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Thank you so much

I just wanted to say a great big thank you to everyone for all of your wonderful encouraging messages. You are all amazing ladies and am blessed to have you...

I just wanted to say a great big thank you to everyone for all of your wonderful...

Welshandproud

•3 years ago

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Nearly D Day

Or O day I should say. Going in on Monday. Ive arranged everything at home I can think of, ready meals, things in cupboards at waist level,dog to country...

Or O day I should say. Going in on Monday. Ive arranged everything at home I can...

rosebine

•3 years ago

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Bloating +++

Hi I’m awaiting the result of my ca125 blood test but I wanted to ask a question about the bloating - does the bloating increase as the day goes on or evident...

Hi I’m awaiting the result of my ca125 blood test but I wanted to ask a question...

Cathhunt

•3 years ago

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Gabapentin increase

I have neuropathy in my legs and arms and my feet some due to pinched nerves and herniated discs I am having trouble taking gabapentin three times a day...

I have neuropathy in my legs and arms and my feet some due to pinched nerves and...

Euve

•3 years ago

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Delighted to be still here after my sell buy date!!!!

Hi everyone. I haven't been on here for a while but I thought I'd just update you on my situation. In September my weekly Taxol chemo treatment was stopped as...

Hi everyone. I haven't been on here for a while but I thought I'd just update y...

Welshandproud

•3 years ago

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Good news from ~Anwen Jones today!!

Today I bring you important news: an innovative new combination of ovarian cancer drugs is now available to those newly diagnosed with advanced ovarian cancer....

Today I bring you important news: an innovative new combination of ovarian cance...

win_56

•3 years ago

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capecitibine

Hello, has anyone have there capceitibine reduced from 3000mg to 2000mg and feel better. Because I had to go off of the capecitibine for a month, and haven't...

Hello, has anyone have there capceitibine reduced from 3000mg to 2000mg and feel...

Iwouldlike2knowmore

•3 years ago

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Just a quick check in.

Hi lovelies, Just a quick check in to see how you all are? Always thinking of you xxx

Hi lovelies, Just a quick check in to see how you all are? Always thinking of y...

CallmeMum

•3 years ago

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Rucaparib

Hi everyone, phone consultation this afternoon after six cycles of paclitaxol and carboplatin, last one four weeks ago, first recurrence ,CA125 down to 14...

Hi everyone, phone consultation this afternoon after six cycles of paclitaxol an...

fendweller

•3 years ago

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Thank you

I’d like to say a great big thank you to all you lovely ladies for your reply’s it really does make me feel like I can beat this cancer so Iv dec8ded I’m going...

I’d like to say a great big thank you to all you lovely ladies for your reply’s ...

polo2014

•3 years ago

1 Reply

A message from Ovacome's Fundraising Team

Hello again, If you would like to support our work during Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month please consider visiting the Ovacome online shop. We have a range of...

Hello again, If you would like to support our work during Ovarian Cancer Awaren...

OvacomeSupport

Partner•3 years ago

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Managing ascites: current and future treatment options. A webinar with Professor Roshan Agarwal, 6-7pm tonight

Good morning everyone, Just a reminder that Professor Roshan Agarwal, oncology consultant, is leading tonight's session all about ascites. His talk will...

Good morning everyone, Just a reminder that Professor Roshan Agarwal, oncology ...

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DVT in Left Iliac Vein

Hello Beautiful Ladies.I was diagnosed with Ovarian Ca 18 months ago. I actually have no ovaries as they and the tubes were removed 10 years ago due to benign...

Hello Beautiful Ladies.I was diagnosed with Ovarian Ca 18 months ago. I actuall...

Jenjill47

•3 years ago

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Olaparib cost

Hi - I’m shocked at the cost for Olaparib - (150mg - 4/day). I was notified today by the pharmacy that because it’s a Tier 5 drug the first month would be...

Hi - I’m shocked at the cost for Olaparib - (150mg - 4/day). I was notified tod...

ElayneZ

•3 years ago

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Worst news

Well got worst news today stage 4c I think they said it was and it has spread to my lungs around heart and arm pits so surgery is not a option for me so I’m...

Well got worst news today stage 4c I think they said it was and it has spread to...

polo2014

•3 years ago

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In focus: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month - Ovacome at Work

Hello everyone As March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the UK, in this month’s Health in Focus posts we’re exploring some of the approaches to raising...

Hello everyone As March is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month in the UK, in this mon...

