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My Ovacome

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chemo with no surgery

my mom has just found out she has oc,been told its about 2yrs old and its on her liver bowel and bladder aswell as her stomach linning,they said she can have...

my mom has just found out she has oc,been told its about 2yrs old and its on her...

shaun67

•12 years ago

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Scan result

Hi all, I am really pleased, I had my 4th chemo today, and saw the oc-my scan result showed a 50% reduction and my Ca 125 is down to 15-so will be having...

Hi all, I am really pleased, I had my 4th chemo today, and saw the oc-my scan r...

Kaskin

•12 years ago

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Our Daily Bread

Today I baked some bread. For some reason it cheers me up and helps me put everything into perspective. Now I feel better I'm going to take the dog for his...

Today I baked some bread. For some reason it cheers me up and helps me put every...

Whippit

•12 years ago

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Away from home and convinced it's back

I was given the all clear after hysto' and 1st line chemo last year. I'm in the UK on holiday at the mo', staying with friends and am experiencing duplicate...

I was given the all clear after hysto' and 1st line chemo last year. I'm in the...

Frenchdeb

•12 years ago

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Members day ?

Just a short question. I have read somewhere that Ovacome have a members day for members and their family. I cant seem to find out when and where it is being...

Just a short question. I have read somewhere that Ovacome have a members day for...

doreenharwood

•12 years ago

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4th Chemo done !

Hi Everyone, Well chemo No 4 is done and I have been told I will be having my operation in September, then I have 2 more chemos in November. Also my CA125...

Hi Everyone, Well chemo No 4 is done and I have been told I will be having my o...

doreenharwood

•12 years ago

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Different hospitals offering different treatment.

I notice that people sometimes suggest patients try to get a referral to a specific doctor in a specific hospital which will offer treatments which are...

I notice that people sometimes suggest patients try to get a referral to a speci...

cathysal

•12 years ago

26 Replies

Round 3 its back!!!!

Hello everyone, I hav'nt been blogging for a while as i have been just so overwhelmed by this all.i had 2nd line chemo starting in dec 2011 plaxital and...

Hello everyone, I hav'nt been blogging for a while as i have been just so overw...

parvinc

•12 years ago

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The Royal Marsden a blessing

This is my first time of writing a blog so not too sure of what i am doing so here goes. I was diagnosed with O.C stage 3c in sept 2010 initially thought the...

This is my first time of writing a blog so not too sure of what i am doing so he...

nicola489

•12 years ago

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Is this it

Just back from seeing the oncologist, treatment not working, so back on the cycle again, (and only 2 worked then), and perhaps a referral to royal mats den to...

Just back from seeing the oncologist, treatment not working, so back on the cycl...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Raised £400 for Ovacome at my birthday party last night. xx

Had a fab time with family and friends, some of whom had travelled nearly 200 miles to be there. Best birthday party of my life so far. xx

Had a fab time with family and friends, some of whom had travelled nearly 200 mi...

Amanda-Jane

•12 years ago

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Hair Growth

HI all was wondering what your experience has been on how quickly hair grows back and for all you ladies in Scotland how often you are entitled to a new wig ....

HI all was wondering what your experience has been on how quickly hair grows bac...

iamstillme

•12 years ago

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NICE approved drugs must be available within the NHS

Sir David Nicholson NHS Chief executive advices that by 2013 it will be illegal for NHS and PCT not to make available to patients drugs that are recommended by...

Sir David Nicholson NHS Chief executive advices that by 2013 it will be illegal ...

iamstillme

•12 years ago

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After a hysterectomy and chemo I had excellent scan results but my cancer has come back very quickly.

3 months after finishing carboplatin/taxol/avastin chemo my CA125 has started to rise. It had been stable at around 17 and then in 3 weeks jumped to 51. I'm on...

3 months after finishing carboplatin/taxol/avastin chemo my CA125 has started to...

LizK

•12 years ago

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I've got my dates

Thanks to everyone for their support. I had the scan and drain yesterday, and feel much better.....and after 6.5litres removed, much lighter!!!!! I've now got...

Thanks to everyone for their support. I had the scan and drain yesterday, and fe...

ChrisH

•12 years ago

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I wish they would make up their minds

Thank you for all your support regarding last weeks blog and reoccurence. I phoned up The Christie to see if I could find out the outcome of yesterdays MDT...

Thank you for all your support regarding last weeks blog and reoccurence. I phon...

ScardyCat40

•12 years ago

21 Replies

Helping with Research

You are invited to take part in a research study being conducted at University College London (UCL), looking at the nutritional issues faced by women who are...

