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Laura Update - No More Chemo - On to Letrozole

Well, ladies, I have had some disappointing news these last few weeks. I went for my regular pre-Chemo blood tests, but my Oncologist called me the next day to...

Well, ladies, I have had some disappointing news these last few weeks. I went fo...

Lindaura

•4 years ago

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Virtual support from Ovacome and Ovarian Cancer Action this week

Hello This is to let you know about the online events on our programme this week. Exercising at home Q&A with Cancer Exercise Specialist Lizzy Davis -...

Hello This is to let you know about the online events on our programme this we...

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Partner•4 years ago

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Pain management

I’m always in pain. My pain medicine only does a little bit and I went to hospital last night and I got a scrip for cramping. The cancer in my omentum abdomen...

I’m always in pain. My pain medicine only does a little bit and I went to hospit...

IrishEntertainer

•4 years ago

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I’m constipated from the chemo. I’ve tried myralax and a laxative ex-lax and coffee. Still constipated. Any ideas.

Constipated from chemo

IrishEntertainer

•4 years ago

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Devastated 💔

I put a post on the other day about my mum being poorly in hospital and you were all so helpful and supportive and I'm so sorry for any one i haven't replied...

I put a post on the other day about my mum being poorly in hospital and you were...

sjg81

•4 years ago

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Where do we go next?

Lots of questions, my mum is currently very ill now, she is tiny and constantly vomiting, her reoccurance is apparently in the peritoneal lining, she is...

Lots of questions, my mum is currently very ill now, she is tiny and constantly ...

Holdingontohope

•4 years ago

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Paclitaxel side effect

Hi. I have had 2 cycles of weekly paclitaxel and noticed a dramatic increase in my heart rate. I contacted the chemo helpline, had bloods done and an ecg. All...

Hi. I have had 2 cycles of weekly paclitaxel and noticed a dramatic increase in ...

BanksiaRose

•4 years ago

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Aloe Vera Juice

Just a quick question. Has anyone taken aloe vera juice while having chemo. I was taking it prior to treatment but not sure if I should carry on taking it x

Just a quick question. Has anyone taken aloe vera juice while having chemo. I wa...

Cazbird

•4 years ago

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I had chemo 1 yesterday and helped some with my stomach pain/cramps. What can I eat to help? On low carbs/sugar diet. Anyone have/had this?

I have Ovarian and omentum cancer. See question.

IrishEntertainer

•4 years ago

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Platin Resistant

Afternoon Ladies.. how many of you are considered Platinum resistant and what can, if anything be done about it🌺

Afternoon Ladies.. how many of you are considered Platinum resistant and what ca...

rossnbren

•4 years ago

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My mums really poorly 😢

Hey ladies I'm not really sure where to start. My mum was waiting to start caelyx for a 2nd recurrence after only finishing carbo and taxol at the end of...

Hey ladies I'm not really sure where to start. My mum was waiting to start caely...

sjg81

•4 years ago

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Advice please if you don’t mind

Hello lovely people, I hoping you can help advise me please. My friend told me that I should apply for something called PIP. I’m stage 3c and found out few...

Hello lovely people, I hoping you can help advise me please. My friend told me t...

Tay100

•4 years ago

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Parp inhibitors

Hello I'm new to the group ...I was diagnosed with stage 2a fallopian tube cancer and a faulty bracca 1 gene early this year have had a total hysterectomy...

Hello I'm new to the group ...I was diagnosed with stage 2a fallopian tube canc...

Karengarci

•4 years ago

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Ovarian Cancer Clear Cell 1c Recurrance Treatment

I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer 1c clear cell type back to July 2018. And it recurred recently. CT scan shows 2 spots on liver, and PET scan shows multiple...

I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer 1c clear cell type back to July 2018. And it...

healthy369

•4 years ago

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New Ovacome family and friends support group

Hello Ovacome is starting a new group in September for family members and friends supporting someone with ovarian cancer. Caring for someone with cancer can be...

Hello Ovacome is starting a new group in September for family members and friend...

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Partner•4 years ago

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Advice re: Picc Line or Central Line for Chemo?

Re: Picc Line or Central Line advice? Hi, i wonder if anyone can give me some advice please? I've been diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer and receiving...

Re: Picc Line or Central Line advice? Hi, i wonder if anyone can give me some a...

Doughnut21

•4 years ago

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3rd line treatment and platinum resistant

Hi everyone. I have been reading you post for the last two years always amazed at your bravery. I have not posted before now except to respond to somebody else...

Hi everyone. I have been reading you post for the last two years always amazed a...

SilverOrca

•4 years ago

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Avastin and ca 125 level going up

I’m new to this. Has anyone had ca 125 levels to creep up with Avastin alone. Mines went from 37,43,56,78, and now 140. But my ct scans are clear.