OvacomeSupport

Partner•3 years ago

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Cold cap

Hello, I am facing my second round of chemo for ovarian cancer. Fortunately my last one was in 2018. I was thinking of using the cold cap to keep from losing...

Hello, I am facing my second round of chemo for ovarian cancer. Fortunately my ...

Cancerfree57

•3 years ago

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D Day

Well the day has come I fine out today what treatments if any I will have. I am terrified but then I need to know havnt slept at all I have prayed all night...

Well the day has come I fine out today what treatments if any I will have. I am ...

polo2014

•3 years ago

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Braca1

Hi guys I have just being told I am braca 1 positive I had a visit today with my oncologist who was very happy with my progress to date I have just had surgery...

Hi guys I have just being told I am braca 1 positive I had a visit today with my...

Clifden1

•3 years ago

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Another Crazy Day

Hello Ladies, I was meant to let some of you know the exact results of my CT scan after the MDT meeting yesterday but I woke up with in excruciating pain in...

Hello Ladies, I was meant to let some of you know the exact results of my CT sc...

Gemimablackvelvet

•3 years ago

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Is hearing that you are receiving treatment a reason to be positive?

Hi everyone, well I am really struggling with this emotional rollercoaster. Yesterday my consultant confirmed my cancer looks stage 3 and that I will have...

Hi everyone, well I am really struggling with this emotional rollercoaster. Yest...

TR77

•3 years ago

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Ascites

Hello ladies, has anyone had ascites build up whilst on chemo? Or does it mean my chemo has stopped working? I am on weekly taxol and have also noticed that...

Hello ladies, has anyone had ascites build up whilst on chemo? Or does it mean m...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Online groups, talks and workshops with Ovacome this week

Hello All This is to let you know about the Ovacome online events taking place this week. End of life matters support group - Tuesday 16 March, 12-1.30pm...

Hello All This is to let you know about the Ovacome online events taking place t...

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Biopsies

Lots of you mention being diagnosed through a biopsy. Ive never had one , they decided my staging through the ascites. Just interested in the different...

Lots of you mention being diagnosed through a biopsy. Ive never had one , they d...

rosebine

•3 years ago

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Hard area around navel

Hi all, I had debulking surgery about eight months ago. Incision just to the left of my navel. I recently noticed a very hard tennis ball sized area behind my...

Hi all, I had debulking surgery about eight months ago. Incision just to the lef...

Sashay2020

•3 years ago

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What causes small nodules to form in lymph nodes

Nodules

Madmolly

•3 years ago

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Side effects after Pfizer jab

Has anyone had a back of one leg pain after the 1st dose of the Pfizer vaccine? I have had this pain soon after the shot on Feb. 26. It doesn’t bother me at...

Has anyone had a back of one leg pain after the 1st dose of the Pfizer vaccine? ...

Pianoplayer731021

•3 years ago

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Not Cancer

I was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer in January, I have since had the op with omenthum, lymph nodes, overies and cyst removed. I have now been told it wasn't...

I was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer in January, I have since had the op with ome...

Susiecottonsox

•3 years ago

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Chemo experience

Hello everyone, I am getting braver by reading information on this site. I have seen that it is likely that I will have carboplatin and taxol. I am overwhelmed...

Hello everyone, I am getting braver by reading information on this site. I have ...

TR77

•3 years ago

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CT scan results today

Hello Ladies, just to let you know the oncologist rang with my CT scan results today. The Taxol obviously stopped working a few weeks ago and the cancer is...

Hello Ladies, just to let you know the oncologist rang with my CT scan results t...

Gemimablackvelvet

•3 years ago

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Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for March 2021

Thank you so much

Nearly D Day

Bloating +++

Gabapentin increase

Delighted to be still here after my sell buy date!!!!

Good news from ~Anwen Jones today!!

capecitibine

Just a quick check in.

Rucaparib

Thank you

A message from Ovacome's Fundraising Team

Managing ascites: current and future treatment options. A webinar with Professor Roshan Agarwal, 6-7pm tonight

DVT in Left Iliac Vein

Olaparib cost

Worst news

In focus: Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month - Ovacome at Work

Cold cap

D Day

Braca1

Another Crazy Day

Is hearing that you are receiving treatment a reason to be positive?

Ascites

Online groups, talks and workshops with Ovacome this week

Biopsies

Hard area around navel

What causes small nodules to form in lymph nodes

Side effects after Pfizer jab

Not Cancer

Chemo experience

CT scan results today

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