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My Ovacome

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Starting chemo when living alone

Hi - I was diagnosed with stage 1c ovarian cancer after a full hysterectomy due to a large ovarian cyst in June - I was told my cancer risk was so low they...

Hi - I was diagnosed with stage 1c ovarian cancer after a full hysterectomy due ...

Alibee2

•8 years ago

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Anyone been diagnosed with ovarian clear cell carcinoma? I'm so scared

I've just been diagnosed with OCCC stage 3B today, I'm getting a port and starting my chemo on friday, I'm so scared, I'm just 23 and have no kids, they took...

I've just been diagnosed with OCCC stage 3B today, I'm getting a port and starti...

hgeroka16

•8 years ago

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Keep fighting

To all you warriors x

babsclunn

•8 years ago

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A Fed Up Failure !!!

Ladies, I am so fed up. It's been 4 weeks since my last chemo.(Sounds like a confession...lol) The last 2 weeks have been horrible, the sulphur burps, the...

Ladies, I am so fed up. It's been 4 weeks since my last chemo.(Sounds like a con...

Damelza

•8 years ago

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All gone

Hello Ladies, Just want to share my good news. Been to see my oncologist this afternoon and the result of my CT scan post op. No sign of any disease so it's...

Hello Ladies, Just want to share my good news. Been to see my oncologist this af...

Annr5h

•8 years ago

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2days to go for the last chemotherapy

Getting a bit nervous though 🙄 Just hoping everything goes well - having a CT scan next Tuesday then seeing the doctor the following Tuesday a lot is...

Getting a bit nervous though 🙄 Just hoping everything goes well - having a CT s...

Tess66

•8 years ago

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Little thought for the week ladies!!!!

I saw this and thought of all of you! Have a fab week one and all!! Dx

HogwartsDK

•8 years ago

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How can I get relief for ascites?

I was diagnosed very quickly with Stage 4 peritoneal cancer in March 2016. Did 6 treatments of Taxol/Carbol. Worked for abt 12 weeks then stopped. Main symptom...

I was diagnosed very quickly with Stage 4 peritoneal cancer in March 2016. Did 6...

Mslmsmc

•8 years ago

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Hair loss

Hi I just wondered if anyone had used a cold cap I am having weekly taxol for eighteen weeks. My hair as just started to grow back nicely now and I don't want...

Hi I just wondered if anyone had used a cold cap I am having weekly taxol for e...

Juliette35

•8 years ago

21 Replies

So grateful for all of you

Hi ladies I cannot tell you how supportive all your posts have been for me.. At first I was scared when I read them because there was so much I didn't know...

Hi ladies I cannot tell you how supportive all your posts have been for me.. At...

Kim1958

•8 years ago

20 Replies

every step

I had my sugery 16 months ago,followed by six cycles of chemotheraphy.my previous two bloods came back fine,but this last one has slightly elevated,they want...

I had my sugery 16 months ago,followed by six cycles of chemotheraphy.my previou...

tracys11

•8 years ago

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Milk thistle and chemo

Has anyone used milk thistle during chemotherapy? Xxx

chrissy88

•8 years ago

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Sunny Sunday

Hi Thought i would post this as i have read a few posts were people are still struggling ( if thats the right word) after chemo finishes and this may be a...

Hi Thought i would post this as i have read a few posts were people are still st...

claire50

•8 years ago

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Psychological imbalance after oophorectomy and hysterectomy

Hello everyone, My name is Lydia and I am from Greece, but living in Germany for the past 3,5 years. I was diagnosed with a serous borderline tumour and non...

Hello everyone, My name is Lydia and I am from Greece, but living in Germany for...

Pvnrt

•8 years ago

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After chemo pains

Hi, I had chemo last Tuesday and for the past few days been having a few stabbing pains, is it normal to get these after having chemo. Does anyone else get...

Hi, I had chemo last Tuesday and for the past few days been having a few stabbin...

Juliette35

•8 years ago

31 Replies

Make up dilemma

I don't tend to wear much make up but since losing my hair and eyebrows are thinning I decided to make an effort for our 30th wedding anniversary. I discovered...

I don't tend to wear much make up but since losing my hair and eyebrows are thin...

Shellygirl

•8 years ago

48 Replies

Stage 3 ppc

Hi everyone I just joined your network today and I'm grateful to have found you. I was diagnosed late january after my daughter and I went to hospital for a ct...

Hi everyone I just joined your network today and I'm grateful to have found you....

Rlenesue

•8 years ago

25 Replies

Post Chemo

Hi I finished Chemo about three and a half months ago and still feel tired at times especially if I overdo things, i.e. hoovering. I would be interested to...

