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UTI since finishing chemo

I finished my 6 months chemo caelyx/carbo in September. My Ca125 was good and my peritoneal ca had virtually gone. The past month I have had UTIs, I’ve had 3...

I finished my 6 months chemo caelyx/carbo in September. My Ca125 was good and my...

Lesinbeds

•3 years ago

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Feeling desperate. Weekly Taxol to start as current chemo not working. Has anybody had any success?

I was diagnosed in March 2018 and am now on my second recurrence. I've just had a call from my CNS to say that last weeks scan shows progression and I'm to...

I was diagnosed in March 2018 and am now on my second recurrence. I've just had ...

sticky3006

•3 years ago

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Maltese Man

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Levanah

•3 years ago

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Maltese Man

If you get a message from a profile called Maltese Man, just ignore it. I’ve reported the profile to admin.

If you get a message from a profile called Maltese Man, just ignore it. I’ve rep...

Levanah

•3 years ago

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Ovarian metastatic cancer stage 4

Hi My mom has diagnosed with ovarian metastatic cancer stage 4 b. We have just started treatment for her. Kindly give some help regarding this I want to make...

Hi My mom has diagnosed with ovarian metastatic cancer stage 4 b. We have just ...

VinothR

•3 years ago

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any one had a lot of pain and discomfort in abdomen after chemo

On carboplatin and gemcidobine have never ending abdominal pain and bloat Everything I eat or drink upsets my stomach No nausea or vomiting. Taking gas ex...

On carboplatin and gemcidobine have never ending abdominal pain and bloat Every...

Golfjazz

•3 years ago

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Living with Ovarian Cancer Podcast Episode 14

Episode 14 of my Podcast is ready to listen to: In this episode, I am talking to Lesley Anderson who is living with a rare sub-type of Ovarian Cancer known...

Episode 14 of my Podcast is ready to listen to: In this episode, I am talking ...

Levanah

•3 years ago

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Thank you.

Many thanks to everyone who answered my post about reccuring UTI infections , I've taken all your advice and comments on board , I feel more hopeful of getting...

Many thanks to everyone who answered my post about reccuring UTI infections , I'...

fendweller

•3 years ago

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taxol

Hello, I am on Taxol 3 weeks on and 1 week off and I can,t sleep I have taken Melatonin and it does not help, any suggestions please. Helena

Hello, I am on Taxol 3 weeks on and 1 week off and I can,t sleep I have taken Me...

Iwouldlike2knowmore

•3 years ago

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Hi everyone

How long to do the symptoms last after your last chemotherapy? Had my last chemotherapy on the 18th of this month. I still ache and was sick this morning. I’m...

How long to do the symptoms last after your last chemotherapy? Had my last chemo...

SEckett

•3 years ago

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UTI I've had a UTI .

I've had a UTI infection every month since August ,just flared up again ,last two months it's been on my third week after chemo ,so ruins my two good weeks...

I've had a UTI infection every month since August ,just flared up again ,last tw...

fendweller

•3 years ago

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Mom recurrence after 4 years remission

Still i am in stress… my mom had OC 2017, that 4 years silent, and may 2021 it was back. throughout the abdomen and lymph nodes of the abdomen, around the...

Still i am in stress… my mom had OC 2017, that 4 years silent, and may 2021 it w...

Inguc_is

•3 years ago

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Happy vibe/ca125 predicament

I know how reading positive posts has helped me over the last 21 months since my diagnosis, so I thought I’d share my little bit of positive news in the hope...

I know how reading positive posts has helped me over the last 21 months since my...

Emmacrispins

•3 years ago

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The Ovacome Shop - Nature Calendars

Hi all This post is to let you know that our talented supporter Caron Gillen’s 2022 nature calendars have just arrived in our online shop. Each picture is...

Hi all This post is to let you know that our talented supporter Caron Gillen’s...

TheOvacomeTeam

Partner•3 years ago

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Massage zoom workshop

Hi everyone I took part in this great session today and its definitely lifted my spirits and let me feel like me again for a few hours. I also did a Stretching...

Hi everyone I took part in this great session today and its definitely lifted my...

Catfeeder

•3 years ago

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Experiences of Niraparib

Hello all, I will be having chemo 5 of 6 next week for first reoccurrence. My oncologists plan is that I start Niraparib 5-6 weeks after chemo 6. I looked at...

Hello all, I will be having chemo 5 of 6 next week for first reoccurrence. My on...

Smileeveryday2021

•3 years ago

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CA125 Increasing During Chemo

Hi all, currently going thru chemo for my first recurrence. Had surgery first again tho and surgeon said he removed all visible signs of disease. I have 1 more...

