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Confused

Diagnosed with OC or possibly PPC in April last year, had chemo and op and was clear in Nov, went for 3 month check in Jan and was told that the CT scan showed...

Diagnosed with OC or possibly PPC in April last year, had chemo and op and was c...

GeorgeSuffolk

•13 years ago

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Radiation enteritis

Hi My mum had ovarian cancer a long time ago and has been clear for a few years. She now has a severe form of radiation enteritis and has lost too much weight...

Hi My mum had ovarian cancer a long time ago and has been clear for a few years...

heidif

•13 years ago

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Another really useful information and experience source...

For all those of us who like to have a plan and try to understand what works and why; this blog is amazing: http://bladdercancerfight.blogspot.com/

For all those of us who like to have a plan and try to understand what works and...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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just a whinge!

Hi all just wanted to whinge about everything really! This year has not been the best so far- and yes I know that others have it far worse than me, and that...

Hi all just wanted to whinge about everything really! This year has not been ...

ladygooner-uk

•13 years ago

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Copied (with permission) from the 'tenovus' forum.I thought you'd like it!

Whilst out for dinner with my parents recently, my mother leaned over the table and slipped me an article that she had cut out of that week’s Sunday paper. The...

Whilst out for dinner with my parents recently, my mother leaned over the table ...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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night sweats

To Everyone, Has anyone else suffered with nights sweats? while on their second line treatment? I understand it can be the cancer that is causing it, I am...

To Everyone, Has anyone else suffered with nights sweats? while on their second...

Sarah23

•13 years ago

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Have been given a starting date

Thought I would give and update on what is happening. Had a very busy day at the hospital last week having all sorts of tests and scans done to see if I am OK...

Thought I would give and update on what is happening. Had a very busy day at the...

jeanv

•13 years ago

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Has Anyone out there got 2 unrelated cancers at the same time, or heard of anyone else having this problem

I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 12th January, stage 2, got a 7 cm x 4 cm lump in my right breast, and was going to have chemo first to hopefully reduce...

I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 12th January, stage 2, got a 7 cm x 4 cm l...

Sarah1003

•13 years ago

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Is my GP concerned too?

I had a Mirena fitted in July 2011 as I had been experiencing heavy periods and had a grapefruit sized fibroid [I am 55 and still having periods]. This has...

I had a Mirena fitted in July 2011 as I had been experiencing heavy periods and ...

Betsy2

•13 years ago

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To draw your attention to this amazing blog....

This blog is doing a link exchange to draw attention to childhood cancers. Thought you might be interested to look at this lovely story - and some of the...

This blog is doing a link exchange to draw attention to childhood cancers. Thou...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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BACK ON MY BELOVED AVASTIN

I have been somewhat absent from this site for the past week as frankly I have been feeling dreadful. I had my 'biggie chemo' Wed of last week and started...

I have been somewhat absent from this site for the past week as frankly I have b...

spanishanna

•13 years ago

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HAS ANYONE RECENTLY BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH GRANULUSA CELL TUMUR STAGE 1 AND WHAT TREATMENT ARE THEY RECEIVING?

shirleyireland

•13 years ago

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Need you all to know!!

Ive been for my scan and ??? YIPPEE im in REMISSION!!! CA125 8! Wow im overwhelmed and thank you ALL for your loving messages,prayers and support. I pray for...

Ive been for my scan and ??? YIPPEE im in REMISSION!!! CA125 8! Wow im overwhelm...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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Debulk or not?

Complete hysterectomy and removal ovaries and tubes following a decision for a look see about a waterfilled cyst in the womb near to the fallopian tube that...

Complete hysterectomy and removal ovaries and tubes following a decision for a l...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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I'm so fed up and disappointed - is anyone else in the same situation?

I finished 7 cycles of Carbo/Taxol on 7th December. I had my ovaries removed initially at the beginning of April 2011 due to multiple "nasty" cysts as an...

I finished 7 cycles of Carbo/Taxol on 7th December. I had my ovaries removed in...

BuntyB

•13 years ago

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A question for 'Osborne'

How did you get on at the hospital today? I was having the same trouble as you with a 'cannot display' sign coming up so I can't get through to you[ and I...

How did you get on at the hospital today? I was having the same trouble as you w...

Anne-2

•13 years ago

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An inspirational talk

I'm an OC patient 2 years along the road, after surgery, chemo, surgery 6month break and a second dose of chemo. It has works to a degree for me. So at the...

I'm an OC patient 2 years along the road, after surgery, chemo, surgery 6month b...

Cara2

•13 years ago

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What painkiller for chemo joint aches and pains?

