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Mums Reaction to Taxol, now been given Caelyx

Mum (71) had a severe reaction to Taxol last Friday on her 2nd treatment, saw the oncologist today and they have said no more Taxol. So this afternoon she...

Mum (71) had a severe reaction to Taxol last Friday on her 2nd treatment, saw t...

SusanC

•13 years ago

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Maintenance chemotherapy

I'm about to start what is typically termed maintenance chemotherapy and feel like it's the beginning of a slow but definite road. How has anyone dealt with...

I'm about to start what is typically termed maintenance chemotherapy and feel li...

Mary

•13 years ago

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im clear cell ovarian T1c,stage 1c , grade not defined, diagonised on 20 june 2011

i had a pelvic mass 11x9x8 cm on left ovary with endometrio on right ovary , the mass has ruptured during surgery , i had my fourth chemo session , i lost my...

i had a pelvic mass 11x9x8 cm on left ovary with endometrio on right ovary , the...

TAROUZA

•13 years ago

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Just looking for a bit of support while i wait......

I have every single symptom of OC, going for scans on Sunday but i am soooo scared, ive not told any of my family what the dr suspects, have just told them...

I have every single symptom of OC, going for scans on Sunday but i am soooo scar...

mrsconn46

•13 years ago

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Any experience of these symptoms is it recurrence?

hi all, I have been meaning to post some experiences for a while to encourage those newly diagnosed as I have had plenty to be grateful for. I was diagnosed...

hi all, I have been meaning to post some experiences for a while to encourage th...

Janejane

•13 years ago

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HI all, just finished 6 rounds of carbo/taxol for stage 2b oc have had debulk surgery first but just would like some advice has anyone

suffered with terrible back and neck ache just won,t go away nurse said maybe i might have a virus any thoughts thanks dede

suffered with terrible back and neck ache just won,t go away nurse said maybe i ...

dedewhite

•13 years ago

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Very anxious at the moment, How do you know if your OC returns?

trolleydollyuk

•13 years ago

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I am about to have my 6th cycle of chemo and am suffering with numbness in both hands and feet , anyone else suffer with this

Bettyann

•13 years ago

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When in the chemo cycle should you have a flu jab?

My oncologist said it should 4-5 days before your chemo, my chemo nurse says it should be as close to your chemo as possible (1-2 days) so that your resistance...

My oncologist said it should 4-5 days before your chemo, my chemo nurse says it ...

BusyLizzie

•13 years ago

17 Replies

What do we know about this important new test?

What do we know about the HE4 Blood test as an additional monitoring tool for picking up recurrence as well as the standard CA125 test which is not a good...

What do we know about the HE4 Blood test as an additional monitoring tool for pi...

Lindy4

•13 years ago

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Ovarian cancer awareness - my own video to raise awareness of OvCa

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-iNbeQLQwg

Gosia

•13 years ago

16 Replies

Reaction to Taxol on 2nd Treatment help please??????????

Mum had her 1st Taxol 3 weeks ago, no problems with the infusion only flushed face the next day, also severe vomiting on the 5 to 7th day. After given more...

Mum had her 1st Taxol 3 weeks ago, no problems with the infusion only flushed fa...

SusanC

•13 years ago

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different each time

From Sarah P. If your O.C returns does that mean it will be a different type of tumour? or are they the same each time? and does the tumour always...

From Sarah P. If your O.C returns does that mean it will be a different t...

Sarah23

•13 years ago

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tumour

From Sarah I would like too know if the size of a tumour makes a different if you have a recurrence? mine was very large but was completely removed, or...

From Sarah I would like too know if the size of a tumour makes a different i...

Sarah23

•13 years ago

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Finding out grouping for drugs trial today and first chemo tomorrow!

FInally things have got organised and after spending practically the whole of the last two days at the hospital having every test know to man I am being...

FInally things have got organised and after spending practically the whole of th...

Heffmeister

•13 years ago

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post op issues

Hi I am 4 weeks post op after a full AH. I am getting a swishing in my stomach feeling every time I move be it standing up or when I turn over in bed. Has...

Hi I am 4 weeks post op after a full AH. I am getting a swishing in my stomach f...

debbiew

•13 years ago

4 Replies

Should I be worrying?

Hi, I went to the GP a few months ago as I had had a post menopausal bleed (it had been about 4 years since my last period). I was referred to the hospital...

Hi, I went to the GP a few months ago as I had had a post menopausal bleed (it h...

Glengirlie

•13 years ago

5 Replies

Feel I am quietly being written off - please help

I am feeling sorry for myself so please forgive me.. I have stage 4 OC and over the last few years I have had carbo/taxol, surgery, Caeylx and Topetican. I...