Hi I finished Chemo about three and a half months ago and still feel tired at ti...

pishi1

•8 years ago

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Cancelled chemo again

Well my last chemo didn't happen. Platelets and red blood cells too low. I have a blood transfusion today. Chemo rescheduled now for 6th sept. The finishing...

Well my last chemo didn't happen. Platelets and red blood cells too low. I have ...

Millie-c

•8 years ago

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Chyle Leak

Hi, I'm very interested to talk to anyone who has had a chyle leak post OC surgery. I currently have one and I'm following a mega low fat, high protein diet...

Hi, I'm very interested to talk to anyone who has had a chyle leak post OC surge...

Hidden

•8 years ago

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Intravenous and Intraperitoneal treatment schedule. To have final cycle of chemo or not? behaviour of ileostomy after intraperitoneal chemo.

I am just wondering if anyone else has the same chemo treatments as I do. After surgery I had one 8 hour seession of (IV) Carboplatin and Paclitaxel chemo....

I am just wondering if anyone else has the same chemo treatments as I do. After ...

RonLitBer

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Etoposide

Hi Ladies sending you all the very best wishes and hope you are all keeping positive and well. I've had my results from 18 weeks of weekly Taxol today, I've...

Hi Ladies sending you all the very best wishes and hope you are all keeping posi...

Hidden

•8 years ago

10 Replies

Niggles

Hi Guys, Hope this post finds you as well as you can be. I am more of a reader than a poster and I am so inspired by the stories and experiences shared . An OC...

Hi Guys, Hope this post finds you as well as you can be. I am more of a reader t...

dryden1

•8 years ago

6 Replies

Pains in tummy

Hi all. I've just had my second lot of chemo a week ago. I've advanced ovarian as its spread to the omentum. I've got sharp little pains in my tummy now...

Hi all. I've just had my second lot of chemo a week ago. I've advanced ovarian ...

Suzanne333

•8 years ago

13 Replies

Octopus trial

Hi ladies. I've been offered to go on phase II Octopus trial at the Christie. Wondering if anyone knew anything about it? Unfortunately it's randomised so...

Hi ladies. I've been offered to go on phase II Octopus trial at the Christie. W...

chrissy88

•8 years ago

12 Replies

Rash with gemzar

Hi ladies hope your all doing ok... just a quick question as anybody had a rash with gemzar as i had my dose last friday and ive got bit rash on right thigh...

Hi ladies hope your all doing ok... just a quick question as anybody had a rash ...

Tracex

•8 years ago

4 Replies

WBC Low

Hi all!! Hope you are all having a wonderful day so far! I love this site!! You are all so great & always encourage me and I'm sure many others! I was...

Hi all!! Hope you are all having a wonderful day so far! I love this site!! You ...

alnovca

•8 years ago

14 Replies

Sore hands

Hi, As anyone experienced very sore hands, it's the palm of my hands and fingers which are the worst. Very red and painful. I have just come off caylax (not...

Hi, As anyone experienced very sore hands, it's the palm of my hands and fingers...

Juliette35

•8 years ago

11 Replies

The Power of the Mind

I am waiting for a PET scan (Monday coming) for a possible re-occurence but after 9 years I am hoping for the best. When I first found out about my lump...

I am waiting for a PET scan (Monday coming) for a possible re-occurence but afte...

Gilly44

•8 years ago

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Avastin

Can anyone give me an idea on what side effects to expect on avastin?? Didn't think to ask the onc what to expect?? I'm hoping it's not as bad as chemo??...

Can anyone give me an idea on what side effects to expect on avastin?? Didn't th...

Millie-c

•8 years ago

23 Replies

Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for August 2016

Starting chemo when living alone

Anyone been diagnosed with ovarian clear cell carcinoma? I'm so scared

Keep fighting

A Fed Up Failure !!!

All gone

2days to go for the last chemotherapy

Little thought for the week ladies!!!!

How can I get relief for ascites?

Hair loss

So grateful for all of you

every step

Milk thistle and chemo

Sunny Sunday

Psychological imbalance after oophorectomy and hysterectomy

After chemo pains

Make up dilemma

Stage 3 ppc

Post Chemo

Cancelled chemo again

Chyle Leak

Intravenous and Intraperitoneal treatment schedule. To have final cycle of chemo or not? behaviour of ileostomy after intraperitoneal chemo.

Etoposide

Niggles

Pains in tummy

Octopus trial

Rash with gemzar

WBC Low

Sore hands

The Power of the Mind

Avastin

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