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-A Tribute to Darragh (Chris)-

.............A Tribute to Darragh (Chris)................ ..............01-10-1949--13-02-2015.................. It's time to say goodbye to Chris, A very...

.............A Tribute to Darragh (Chris)................ ..............01-10-19...

Gwyn_1

•9 years ago

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Chris (Darragh)

I have sad news today that one of our members died last Friday. Chris, whose screen name was Darragh, hasn't posted for quite some time but I'd just like you...

I have sad news today that one of our members died last Friday. Chris, whose scr...

Whippit

•9 years ago

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re Vasculitis

Hi there have been on Avastin since Oct 2013 had some Gem which I finished this time last year. I get voice changes and sinus problems. However had to go to...

Hi there have been on Avastin since Oct 2013 had some Gem which I finished this...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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More chemo!

Hi folks, I've not posted for some time as I've been enjoying good times since last chemo ended last may. Unfortunately the cancer has progressed and CA125...

Hi folks, I've not posted for some time as I've been enjoying good times since l...

francescahannah

•9 years ago

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Could sleep for england

Hi everyone this is my 1st post for long time,I am just wondering if anyone has had feeling of wanting sleep all the time,3 weeks ago my onc doctor told me...

Hi everyone this is my 1st post for long time,I am just wondering if anyone has ...

honiton

•9 years ago

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Granulosa Cell Tumour!!!

Hi, I was diagnosed with granulosa cell tumor in July 2011, they originally thought it was just a cyst as my CA125 was within normal limits (later found out...

Hi, I was diagnosed with granulosa cell tumor in July 2011, they originally tho...

Emz856

•9 years ago

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It's gone

I was diagnosed with stage 4 peritoneal cancer June last year at 42 it had spread to my lungs and chest, I also had tumours laying on my liver & diaphragm. I...

I was diagnosed with stage 4 peritoneal cancer June last year at 42 it had sprea...

Emalou71

•9 years ago

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Monkey face

Heeeeelp! Was admiring my new eyebrows in the mirror and HOLY BALLS I'M GROWING WHITE FUZZ ALL OVER MY FACE! It's like I've turned into a monkey overnight....

Heeeeelp! Was admiring my new eyebrows in the mirror and HOLY BALLS I'M GROWING ...

ninawithOC

•9 years ago

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Living Well Courses - Penny Brohn

Hello all There are two Penny Brohn Residential Living Well courses coming up at the Penny Brohn Cancer Centre, Bristol. One on; Tuesday 17 - Thursday 19...

Hello all There are two Penny Brohn Residential Living Well courses coming up a...

Whippit

•9 years ago

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IP Chemotherapy

I had a hysterectomy 5 weeks ago and then my pathology report came back showing a 2.5cm Fallopian tube cancer of high grade, not spread yet to other female...

I had a hysterectomy 5 weeks ago and then my pathology report came back showing ...

LivingHopeful

•9 years ago

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Feeling down

Hi just been generally unwell with lots of pain. Sent to hospital for mri scan and spread to liver mets. Trouble is nerve damage to legs with radiotherapy have...

Hi just been generally unwell with lots of pain. Sent to hospital for mri scan a...

charleee

•9 years ago

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Ovarian cancer stage 3.

I have just found out cancer as spread.Taxol as been suggested each week. I have been told this will make me very ill. Is there any one who as had Taxel ? if...

I have just found out cancer as spread.Taxol as been suggested each week. I have...

murielw

•9 years ago

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Vaginal discharge

Just want to share some positive news.Since having radiotherapy for secondary tumour in rectum in 2004 I have had an unpleasant vaginal discharge and...

Just want to share some positive news.Since having radiotherapy for secondary tu...

tutti

•9 years ago

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Watch out for Ovarian cancer research in the Lancet tomorrow: take part in research for the Eve Appeal

Dear online community I have just been filmed by Sky News (as exhibit A, cancer patient, human interest) about some ovarian cancer research that will be...

Dear online community I have just been filmed by Sky News (as exhibit A, cancer...

TornacLiz

•9 years ago

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Drugs trial at Nottingham

Hi Has anyone been on a drugs trial at Nottingham regarding the lowering of your CA125 level. I had a CT scan a week before Christmas and it was clear and my...

Hi Has anyone been on a drugs trial at Nottingham regarding the lowering of your...

Barb4145

•9 years ago

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CA125 higher now post chemo than pre op any advice or similar experience?

Hi I am new to this site so apologies in advance for long post. I had stage 1c ovarian cancer and was operated on I. May when they removed three large masses,...

