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My Ovacome

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Thank you!!

Tomorrow will be exactly 1 week since I receved my diagnosis, and I would like to say how marvellous this site is and what a comfort & support its members have...

Tomorrow will be exactly 1 week since I receved my diagnosis, and I would like t...

pippibee

•12 years ago

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Laughter is the best medicine......

Hi All , Glad you all enjoyed my rant and that it cheered you up.That is what I intended. Laughter is the best medicine going...Here's...

Hi All , Glad you all enjoyed my rant and that it cheered yo...

suzieque

•12 years ago

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My Avastin isn't working any more

Hi Ladies, Over the past 8 months my cancer marker has been slowing increasing and despite a change in chemotherapy adding Carboplatin to my Avastin, it is...

Hi Ladies, Over the past 8 months my cancer marker has been slowing increasin...

spanishanna

•12 years ago

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Going back to work

Hello, I had debulking emergency surgery in February and 1C mucinous oc diagnosed. 6 sessions of chemo followed with some delays due to white cells and been...

Hello, I had debulking emergency surgery in February and 1C mucinous oc diagnose...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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CA125 levels raised after debulking

Hi, 3 weeks ago I had surgical staging, radical hysterectomy and debulking. Thankfully everything went fine with the surgery and staging remains at 1C, with...

Hi, 3 weeks ago I had surgical staging, radical hysterectomy and debulking. Th...

bells

•12 years ago

1 Reply

Advice on Surgical Menopause in your 40's

Dear Ladies, I‘m looking for advice, help and support on surgical menopause. I’m a long term sufferer of endometriosis (approximately 25 years), along with...

Dear Ladies, I‘m looking for advice, help and support on surgical menopause. ...

MarieK

•12 years ago

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Aches and pains cropping up all over the place after finishing third chemo x 6 in July

Over a 5 year period I had two lots of 6 x carboplatin/taxol which were effective both times, although I was left with neuropathy in my feet. When I needed...

Over a 5 year period I had two lots of 6 x carboplatin/taxol which were effectiv...

PatsyH

•12 years ago

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"AT LEAST" ?????

Hiya, just want to have a little rant about something that gets up my nose.It's those two little words AT LEAST.What is it that whenever some people utter...

Hiya, just want to have a little rant about something that gets up my nose.It's ...

suzieque

•12 years ago

17 Replies

Hi from Lynn

hi all my friends hope you are all ok! what i would like to know is about the CA125 blood test. I know its called a tumour marker test here in South Africa....

hi all my friends hope you are all ok! what i would like to know is about the CA...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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"The tumour stains positive with ...CA125" Does anyone know what this means?

I have asked my GP for a copy of the pathology for my first operation, when the hospital found that my left ovary 'had some malignancy'. Part of the report...

I have asked my GP for a copy of the pathology for my first operation, when the ...

SaraL

•12 years ago

1 Reply

I am 42 & just diagnosed with granulosa cell tumour on ovary. Would like to hear from other women with same diagnosis.

pippibee

•12 years ago

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How can you tell if your stomach is bloated or you are just fat?

I have had a mucinous ovarian tumour of lmp 2 years ago. Now I have a cyst 7cms and polyp on womb. Having surgery on Wednesday if not cancelled!! Saw...

I have had a mucinous ovarian tumour of lmp 2 years ago. Now I have a cyst 7cms ...

thescottishplay

•12 years ago

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Hernia or recurrence?

Ladies has anybody experienced stomach/reflux symptoms? Been in remission since January after stage 2C. Now worried OC spread to my diaphragm or stomach....

Ladies has anybody experienced stomach/reflux symptoms? Been in remission since...

SarahM

•12 years ago

10 Replies

Trouble with cramp?

Anyone else have trouble with cramp? I have been getting excruciating cramp in my feet, calves and down the sides of my shins.

Anyone else have trouble with cramp? I have been getting excruciating cramp in m...

MargaretJ

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Can any advise me what they would do in my position?

can anyone advise me? i have pain in lower right side of abdomen for 5 months, been to hospital and had ultrasound but they said because they couldnt see my...

can anyone advise me? i have pain in lower right side of abdomen for 5 months, ...

blonde

•12 years ago

20 Replies

Living with Ovarian Cancer

It's devastating to hear you have cancer. If you're at this threshold and feel terrified that cancer will somehow destroy your life take a look at the things...

It's devastating to hear you have cancer. If you're at this threshold and feel t...

Hidden

•12 years ago

14 Replies

35 yr old with spread to omentum-scared

Hi there I noticed a large lump in my abdomen a while back and eventually went to the dr, she thought it was fibroids and sent me for an ultrasound where they...

Hi there I noticed a large lump in my abdomen a while back and eventually went t...

sunny1

•12 years ago

24 Replies

5 Good things to lift my spirits !!!!

1) I had to "dry my new hair" on Monday,the first time in 6/7 months since chemo took it from me..... 2) I managed to get the zip up on a dress that has...

1) I had to "dry my new hair" on Monday,the first time in 6/7 months since chem...

suzieque

•12 years ago

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Can anyone tell me how long they left it before having bleached highlights on their new hair growth after losing the lot to chemo?

