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How to break bad news

Hi ladies My moms cancer has progressed on chemo she doesnt know about it i feel she reacted badly when her first line didnt work so its better to bear cross...

Hi ladies My moms cancer has progressed on chemo she doesnt know about it i feel...

Indujoshi

•6 years ago

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To continue chemo or no

Hi ladies My mom has clear cell ca ovary which has grown on gem carbo oncologist is now offering calex as an option with no promises of how much it will work...

Hi ladies My mom has clear cell ca ovary which has grown on gem carbo oncologist...

Indujoshi

•6 years ago

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MRI

Hi, does anyone know if an MRI of my small bowel would show my ovaries and womb? I had to drink Mannitol beforehand and was lying on my stomach for the scan,...

Hi, does anyone know if an MRI of my small bowel would show my ovaries and womb?...

Hanneesweedie

•6 years ago

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Gynae oncologist appointment update

Hi All, I saw the gynae oncologist today regarding a 4.5cm complex ovarian cyst which showed up on a CT scan recently. I have a history of endometriosis and my...

Hi All, I saw the gynae oncologist today regarding a 4.5cm complex ovarian cyst ...

Mguilfo

•6 years ago

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Secondary surgery and intraperitoneal chemotherapy

I forgot to mention that I had high grade serous ovarian cancer . Debulked and NED until now . CA125 = 18

I forgot to mention that I had high grade serous ovarian cancer . Debulked and N...

Dollie22

•6 years ago

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Secondary surgery and Heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy

Dear all, Unfortunately it looks like I’m facing a recurrence even though my CA125 is only 18. Lesion on peritonium near liver. I’m devastated but need to...

Dear all, Unfortunately it looks like I’m facing a recurrence even though my CA...

Dollie22

•6 years ago

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Unwelcome contact

Got contact from SUS101, usual story, Less than a week to live bladdie , bladdie blah, sorry to be cynical, but I for one am getting fed up with it and have...

Got contact from SUS101, usual story, Less than a week to live bladdie , bladdie...

Caroles1

•6 years ago

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Kidney function 75%.Msy need to have stent op

Hi Everyone This is my first post so I hope it works. I was first diagnosed in 2014 with stage 3 I had the op and carbo and pacitaxol then this year it all...

Hi Everyone This is my first post so I hope it works. I was first diagnosed in ...

Twinkle63

•6 years ago

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Good news on sunny day - Clear after 3 months post chemo:)

I havnt been writing for a while but was sooo happy to find I am clear 3 months post carboplatin+paclitaxel. I was diagnosed with stage 1a back in Dec 2017 so...

I havnt been writing for a while but was sooo happy to find I am clear 3 months ...

MartaCiom

•6 years ago

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Hot flushes even though very post menopausal?

Hello everybody I'm 57 and went through menopause at 40. I've got 3rd stage ovarian cancer and have had 9 weekly sessions of Carboplatin and paclitaxol and 10...

Hello everybody I'm 57 and went through menopause at 40. I've got 3rd stage ovar...

JenSA

•6 years ago

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What happens when avastin finishes?

Hi ladies, after finishing carboplatin and paclitaxel I am now on no 14 of 18 avastin. I have just had a scan and have new small growths in my liver and lungs....

Hi ladies, after finishing carboplatin and paclitaxel I am now on no 14 of 18 av...

Mad_Mags

•6 years ago

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Bucket list

Yes........., I have been thinking about this ever since my diagnosis and this morning I was lucky enough to get my hands on some Glastonbury tickets . My...

Yes........., I have been thinking about this ever since my diagnosis and this m...

Juleswhee

•6 years ago

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Symptoms prior to diagnosis

Hi, would anyone mind telling me about what symptoms they were experiencing prior to diagnosis and how they were diagnosed? Was it a struggle to get doctors to...

Hi, would anyone mind telling me about what symptoms they were experiencing prio...

Hanneesweedie

•6 years ago

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CA125 bloods and re scan

Hey all I had a hospital appointment yesterday to discuss my surgery for an ovarian cyst which my gyno said will be done by lap but previous appointment back...

Hey all I had a hospital appointment yesterday to discuss my surgery for an ovar...

Dee1345

•6 years ago

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New Here & Worried About My Wife

Hi lovelies, I hope I’m not being silly, but I am very worried about my wife, who is having some symptoms, which could possibly be OC. She is 49 and has...

Hi lovelies, I hope I’m not being silly, but I am very worried about my wife, wh...

Mikeysmummy

•6 years ago

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Fluids, blood transfusion and CA125

Hi lovely people. I’ve had fluids today in hospital as well as yesterday as I’m dehydrated. I was supposed to have cisplatin yesterday but had fluids...

