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Ca-125 and Avastin

hello everyone, I am 31 y.o 3c LGOC. How did your ca125 level change with Avastin alone?

hello everyone, I am 31 y.o 3c LGOC. How did your ca125 level change with Avas...

Kevok

•2 months ago

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Low platelets advice

Hi all, Mum has just had her 4th cycle of chemo but her platelets have been at their lowest so far and a little concerned. Chemo was delayed by almost a week...

Hi all, Mum has just had her 4th cycle of chemo but her platelets have been at...

Fourbytwo93

•6 months ago

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fallopian cancer return

hi everyone. After chemo, surgery and chemo, was cancer free we thought. But now it has return in the lymph nodes after 6 months and my dr wants to do carbo...

hi everyone. After chemo, surgery and chemo, was cancer free we thought. But n...

Jacquiemoo

•8 months ago

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carbo/gem

I was diagnosed high grade stage 3c peritoneal in Autumn 2021, I have had carbo/taxol/avastin, debulking surgery. Followed by avastin alone which did not...

I was diagnosed high grade stage 3c peritoneal in Autumn 2021, I have had carb...

NewtonEmma1900

•9 months ago

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Gemcitabine and Avastin (no Carbo)

Hi everyone! For my mom's second recurrence, the doctor suggested Gemcitabine and Avastin without Carbo, as she got kidney issues and potential liver mets...

Hi everyone! For my mom's second recurrence, the doctor suggested Gemcitabine a...

Centaur17

•10 months ago

4 Replies

Coping with chemo side effects

Hi all I'm diagnosed stage 4 clear cell ovarian cancer since 15 Dec 23 & currently struggling so much with chemo side effects & wondering how it has been for...

Hi all I'm diagnosed stage 4 clear cell ovarian cancer since 15 Dec 23 & current...

Kazzh

•11 months ago

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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

•1 year ago

19 Replies

Advice for Chemo Treatment

Hey everyone, this is my first post here! I am posting in relation to my mum (who is grateful for the support and guidance on this forum and is finding it very...

Hey everyone, this is my first post here! I am posting in relation to my mum (wh...

Ripley9696

•1 year ago

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experience with Paxitaxel & Carboplatin combo welcome

hi everyone, I’ve been diagnosed with stage 2A ovarian cancer. Had my surgery about 4 weeks ago. Starting Paxitaxel & Carboplatin this Wednesday. 6 sessions...

hi everyone, I’ve been diagnosed with stage 2A ovarian cancer. Had my surgery ...

Elifebru

•2 years ago

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Seeking medical oncology referral

Good morning, Ready for another day of battling to get to see an oncologist. I started my medical journey 1 March and despite extensive investigations and...

Good morning, Ready for another day of battling to get to see an oncologist. I ...

Motiva

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Ascites and paracentesis

Hi my mother has last-stage ovarian cancer that developed into carcinomatosis with heavy ascites. Relapse (her cancer was diagnosed in 2015) and ascites...

Hi my mother has last-stage ovarian cancer that developed into carcinomatosis wi...

Medeja

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Rollercoaster 🎢 again!

Had my 1st meeting about starting chemo today so was happy to get a step closer! The oncologist told me that I'm still stage 3a hgs but they had read in 1...

Had my 1st meeting about starting chemo today so was happy to get a step closer!...

Newbery3

•3 years ago

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Is this level of exhaustion to be expected?

I am in 2nd recurrence primary peritoneal. With each chemo I have I am increasingly fatigued. Chemo this time is Carbo/gemticibine on day one and day 8 just...

I am in 2nd recurrence primary peritoneal. With each chemo I have I am increasin...

Sandy-Hants

•3 years ago

5 Replies

How to support someone going through chemotherapy

Hi everyone I really hope that I’m okay to ask this question. I’m after some advice on how best to support my mum who is 78. She has recurrent endometrial...

Hi everyone I really hope that I’m okay to ask this question. I’m after some adv...

BadDog53

•3 years ago

22 Replies

Vein bruising after pic line insertion normal?

Hi, I had a pic line inserted 9 days ago to receive an infusion over a 5 day period (bad veins hence the requirement for the pic line). On day 8 I noticed a...

Hi, I had a pic line inserted 9 days ago to receive an infusion over a 5 day per...

Curly_wire_21

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Platelets dropping while on Zejula (Niraparib)

Hi Lovely Ladies. I went through two rounds of chemo for peritoneal CA. A few bumps along the way with a blocked ureter. A stent was inserted and I ended up...

Hi Lovely Ladies. I went through two rounds of chemo for peritoneal CA. A few bu...