Hi I am new to this site so apologies in advance for long post. I had stage 1c o...

Greeningthegrey

•9 years ago

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Paclitaxel

Hi, My wife has stage 4 Ovca. Dx was in November 2014. Well on the first cycle of chemo in January they tried to give her Paclitaxel but she reacted to it so...

Hi, My wife has stage 4 Ovca. Dx was in November 2014. Well on the first cycle o...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Disappointed

I had my 4th Avastin IV last week and a CT scan last Thursday. Previously my CA 125 level had been rising on Avastin and apparently it has risen again and is...

I had my 4th Avastin IV last week and a CT scan last Thursday. Previously my CA...

Niecey

•9 years ago

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Ovarian cancer

I have just read that I have ovarian cancer in a letter from one doctor to the consultant. The letter is dated 29 January and I received it yesterday. I am...

I have just read that I have ovarian cancer in a letter from one doctor to the c...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Some good news!

After debulking surgery in July 2014 and 6 rounds of chemotherapy, for stage 3 OC, I have finally been given the all clear. Okay, so I've got no hair left, and...

After debulking surgery in July 2014 and 6 rounds of chemotherapy, for stage 3 O...

Lockygill

•9 years ago

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re posts

Hi Everybody, I was just wondering why I couldnt see posts on my hot mail account and have come on her to check. I do notice that people are now responding as...

Hi Everybody, I was just wondering why I couldnt see posts on my hot mail accoun...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Liquid diet?

just wondered if anyone has ever been put on a liquid diet until chemo starts - my mum's ovarian cancer has returned and is in her small bowel - she is feeling...

just wondered if anyone has ever been put on a liquid diet until chemo starts - ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Chemo steroids may make you diabetic if family history

Hi I started weekly chemo in Oct 2014 following a radical hysterectomy for OC, Stage 2. I didn't have diabetes prior to starting chemo and had discussed family...

Hi I started weekly chemo in Oct 2014 following a radical hysterectomy for OC, S...

PritiPositive

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Platinum resistance .Am

Am I befuddled by four years of chemo ? Or does the rule book keep changing , unbeknown to us ? ( NICE recommendations apart ) . When I started this " journey...

Am I befuddled by four years of chemo ? Or does the rule book keep changing , un...

angeladale

•9 years ago

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Lap cystectomy

Hi, I posted back in September with an uss having found bilateral complex cysts. My two week wait ended up downgraded as no uss scan results were added to...

Hi, I posted back in September with an uss having found bilateral complex cysts...

Samsperson

•9 years ago

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Relief

Small shadow in abdomen but onc thinks considering ca markers still low could be scar tissues testing for thyroid imbalance because of tiredness but unless any...

Small shadow in abdomen but onc thinks considering ca markers still low could be...

babsclunn

•9 years ago

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Surgical Menopause without hrt

Hi, I'm looking for information on getting through surgical menopause without hrt as I am having ovaries/fallopian tubes removed due to brca1. I am unable to...

Hi, I'm looking for information on getting through surgical menopause without hr...

speacock36

•9 years ago

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Diet

I haven't seen any posts regarding diet and wanted to share recent experience with you which may or may not be helpful. Had debulking op in August this year....

I haven't seen any posts regarding diet and wanted to share recent experience wi...

Taichipat

•9 years ago

11 Replies

Results

On route to hospital for scan results Nervous

babsclunn

•9 years ago

1 Reply

Jo

Hi can u ladies help , I had a hysterectomy in sept last year , years of bleeding , kept my ovaries ,consultant said they were in good health . Been getting...

Hi can u ladies help , I had a hysterectomy in sept last year , years of bleedin...

Joanne67

•9 years ago

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Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for February 2015

-A Tribute to Darragh (Chris)-

Chris (Darragh)

re Vasculitis

More chemo!

Could sleep for england

Granulosa Cell Tumour!!!

It's gone

Monkey face

Living Well Courses - Penny Brohn

IP Chemotherapy

Feeling down

Ovarian cancer stage 3.

Vaginal discharge

Watch out for Ovarian cancer research in the Lancet tomorrow: take part in research for the Eve Appeal

Drugs trial at Nottingham

CA125 higher now post chemo than pre op any advice or similar experience?

Paclitaxel

Disappointed

Ovarian cancer

Some good news!

re posts

Liquid diet?

Chemo steroids may make you diabetic if family history

Platinum resistance .Am

Lap cystectomy

Relief

Surgical Menopause without hrt

Diet

Results

Jo

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