Hi lovely people. I’ve had fluids today in hospital as well as yesterday as I’m...

Suzanne333

•6 years ago

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Got appointment

Hospital called me ,off to see gynea a week on Tuesday, was referred under two week rule.My husband is going to go with me.I was going to go on my own ,I know...

Hospital called me ,off to see gynea a week on Tuesday, was referred under two ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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A little confused

hi ladies just a question that I'm confused about my nan has had surgery for endometrial cancer, i have surgery for borderline ovarian tumour on Tuesday. well...

hi ladies just a question that I'm confused about my nan has had surgery for end...

anisha132

•6 years ago

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Feeling really tired and terrible wind!

Hi. This is my first post. Just want a bit of advice really. I had a TAH and removal of omentum plus appendix alongside a very large mucinous tumour (8.5 kg)....

Hi. This is my first post. Just want a bit of advice really. I had a TAH and re...

Ruthine

•6 years ago

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CA125 Rising Even with Chemo

I’m struggling with a recurrence right now and feeling defeated. I’ve had Avastin 3 times (3 weeks apart) and carbo and taxol every week for the past 4 weeks....

I’m struggling with a recurrence right now and feeling defeated. I’ve had Avasti...

Unclear

•6 years ago

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Initial ca125 levels

Was just wondering what folks ca125 level was at the initial test,you know the first time when you go to your go saying I've these odd symptoms ect ect ..what...

Was just wondering what folks ca125 level was at the initial test,you know the f...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Weird feelings

Hi all This sounds a very strange question. I had TAH BSO in January for 1c & finished chemo end of June & had NED in August. Over the last few weeks I’ve had...

Hi all This sounds a very strange question. I had TAH BSO in January for 1c & fi...

Lottie44

•6 years ago

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Oh dear, disaster has shadowed me again.

Hi girls. Just when my friend and I had finished our wonderful day together the worst happened. We had a car crash. It wasn't our fault as we were sat at...

Hi girls. Just when my friend and I had finished our wonderful day together the...

Kryssy

•6 years ago

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Good News

Hi lovely ladies, I have good news. Today was my five year check up and I am still clear. My CA125 went up again to the grand total of 9. There's no more to...

Hi lovely ladies, I have good news. Today was my five year check up and I am sti...

ZenaJ

•6 years ago

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Discover section

Hello All This is just to draw your attention to the new Discover section which is part of the forum now. You'll see a link at the top of the page. It's where...

Hello All This is just to draw your attention to the new Discover section which...

OvacomeSupport

Partner•6 years ago

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Care Oncology Clinic

Hello Ladies, I have an appointment at the Care Oncology Clinic in London next week. I just wanted to ask any other ladies who are on the protocol how they...

Hello Ladies, I have an appointment at the Care Oncology Clinic in London next w...

sticky3006

•6 years ago

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Complex cyst

Hi All, it’s been a while since I last posted. My CA-125 was elevated again at 68 in July and a recent CT scan has shown a 4 cm complex ovarian cyst. I had a...

Hi All, it’s been a while since I last posted. My CA-125 was elevated again at 6...

Mguilfo

•6 years ago

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5th round tomorrow [UPDATE]

Hello beautiful ladies! I just wanted to keep you all up to date with everything that has been going on (and would love also to hear from you) First,...

Hello beautiful ladies! I just wanted to keep you all up to date with everythin...

Delfosba

•6 years ago

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clear cell is back

Hi I got a call from my doctor confirming my clear cell ovarian cancer is back while I am embracing my new life every day : actually she called me during a...

Hi I got a call from my doctor confirming my clear cell ovarian cancer is back w...

Jingyu

•6 years ago

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Tastebuds

Thank you for your replies to my Gemcitabine query very helpful. My next query is less worrying but very annoying since I started treatment last year I have...

Thank you for your replies to my Gemcitabine query very helpful. My next query ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for October 2018

How to break bad news

To continue chemo or no

MRI

Gynae oncologist appointment update

Secondary surgery and intraperitoneal chemotherapy

Secondary surgery and Heated intraperitoneal chemotherapy

Unwelcome contact

Kidney function 75%.Msy need to have stent op

Good news on sunny day - Clear after 3 months post chemo:)

Hot flushes even though very post menopausal?

What happens when avastin finishes?

Bucket list

Symptoms prior to diagnosis

CA125 bloods and re scan

New Here & Worried About My Wife

Fluids, blood transfusion and CA125

Got appointment

A little confused

Feeling really tired and terrible wind!

CA125 Rising Even with Chemo

Initial ca125 levels

Weird feelings

Oh dear, disaster has shadowed me again.

Good News

Discover section

Care Oncology Clinic

Complex cyst

5th round tomorrow [UPDATE]

clear cell is back

Tastebuds

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