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New breakthrough in breaking down ovarian cancer resistance

Hi all .... this is pretty exciting news and - although still has to go to trial - it sounds very promising. The Fiona Elsey Cancer Research Institute happens...

Hi all .... this is pretty exciting news and - although still has to go to trial...

ruthg55

•4 years ago

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Liver enzymes super high

Hello fellow warriors, I have completed only 1 cycle of chemo for first reoccurrence. I am on Carbo, Gemzar, and Avastin. I could not start my second cycle...

Hello fellow warriors, I have completed only 1 cycle of chemo for first reoccur...

caf132

•4 years ago

1 Reply

Hi I am two and half years since chemo am I safe to clean in a school,that is still open during this corona virus pandemic corona virus

Hi I am two and half years since chemo I am in remission, I clean in a school that is staying open during this corona virus pandemic, I am scared, what is the...

Hi I am two and half years since chemo I am in remission, I clean in a school th...

izzybruce

•4 years ago

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CORONAVIRUS.....MIXED MESSAGES

Hi ladies, Is it okay to take our dog for a walk once a day. Rarely meet anyone. On watch and wait 12 weeks since finished third line chemo. Thanks Janet

Hi ladies, Is it okay to take our dog for a walk once a day. Rarely meet anyone....

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Extremely vulnerable category

I’ve just been sent a text from the NHS telling me that I fall into the extremely vulnerable category for the Coronavirus. I am presently stuck out in Portugal...

I’ve just been sent a text from the NHS telling me that I fall into the extremel...

Lockygill

•4 years ago

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New Ovacome online workshops

Hello We know that a lot of you will be staying at home to protect both your health and that of those around you. During this time, we want to make sure that...

Hello We know that a lot of you will be staying at home to protect both your he...

OvacomeSupport

Partner•4 years ago

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Help from olaparib ladies if possible !

I’m stressing a bit here cos of the dreaded virus I think . Just completing third month of olaparib . Just after starting second month, I had a temperature and...

I’m stressing a bit here cos of the dreaded virus I think . Just completing thir...

Rankij11

•4 years ago

16 Replies

Avastin

Hi. Does anyone know if Avastin is included in the new highly vunerable list

Eiram63

•4 years ago

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The bottom of the barrow

Dear All, I am at the bottom of the barrow and don't know how to start to climb out, anyone been there and how did you begin to climb out? Been in hospital...

Dear All, I am at the bottom of the barrow and don't know how to start to climb...

Shorty864

•4 years ago

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Diet plan to help with chemo treatment for stage 4 O.C

Hi all, so my wife's oncologist has recommended drinking 2 litres of water per day to help with the chemo (hoping to get treatment dates tomorrow) and eat as...

Hi all, so my wife's oncologist has recommended drinking 2 litres of water per d...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Corona virus

Been isolating myself in our caravan all facilities closed taking dog on beach then sitting in car watching the world go by waiting to hear what next step but...

Been isolating myself in our caravan all facilities closed taking dog on beach t...

Bobbyo1

•4 years ago

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No Dice - Back to Bath for Laura

Hi everyone, forgive me for disappearing, but this has been a bit of a saga, as you will see. Well, these are very weird and difficult times, so quitting my...

Hi everyone, forgive me for disappearing, but this has been a bit of a saga, as ...

Lindaura

•4 years ago

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TESCO DELIVERY.........

Sorry nothing to do with OC but I was wondering if any of you have had a tesco delivery today, ( this week ) we booked one for 10 -11 today and no sign 4.5...

Sorry nothing to do with OC but I was wondering if any of you have had a tesco d...

Hidden

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Starting caelyx

I am having a low profile portacath installed on Monday and start 3rd line caelyx on Tuesday. Carboplatin didn’t work and my last ca125 was 171 and that was 3...

I am having a low profile portacath installed on Monday and start 3rd line caely...

Calluv

•4 years ago

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Show Your Face /Stay At home Campaign -PLEASE READ AND PROMOTE-THANKYOU

SHARE, SHARE,SHARE PLEASE JUST STAY HOME FOR US ELDERS /IMMUNE COMPROMISED LETS TELL OUR STORIES AND SHOW OUR FACES. SO EVERYONE KNOWS WHO WE ARE. I am 53,...

SHARE, SHARE,SHARE PLEASE JUST STAY HOME FOR US ELDERS /IMMUNE COMPROMISED LET...

SASSY196

•4 years ago

4 Replies

Has anyone heard from Lindaura?

Hello ladies. I haven’t seen any posts from Lindaura for quite a while. Has anyone heard from her lately. She is always there to help anyone and has a vast...

Hello ladies. I haven’t seen any posts from Lindaura for quite a while. Has anyo...

Gemimablackvelvet

•4 years ago

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No more treatment due to Coronavirus

I’ve had stage 3 OC since early 2018. treatment started late May. Hysterectomy Sept 2018 plus carboplatin for 6 months I had a recurrence 6/7 months later then...

