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Is anyone taking Avastin as well as Taxol/Carboplatin as part of their Chemo regime?

leftleg1

•12 years ago

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Just finished second line carbo/gem within 1year

Can anyone help I have finished my treatment about 3 weeks ago,but still feel weak and can't walk very far due to feeling breathless. Is there any vitamins I...

Can anyone help I have finished my treatment about 3 weeks ago,but still feel we...

nikki9

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Time off ?

Hi all, well I'm going back to work today after taking 8 days off. I booked the time off as I was having my 4TH chemo and was told I would feel poorly. I...

Hi all, well I'm going back to work today after taking 8 days off. I booked t...

doreenharwood

•12 years ago

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sickness

hello all,my mom had a very large amount of ascites drained 22 days ago,seems its back again,making her sick and nauseous,is this one of the symptoms,and can...

hello all,my mom had a very large amount of ascites drained 22 days ago,seems it...

shaun67

•12 years ago

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HOPE THE TEDDY

Changed my photo to show you the teddy my sister handmade that was auctioned at my 50th Birthday party and raised £110 for Ovacome. Amanda x

Changed my photo to show you the teddy my sister handmade that was auctioned at ...

Amanda-Jane

•12 years ago

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Frenchdeb

Good evening. I am Ian, Frenchdeb's husband. She asked me to post that she has had something of a reverse. On holiday in the UK she suffered loss of appetite...

Good evening. I am Ian, Frenchdeb's husband. She asked me to post that she has h...

Frenchdeb

•12 years ago

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what is the best for 3rd line treatment?

hi ladies. I have been to see my onc today and am being booked in for a scan next week. the good news is the I have no acestites that needs draining and the...

hi ladies. I have been to see my onc today and am being booked in for a scan n...

parvinc

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Thank you

Just want to thank everyone who has replied to me. It helps so much to hear from others who have been through the same thing. Thank you, thank you, thank...

Just want to thank everyone who has replied to me. It helps so much to hear fro...

HopeP

•12 years ago

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Out and about ..

Been doing a bit more poster and beat it card placing yesterday , targetting hair dressers at the moment ..on my rounds I bumped into someone I used to work...

Been doing a bit more poster and beat it card placing yesterday , targetting hai...

Jan76

•12 years ago

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Topotecan

I started 3rd line chemo last week - Topotecan this time after carboplatin/taxol for lst and 2nd line. I had my second chemo yesterday and so far practically...

I started 3rd line chemo last week - Topotecan this time after carboplatin/taxol...

cathysal

•12 years ago

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What to take before surgery??

Having full hysterectomy, omentum and appendix removed next week. Tumor touching my bowel so possible bowel resection too . Can I take anything to make my...

Having full hysterectomy, omentum and appendix removed next week. Tumor touchin...

HopeP

•12 years ago

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sounds like stage ?

hi guys,me again dont want to be a nuisance and keep popping up but I need some advice,my mom is about to be staged soon and I need to ready myself for the...

hi guys,me again dont want to be a nuisance and keep popping up but I need some ...

shaun67

•12 years ago

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blood clots

I have been clear of ov for nearly two years and feel very well but recently very short of breadth so went to doctor as this was a sympton of blood clots i...

I have been clear of ov for nearly two years and feel very well but recently ver...

jennybutler

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Marker lowest ever!

I am thrilled to tell you all lovely ladies that my CA125 is down to 19 after 7 taxols now! this is the lowest it has been since diagnosis in Nov 2010. I am...

I am thrilled to tell you all lovely ladies that my CA125 is down to 19 after 7 ...

Coco

•12 years ago

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Can ovarian cancer spread to the breasts?

I've got some breast lumps and I'm waiting for the results of some biopsies so I was wondering if ovarian cancer can spread to the breasts. My initial internet...

I've got some breast lumps and I'm waiting for the results of some biopsies so I...

ScardyCat40

•12 years ago

29 Replies

Taking a break

Hi everyone I haven't been on for ages and I just thought I should let you know how that it wasn't for any sinister reason. I know I'm extremely fortunate to...

Hi everyone I haven't been on for ages and I just thought I should let you know...

Hidden

•12 years ago

11 Replies

A Whispering Wave

A breeze that passes by,a sound that I now crave I hear the words of this my wonderful...

