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Worrying news?

I am just over halfway through chemotherapy with Carboplatin for stage 1c endometriod ovarian cancer At my latest Oncolgy consultation I was told that I was...

I am just over halfway through chemotherapy with Carboplatin for stage 1c endome...

amaryr

•10 years ago

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Is Surgery Worthwhile?

Hi, My Mum is currently in a dilemma regarding possible surgery to remove her one remaining ovary as they have said it will almost certainly involved...

Hi, My Mum is currently in a dilemma regarding possible surgery to remove her...

Em123

•10 years ago

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after effects from avastin

Hi everyone my first post on this very supportive site. Does any one have any experience of how long side effects last. I seem to have quite a selection from...

Hi everyone my first post on this very supportive site. Does any one have any e...

rjhs

•10 years ago

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Cancers back after 2 years remission.

Im hoping some of my friends on here can help me with my latest diagnosis. I have (as radiologists report reads) Small new lymphnodes anterior to superior...

Im hoping some of my friends on here can help me with my latest diagnosis. I hav...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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I had a stomach and pelvic ct scan today and have not been diagonosed with anything , as I was leaving the tech said she would pray for me

I wonder if she saw a tumor I know they are skilled to read the scan, so I must have something very wrong.

I wonder if she saw a tumor I know they are skilled to read the scan, so I must ...

hailmary

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Chemo at last!!

Hello Everyone, Just a quick update - after having to pack up as soon as we could to return from our happy stay on the Algarvian Campsite in Portugal, and...

Hello Everyone, Just a quick update - after having to pack up as soon as we cou...

Solange

•10 years ago

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Is it normal to have pain in my right lower abdomen after so long? Do adhesions cause problems for this length of time?

I had my last of two operations January 2013 so I have been cut up the middle twice, I had my uterus cut away from my rectum and before that the cancer removed...

I had my last of two operations January 2013 so I have been cut up the middle tw...

Lovis

•10 years ago

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Is it normal to have strange pains and aches after so long? Should I be worried?

I had my last of two operations January 2013 so I have been cut up the middle twice, I had my uterus cut away from my rectum and before that the cancer removed...

I had my last of two operations January 2013 so I have been cut up the middle tw...

Lovis

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Difficulty getting Avastin

If there is anyone who has a new story about difficulty obtaining Avastin and would be willing to speak to the press please contact Ovacome for more...

If there is anyone who has a new story about difficulty obtaining Avastin and wo...

TheOvacomeTeam

Partner•10 years ago

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Hair gone

SThanks for all the messages and finding it less upsetting than clumps of hair everywhere my teenage granddaughter made it lot better when she said I was still...

SThanks for all the messages and finding it less upsetting than clumps of hair e...

clunn

•10 years ago

12 Replies

3days till d day

hi everyone hope your weekend was good,had renal test today to check kidneys,also ordered a wig,spent a really great weekend with children and grandchildren...

hi everyone hope your weekend was good,had renal test today to check kidneys,als...

honiton

•10 years ago

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Hair loss

Well that day is here hair falling out so off to daughters get it shaved not looking forward to it but got to happen

Well that day is here hair falling out so off to daughters get it shaved not loo...

clunn

•10 years ago

8 Replies

ANYONE INTERESTED IN IMAGING RESEARCH??

Hosted by: The Royal Marsden and The Institute of Cancer Research’s Clinical Research Facility and Biomedical Research Centre. The imaging research open...

Hosted by: The Royal Marsden and The Institute of Cancer Research’s Clinical R...

SusanOvacome

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Holiday insurance

Anybody else have trouble getting covered on holiday insurance, my bank HSBC who cover me on my account, will give me holiday cover but will not cover me...

Anybody else have trouble getting covered on holiday insurance, my bank HSBC who...

Ladyone1

•10 years ago

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Increase in ca125 markers, but scan does not show any tumours, is anyone in a similar position?

I was diagnosed 4oc in March 2012, had chemo then surgery then chemo/Avastin and finally Avastin on its own. Just had last one but unfortunately ca markers...

I was diagnosed 4oc in March 2012, had chemo then surgery then chemo/Avastin and...

Poppy2212

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Fernanda ,it's possum 56 ,Penny .Are you ok ? I wrote a bit more on my member thing . I'd love to talk to you . I miss you

Fernanda ,could you get in touch hon .? I'm worried about you and you were so there for me

Fernanda ,could you get in touch hon .? I'm worried about you and you were so th...

Possum56

•10 years ago

16 Replies

i had a complete hysterectomy three years ago and i wanted to know if it is normal to cramp after eating certain things.

i have been cramping after i eat certain types of food and it goes away the next day or so. i wanted to know if that was normal or what?

i have been cramping after i eat certain types of food and it goes away the ne...

leightonjennifer93

•10 years ago

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diagnosed advanced peritoneal in Dec had first session carbon/taxol second one next week then ct to see if surgery possible

Still seems like a really bad dream. Gone from normal everyday life to doubt uncertainty fear of the unknown am normally a planner like everything organised...

