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Shingles

Hi ,had my first lot of chemo in Jan after nearly a year break when I was on tamoxifen. I just had carboplatin ,and after starting it I came out in a nasty...

Hi ,had my first lot of chemo in Jan after nearly a year break when I was on tam...

Juliette35

•6 years ago

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Not eligible.

So went to find out about the potential trial which was a phase 3 trial for the drug Mirvetuximab Soravtansine (IMGN853). It works by attaching itself to a...

So went to find out about the potential trial which was a phase 3 trial for the ...

Beckyjh

•6 years ago

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Bilateral mastoplexy

Hi there all you wonderful ladies (and some gents) Not posted for what seams like forever, but never a day goes by without me checking in and reading posts....

Hi there all you wonderful ladies (and some gents) Not posted for what seams lik...

Millie-c

•6 years ago

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Caeylx rash

Anyone experienced this very painful rash on caeylx? I was wondering how long it takes to clear once treatment is finished. I’m half way through xxx

Anyone experienced this very painful rash on caeylx? I was wondering how long it...

Jessica-DianeB

•6 years ago

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Update

I haven’t posted for 7 months. Life was ticking along , my son and his partner gave us a new grandson. Our daughter planning her wedding in July. I was feeling...

I haven’t posted for 7 months. Life was ticking along , my son and his partner g...

dmr24

•6 years ago

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Watching and Waiting is frustrating!

Hi all, some of you might have read a recent post of mine, where I detailed that my mom, Norma's, recent CT scan showed very minimal signs that she may be...

Hi all, some of you might have read a recent post of mine, where I detailed that...

ssjmichael

•6 years ago

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Concerned

Hi all I have had really heavy periods for as long as I can remember. I have been on the cimbined pill on and off for yrars. Before Christmas I had...

Hi all I have had really heavy periods for as long as I can remember. I have bee...

Blueberry14

•6 years ago

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Could be interesting.

Off to see oncologist this morning about a trial he thinks I might be eligible for - feeling a bit apprehensive but also excited.

Off to see oncologist this morning about a trial he thinks I might be eligible f...

Beckyjh

•6 years ago

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Gene Testing

Hi my lovelies, Can anyone recommend a private gene clinic in the south west area? Our local hospital only tests for the BRCA1&2 genes which is no good as my...

Hi my lovelies, Can anyone recommend a private gene clinic in the south west are...

CallmeMum

•6 years ago

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Help please!!

Hi please can someone help me! I started having lower abdo pain one month ago. Pain during sex and pink discharge. A few days later it turned to blood then...

Hi please can someone help me! I started having lower abdo pain one month ago. P...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Amusing post from the Inspire OC forum

Below is a crib from the Inspire OC forum. Often American humour does not travel well but I thought this was spot on. Hope you enjoy Fay Just mentioning my...

Below is a crib from the Inspire OC forum. Often American humour does not travel...

Petrolhead

•6 years ago

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Making the most of it

Well, as some of you may remember I had my last first line chemo on 14th December and was given N.E.D on 9th January this year. As we all know only too well,...

Well, as some of you may remember I had my last first line chemo on 14th Decembe...

Travelmonster

•6 years ago

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Jumping Through Hopes

We are all familiar with the circus act where an animal usually a small dog, is trained to jump through hoops held by the circus master. The hoops vary in...

We are all familiar with the circus act where an animal usually a small dog, is ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Niraparib referred to Cancer Drugs Fund

Dear All You may have seen the news today that the PARP inhibitor Niraparib has been referred to the Cancer Drugs Fund. There is information on the NICE...

Dear All You may have seen the news today that the PARP inhibitor Niraparib has...

OvacomeSupport

Partner•6 years ago

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Clinical reflexologist in South Manchester?

Hi I have bowel obstruction. Yesterday the complementary therapist at the Christie commented how reflexology can works wonders in these instance. So now I’m...

Hi I have bowel obstruction. Yesterday the complementary therapist at the Christ...

Agility

•6 years ago

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Ova to You... Bristol 28 February 2018

Hello All We are running the next of our regional support and awareness days at Bristol on 28 February at The Vassall Centre, Gill Avenue, Fishponds, BS16......

Hello All We are running the next of our regional support and awareness days at ...

OvacomeSupport

Partner•6 years ago

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We want your feedback!

Would you please take 15 minutes to complete our Consultation? Help inform our work and understand how we can best support those affected by ovarian cancer....

