatin?

In March 2009 I had a hysterectomy as had ovarian cyst and was then diagnosed with Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer and had 6 treatments of Carboplatin and Paclitaxel....

In March 2009 I had a hysterectomy as had ovarian cyst and was then diagnosed wi...

sueba

•14 years ago

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help

Hi I have read lots of blogs but have never had the courage to write one but I feel so low at the moment. I was diagnosed at the end of 2008 had surgery to...

Hi I have read lots of blogs but have never had the courage to write one but I f...

HelenM

•14 years ago

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Had 1st chemo last Monday - now 6 days later and still have terrible watery diarrhoea, I feel so weak and miserable. Cant stand it any more.

Also around Day 3 had the most excruciating pains in my legs, from my hips down to my ankles - I do suffer with arthritis but this pain is like no other I have...

Also around Day 3 had the most excruciating pains in my legs, from my hips down ...

BuntyB

•14 years ago

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Young mother one year post hysterectomy and chemo not coping, looking for similiar cases please

Hi, I was diagnosed last January with stage 3 ovarian cancer at 34 years of age, I had a massive 13cm tumour on my left ovary. I had no symptoms and was even...

Hi, I was diagnosed last January with stage 3 ovarian cancer at 34 years of age,...

Skinnymalink

•14 years ago

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HI all I,ve had a total hystorectmy and omentum opp 13 wks i,m on my third round of chemo , saw my oncologist registra this wk who gave me

my ca125 result it was 11, first one was 16 after opp which is really good he said i was cancer free and didnt need a scan will have one at end of treatment do...

my ca125 result it was 11, first one was 16 after opp which is really good he sa...

dedewhite

•14 years ago

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Endrometrial cyst Bleeding and pain DO THEY ALWAYS REMOVE THEM

As some of you may know I have already sent another question as I am a high surgery risk due to my rare blood clotting illnesses, which make post clotting a...

As some of you may know I have already sent another question as I am a high surg...

dianaww

•14 years ago

1 Reply

Help! after 3rd chemo session i was fine but just had fourth session and have been sick, tired, shivering and generally feeling rough is

this normal ?

nikki9

•14 years ago

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I've been told that I am 'Borderline' at the moment. What does that mean, Really !!?

I've had 3 rounds of Carbo, and my CA's weren't going down, if anything creeping up!. and so now I have been told that I am now due a second opperation, ( the...

I've had 3 rounds of Carbo, and my CA's weren't going down, if anything creeping...

franwen

•14 years ago

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34 years old, no children! only treatment is Hysterectomy? Help!

I have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer stage 2b after suffering a miscarriage. My left ovary has been removed but the cancer has spread to the right ovary....

I have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer stage 2b after suffering a miscarriage...

IMLF

•14 years ago

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Diagnostic Frustrations

Hi, I was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer at the end of March called Primary Peritoneal Cancer (PPC) in Winchester. I decided I wanted to go home...

Hi, I was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer at the end of March calle...

ScardyCat40

•14 years ago

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About scans??

Why do some of us have MRI, and some CT scans?

Hidden

•14 years ago

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First Chemo session today

Hi, I had my first chemo session today, and it was fine, much better than I thought. I'm feeling ok at the moment, except I can't sleep, feel a little sick...

Hi, I had my first chemo session today, and it was fine, much better than I tho...

Sally-r-abcd

•14 years ago

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Has anyone been in the situation I am where surgery is a huge risk

My gynacologist would of operated on me to take biopsies, but I am a very significant surgery risk, so I am having an MRI scan how accurate are these, as I...

My gynacologist would of operated on me to take biopsies, but I am a very signif...

dianaww

•14 years ago

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Clear cell stage 1c

I am very concerned and stressed. I went through chemo after have stage 1c clear cell diagonosed September 2010. My CA125 did not decrease during chemo. It...

I am very concerned and stressed. I went through chemo after have stage 1c clear...

Stephanie

•14 years ago

1 Reply

Has anyone had problems with adhesions after sugery.iam 18 months post sugery and still get a lot of pain in my left side

dee52

•14 years ago

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PPC - we need any info on treatment for stage 4 with liver and lymph node involvement! CA 125 of 9600 - otherwise excellent health.

Lucas

•14 years ago

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thank you everyone you have really reassured me as i was very worried

nikki9

•14 years ago

1 Reply

HOPE

Hi Everyone,I wasnt sure whether or not to put my post up considering the things that others are experiencing but I have decided that we all need good positive...

Hi Everyone,I wasnt sure whether or not to put my post up considering the things...

Gilly46

•14 years ago

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i have been for my 4th chemo session but was told they wouldnt give it today as my white cells were borderline they are now going to try

next monday, will things improve by next monday i wasnt given any treatment, and does this happen very often.

next monday, will things improve by next monday i wasnt given any treatment, and...

nikki9

•14 years ago

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Is anyone having, or has had Caelyx (Liposomal doxorubicin)?

