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This poem is in memory of my beautiful cousin Jane

My cousin Jane and i were more like sisters we went everywhere together, we told each other our secrets and swore to keep them forever. She told me her...

My cousin Jane and i were more like sisters we went everywhere together, we to...

keekeebees

•10 years ago

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hi all im confused and concerned , as i have been sent for a ca 125 blood test and have to go for transabdominol examination next week

back in march i went for a MRI scan,( as i was feeling lots of preasure and dscomfort in lower back area) heard nothng until 2 weeks ago when i received blood...

back in march i went for a MRI scan,( as i was feeling lots of preasure and dsco...

keekeebees

•10 years ago

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I have just started on weekly Taxol. I reacted to carboplatin any caelyx failed to help me. How effective has weekly Taxol been for others?

Grade iii ovarian cancer since sept 2012, after surgery and chemo this time last year I had 6 months cancer free but it raised it's ugly head again!

Grade iii ovarian cancer since sept 2012, after surgery and chemo this time la...

Maxine900

•10 years ago

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A Wee bit of Advice

Now here I am, in a lav so tiny that I had to take off my rucksack and pass it through the door before entering. I've been given a little pot about 2.5 cm in...

Now here I am, in a lav so tiny that I had to take off my rucksack and pass it t...

Whippit

•10 years ago

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Sarah 1963

I am sorry to tell you all that my darling wife Sarah passed away on Wednesday June 4th aged 50. It was a peaceful end at home with myself and our sons ,...

I am sorry to tell you all that my darling wife Sarah passed away on Wednesday J...

sarah1963

•10 years ago

35 Replies

Tandem skydive

Hello Ladies I don't post very often all though I do read them & reply sometimes. I'm not too good with words & don't feel experienced or as knowledgable as...

Hello Ladies I don't post very often all though I do read them & reply sometimes...

sharonc59

•10 years ago

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3 Years On <3

Hi everyobody, i always feel so bad when i come back on here as its nearly yearly but i am such a busy lady, with work, family, friends and my partner! I love...

Hi everyobody, i always feel so bad when i come back on here as its nearly year...

Jasmine_Rose

•10 years ago

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please help me to give emotional support to my young friend?

I'm a breast cancer survivor, so I know what it feels like to be given the cancer diagnosis, but I'm 58, and somehow that makes it slightly more acceptable...

I'm a breast cancer survivor, so I know what it feels like to be given the cance...

Eldarfea

•10 years ago

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hi my mum has ppc been told its not hereditary thou she is being tested for it??? i have had stage 2 pre cancererous cervical cells which

were removed 2 years ago!! also have polyscistic overies for the past 13 years! question is do you think its worth being tested for the brac1 and brac2 gene...

were removed 2 years ago!! also have polyscistic overies for the past 13 years! ...

jeltm

•10 years ago

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Diagnosed with PPC and will shortly finish my 9 weeks treatment. Been drained of ascites 5 times when will the ascites start reducing?

amelia11

•10 years ago

1 Reply

My Mum - bowel trouble post op

Hi Everyone, My Mum has recently been diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. I know she has found this site a great support, so thought I would get myself...

Hi Everyone, My Mum has recently been diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. I...

emskilemski

•10 years ago

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Does anyone ever heard or experienced symptoms of tight band under rib cage? would appreciate feedback from anyone with similar case

I am 33 yrs old and I have been feeling strange symptoms for the past seven years already though I don't experience heartburn or acid reflux. I often feel...

I am 33 yrs old and I have been feeling strange symptoms for the past seven year...

almondric

•10 years ago

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I have been diagnosed with stage 2 ovarian cancer. Full hysterectomy recommended. I'm terrified of surgery and chemo. Need reassurance

Khan246

•10 years ago

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Is anyone on Avastin with high blood pressure - does the bp eventually level out or keep going up and if so how quickly?

My mum has been put on Avastin after 6 months of chemo - her bp seems sto be rising very quickly and just wondered if this has happened to anyone else? I...

My mum has been put on Avastin after 6 months of chemo - her bp seems sto be ris...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Hii there. Im 33 and had a full hysterectomy 9 days ago.

Hii there. Im 33 and had a full hysterectomy 9 days ago. Im feeling ok but im finding the menopause symptoms difficult and doesnt help the medication im on my...

Hii there. Im 33 and had a full hysterectomy 9 days ago. Im feeling ok but im fi...

tishtash

•10 years ago

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I am only 33 and I am experiencing all the symptoms of OC; but is this really possible at my age?

I look like I am 6 months pregnant, I'm nauseous, really tired, lower back pain, heartburn, pelvic pains and groin. Pains down my legs and arms, like a trapped...

I look like I am 6 months pregnant, I'm nauseous, really tired, lower back pain,...

Boo-1999

•10 years ago

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thank you

Thanks to all of you who sent me such lovely supportive responses to my recent posting. this site is so good for helping me feel part of a community. Anyway...

Thanks to all of you who sent me such lovely supportive responses to my recent p...

francescahannah

•10 years ago

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High Fat/Protein, Low Fibre Diet

My friend has been told by her oncologist to eat a high fat/protein and low fibre diet to avoid bowel blockage. Is anyone else following this? How have you...

