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Rash when taking avastin

Has anyone experienced an itchy rash while taking this medication.

Tealgirl7

•7 months ago

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Clear Cell OC clinical trial

Hi everyone, just a quick update, the plans changed again for me! I’m undergoing tests to see if I meet the criteria for the Shattuck clinical trial. Has...

Hi everyone, just a quick update, the plans changed again for me! I’m undergoing...

Hidden

•7 months ago

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Stage 4

Hi just wanted to pop on and connect with others. I was diagnosed in March 2022, I’ve had 6 rounds of chemo and debulking surgery. Like many I was told it will...

Hi just wanted to pop on and connect with others. I was diagnosed in March 2022,...

JacciJones

•7 months ago

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diagnosed HGSOC stage 3A2

Hi everyone, I’m new to this group as recently diagnosed and currently having 6 sessions of chemo (paclitaxel & carboplatin) every 3 weeks, although just had a...

Hi everyone, I’m new to this group as recently diagnosed and currently having 6 ...

Schnauzer19

•7 months ago

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Gem/ carbo

Hi Ladies I started first cycle of gem/ carbo mid September but haven’t been doing too well on it. I was pretty rough after both day 1 and day 8 infusion was...

Hi Ladies I started first cycle of gem/ carbo mid September but haven’t been do...

Barmycharm

•7 months ago

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Confused with complex ovarian cyst and next steps

Hi there Just looking for some advice. I’ve never had any period pain or issues at all (I’m 40) until a couple of years ago and then they’ve been getting...

Hi there Just looking for some advice. I’ve never had any period pain or issues...

Scoutybob

•7 months ago

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Midlands Health and Wellbeing Day - Saturday 25 November

Hello everyone, Ovacome will be hosting a free Health and Wellbeing Day in Dudley for anyone who has been affected by ovarian cancer. Join us on Saturday 25...

Hello everyone, Ovacome will be hosting a free Health and Wellbeing Day in Dudl...

OvacomeSupport

Partner•7 months ago

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any tips for Caelyx side effects (pdrh

I’m stage 3c High grade serous I had debunking surgery an started my first attempt at chemo in September I’m allergic to paclitaxel so they are going to try...

I’m stage 3c High grade serous I had debunking surgery an started my first attem...

Beatbigc

•7 months ago

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Still here & BRCA elective Mastectomy

Hi all! Just thought I’d pop my head up and say hello and that I’m still here. 🎉 As I’m now 6 years 😱 post OC treatment I’ve taken the plunge and am having...

Hi all! Just thought I’d pop my head up and say hello and that I’m still here. �...

Emsymits

•7 months ago

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Clinical trials

Hi, looking for advice on trials, please. I was diagnosed stage IIIc in Nov 2020. Debulking surgery, then 6 cycles of taxol and Carboplatin - the latter 3...

Hi, looking for advice on trials, please. I was diagnosed stage IIIc in Nov 202...

testarossa71

•7 months ago

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16 years later

On 11th October 2007 I was diagnosed 3b OC HGS BRAC2 and told by at least 3 ppl I had a ‘couple of years’. Obv still here, despite 2 recurrences, 3 clinical...

On 11th October 2007 I was diagnosed 3b OC HGS BRAC2 and told by at least 3 ppl ...

Katmal-UK

•7 months ago

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The Big Give 28 November to 5 December 2023

Hello All It’s time to start thinking about the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2023! 💸 🎅 The Big Give is a match funding campaign, which means that your...

Hello All It’s time to start thinking about the Big Give Christmas Challenge ...

TheOvacomeTeam

Partner•7 months ago

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flue jab

can anyone tell me how they felt with the flu jab I’m on maintenance drug for cancer

can anyone tell me how they felt with the flu jab I’m on maintenance drug for c...

Curry55

•7 months ago

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What's on at Ovacome next week? (week commencing Monday 16 October)

Good morning everyone This is our weekly post to let you know about the different support groups, workshops and events taking place at Ovacome next week....

Good morning everyone This is our weekly post to let you know about the differe...

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Gemcitibane/intravenous zoledronic acid

I was diagnosed stage 4b in January 2018, had debulking surgery, no adjuvant chemo, then two rounds of carboplatin about 18 months apart followed by Niraparib...

I was diagnosed stage 4b in January 2018, had debulking surgery, no adjuvant che...

bamboo89

•7 months ago

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Upcoming talk with Ovacome & Birmingham Hospice - Tuesday 17 October

Good afternoon everyone This post is to let you know that Upjeet Kaur Sidhu, who works at Birmingham Hospice, will be joining us for End of Life Matters...