I am feeling sorry for myself so please forgive me.. I have stage 4 OC and over ...

sarah1963

•13 years ago

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Advice re 'maintenance' chemo

Having been told that my OC is at Stage 4 with some small spots on my liver and been given a life expectancy of 2 to 3 years, it seems I now face regime after...

Having been told that my OC is at Stage 4 with some small spots on my liver and ...

Mary

•13 years ago

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Has anyone been prescribed Mistletoe injections as part of their cancer treatment?

Amanda-Jane

•13 years ago

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disappointing CA125 resuts

My CA125 count before chemo (carboplatin) was 62 after first chemo went down to 38. after 2nd chemo it has gone up to 41, I know this is only 3 points but to...

My CA125 count before chemo (carboplatin) was 62 after first chemo went down to ...

bosue

•13 years ago

12 Replies

Does anyone know of shampoo, conditioner, make-up and deodorant that contain only, or mainly, natural ingredients (and are not overpriced)?

SaraL

•13 years ago

4 Replies

Went for both internal and external ultrasound yesterday. Are Sonographers allowed to give feedback before the GP has received the report?

Helen1971

•13 years ago

1 Reply

When having Chemotherapy, was anyone able to work between treatments?

Amanda-Jane

•13 years ago

10 Replies

Caelyx followed by Carboplatin and Taxol

I've been advised that I could have Caelyx followed by Carboplatin and Taxol further down the line. Wondered if anyone had gone down this route and if what...

I've been advised that I could have Caelyx followed by Carboplatin and Taxol fur...

Mary

•13 years ago

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Is anyone having weekly Topotecan? and how is it affecting you?

SUZANNE1

•13 years ago

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HAS ANYONE GOT A BLOCKED BOWEL DUE TO OVARIAN CANCER AND ANY TIPS ON HOW TO MANAGE TO EAT OR DRINK PLEASE?

SUZANNE1

•13 years ago

10 Replies

Surgical menopause - how long it lasts without HRT? and sur meno related insomnia - any tips? Am going slowly bonkers from lack of sleep...

Since my op last August I've been in surgical menopause (with a couple of 'holidays' due to HRT as part of IVF treatment). My tumours were oestrogen receptive...

Since my op last August I've been in surgical menopause (with a couple of 'holid...

dundeegirl

•13 years ago

15 Replies

six-month post chemo CA125 result. And Avastin. Is it available in the UK?

I keep an eye on this site on behalf of a very dear friend, diagnosed stage 3c last August. She and I find your questions and answers a constant source of...

I keep an eye on this site on behalf of a very dear friend, diagnosed stage 3c l...

caro

•13 years ago

27 Replies

Preventative surgery, only to discover I have O C.

I have been diagnosed with O C after having my ovaries and fallopian tubes removed as a preventative measure due to a raised CA125 ( 9 slowly rose to 40), and...

I have been diagnosed with O C after having my ovaries and fallopian tubes remov...

Amanda-Jane

•13 years ago

12 Replies

Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for September 2011

Mums Reaction to Taxol, now been given Caelyx

Maintenance chemotherapy

im clear cell ovarian T1c,stage 1c , grade not defined, diagonised on 20 june 2011

Just looking for a bit of support while i wait......

Any experience of these symptoms is it recurrence?

HI all, just finished 6 rounds of carbo/taxol for stage 2b oc have had debulk surgery first but just would like some advice has anyone

Very anxious at the moment, How do you know if your OC returns?

I am about to have my 6th cycle of chemo and am suffering with numbness in both hands and feet , anyone else suffer with this

When in the chemo cycle should you have a flu jab?

What do we know about this important new test?

Ovarian cancer awareness - my own video to raise awareness of OvCa

Reaction to Taxol on 2nd Treatment help please??????????

different each time

tumour

Finding out grouping for drugs trial today and first chemo tomorrow!

post op issues

Should I be worrying?

Feel I am quietly being written off - please help

Advice re 'maintenance' chemo

Has anyone been prescribed Mistletoe injections as part of their cancer treatment?

disappointing CA125 resuts

Does anyone know of shampoo, conditioner, make-up and deodorant that contain only, or mainly, natural ingredients (and are not overpriced)?

Went for both internal and external ultrasound yesterday. Are Sonographers allowed to give feedback before the GP has received the report?

When having Chemotherapy, was anyone able to work between treatments?

Caelyx followed by Carboplatin and Taxol

Is anyone having weekly Topotecan? and how is it affecting you?

HAS ANYONE GOT A BLOCKED BOWEL DUE TO OVARIAN CANCER AND ANY TIPS ON HOW TO MANAGE TO EAT OR DRINK PLEASE?

Surgical menopause - how long it lasts without HRT? and sur meno related insomnia - any tips? Am going slowly bonkers from lack of sleep...

six-month post chemo CA125 result. And Avastin. Is it available in the UK?

Preventative surgery, only to discover I have O C.

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