My friend has been told by her oncologist to eat a high fat/protein and low fibr...

Whippit

•10 years ago

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After effects of chemo

Hello all, I have not posted for a while. I finished chemo carbo & taxol abt 2 months. I wondered if anyone has experience worsen pain in limbs and joints? I...

Hello all, I have not posted for a while. I finished chemo carbo & taxol abt 2 ...

Mitch11

•10 years ago

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chemo and thyroid function

hello my GP has just found that I have slightly overactive thyroid - it was borderline low before chemo - has anyone else experienced this ?

hello my GP has just found that I have slightly overactive thyroid - it was bord...

LesleyGreengran

•10 years ago

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Mum has been diagnosed as 3c high grade. She starts chemo trial Tuesday.

Hopefully after three lots of chemo they can operate and get everything out. She is soooo worried cos she heard radio program and the lady said she ended up in...

Hopefully after three lots of chemo they can operate and get everything out. She...

lounalsc

•10 years ago

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Etoposide with ovary stage 4 side effects

Please share with me what side effects I suffer a lot of sever pain in my abdominal

Please share with me what side effects I suffer a lot of sever pain in my abdom...

Eyman1

•10 years ago

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MRI

I had my MRI yesterday, had a weight put on my stomach as well was in there for 50 mins and was freezing cold from the air conditioning. went to see the...

I had my MRI yesterday, had a weight put on my stomach as well was in there for ...

Stanally

•10 years ago

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ten years on

Its now 10 years since I was diagnosed and only given 25% chance of living to 5 years and here I am! I have just finished fifth round chemo of weekly taxol and...

Its now 10 years since I was diagnosed and only given 25% chance of living to 5 ...

francescahannah

•10 years ago

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Last chemo Yes!!!!!!

Today was my last pacitaxel and carbonation 6 cycles of chemo 23of June CT scan ,then I don't know what ?,but live normal for a little while .Ann xxx

Today was my last pacitaxel and carbonation 6 cycles of chemo 23of June CT scan...

cancer48

•10 years ago

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I THOUGHT THIS MAY BE OF INTEREST.

I saw the following which may be of interest to some, i know there are some of your ladies that have had, or are having 'inhibitors', it was also something...

I saw the following which may be of interest to some, i know there are some of y...

thehusband

•10 years ago

6 Replies

So many questions

My mum has 3c ovarian cancer and is having her first recurrence, she finished chemo in jan this year. She has pleural effusion and chest infection . She also...

My mum has 3c ovarian cancer and is having her first recurrence, she finished ch...

Mbf123

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Hi...my mum 80, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in January and I have come back from France to live with her

She has had 4 rounds of chemo and although she is not aware of it they have decided not to operate even after the next 2 rounds. She is hoping for a good...

She has had 4 rounds of chemo and although she is not aware of it they have deci...

cooster

•10 years ago

14 Replies

MRI

Hi I was on here the other week before my U/S, have had the results back from the scan, I have endometriosis, fibroids, cyst ovary, and a heterogenous mass,...

Hi I was on here the other week before my U/S, have had the results back from th...

Stanally

•10 years ago

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Haemoglobin count 9 - I am anaemic

Does anyone else get anaemic on Gem, Carbo and Avastin. No wonder I'm tired! Sorry about all these posts today. Lovis x

Does anyone else get anaemic on Gem, Carbo and Avastin. No wonder I'm tired! Sor...

Lovis

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for June 2014

This poem is in memory of my beautiful cousin Jane

hi all im confused and concerned , as i have been sent for a ca 125 blood test and have to go for transabdominol examination next week

I have just started on weekly Taxol. I reacted to carboplatin any caelyx failed to help me. How effective has weekly Taxol been for others?

A Wee bit of Advice

Sarah 1963

Tandem skydive

3 Years On <3

please help me to give emotional support to my young friend?

hi my mum has ppc been told its not hereditary thou she is being tested for it??? i have had stage 2 pre cancererous cervical cells which

Diagnosed with PPC and will shortly finish my 9 weeks treatment. Been drained of ascites 5 times when will the ascites start reducing?

My Mum - bowel trouble post op

Does anyone ever heard or experienced symptoms of tight band under rib cage? would appreciate feedback from anyone with similar case

I have been diagnosed with stage 2 ovarian cancer. Full hysterectomy recommended. I'm terrified of surgery and chemo. Need reassurance

Is anyone on Avastin with high blood pressure - does the bp eventually level out or keep going up and if so how quickly?

Hii there. Im 33 and had a full hysterectomy 9 days ago.

I am only 33 and I am experiencing all the symptoms of OC; but is this really possible at my age?

thank you

High Fat/Protein, Low Fibre Diet

After effects of chemo

chemo and thyroid function

Mum has been diagnosed as 3c high grade. She starts chemo trial Tuesday.

Etoposide with ovary stage 4 side effects

MRI

ten years on

Last chemo Yes!!!!!!

I THOUGHT THIS MAY BE OF INTEREST.

So many questions

Hi...my mum 80, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in January and I have come back from France to live with her

MRI

Haemoglobin count 9 - I am anaemic

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