I have been having semi permanent dyes to hide the grey, but I don`t like myself dark. I`d love to be blonde again as soon as possible. I should know the...

I have been having semi permanent dyes to hide the grey, but I don`t like myself...

TinaWright

•12 years ago

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CT scan, MRI or PET scan, which is the best ?

Ladies, it is the first time I have asked a question on this site but would love some input re your views on the above. My cancer marker has been rising...

Ladies, it is the first time I have asked a question on this site but would love...

spanishanna

•12 years ago

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Are there any clear cell adenocarcenoma survivors out there? Can you please tell me how many years you have survived post-treatment?

SaraL

•12 years ago

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during an operation to remove what was thought to be endometriomas it turned out i had stage 3a serous borderline cancer.

I had a full hysterectomy plus removal of omentum. I have never seen an oncologist or spoken to a cancer nurse im presuming its because i had borderline cancer...

I had a full hysterectomy plus removal of omentum. I have never seen an oncologi...

sem10

•12 years ago

6 Replies

Grade

Hi everyone, Does anyone no what grade a Carcinoma tumour is, I am aware that it is an aggresive type which spreads quickly, but is it always a high grade i.e...

Hi everyone, Does anyone no what grade a Carcinoma tumour is, I am aware that i...

Sarah23

•12 years ago

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Rash with Caelyx

Mum is due her 3rd dose of Caelyx this Thursday. After the 2nd dose she noticed a few mouth ulcers and raised lumps on her legs. The ones on her legs have...

Mum is due her 3rd dose of Caelyx this Thursday. After the 2nd dose she noticed...

SusanC

•12 years ago

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From Borderline to Stage 4 within a year with no outward signs.

Hi, this my story so far. In January 2010 I found a lump which transpired to be an ovarian cyst that was successfully removed. The biopsy came back showing...

Hi, this my story so far. In January 2010 I found a lump which transpired to be...

Tess

•12 years ago

23 Replies

Anyone know why an abdo ct scan is sometimes done with drinking a contrast dye and sometimes just drinking water?

Hidden

•12 years ago

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How do you ladies stay calm the day before ct scan results? My ca125 is up to 100 ....(lowest point 34...highest 2300)!xx

FlorenceW

•12 years ago

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OVARIAN CLEAR CELL STAGE 1C , TUMOR 1C RUPTURED DURING SURGERY AND THE ONE RUPTURED BEFORE SURGERY?

MY DOCTOR CLASIFIED ME AS OVARIAN CLEAR CELL STAGE 1C AND TUMOR 1C , GRADE NOT DEFINED ( I DO NOT KNOW WHY AND WHAT IT MEANS ).ALL I KNEW THAT THE CYST...

MY DOCTOR CLASIFIED ME AS OVARIAN CLEAR CELL STAGE 1C AND TUMOR 1C , GRADE NOT D...

TAROUZA

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Allergic Reaction to CT Scan

Dear ladies Has anyone had an allergic reaction to the dye used in a CT scan? I had a scan last Wednesday. My skin is red all over and it's very itchy...

Dear ladies Has anyone had an allergic reaction to the dye used in a CT...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Anti sickness drugs- suffering badly with each chemo dose.

Hi, just wondered what anti sickness drugs other people have found effective to keep sickness at bay post chemo? I'm in the middle of 6 doses of...

Hi, just wondered what anti sickness drugs other people have found effective to ...

Heffmeister

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for November 2011

Thank you!!

Laughter is the best medicine......

My Avastin isn't working any more

Going back to work

CA125 levels raised after debulking

Advice on Surgical Menopause in your 40's

Aches and pains cropping up all over the place after finishing third chemo x 6 in July

"AT LEAST" ?????

Hi from Lynn

"The tumour stains positive with ...CA125" Does anyone know what this means?

I am 42 & just diagnosed with granulosa cell tumour on ovary. Would like to hear from other women with same diagnosis.

How can you tell if your stomach is bloated or you are just fat?

Hernia or recurrence?

Trouble with cramp?

Can any advise me what they would do in my position?

Living with Ovarian Cancer

35 yr old with spread to omentum-scared

5 Good things to lift my spirits !!!!

Can anyone tell me how long they left it before having bleached highlights on their new hair growth after losing the lot to chemo?

CT scan, MRI or PET scan, which is the best ?

Are there any clear cell adenocarcenoma survivors out there? Can you please tell me how many years you have survived post-treatment?

during an operation to remove what was thought to be endometriomas it turned out i had stage 3a serous borderline cancer.

Grade

Rash with Caelyx

From Borderline to Stage 4 within a year with no outward signs.

Anyone know why an abdo ct scan is sometimes done with drinking a contrast dye and sometimes just drinking water?

How do you ladies stay calm the day before ct scan results? My ca125 is up to 100 ....(lowest point 34...highest 2300)!xx

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OVARIAN CLEAR CELL STAGE 1C , TUMOR 1C RUPTURED DURING SURGERY AND THE ONE RUPTURED BEFORE SURGERY?

Allergic Reaction to CT Scan

Anti sickness drugs- suffering badly with each chemo dose.

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