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large tumour on ovary ca125 test 25 should i be concerned about a low reading

hello i am 42 years old and have completed my family. after a post op ct scan following a non related operation it was discovered i have a large tumour mass on...

hello i am 42 years old and have completed my family. after a post op ct scan fo...

wonderwheel

•13 years ago

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Is there anyone else who would like to go to the Younger Womens Group but lives up North?

I just wondered how many ladies are interested in the Younger Womens Group but live further away from London...am wondering if there's some way of setting up...

I just wondered how many ladies are interested in the Younger Womens Group but l...

dundeegirl

•13 years ago

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Second line treatment within a year of first line treatment?

I finished treatment in Oct 2010 for 3c and since have had CA125 readings of 47, 49, 47 and last week 122. I am going to see the oncologist tomorrow for a...

I finished treatment in Oct 2010 for 3c and since have had CA125 readings of 47,...

Jane

•13 years ago

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Not sure if I'm over-reacting!

I am 55 and still having regular periods; the first 2 days of which are heavy but then things calm down. I was found to have anemia last year and was...

I am 55 and still having regular periods; the first 2 days of which are heavy bu...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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relief from Hands and lower arms inflamed,itchy from Chemo any ideas? I have only had one tx. Next one on 6/29.

violets

•13 years ago

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diagnosed with oc in march after visiting the consultant have been told that there is a possibility that the cancer could be in my liver

i am having my 6th chemo on monday then i will have another scan this is what the consultant is waiting to see if this shows there is cancer in the liver they...

i am having my 6th chemo on monday then i will have another scan this is what th...

nikki9

•13 years ago

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CA-125 level trends - what to expect

HI everyone, i know this sounds like a really obscure question but does anyone know the expected trend in the decline of ca125 levels during treatment? i know...

HI everyone, i know this sounds like a really obscure question but does anyone k...

Huma757

•13 years ago

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chemo resistant tumour

Am new to this yet not so new in more ways than one.I was diagnosed grade 2a OC in July 2007. Carboplatin 2007, carboplatin and taxol 2008, caelyx 2009 and...

Am new to this yet not so new in more ways than one.I was diagnosed grade 2a OC ...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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clear cell tumour

Has anyone had a clear cell tumour and gone past 5 years with out recurrence? I understand it is one of the one's that can come back sooner than later?...

Has anyone had a clear cell tumour and gone past 5 years with out recurrence? I ...

Sarah23

•13 years ago

1 Reply

Hi can anyone give me their experiances of Caelyx chemo. I have had Carboplatin and Taxol twice since being diagnosed in 2008

However since finishing my last chemo in December 2010 I have new symptoms now and have been advised that Caelyx would be the next chemo suitable for me. I...

However since finishing my last chemo in December 2010 I have new symptoms now a...

HelenM

•13 years ago

9 Replies

Support through diet.

Jess' question made me think I would share some of the things I do to try to stay well, just in case it helps anyone else. When I was facing a hospital...

Jess' question made me think I would share some of the things I do to try to sta...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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IP6 supplement

Just a quick question to ask whether any of you have heard of a nutritional supplement called IP6? It is supposed to have beneficial effects for those who have...

Just a quick question to ask whether any of you have heard of a nutritional supp...

Jess

•13 years ago

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What do you do to stay positive?

I thought it might be nice to swap ideas on how to stay positive... so we can all maybe read something that might help us... I will start.... I have two...

I thought it might be nice to swap ideas on how to stay positive... so we can al...

Gilly44

•13 years ago

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Is this bleeding normal

I am bleeding dark brown straight after my period. I was also bleeding this same dark brown colour the week before. I had ovarian cysts diagnosed last summer...

I am bleeding dark brown straight after my period. I was also bleeding this same...

Ange14

•13 years ago

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How long to get CA125 result and could itching be an indiciation of anything?

I have a cyst/tumour at least 7cm I get back ache, abdo ache and pain down my leg, heavy periods and vaginal itching which keeps me awake at night at certain...

I have a cyst/tumour at least 7cm I get back ache, abdo ache and pain down my le...

clarelouise57

•13 years ago

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Seen specialist after waiting 3 months and feeling bit stressed, should I be worried?

I joined a while ago and in summary I had an ovary removed due to a benign tumour 2 years ago. Few months ago it was discovered I have another one around 7cm,...

I joined a while ago and in summary I had an ovary removed due to a benign tumou...

clarelouise57

•13 years ago

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Has anyone had experience of Avastin?

Hi, Has anyone been given Avastin? My Oncologist has said I should have it, and is just checking whether or not it will be funded. I just wanted to know if...

Hi, Has anyone been given Avastin? My Oncologist has said I should have it, and ...

Sally-r-abcd

•13 years ago

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Help and Advice please.

Hello Ladies, Is there anyone out there the same as me? Filled with fluid, was drained, no op's, just 6 months of chemo, now 19 months into remission. Feel so...