You are invited to take part in a research study being conducted at University C...

RuthPOvacome

•12 years ago

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What to expect having hysterectomy 30th Aug

Hello girls, Been to Addenbrooks today for my post op checks.any tips for a full hysterectomy? And what is debaulking ? I've read it quiet a lot on this site...

Hello girls, Been to Addenbrooks today for my post op checks.any tips for a ful...

Dolcie

•12 years ago

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Post Chemo Detox

Has anyone ever tried doing a detox, cleanse or fasting after chemo? I finished my chemo (carbo/ taxol) in May but am still feeling sluggish, tired and achey....

Has anyone ever tried doing a detox, cleanse or fasting after chemo? I finished ...

katy000

•12 years ago

4 Replies

Not really a poet..

Hello im not good at poetry at all.. (not like the lovely Gwyn) But i do consider all of you on here my friends. So this is for all of you. If I could...

Hello im not good at poetry at all.. (not like the lovely Gwyn) But i do conside...

suzannehadenough

•12 years ago

13 Replies

re trials

I asked my oncologist if i could go on a trial that would be suitable for me, but he said that as i had breast cancer in the past this wouldnt be possible due...

I asked my oncologist if i could go on a trial that would be suitable for me, bu...

nikki9

•12 years ago

5 Replies

Who's a naughty boy then?

A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to grab a week away in our caravan. My wife was to have chemo, etc. on the Friday and we were to go away that day for a...

A few weeks ago we had the opportunity to grab a week away in our caravan. My wi...

hersupport

•12 years ago

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Parp inhibitor trial update after 5 months - happy news!

Happy days - 5 months on parp inhibitor trial, cancer shrunk by 90%, no nasty side effects and feeling good! Thanks to cancer research and the team at the...

Happy days - 5 months on parp inhibitor trial, cancer shrunk by 90%, no nasty si...

Hidden

•12 years ago

22 Replies

Thanks to my GP

Six months ago I was posting here desperately frustrated by the hospitals attitude to giving me my six montly blood test results. I got loads of advice and...

Six months ago I was posting here desperately frustrated by the hospitals attitu...

homphomp

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Here we go again!

I had my check up yesterday, marker back over 1000! Mind you, I knew it wasn't going to be good as I swelled up like a balloon over the last couple of weeks. I...

I had my check up yesterday, marker back over 1000! Mind you, I knew it wasn't g...

ChrisH

•12 years ago

12 Replies

Marker down. Hoorah!

Hi all and sending you my love. xx After four rounds of weekly taxol, to treat a 2nd recoccurence, my marker is down to 38. It is such a relief to know its...

Hi all and sending you my love. xx After four rounds of weekly taxol, to treat ...

Coco

•12 years ago

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Newly diagnosed with vaginal cancer

Hi. I'm Kelly and new here. Have been reading all the posts quietly and letting it all sink in. I had and recovered from cervical cancer in 2005 and...

Hi. I'm Kelly and new here. Have been reading all the posts quietly and letting ...

Keli

•12 years ago

16 Replies

the apple of my

This is my beautiful daughter.. Whom i adore very much.. xxx

suzannehadenough

•12 years ago

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Scared

i was diagnosed with stage 3c ovarian cancer at the beginning of June. It has spread to my bowel and they say there is something on my appendix too. I have...

i was diagnosed with stage 3c ovarian cancer at the beginning of June. It has sp...

HopeP

•12 years ago

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Weight gain after chemo

I am so fed up of being THIS FAT, I have just downloaded some pics of me playing with my granddaughter and I look enormous!!!! Oncologist are not worried at...

I am so fed up of being THIS FAT, I have just downloaded some pics of me playing...

TinaWright

•12 years ago

41 Replies

Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for August 2012

chemo with no surgery

Scan result

Our Daily Bread

Away from home and convinced it's back

Members day ?

4th Chemo done !

Different hospitals offering different treatment.

Round 3 its back!!!!

The Royal Marsden a blessing

Is this it

Raised £400 for Ovacome at my birthday party last night. xx

Hair Growth

NICE approved drugs must be available within the NHS

After a hysterectomy and chemo I had excellent scan results but my cancer has come back very quickly.

I've got my dates

I wish they would make up their minds

Helping with Research

What to expect having hysterectomy 30th Aug

Post Chemo Detox

Not really a poet..

re trials

Who's a naughty boy then?

Parp inhibitor trial update after 5 months - happy news!

Thanks to my GP

Here we go again!

Marker down. Hoorah!

Newly diagnosed with vaginal cancer

the apple of my

Scared

Weight gain after chemo

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