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I nearly fell off my chair... at the cost of my travel insurance

I knew it would be higher than before... I had read some of the blogs about it ... I went to some of the insurers on the Cancer Research site when I needed...

I knew it would be higher than before... I had read some of the blogs about it ....

Hidden

•11 years ago

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I am due to start the Rotterdam Regimen on Valentine's Day and would be grateful for any comments or advice. Liz xxx

LizK

•11 years ago

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Lung Nodules

Hi, I got a letter today from the hospital re my scan I had on the 9th January. It said there was no residual cancer in my abdomen but I now have a 9.8mm...

Hi, I got a letter today from the hospital re my scan I had on the 9th January. ...

doreenharwood

•11 years ago

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NEXT MONDAY IS MY LAST SESSION AVASTIN+CARBOPLATIN+GYMZAR. TESTS TO BE DONE (SCAN OR MRI) TO CHECK MY METASTATIC PERITONEAL IMPLANT .

DID ANY ONE FACED THIS KIND OF SITUATION ? MY RECURRENCE OF CLEAR CELL OVARIAN CANCER AFTER 12 MONTHS FROM MY LAST CHEMEO SESSION , IT APPEARED AS A TUMOR...

DID ANY ONE FACED THIS KIND OF SITUATION ? MY RECURRENCE OF CLEAR CELL OVARIAN...

TAROUZA

•11 years ago

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Banter

Perfect. Perfect. Perfect. Perfect. Perfect. Does it ever happen where you say a word so much that it stops sounding like a word at all? Per-fect. Per-fec-t...

Perfect. Perfect. Perfect. Perfect. Perfect. Does it ever happen where you say a...

Bodaga

•11 years ago

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Advice about chemo symptoms plz

Had 2nd chemo carboplatin/taxol last wed so now day 7. After effects of 1st chemo was horrendous and this one seems to be following same form. Appears to go...

Had 2nd chemo carboplatin/taxol last wed so now day 7. After effects of 1st chem...

chrissy88

•11 years ago

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Thank you to everyone who came to yesterday's Ovacome workshop on quality

Thank you to everyone who attended the Ovacome workshop on quality in ovarian cancer care and services. Eighteen of you came, so it was full to capacity....

Thank you to everyone who attended the Ovacome workshop on quality in ovarian ca...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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East Berkshire support OC group

Evening ladies Just to remind any of you lovely ladies if you live in Berkshire then come along to the new support group I am starting tomorrow. Wednesday (...

Evening ladies Just to remind any of you lovely ladies if you live in Berkshire...

MidwifeGill

•11 years ago

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extreme weakness after third day of treatment

I have been experiencing extreme weakness after third or fourth day of treatment any sugggestions to try and get some strenthgth every thing is such an...

I have been experiencing extreme weakness after third or fourth day of treatment...

nikki9

•11 years ago

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Extreme joint pain 4 weeks after final chemo treatment, can any one help?

I had my final chemo on December 27th (carboplatin and plaxitol) and for the last 2 weeks I have had pain in my knees, ankles, wrists, fingers and thumbs, also...

I had my final chemo on December 27th (carboplatin and plaxitol) and for the las...

aliannie

•11 years ago

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When reading about recovery time for salpingo oopherectomy, I noticed all cases were to remove borderline rumors. WAs it done NHS or private

My insurance giving me hassle . . .

Berry

•11 years ago

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Insurance Query on Female Cancer Plan

Hi Everyone, Hope you don't mind me asking this questions on here. I have a very small female cancer plan which pays out in the event of me having a female...

Hi Everyone, Hope you don't mind me asking this questions on here. I have a ve...

doodoolatrice

•11 years ago

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Scan time again

Just a little update ladies .... Well just been for my first scan in 6 months then back to consultant on 6th Feb for results , this is the one i've been...

Just a little update ladies .... Well just been for my first scan in 6 months th...

Shazican

•11 years ago

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CA125.......JUST KEEPS ON RISING!!!

Brief history. Wife diagnosed (stage 3c high grade serous OC) in Oct 10. Dec 10 hyster etc. Jan- May 11 Carbo/taxol. Nov-Dec 4 x weekly Taxol. Jan 12 - Jun 12...

Brief history. Wife diagnosed (stage 3c high grade serous OC) in Oct 10. Dec 10 ...

thehusband

•11 years ago

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OC and blood calcium levels

I thought this was interesting. http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130125/High-blood-calcium-levels-may-predict-ovarian-cancer.aspx

I thought this was interesting. http://www.news-medical.net/news/20130125/High-b...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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I have a temperature today

On Friday I had chemo, with Topotecan, Still waiting to hear whether I can have Avastin. Yesterday I felt great, but today I'm cold and shivery and ache all...

On Friday I had chemo, with Topotecan, Still waiting to hear whether I can have ...

Babaloo

•11 years ago

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walk this way`

If I hold your hand and squeeze it tight, Keep on fighting morning noon and night, If I hold you closely and keep you warm, Await this beautiful crisp new...

If I hold your hand and squeeze it tight, Keep on fighting morning noon and nig...

shaun67

•11 years ago

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Sharing for no other reason than I just had to ...