Hi, I just started carbo/taxel this week and have been suffering with joint aches and pains particularly my ankles and back. Feels like I have a bad case of...

Hi, I just started carbo/taxel this week and have been suffering with joint ache...

Heffmeister

•13 years ago

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CA 125 blood test.

After an abdominal exam. by GP. I had a CA125 blood test which showed 105 so was sent for an external and vaginal ultrasound and was told all o.k. My GP says...

After an abdominal exam. by GP. I had a CA125 blood test which showed 105 so was...

siskin

•13 years ago

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What after taxol/carbo fails?

Taxol carbo didnt work to shrink my tumours, Im being referred to the Marsden and wondered what I might be offered next for slow growing OC. They have...

Taxol carbo didnt work to shrink my tumours, Im being referred to the Marsden an...

sunny1

•13 years ago

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Scared after surgeon appt

I had my consultation with the surgeon thats going to be doing my operation on 12th March. I had 3 cycles of taxol carbo that didnt shrink anything but he is...

I had my consultation with the surgeon thats going to be doing my operation on 1...

sunny1

•13 years ago

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A Good Day

Thought I would write an update on where I am with any treatment. My oncologist referred me to another hospital cancer unit where they run trials to see if...

Thought I would write an update on where I am with any treatment. My oncologist...

jeanv

•13 years ago

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Impact of OC on lungs / AVASTIN / Dealing with pain

Hello ladies, I am posting this message on behalf of my mother. She is 73 years old and was recently diagnosed with OC (in Dec 2011) - stage 4, grade 3....

Hello ladies, I am posting this message on behalf of my mother. She is 73 y...

CFMF

•13 years ago

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Have been suffering shortness of breath

Been to the doctors and I have to go into hospital Monday for lung to be drained has anybody else had this,so scared oc has returned. Thank you lovely ladies...

Been to the doctors and I have to go into hospital Monday for lung to be drained...

nikki9

•13 years ago

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Good News!

Hi I'm a relatively new member to the website, having been diagnosed with OC 1C having surgery and 6 taxol/carboplatin treatments. Just had my first scan and...

Hi I'm a relatively new member to the website, having been diagnosed with OC 1C ...

Didy

•13 years ago

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VOICES

I hope everyone is joining up to Voices to lobby for more action to conquer Ovarian Cancer. The newsletter this month includes an article on Professor Hani...

I hope everyone is joining up to Voices to lobby for more action to conquer Ovar...

Hidden

•13 years ago

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Ovarian Cyst 34mm

I am going through infertility issues and currently seeing a fertility specialist (FS). he wants to put me on clomid but when i went for my TVU he found a 34mm...

I am going through infertility issues and currently seeing a fertility specialis...

Bella02

•13 years ago

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Sex after surgical menopause

Hi there, I realise this might be a delicate topic but I'm wondering if anyone has any advice or tips for me! I've been in the surgical menopause since...

Hi there, I realise this might be a delicate topic but I'm wondering if anyone h...

dundeegirl

•13 years ago

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"Butterflies and Whispers "

I recently read an article from an O.C lady who mentioned that she experienced the sensation of butterflies in her tummy and she believed it to be a symptom of...

I recently read an article from an O.C lady who mentioned that she experienced t...

suzieque

•13 years ago

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Anyone suffering forgetfulness/memory problems?

Is there anyone else out there who is suffering from memory/concentration problems after chemo is finished? I was diagnosed April 2010 with stage 4 oc and...

Is there anyone else out there who is suffering from memory/concentration proble...

Hidden

•13 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for February 2012

Confused

Radiation enteritis

Another really useful information and experience source...

just a whinge!

Copied (with permission) from the 'tenovus' forum.I thought you'd like it!

night sweats

Have been given a starting date

Has Anyone out there got 2 unrelated cancers at the same time, or heard of anyone else having this problem

Is my GP concerned too?

To draw your attention to this amazing blog....

BACK ON MY BELOVED AVASTIN

HAS ANYONE RECENTLY BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH GRANULUSA CELL TUMUR STAGE 1 AND WHAT TREATMENT ARE THEY RECEIVING?

Need you all to know!!

Debulk or not?

I'm so fed up and disappointed - is anyone else in the same situation?

A question for 'Osborne'

An inspirational talk

What painkiller for chemo joint aches and pains?

CA 125 blood test.

What after taxol/carbo fails?

Scared after surgeon appt

A Good Day

Impact of OC on lungs / AVASTIN / Dealing with pain

Have been suffering shortness of breath

Good News!

VOICES

Ovarian Cyst 34mm

Sex after surgical menopause

"Butterflies and Whispers "

Anyone suffering forgetfulness/memory problems?

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