Would you please take 15 minutes to complete our Consultation? Help inform our w...

TheOvacomeTeam

Partner•6 years ago

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My Ovacome Day 3rd March

Hi fellow teal ladies I'm planning on coming up to London for this event and wondered whether a group of us might be interested in meeting up for something to...

Hi fellow teal ladies I'm planning on coming up to London for this event and won...

Welshandproud

•6 years ago

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Monitoring

Hi everyone. I’m post chemo Carbo/Taxol which I finished end of August. My CT showed no residual disease in September. I’m not sure if there is a standard...

Hi everyone. I’m post chemo Carbo/Taxol which I finished end of August. My CT sh...

Cheryl4677

•6 years ago

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The Next Chapter......

Morning Everybody, Once again I just felt compelled to write a few lines. That usually happens when things are getting a bit tricky. Best get it off my chest...

Morning Everybody, Once again I just felt compelled to write a few lines. That u...

SuperHubby24

•6 years ago

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Missing top up treatment

Hey all, just wanting a little advice. I am on a chemo regime which has treatment day 1 and top up day 8. Tomorrow is my day 8, but I am missing the treatment...

Hey all, just wanting a little advice. I am on a chemo regime which has treatmen...

Ruthie62

•6 years ago

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Scan results

Just got home from seeing oncologist, I was sent last week for a scan, because my ca125 as been going up from 17 in September to now at 53, I'm on avastin....

Just got home from seeing oncologist, I was sent last week for a scan, because m...

Ossett

•6 years ago

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Update 😬

So been to see Gyne doctor last Wednesday, had full examination tummy and internal, mentioned the rise in CA125 to 43. He said he’s not concerned at all...

So been to see Gyne doctor last Wednesday, had full examination tummy and intern...

Samjane

•6 years ago

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Recurrence symptoms

Wondering what others felt at recurrence and when it’s time to mention. Originally I had abdominal pain which was relieved with ibuprofen. Then I discovered...

Wondering what others felt at recurrence and when it’s time to mention. Origina...

SuzanneKau

•6 years ago

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Nails

Hi All When on treatment 4 of my toenails went discoloured and brown ( glad it was not on my hands) I am now 8 months past treatment. I had expected them to...

Hi All When on treatment 4 of my toenails went discoloured and brown ( glad it w...

Petrolhead

•6 years ago

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Skiing on avastin

Hi. I remember someone mentioning on here that they had been skiing on avastin. Who was your travel insurance with? I am booked to go to La Plagne on 10th...

Hi. I remember someone mentioning on here that they had been skiing on avastin. ...

ShazD

•6 years ago

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Great coffee morning in Limerick

I really enjoyed Saturday’s coffee morning in No 1 Pery Square hotel. It was a wonderful location and really nice hotel. It was great to meet Anne ( Annie H )...

I really enjoyed Saturday’s coffee morning in No 1 Pery Square hotel. It was a w...

IrishMollyO

•6 years ago

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The Christie

I have read many posts about some of you lovely ladies going to The Christie to get a second opinion. Is this private or nhs treatment?. You all refer to a...

I have read many posts about some of you lovely ladies going to The Christie to ...

Maggiemo19

•6 years ago

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Early retirement ill health

Hi am thinking of going for early retirement through I'll health, I'm stage 4 peritoneal cancer gone through chemo and debulking got Ned in September on...

Hi am thinking of going for early retirement through I'll health, I'm stage 4 pe...

Ossett

•6 years ago

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Sister a little better

Hello just wanted to update that my sister is a little better not amazing but looking a little better and a lot more chatty. She even had some ice cream to...

Hello just wanted to update that my sister is a little better not amazing but lo...

Stephgrey

•6 years ago

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Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for February 2018

Shingles

Not eligible.

Bilateral mastoplexy

Caeylx rash

Update

Watching and Waiting is frustrating!

Concerned

Could be interesting.

Gene Testing

Help please!!

Amusing post from the Inspire OC forum

Making the most of it

Jumping Through Hopes

Niraparib referred to Cancer Drugs Fund

Clinical reflexologist in South Manchester?

Ova to You... Bristol 28 February 2018

We want your feedback!

My Ovacome Day 3rd March

Monitoring

The Next Chapter......

Missing top up treatment

Scan results

Update 😬

Recurrence symptoms

Nails

Skiing on avastin

Great coffee morning in Limerick

The Christie

Early retirement ill health

Sister a little better

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