I've had 2 full courses of Carboplatin over the last 2 years and in a few weeks will be starting on Caelyx as the cancer is returning. Its only in my abdomen...

I've had 2 full courses of Carboplatin over the last 2 years and in a few weeks ...

Meryl

•14 years ago

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Advice about increase in CA125 soon after finishing treatment for recurrence

I’m posting on behalf of my mother and would be grateful for any advice... She finished her first lot of treatment (carboplatin) for Primary...

I’m posting on behalf of my mother and would be grateful for any advice... She ...

milja

•14 years ago

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Radiotherapy

Does anyone happen to know how long the radiation is in a persons body after Internal Radiotherapy?

Does anyone happen to know how long the radiation is in a persons body after Int...

TraceyF

•14 years ago

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continuing treatment

Anybody tell me what happens when you have been having treatment on and off for 4 years. I am still on chemo, but my count this week has risen to 617, so...

Anybody tell me what happens when you have been having treatment on and off for ...

Hidden

•14 years ago

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Anyone have similar experience?

Hi, I was diagnosed with multilocular complex cysts on left ovary with Ca125 level of 145 in December and was due to have laparoscopic removal of left ovary...

Hi, I was diagnosed with multilocular complex cysts on left ovary with Ca125 lev...

scat

•14 years ago

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Day 2 post surgery

Still in hospital having had a left ovary and tube removal via key hole surgery for diagnosed stage 1a borderline tumour. Biopsies taken of other ovary,...

Still in hospital having had a left ovary and tube removal via key hole surgery ...

anxious1

•14 years ago

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Does anyone have any experience of post treatment cancer fatigue?

I am now about 18 months after finishing treatment (TAH followed by chemo) but still really frustrated with the fatigue that I am feeling. Can anyone tell me...

I am now about 18 months after finishing treatment (TAH followed by chemo) but s...

linnet

•14 years ago

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What do MacMillan nurses do, any experiences?

Hi My mum has just been diagnosed with Primary Peritoneal Cancer. She starts 6 cycles of chemo - sorry we don't know what type yet - in a few weeks. She has...

Hi My mum has just been diagnosed with Primary Peritoneal Cancer. She starts 6 ...

Netmum

•14 years ago

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have i beaten it?

in july 2009 i became ill first i was told it was a viral illness,then maybe swine flu and finally depression and anxiety.One g.p i saw i told how i couldn't...

in july 2009 i became ill first i was told it was a viral illness,then maybe swi...

dee52

•14 years ago

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Mature teratomas - has anyone had any joy with anti-hormone injections shrinking tumours?

My daughter had a 20cm mature ovarian teratoma removed last May. she has since had her appendix removed (the tumour also contained a carcinoid tumour so the...

My daughter had a 20cm mature ovarian teratoma removed last May. she has since h...

Honey3

•14 years ago

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Do I have a right to be worried?

I have not yet been diagnosed, but my GP is looking into the possibility of ovarian cancer. I have been feeling unwell for months, with very vague symptoms,...

I have not yet been diagnosed, but my GP is looking into the possibility of ovar...

LynBT

•14 years ago

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My Ovacome

All posts for May 2011

Whats your view on having Carboplatin and Paclitaxel as a treatment as oppose to just Carboplatin?

help

Had 1st chemo last Monday - now 6 days later and still have terrible watery diarrhoea, I feel so weak and miserable. Cant stand it any more.

Young mother one year post hysterectomy and chemo not coping, looking for similiar cases please

HI all I,ve had a total hystorectmy and omentum opp 13 wks i,m on my third round of chemo , saw my oncologist registra this wk who gave me

Endrometrial cyst Bleeding and pain DO THEY ALWAYS REMOVE THEM

Help! after 3rd chemo session i was fine but just had fourth session and have been sick, tired, shivering and generally feeling rough is

I've been told that I am 'Borderline' at the moment. What does that mean, Really !!?

34 years old, no children! only treatment is Hysterectomy? Help!

Diagnostic Frustrations

About scans??

First Chemo session today

Has anyone been in the situation I am where surgery is a huge risk

Clear cell stage 1c

Has anyone had problems with adhesions after sugery.iam 18 months post sugery and still get a lot of pain in my left side

PPC - we need any info on treatment for stage 4 with liver and lymph node involvement! CA 125 of 9600 - otherwise excellent health.

thank you everyone you have really reassured me as i was very worried

HOPE

i have been for my 4th chemo session but was told they wouldnt give it today as my white cells were borderline they are now going to try

Is anyone having, or has had Caelyx (Liposomal doxorubicin)?

Advice about increase in CA125 soon after finishing treatment for recurrence

Radiotherapy

continuing treatment

Anyone have similar experience?

Day 2 post surgery

Does anyone have any experience of post treatment cancer fatigue?

What do MacMillan nurses do, any experiences?

have i beaten it?

Mature teratomas - has anyone had any joy with anti-hormone injections shrinking tumours?

Do I have a right to be worried?

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