Hi all, currently going thru chemo for my first recurrence. Had surgery first ag...

Kouyate

•3 years ago

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Nightmares

Morning ladies - For the last few nights I’ve had the most awful vivid nightmares, well actually night terrors and waking up screaming. Really distressing....

Morning ladies - For the last few nights I’ve had the most awful vivid nightmare...

Robbo16

•3 years ago

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Waiting time

Hi ladies Sister diagnosed with oc and peritoneal 12 weeks ago and now awaiting bowel biopsy. No treatment has been started which seems a long time since the...

Hi ladies Sister diagnosed with oc and peritoneal 12 weeks ago and now awaiting ...

Skyp

•3 years ago

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Reducing my CA-125

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows how I could help reduce my CA-125? Does stress / diet / weight / exercise have an effect? Thank you in advance

Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows how I could help reduce my CA-125? Does stre...

LouHE

•3 years ago

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Tooth health !

Just a reminder to keep up with oral health. I go every six months but my dentist said that the plaque builds up faster because chemo gives you dry mouth . She...

Just a reminder to keep up with oral health. I go every six months but my dentis...

MOOKIE-FOX1234

•3 years ago

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In my lungs now!

When I last wrote, I said that Rubraca was no longer working for me. Well today I heard from the oncologist's registrar, and she wanted to talk to me about my...

When I last wrote, I said that Rubraca was no longer working for me. Well today ...

27-359

•3 years ago

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Hi everyone

I would like to say a big thank you to all you amazing ladies who despite have cancer and your own fears and worries, you have shared your knowledge,...

I would like to say a big thank you to all you amazing ladies who despite have c...

SEckett

•3 years ago

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How long does it take Avastin to start working? What if it isn't working?

I finished my chemo on Sept. 17th and had 3 Avastin infusions without chemo (2 with chemo for a total of 5) I had a CA125 test yesterday before my treatment...

I finished my chemo on Sept. 17th and had 3 Avastin infusions without chemo (2 w...

Cher96

•3 years ago

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How does losing one ovary affect your body?

Hi I recently had an ovary removed because it was cancerous, does anyone know how it might affect hormone levels? I’ve tried looking but all the information is...

Hi I recently had an ovary removed because it was cancerous, does anyone know ho...

Blue-bay

•3 years ago

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Christmas and ovarian cancer

“Last Christmas” is a blog I wrote last year about what it’s like to live with a uncertainty at Christmas. It’s still relevant today even though dealing with...

“Last Christmas” is a blog I wrote last year about what it’s like to live with a...

Levanah

•3 years ago

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Hi everyone,

Had my last chemotherapy yesterday and feel really tired today. I had a phone call today from cns I start avastin in 3 weeks time and have been told I am hrd...

Had my last chemotherapy yesterday and feel really tired today. I had a phone ca...

SEckett

•3 years ago

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Relieved to still be in remission

Hello Everyone I haven't really posted anything, but often reply to posts and read posts almost everyday. I recently had a CT scan seven months after...

Hello Everyone I haven't really posted anything, but often reply to posts and r...

Nus38

•3 years ago

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Cinvanti (aprepitant) for nausea? Side effects?

Hello my teal sisters. Has anyone had Cinvanti (aprepitant) for nausea? During frontline chemo ondansetron was included in my prechemo IV. Very effective and...

Hello my teal sisters. Has anyone had Cinvanti (aprepitant) for nausea? During f...

Sashay2020

•3 years ago

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Hair loss

Hello Just wondering. I have had one chemotherapy so far with carbo/taxol. I wore the cold cap but hair is falling out so not sure if it’ll work. However are...

Hello Just wondering. I have had one chemotherapy so far with carbo/taxol. I wor...

Helvelyn

•3 years ago

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Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for November 2021

UTI since finishing chemo

Feeling desperate. Weekly Taxol to start as current chemo not working. Has anybody had any success?

Maltese Man

Maltese Man

Ovarian metastatic cancer stage 4

any one had a lot of pain and discomfort in abdomen after chemo

Living with Ovarian Cancer Podcast Episode 14

Thank you.

taxol

Hi everyone

UTI I've had a UTI .

Mom recurrence after 4 years remission

Happy vibe/ca125 predicament

The Ovacome Shop - Nature Calendars

Massage zoom workshop

Experiences of Niraparib

CA125 Increasing During Chemo

Nightmares

Waiting time

Reducing my CA-125

Tooth health !

In my lungs now!

Hi everyone

How long does it take Avastin to start working? What if it isn't working?

How does losing one ovary affect your body?

Christmas and ovarian cancer

Hi everyone,

Relieved to still be in remission

Cinvanti (aprepitant) for nausea? Side effects?

Hair loss

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