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Borderline mucinous tumour 1a

Hello I have just been diagnosed with a borderline mucinous tumour of the right ovary stage 1a after surgery. I don't really understand what this means as the...

Hello I have just been diagnosed with a borderline mucinous tumour of the right ...

Marypositive888

•7 years ago

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CA125 low but have symptoms...

A few weeks ago I posted I had new indigestion and bloating problems 5 months out of chemo for stage 1C (thank you all for your replies and support). My CA125...

A few weeks ago I posted I had new indigestion and bloating problems 5 months ou...

Alibee2

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Need help with Avastin side affects

Hi Ladies........This is Sonshine 1. I haven't posted in awhile but have been following your posts and must say this is a very good way to communicate. It's...

Hi Ladies........This is Sonshine 1. I haven't posted in awhile but have been fo...

Sonshine1

•7 years ago

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tight stomach

Hello all. My partner has just had chemo for lung cancer she's back home, she's doing ok but complains about a tight stomach, there is no pain or vomiting......

Hello all. My partner has just had chemo for lung cancer she's back home, she's ...

itchy2

•7 years ago

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Clear cell

Anyone diagnosed with stage 2A clear cell. Can someone tell me the reason why this type is always graded a 3 or is this not always the case Cathy90

Anyone diagnosed with stage 2A clear cell. Can someone tell me the reason why th...

Cathy90

•7 years ago

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after chemo treatment

My dearest partner has grade 3 lung cancer and has been for chemo treatment,she feels very tired most of the time(which is a known side effect) but also...

My dearest partner has grade 3 lung cancer and has been for chemo treatment,she ...

itchy2

•7 years ago

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Is it possible to buy carboplatin in the UK?

Hello to all you lovely inspirational ladies I have a question that I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on. My darling mum is currently being...

Hello to all you lovely inspirational ladies I have a question that I was wonder...

Mayski

•7 years ago

14 Replies

I'm lost

I put a post on about my husband,two weeks ago,and just sent one on this earlier, don't think I'm sending them right,hope this is the right place nobodyschild

I put a post on about my husband,two weeks ago,and just sent one on this earlier...

Nobodyschild

•7 years ago

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Thinking of my teal sisters

Seen this and thought of you all Ellsey

ellseybellsey

•7 years ago

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apricot kernals

Hi i was just woundering if anyone has tried apricot kernals to help with their cancer I have been reading lots about how they can help, have sent for some but...

Hi i was just woundering if anyone has tried apricot kernals to help with their ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

12 Replies

Results for blood test.

Hi , I saw my oncologist today and ca125 had gone from 78 to 184 . He didn't seem to concerned ,I see him again in six weeks. In the meantime I stay on the...

Hi , I saw my oncologist today and ca125 had gone from 78 to 184 . He didn't see...

Juliette35

•7 years ago

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Braca results are in .....

Good afternoon lovelies Well, just come back from Genetics hospital appointment to get results of my blood test. I'm BRACA 2. I simply don't know how I feel...

Good afternoon lovelies Well, just come back from Genetics hospital appointmen...

MH500

•7 years ago

22 Replies

Cold cap

Hi ladies I'm due to start my 1st chemo treatment on Friday , was told by oncologist that I will loose my hair , just wondering have any of you tried using the...

Hi ladies I'm due to start my 1st chemo treatment on Friday , was told by oncolo...

Cath63

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Should I laugh or cry?

Hi Lovely ladies I looked in the mirror this morning and should I laugh or cry, I'm over weight since I've had steroids I hardly eat also because my teeth are...

Hi Lovely ladies I looked in the mirror this morning and should I laugh or cry, ...

lorraine71-Australia

•7 years ago

42 Replies

I'm new. Has anyone been diagnosed with endometrial cancer in peritoneal cavity?

In October 2016 I had a complete hysterectomy and the pathology revealed that I had stage 1, grade 1 endometrial cancer. A month later I had a CT scan and PET...

In October 2016 I had a complete hysterectomy and the pathology revealed that I ...

CarlaHS

•7 years ago

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CA 125 tests

Hi I was diagnosed in 2015 with stage 1c grade 3 ovarian cancer.Surgery to remove them,followed by another surgery to remove my omentum.Five months of...

Hi I was diagnosed in 2015 with stage 1c grade 3 ovarian cancer.Surgery to remov...

Chickysha

•7 years ago

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Non Hodgkin Survivor.... Looking for support of people that are living with cancer.

I was married for 24 years and have been single for a few years and find it difficult to meet people and retain a relationship after cancer is put on the...

I was married for 24 years and have been single for a few years and find it ...