Today is my birthday and yet a few months ago I thought my friends would be celebrating without me. . I planned it all,, but someone is looking out for me and...

Today is my birthday and yet a few months ago I thought my friends would be cele...

kitjules

•11 years ago

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pain in hip and lower back

i have had severe pain in right hip are and groin for few mths now but this past 3 wk i cant walk without limping. or climb stairs only one ata time .i keep...

i have had severe pain in right hip are and groin for few mths now but this past...

goldilocks55

•11 years ago

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Has anyone had lots of problems getting the cannula inserted in the back of the hand ready for Chemo?

On my first visit for my Chemo (carboplain) the sister had five goes at inserting the cannula and boy did it hurt. In bed that night the pain in my arm was...

On my first visit for my Chemo (carboplain) the sister had five goes at insertin...

marold52

•11 years ago

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Another treatment done...

Hi folks, Things are definitely busy at some units...... Eventually got my bed at 5pm yesterday, aftervwaiting since 11am, but my bloods showed I needed fluid...

Hi folks, Things are definitely busy at some units...... Eventually got my bed ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Has anyone else experienced increased pain and bleeding over 2 weeks post op? CNS said not to worry but.......

Caro25

•11 years ago

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Eating for Health Courses and Fit Prescriptions

I had my 3-month check last week - now 14 months since finishing chemotherapy. My CA125 has been rising steadily in the last 6 months and more recently there...

I had my 3-month check last week - now 14 months since finishing chemotherapy. M...

Whippit

•11 years ago

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it snows every day

As the snow lands all around me, And my fears begin to rise, Cant help but worry about thee, My anxiety I just cant hide, Like my OC the snow has arrived,...

As the snow lands all around me, And my fears begin to rise, Cant help but wo...

shaun67

•11 years ago

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Awareness

Had a really busy week this week , got a few calls asking me if i'd be interested in doing some media coverage regarding misdiagnosis and late diagnosis of...

Had a really busy week this week , got a few calls asking me if i'd be intereste...

Shazican

•11 years ago

32 Replies

Jumping on the Bandwagon of the Media

Yesterday it was heartening to observe the media attention to Ovarian Cancer. It's good that our various governments and assemblies are taking note of this and...

Yesterday it was heartening to observe the media attention to Ovarian Cancer. It...

Whippit

•11 years ago

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can a 70 yr. old have ovarian cancer, have had hysteroscopy and d and c, nothing found.

mojopickle

•11 years ago

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I am stage 3C and post chemo have been taking Letrozol for 12 months which now seems to have stopped being effective.

Has any one else been in this situation? I am seeing my consultant on Friday about a possible trial drug. The other opition will be is chemo once a week.

Has any one else been in this situation? I am seeing my consultant on Friday abo...

yellowpetal

•11 years ago

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Ovacome workshop "Defining quality in ovarian cancer services: the patient perspective" on Tuesday January 29.

Ovacome is running a workshop to discuss what high quality care and services for ovarian cancer patients should look like. It is on Tuesday January 29, 2pm...

Ovacome is running a workshop to discuss what high quality care and services for...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Snow, marmalade and spelt bread

It's snowing again here in Birmingham. It's been snowing on and off since Thursday, and even if it meant that the car journey back from chemo on Friday took 3...

It's snowing again here in Birmingham. It's been snowing on and off since Thursd...

Babaloo

•11 years ago

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Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for January 2013

I nearly fell off my chair... at the cost of my travel insurance

I am due to start the Rotterdam Regimen on Valentine's Day and would be grateful for any comments or advice. Liz xxx

Lung Nodules

NEXT MONDAY IS MY LAST SESSION AVASTIN+CARBOPLATIN+GYMZAR. TESTS TO BE DONE (SCAN OR MRI) TO CHECK MY METASTATIC PERITONEAL IMPLANT .

Banter

Advice about chemo symptoms plz

Thank you to everyone who came to yesterday's Ovacome workshop on quality

East Berkshire support OC group

extreme weakness after third day of treatment

Extreme joint pain 4 weeks after final chemo treatment, can any one help?

When reading about recovery time for salpingo oopherectomy, I noticed all cases were to remove borderline rumors. WAs it done NHS or private

Insurance Query on Female Cancer Plan

Scan time again

CA125.......JUST KEEPS ON RISING!!!

OC and blood calcium levels

I have a temperature today

walk this way`

Sharing for no other reason than I just had to ...

pain in hip and lower back

Has anyone had lots of problems getting the cannula inserted in the back of the hand ready for Chemo?

Another treatment done...

Has anyone else experienced increased pain and bleeding over 2 weeks post op? CNS said not to worry but.......

Eating for Health Courses and Fit Prescriptions

it snows every day

Awareness

Jumping on the Bandwagon of the Media

can a 70 yr. old have ovarian cancer, have had hysteroscopy and d and c, nothing found.

I am stage 3C and post chemo have been taking Letrozol for 12 months which now seems to have stopped being effective.

Ovacome workshop "Defining quality in ovarian cancer services: the patient perspective" on Tuesday January 29.

Snow, marmalade and spelt bread

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