Hello Ladies, Is there anyone out there the same as me? Filled with fluid, was d...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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Does everyone else get CA125 checks?

Hi Having a stressful weekend and still have pains and nasty sensations in my stomach.. I have been reading lots of posts on here and I am wondering why I...

Hi Having a stressful weekend and still have pains and nasty sensations in my s...

Gilly44

•13 years ago

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complete debulking

can anyone tell me if you have a complete debulking [no visible tumours left after operation] if this gives you a better chance of the cancer not coming back...

can anyone tell me if you have a complete debulking [no visible tumours left aft...

Sarah23

•13 years ago

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What does it mean if your cells are borderline?

A recent biopsy of my ovary showed borderline cells and I'm trying to understand what this means. Is it cancerous and if they are removed does that mean they...

A recent biopsy of my ovary showed borderline cells and I'm trying to understand...

ScardyCat40

•13 years ago

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Ovarian Cyst, Pain, and bleeding. Updated!

I decided to write this down for two reasons. Firstly to "vent" and secondly for any lurkers out there who are in the same position as me; no diagnosis, but a...

I decided to write this down for two reasons. Firstly to "vent" and secondly for...

Cloudyrain

•13 years ago

18 Replies

Has anyone else had IVF following cancer treatment?

I just wanted to know if anyone on the site has experience of going through IVF treatment after cancer treatment. I had borderline ovarian tumours diagnosed...

I just wanted to know if anyone on the site has experience of going through IVF ...

dundeegirl

•13 years ago

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Loss of smell and taste

I wonder if anyone else has experience a total loss of their sense of smell and taste? I had had two lots of carbo/taxol treatment within four years but it...

I wonder if anyone else has experience a total loss of their sense of smell and ...

PatsyH

•13 years ago

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The internet ... a blessing and a curse!

When I am feeling like I am today with the hospital looming on Friday, I say to myself I'm not going to google my symptoms but I cant help it.. I love the...

When I am feeling like I am today with the hospital looming on Friday, I say to ...

Gilly44

•13 years ago

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Any info on gemcitabine, treosulfam

I'm about to start 5th line chemo, and feeling very negative about the whole thing. Drugs gemcitabineand Treosulfan. Has anybody else got this far down the...

I'm about to start 5th line chemo, and feeling very negative about the whole thi...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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resistant

Does anybody worry about when their cancer comes back[ which is everyone I'm sure, that they will be resistant to the Chemo? and that the doctors wait until...

Does anybody worry about when their cancer comes back[ which is everyone I'm sur...

Sarah23

•13 years ago

4 Replies

How can i face more chemo?

I had my first chemo session two weeks ago. I have felt so drained and unable to be on top of things in the house, I wonder how I will ever get through the...

I had my first chemo session two weeks ago. I have felt so drained and unable to...

maddydunn

•13 years ago

12 Replies

Zoladex and Livial

My daughter has now started treatment for her benign tumours - "benign" but growing - with the anti-hormone injection Zoladex and is taking Livial orally. I...

My daughter has now started treatment for her benign tumours - "benign" but grow...

Honey3

•13 years ago

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Will being under a lot of stress cause my cancer to return?

I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer 3c in August 2010. Went through a lot with major surgery and then 6 rounds of chemo, just like all of you have. In Jan...

I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer 3c in August 2010. Went through a lot with ...

Deb7515

•13 years ago

8 Replies

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My Ovacome

All posts for June 2011

large tumour on ovary ca125 test 25 should i be concerned about a low reading

Is there anyone else who would like to go to the Younger Womens Group but lives up North?

Second line treatment within a year of first line treatment?

Not sure if I'm over-reacting!

relief from Hands and lower arms inflamed,itchy from Chemo any ideas? I have only had one tx. Next one on 6/29.

diagnosed with oc in march after visiting the consultant have been told that there is a possibility that the cancer could be in my liver

CA-125 level trends - what to expect

chemo resistant tumour

clear cell tumour

Hi can anyone give me their experiances of Caelyx chemo. I have had Carboplatin and Taxol twice since being diagnosed in 2008

Support through diet.

IP6 supplement

What do you do to stay positive?

Is this bleeding normal

How long to get CA125 result and could itching be an indiciation of anything?

Seen specialist after waiting 3 months and feeling bit stressed, should I be worried?

Has anyone had experience of Avastin?

Help and Advice please.

Does everyone else get CA125 checks?

complete debulking

What does it mean if your cells are borderline?

Ovarian Cyst, Pain, and bleeding. Updated!

Has anyone else had IVF following cancer treatment?

Loss of smell and taste

The internet ... a blessing and a curse!

Any info on gemcitabine, treosulfam

resistant

How can i face more chemo?

Zoladex and Livial

Will being under a lot of stress cause my cancer to return?

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