A breeze that passes by,a sound that I now crave ...

shaun67

•12 years ago

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how soon after first appointment does chemo start

my mom has her first appt on sept 3rd to see the chemo doc her biopsy is the friday before,any ideas how long usually is it before they give her any treatmen,

my mom has her first appt on sept 3rd to see the chemo doc her biopsy is the fri...

shaun67

•12 years ago

9 Replies

P.S

Dear daughter's next MRI scan is September 20th.

Honey3

•12 years ago

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Inspirational Ladies

To me, you are all such an inspiration. I do not come onto the site very regularly, but when I do I am so encouraged by the way you all deal with your...

To me, you are all such an inspiration. I do not come onto the site very regular...

Honey3

•12 years ago

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Going to have an OPEN Unilateral Oopherectomy... what can I expect???

I recently was diagnosed with pelvic congestion, and underwent an embolization of the veins. I am 24, thin, and very healthy. I have a daughter who is two. I...

I recently was diagnosed with pelvic congestion, and underwent an embolization o...

sobermeyer87

•12 years ago

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Ovarian cancer....

I didnt have chemo, i couldnt cope. I have stage 1c grade 3. Diagnosed feb 2012, total hysterectomy. Ca 125 was 2800 First ca 125 after op 7!!. I am finding it...

I didnt have chemo, i couldnt cope. I have stage 1c grade 3. Diagnosed feb 2012,...

ricky23

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Thank You Gwyn

We've just arrived home from a weekend on the boat having had an eight-hour sail in quite a rough sea yesterday taking the boat from Plymouth to Falmouth. It...

We've just arrived home from a weekend on the boat having had an eight-hour sail...

Whippit

•12 years ago

21 Replies

Help and advice?

Hello, I have made contact for my wife and she will hopefully be able to use the network. She has started chemo and has stage 3 OVC. We had no warnings and it...

Hello, I have made contact for my wife and she will hopefully be able to use the...

SueH1

•12 years ago

32 Replies

Hi ladies.. I have had a good...

Hi ladies.. I have had a good week with my daughter its been good spending time with her.. The sad faces are because im peed off.. My leg pains have been...

Hi ladies.. I have had a good week with my daughter its been good spending time...

suzannehadenough

•12 years ago

42 Replies

wrong diagnosis

my mother only found out on 7th august she had OC,she was told it was small localised and on 1 ovary only,she would get an appt for a surgeon and all would be...

my mother only found out on 7th august she had OC,she was told it was small loca...

shaun67

•12 years ago

6 Replies

round 3 update

hello ladies, i thought i will let you all know what the latest is after all the overwhelming support i recieved last week. I spoke to Ruth last thursday...

hello ladies, i thought i will let you all know what the latest is after all...

parvinc

•12 years ago

12 Replies

Hello All, Can any of you with ovarian carcinosarcoma tell me what treatment you've had and how it has responded? or anything else useful?

In May 2012 I was told I had ovarian carcinosarcoma which was described as 'rare' and 'aggressive'. The better bit was that, in spite of the huge size, it was...

In May 2012 I was told I had ovarian carcinosarcoma which was described as 'rare...

pixinafix

•12 years ago

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Foods that Give you Cancer - according to the Tabloids

I've just found an article by Charlotte Morgan mocking tabloids that spread false information about cancer. Apparently it's even been claimed candle-lit...

I've just found an article by Charlotte Morgan mocking tabloids that spread fals...

Whippit

•12 years ago

12 Replies

Silly question I know but here goes.

Say, for example a person had widespread tumours of the abdomen which I had and there was a good response in that no tumours were visible at CT. The doctor...

Say, for example a person had widespread tumours of the abdomen which I had and ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for August 2012

Is anyone taking Avastin as well as Taxol/Carboplatin as part of their Chemo regime?

Just finished second line carbo/gem within 1year

Time off ?

sickness

HOPE THE TEDDY

Frenchdeb

what is the best for 3rd line treatment?

Thank you

Out and about ..

Topotecan

What to take before surgery??

sounds like stage ?

blood clots

Marker lowest ever!

Can ovarian cancer spread to the breasts?

Taking a break

A Whispering Wave

how soon after first appointment does chemo start

P.S

Inspirational Ladies

Going to have an OPEN Unilateral Oopherectomy... what can I expect???

Ovarian cancer....

Thank You Gwyn

Help and advice?

Hi ladies.. I have had a good...

wrong diagnosis

round 3 update

Hello All, Can any of you with ovarian carcinosarcoma tell me what treatment you've had and how it has responded? or anything else useful?

Foods that Give you Cancer - according to the Tabloids

Silly question I know but here goes.

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