I’m new to this. Has anyone had ca 125 levels to creep up with Avastin alone. Mi...

Alrk14

•4 years ago

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Update on Decision to Stop Chemo

I completely stopped all chemotherapy treatment as of 4 weeks ago. Cancer and cancer treatment and staying alive and ahead of the cancer has been taking up my...

I completely stopped all chemotherapy treatment as of 4 weeks ago. Cancer and c...

Natsmb

•4 years ago

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Back on Chemo

Well after being really poorly with bowel problems. Latest Appointment was actually at the hospital . It’s all such chaos there with this covid thing. Anyway,...

Well after being really poorly with bowel problems. Latest Appointment was actua...

Lockygill

•4 years ago

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6 month check up

Hi Not really sure to the point of my post but my mum has her MRI today - first check up in 6 months after being diagnosed with 1C1 cancer in feb this year....

Hi Not really sure to the point of my post but my mum has her MRI today - first...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Last line of treatment(most likely)

I’ve just been told that, most likely, Etoposide (part of the Van der Berg regimen) will be my last line of treatment. My head is spinning out of desperation....

I’ve just been told that, most likely, Etoposide (part of the Van der Berg regim...

Giedre

•4 years ago

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Passed away

Hello everyone, I have the unfortunate news of letting you know my mother Julia McCormack (flamingobeef18) passed away at the age of 56, on Friday the 24th of...

Hello everyone, I have the unfortunate news of letting you know my mother Julia...

Flamingobeef18

•4 years ago

69 Replies

Starting Doxil Soon. New to community.

I’m new to the forum, but a veteran of OC since 2017. Been through a complete hysterectomy, two cycles of Carbo/Taxol and several cycles of Avastin. Recent PET...

I’m new to the forum, but a veteran of OC since 2017. Been through a complete hy...

Shay67

•4 years ago

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Confused.com

I was told by my consultant that with carbo/caelyx combination I wouldn't lose my hair. Had my pre chemo this afternoon and now told I will! X

I was told by my consultant that with carbo/caelyx combination I wouldn't lose m...

Cazbird

•4 years ago

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Virtual support from Ovacome and Ovarian Cancer Action this week

Hello This is to let you know about the online events on our programme this week. Gentle Home Exercise Class with Cancer Exercise Specialist Lizzy Davis -...

Hello This is to let you know about the online events on our programme this we...

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Partner•4 years ago

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Do more chemo?

Hi everyone. Had my debulking surgery 7 years ago and Carbo/Platin chemo and was disease free for two years. Since then I have had to go back on chemo almost...

Hi everyone. Had my debulking surgery 7 years ago and Carbo/Platin chemo and was...

LoveDolphins

•4 years ago

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In hospital feeing rough

Hi everybody, having been diagnosed with stage 3 primary peritoneal cancer a couple of weeks ago, I had first chemo on July 24th. The chemo was brought forward...

Hi everybody, having been diagnosed with stage 3 primary peritoneal cancer a cou...

Purple2589

•4 years ago

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Having a bleed

Had one treatment of carbo/caelyx 10 days ago, feel OK but having a vaginal bleed, bit worried, cant contact the specialist nurses at hospital as just on...

Had one treatment of carbo/caelyx 10 days ago, feel OK but having a vaginal ble...

rosebine

•4 years ago

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Feeling a little anxious 😟, need to find that inner strength

haven't posted since diagnosed and now its 3 chemos down, and awaiting scans this week and hit an incredible low, feeling so very frightened as to what the...

haven't posted since diagnosed and now its 3 chemos down, and awaiting scans thi...

Slipper1

•4 years ago

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Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for August 2020

Laura Update - No More Chemo - On to Letrozole

Virtual support from Ovacome and Ovarian Cancer Action this week

Pain management

I’m constipated from the chemo. I’ve tried myralax and a laxative ex-lax and coffee. Still constipated. Any ideas.

Devastated 💔

Where do we go next?

Paclitaxel side effect

Aloe Vera Juice

I had chemo 1 yesterday and helped some with my stomach pain/cramps. What can I eat to help? On low carbs/sugar diet. Anyone have/had this?

Platin Resistant

My mums really poorly 😢

Advice please if you don’t mind

Parp inhibitors

Ovarian Cancer Clear Cell 1c Recurrance Treatment

New Ovacome family and friends support group

Advice re: Picc Line or Central Line for Chemo?

3rd line treatment and platinum resistant

Avastin and ca 125 level going up

Update on Decision to Stop Chemo

Back on Chemo

6 month check up

Last line of treatment(most likely)

Passed away

Starting Doxil Soon. New to community.

Confused.com

Virtual support from Ovacome and Ovarian Cancer Action this week

Do more chemo?

In hospital feeing rough

Having a bleed

Feeling a little anxious 😟, need to find that inner strength

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