Still seems like a really bad dream. Gone from normal everyday life to doubt unc...

clunn

•10 years ago

20 Replies

hi,iam just starting out on my journey and very scared

i was told 3 weeks ago that i have advanced ovarian cancer treatment start next week 3,3weekly chemo then a op then the same amount of chemo again,iam trying...

i was told 3 weeks ago that i have advanced ovarian cancer treatment start next ...

honiton

•10 years ago

34 Replies

Having tests - can anyone advise me?

Hello everyone. I am hoping someone can give me some advice. I am 48 years old and have been diagnosed with IBS for about 2 and a half years. I had a rare...

Hello everyone. I am hoping someone can give me some advice. I am 48 years old a...

2catsuk

•10 years ago

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Anybody experienced side affects from Avastin?

Poppy2212

•10 years ago

16 Replies

On 'Cancer awareness day' we made it to my local paper, thank you all so much for being there when i needed you most xxx

Symptoms sign of ovarian cancer 11:00am Tuesday 4th February 2014 in Health Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Photograph of the Author By Helen Mead, T&A......

Symptoms sign of ovarian cancer 11:00am Tuesday 4th February 2014 in Health Bra...

janette47

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Understanding CA125 - does anyone?

I had this test and it was normal. However, I'm being told that the mass I have on my left ovary is almost certainly cancer. My GP said that it's possible to...

I had this test and it was normal. However, I'm being told that the mass I have...

Hidden

•10 years ago

34 Replies

Had op for reoccurrence of mucinous oc.

All went ok with the surgery but it took 5 hours due to putting a stent in uretha and cutting away lots of adhesions but my surgeon winkled it out. But also...

All went ok with the surgery but it took 5 hours due to putting a stent in ureth...

anniem

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Hi , I will be finishing my chemo next month

Hi , I will be finishing my chemo next month and was wandering if anybody has been to or knows of any place to go to to get healthy and also get a bit of...

Hi , I will be finishing my chemo next month and was wandering if anybody has be...

janeroe

•10 years ago

24 Replies

Recently I've been in-out the hospital with ovarian pains bloated abdom back pain and pain that runs down my left leg. ANY ADVICE Helps. :)

I've had this since I was 16 on &off I have 3 kids I'm 24

22_pinkroses

•10 years ago

7 Replies

How long did you wait for surgery, after diagnosis?

I've been told it's a tumour and most likely cancer on my left ovary. I'm going frantic waiting for appointments etc. How long do you wait on the NHS for...

I've been told it's a tumour and most likely cancer on my left ovary. I'm going...

Hidden

•10 years ago

16 Replies

I have a 7.5cm tumour on my left ovary, which they think is cancer. How long will I wait for NHS treatment?

I've had a normal CA test and my MRI scan suggesting nothing had spread into my abdomen. I'm scared.

I've had a normal CA test and my MRI scan suggesting nothing had spread into my ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Stage 2c

Hi I'm afraid I didn't ask lots of question of doctor perhaps I should have. I had total hysterectomy last July told stage 2c no chemo needed but few slow...

Hi I'm afraid I didn't ask lots of question of doctor perhaps I should have. I h...

Ladyone1

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Plurex drain

Hello, I wonder if anyone else has had or has an abdominal Plurex drain? If so how long did it take, or how long do you think I should expect before it...

Hello, I wonder if anyone else has had or has an abdominal Plurex drain? If so h...

baxbird

•10 years ago

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My Ovacome

All posts for February 2014

Worrying news?

Is Surgery Worthwhile?

after effects from avastin

Cancers back after 2 years remission.

I had a stomach and pelvic ct scan today and have not been diagonosed with anything , as I was leaving the tech said she would pray for me

Chemo at last!!

Is it normal to have pain in my right lower abdomen after so long? Do adhesions cause problems for this length of time?

Is it normal to have strange pains and aches after so long? Should I be worried?

Difficulty getting Avastin

Hair gone

3days till d day

Hair loss

ANYONE INTERESTED IN IMAGING RESEARCH??

Holiday insurance

Increase in ca125 markers, but scan does not show any tumours, is anyone in a similar position?

Fernanda ,it's possum 56 ,Penny .Are you ok ? I wrote a bit more on my member thing . I'd love to talk to you . I miss you

i had a complete hysterectomy three years ago and i wanted to know if it is normal to cramp after eating certain things.

diagnosed advanced peritoneal in Dec had first session carbon/taxol second one next week then ct to see if surgery possible

hi,iam just starting out on my journey and very scared

Having tests - can anyone advise me?

Anybody experienced side affects from Avastin?

On 'Cancer awareness day' we made it to my local paper, thank you all so much for being there when i needed you most xxx

Understanding CA125 - does anyone?

Had op for reoccurrence of mucinous oc.

Hi , I will be finishing my chemo next month

Recently I've been in-out the hospital with ovarian pains bloated abdom back pain and pain that runs down my left leg. ANY ADVICE Helps. :)

How long did you wait for surgery, after diagnosis?

I have a 7.5cm tumour on my left ovary, which they think is cancer. How long will I wait for NHS treatment?

Stage 2c

Plurex drain

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