I’ve had stage 3 OC since early 2018. treatment started late May. Hysterectomy S...

Gemimablackvelvet

•4 years ago

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About to start second line Carbo/caelyx

Only 10 months remission but had a great time! Would welcome any handy hints re side effects...itchy skin and so on...(can I keep my acrylic nails on😂)...

Only 10 months remission but had a great time! Would welcome any handy hints re ...

janet53

•4 years ago

15 Replies

CA125

Hi all, hope you are each doing well during these crazy times. I was dx May 2018 Stage 3 OC - CA125 was 2600 - had surgery followed by weekly Taxol and then...

Hi all, hope you are each doing well during these crazy times. I was dx May 201...

ElayneZ

•4 years ago

6 Replies

Ovacome 2020 consultation

Hello All We posted previously to let you know how every other year Ovacome undertakes a consultation with those who have used our services, our supporters...

Hello All We posted previously to let you know how every other year Ovacome und...

OvacomeSupport

Partner•4 years ago

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Cealyx alone

Good morning ladies , as you can see from my profile im back on Caelyx alone . My ca125 has risen doubled to 320 from 170 within 4 wks , ive had 1 infusion and...

Good morning ladies , as you can see from my profile im back on Caelyx alone . M...

SuziTench1

•4 years ago

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Hi ladies, has anyone had a Hartmann’s Reversal?

Hello lovely ladies. I hope you are all managing the social distancing and self isolating okay - like we need the extra challenge! I’m 9 months post op,...

Hello lovely ladies. I hope you are all managing the social distancing and self...

Meridian14

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Thinking of you all

6 years ago I was in the middle of chemo after two lots of surgery. Seems a long time ago but I can totally understand how anxious you all feel. Not only are...

6 years ago I was in the middle of chemo after two lots of surgery. Seems a long...

valeriel

•4 years ago

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"WHO Now Officially Recommends to Avoid Taking Ibuprofen For COVID-19 Symptoms"

Hello all, I just wanted to share an article that is going around which talks about avoiding NSAIDS (such as Ibuprofen) IF someone becomes sick with COVID-19....

Hello all, I just wanted to share an article that is going around which talks ab...

Luci22

•4 years ago

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Update on three month appointment

Thank you to the ladies that replied to my earlier post ,just putting my fears on here helped me get it into proportion . Back from oncology appointment with a...

Thank you to the ladies that replied to my earlier post ,just putting my fears o...

fendweller

•4 years ago

59 Replies

In focus: complementary therapies - meditation and mindfulness

Hello This week in our series of posts on complementary therapies, we’re looking at meditation and mindfulness. These involve using the mind to promote...

Hello This week in our series of posts on complementary therapies, we’re looking...

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Partner•4 years ago

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CORONA VIRUS What actions are you taking.

Hi All, I hope you are as good as you can be. I am on Niraparib at the moment . My question is what actions are you taking in relation to the virus.Are you...

Hi All, I hope you are as good as you can be. I am on Niraparib at the moment . ...

dryden1

•4 years ago

24 Replies

Three month check.

Morning ladies , today is my first three month check since being told I was Ned , I'm in a bit of a state , just want it over with ,I'm convinced its going to...

Morning ladies , today is my first three month check since being told I was Ned ...

fendweller

•4 years ago

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Portcath flushing

I am currently in lockdown in Spain for 15 days due to Covid 19. Was due home on 23 March. But fear could be here a lot longer.I have a portacath which was...

I am currently in lockdown in Spain for 15 days due to Covid 19. Was due home on...

Iwillbeatit

•4 years ago

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Operation?

I am high grade stage 3-4 and have so far had 4 chemo's (carbo/taxol).with very good results. I was due for the operation this week, but due to low blood...

I am high grade stage 3-4 and have so far had 4 chemo's (carbo/taxol).with very ...

dexta2005

•4 years ago

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Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for March 2020

New breakthrough in breaking down ovarian cancer resistance

Liver enzymes super high

Hi I am two and half years since chemo am I safe to clean in a school,that is still open during this corona virus pandemic corona virus

CORONAVIRUS.....MIXED MESSAGES

Extremely vulnerable category

New Ovacome online workshops

Help from olaparib ladies if possible !

Avastin

The bottom of the barrow

Diet plan to help with chemo treatment for stage 4 O.C

Corona virus

No Dice - Back to Bath for Laura

TESCO DELIVERY.........

Starting caelyx

Show Your Face /Stay At home Campaign -PLEASE READ AND PROMOTE-THANKYOU

Has anyone heard from Lindaura?

No more treatment due to Coronavirus

About to start second line Carbo/caelyx

CA125

Ovacome 2020 consultation

Cealyx alone

Hi ladies, has anyone had a Hartmann’s Reversal?

Thinking of you all

"WHO Now Officially Recommends to Avoid Taking Ibuprofen For COVID-19 Symptoms"

Update on three month appointment

In focus: complementary therapies - meditation and mindfulness

CORONA VIRUS What actions are you taking.

Three month check.

Portcath flushing

Operation?

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