Good afternoon everyone This post is to let you know that Upjeet Kaur Sidhu, wh...

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Partner•7 months ago

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Good News

Got good news yesterday. My oncologist called. I am responding well to treatment & my lymph nodes have shrunk. Going forward after last chemo session I will be...

Got good news yesterday. My oncologist called. I am responding well to treatment...

Pixiepurple

•7 months ago

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Trial

Hi lovely ladies, I have been offered a clinical trial as I'm platinum resistant. Can I ask anybody who has done one the outcome and how you felt. Thanks in...

Hi lovely ladies, I have been offered a clinical trial as I'm platinum resistan...

Beoony

•7 months ago

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Stage 3c Ovarian Cancer initial chemo didn’t work

Hi all I’m posting on behalf of my mum (65 year old Female). Diagnosed in June of Stage 3c Ovarian Cancer, surgery was not recommended instead she started on...

Hi all I’m posting on behalf of my mum (65 year old Female). Diagnosed in June...

Hidden

•7 months ago

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Weekly Taxol And permanent drain

I was fitted with a permanent drain for ascites 2 weeks ago, following a recurrence of HGOC in August despite a ned PET scan at end of July. Firstly I wondered...

I was fitted with a permanent drain for ascites 2 weeks ago, following a recurre...

Nov5

•7 months ago

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Borderline Tumor

Hello, I found a lump in my tummy in July, my CA125 was 80. After scans I was told, mid August, that I have a borderline tumor and will have a...

Hello, I found a lump in my tummy in July, my CA125 was 80. After scans I was to...

Dolphinseasshore

•7 months ago

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so many questions

hi all, I posted about 6 weeks ago regarding my mum who’s ca125 was raised and from that they found a large growth. She had her surgery today for total...

hi all, I posted about 6 weeks ago regarding my mum who’s ca125 was raised and ...

Kerri1402

•7 months ago

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Digestive upsets with chemo

I’m hoping to have my 6th chemo next week fingers crossed (they have been delayed due to bloods) but for the last two times I’ve had tummy problems, I do have...

I’m hoping to have my 6th chemo next week fingers crossed (they have been delaye...

Cazy1010

•7 months ago

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enlarged lymph node

Hi Ladies I was diagnosed with stage 2B ovarian cancer in April 2022. I had surgery and 6 rounds of Chemo. NED. On my final scan Jan. 2023. I’ve been doing...

Hi Ladies I was diagnosed with stage 2B ovarian cancer in April 2022. I had surg...

Hota

•7 months ago

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What's on at Ovacome next week? (week commencing Monday 9 October)

Good afternoon everyone This is our weekly post to let you know about the different support groups, workshops and events taking place at Ovacome next week....

Good afternoon everyone This is our weekly post to let you know about the diffe...

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Mixed news!

Good morning everyone. Following the emergency removal of my ovarian tumour and then my full hysterectomy, the biopsies showed some pre-cancerous cells in...

Good morning everyone. Following the emergency removal of my ovarian tumour an...

Atai

•7 months ago

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Getting a port flush at a different hospital?

hi there, Waiting for my scheduling team to get back to me but just wondering if anyone has had a port/line flush at a hospital in another part of the country...

hi there, Waiting for my scheduling team to get back to me but just wondering i...

Lochawe

•7 months ago

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There is still HOPE

It has been a long time since I posted. First, I want say that I am an 11 year survivor having been diagnosed with Stage 3c ovarian cancer. I’ve had multiple...

It has been a long time since I posted. First, I want say that I am an 11 year s...

yo207

•7 months ago

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Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for October 2023

Rash when taking avastin

Clear Cell OC clinical trial

Stage 4

diagnosed HGSOC stage 3A2

Gem/ carbo

Confused with complex ovarian cyst and next steps

Midlands Health and Wellbeing Day - Saturday 25 November

any tips for Caelyx side effects (pdrh

Still here & BRCA elective Mastectomy

Clinical trials

16 years later

The Big Give 28 November to 5 December 2023

flue jab

What's on at Ovacome next week? (week commencing Monday 16 October)

Gemcitibane/intravenous zoledronic acid

Upcoming talk with Ovacome & Birmingham Hospice - Tuesday 17 October

Good News

Trial

Stage 3c Ovarian Cancer initial chemo didn’t work

Weekly Taxol And permanent drain

Borderline Tumor

so many questions

Digestive upsets with chemo

enlarged lymph node

What's on at Ovacome next week? (week commencing Monday 9 October)

Mixed news!

Getting a port flush at a different hospital?

There is still HOPE

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