Haade5

•7 years ago

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Staph infection

I have come to realize that our issues will never end. Positivity can only get you so far on this merry-go-round of OC, ppc. I finally was able to look ahead...

I have come to realize that our issues will never end. Positivity can only get ...

Rlenesue

•7 years ago

3 Replies

worried

Hi All, Not been on for a bit but I have a question that I just can't stop thinking about. I was diagnosed with OC Grade 3b at the end of Feb 2017. I had...

Hi All, Not been on for a bit but I have a question that I just can't stop think...

June27

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Anyone changed their District Nurse?

I'm considering whether to ask to see a different nurse. She's told me, if I take 5mls oramorph and it hasn't worked in 5 minutes, tale more. But it seems to...

I'm considering whether to ask to see a different nurse. She's told me, if I tak...

LesleyGreengran

•7 years ago

9 Replies

Rife

Hell all. I am new to this site. Was diagnosed with OC in 2015. CA125 was 1265 and cancer staged at 4 which was later changed to 3C. Had chemo and optimal...

Hell all. I am new to this site. Was diagnosed with OC in 2015. CA125 was 1265 ...

rijkje

•7 years ago

42 Replies

Now have my plan but I'm so scared!

Hi lovely ladies saw the surgeon yesterday and went through what may need to happen and was told I may end up with a stoma and then will need carbo and taxol...

Hi lovely ladies saw the surgeon yesterday and went through what may need to hap...

BeeWild

•7 years ago

40 Replies

Chemo steroids

How long do you have the chemo steroids for ? Front line mine were IV pre infusion and then tablets for 2 days In now on 2nd line and they will be IV and 5...

How long do you have the chemo steroids for ? Front line mine were IV pre infusi...

2mini2

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Palliative care - transition

I usually think of transition from primary to secondary school but I'm finding the transition to palliative care hard as it's tough to leave the oncology team...

I usually think of transition from primary to secondary school but I'm finding ...

LesleyGreengran

•7 years ago

6 Replies

Caelyx / carbo / steroid and aprepitant (emend)

Hi Has anyone on caelyx / carbo who experienced nausea had there steroids increased to 5 days? Did you get any more symptoms from this? Worried about weight...

Hi Has anyone on caelyx / carbo who experienced nausea had there steroids increa...

2mini2

•7 years ago

7 Replies

Vagus nerve issues

Has anyone experienced these issues , Post surgery laparoscopic removal of cystic mass , ovaries and Fallopian tubes, difficulty in recovery kept for about 20...

Has anyone experienced these issues , Post surgery laparoscopic removal of cysti...

Christie22

•7 years ago

11 Replies

Stage 3c now in spleen

Hi all what a mess this all is !!! Decided after reading loads of material about how bad chemo is for you (I've had 2 courses Decided to go down the natural...

Hi all what a mess this all is !!! Decided after reading loads of material about...

kaza1

•7 years ago

28 Replies

And the Pointless* trophy goes to...

Having had two ascitec drains over the last month (approx 8 litres removed from my distended tummy each time), I have now joined the new Octova trial at the...

Having had two ascitec drains over the last month (approx 8 litres removed from ...

minard

•7 years ago

55 Replies

Anastrazole & Oestrogen Receptive/Sensitive OVCA

Hello! My Mum is Stage IV and her CA125 has now shot up to ~250 just a few months after finishing first line treatment. The doctor said that she is estrogen...

Hello! My Mum is Stage IV and her CA125 has now shot up to ~250 just a few mont...

Biscuitqueen

•7 years ago

17 Replies

Bad times

Well where to start. Fifth chem cycle last week. My sister usually has a couple of days feeling yuk then bounces back. Not tbis time. She is in critical care...

Well where to start. Fifth chem cycle last week. My sister usually has a couple ...

Seavccg

•7 years ago

7 Replies

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My Ovacome

All posts for July 2017

Borderline mucinous tumour 1a

CA125 low but have symptoms...

Need help with Avastin side affects

tight stomach

Clear cell

after chemo treatment

Is it possible to buy carboplatin in the UK?

I'm lost

Thinking of my teal sisters

apricot kernals

Results for blood test.

Braca results are in .....

Cold cap

Should I laugh or cry?

I'm new. Has anyone been diagnosed with endometrial cancer in peritoneal cavity?

CA 125 tests

Non Hodgkin Survivor.... Looking for support of people that are living with cancer.

Staph infection

worried

Anyone changed their District Nurse?

Rife

Now have my plan but I'm so scared!

Chemo steroids

Palliative care - transition

Caelyx / carbo / steroid and aprepitant (emend)

Vagus nerve issues

Stage 3c now in spleen

And the Pointless* trophy goes to...

Anastrazole & Oestrogen Receptive/Sensitive OVCA

Bad times

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