Jenjill47

•3 years ago

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Should I stop last chemo treatment due to neuropathy?

I’m very worried about long term effects of the neuropathy, especially since I play guitar. Should I skip #6? I REALLY want to! Feet, hands, tremors and...

I’m very worried about long term effects of the neuropathy, especially since I p...

Reniec

•3 years ago

14 Replies

Help

Hello all Im new here. I was told yesterday i have ovarian cancer and next Wednesday i will be seeing a doctor who will go through the treatment plan with me....

Hello all Im new here. I was told yesterday i have ovarian cancer and next Wedn...

Annie2021

•3 years ago

67 Replies

Chemotherapy

Hi all, I am new here. I was diagnosed Feb 14, 2020, with stage 3 Had 6 rounds of chemo then Surgery and 3 more chemo. Been on Lynparza since then but my...

Hi all, I am new here. I was diagnosed Feb 14, 2020, with stage 3 Had 6 rounds ...

OKme2

•3 years ago

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Cisplatin and Caelyx treatment.any experience to share please.

I’ve been cancer free for 17 months but the beast returned. I m on the above cocktail for 6 months at one monthly intervals. I was wondering what are most...

I’ve been cancer free for 17 months but the beast returned. I m on the above coc...

Erinna72

•3 years ago

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I am on olaparib and doing well have been told after 2yrs I will come off olaparib and it will be watch and wait has this happened to other

Iam on olaparib and doing well have been told after 2years I will come off olaparib and it will be watch and wait Has this happened to any other ladies Many...

Iam on olaparib and doing well have been told after 2years I will come off olapa...

1946val

•3 years ago

23 Replies

Help with my mums ovarian cancer

Help please for my lovely mum. My mum has had primary peritoneal cancer for about four years stage 3. She had surgery then chemo, this time last year it came...

Help please for my lovely mum. My mum has had primary peritoneal cancer for abou...

Aliollie

•4 years ago

13 Replies

DOXIL Tips

Hi All. I have been on maintenance with Avastin every 3 weeks and then oral Cytoxin was added as Ca-125 continued to climb. I started in the 80’s after...

Hi All. I have been on maintenance with Avastin every 3 weeks and then oral Cyto...

Nadie2018

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Niraparib(Zejula) failed. What now?

Hello ladies, I have not posted anything yet but have been following the posts for several months and learned a lot from them. I was diagnosed with with...

Hello ladies, I have not posted anything yet but have been following the posts f...

Marienka

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Comfort of PICC

I’ve been a member for many years and get so much information from reading you ladies posts. I am about to have chemo again every week for 12 weeks, and know...

I’ve been a member for many years and get so much information from reading you l...

Chele21

•4 years ago

9 Replies

Ovarian Cancer active again on liver first recurrence plus ascites new chemo carboplatin and caelyx

My consultant gave me results of latest scan I have oc stage 4b diagnosed june 2018. After chemo in 2018 and avastin which finished march this year the cancer...

My consultant gave me results of latest scan I have oc stage 4b diagnosed june 2...

Iwillbeatit

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Caught a break

Good morning all. Scans after 10 taxol weekly showed substantial gains. Very little obvious cancer left so we continue 3 weeklys one week off for 4 months then...

Good morning all. Scans after 10 taxol weekly showed substantial gains. Very lit...

Ruebacelle

•4 years ago

26 Replies

Ovarian cancer is scarey but we need to stay positive would love to hear from real people on their own journeys what works and what dosnt

I was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in March 2019. Extremely ill with massive ascites. Had 3 rounds of caboplatin & paclotaxile. Surgery then 3 more...

I was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in March 2019. Extremely ill with m...

Rudieems

•4 years ago

7 Replies

I've been crying a lot during chemo

Since I've undergone a full hysterectomy, I started chemo in August. I've had times of the month, similar to pms. I've been crying a lot, and can't cope with...

Since I've undergone a full hysterectomy, I started chemo in August. I've had ti...

Spiritdaughter

•4 years ago

14 Replies

Treatment for platinum resistant mucinous ovarian cancer?

Hello everyone! I hope you are having a great day. I need your help. I am dealing with platinum resistant mucinous/endometrioid ovarian cancer. I am amid my...

Hello everyone! I hope you are having a great day. I need your help. I am dealin...

mk66

•4 years ago

13 Replies

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My Ovacome

Chemotherapy posts

Ca-125 and Avastin

Low platelets advice

fallopian cancer return

carbo/gem

Gemcitabine and Avastin (no Carbo)

Coping with chemo side effects

Gemcitibane/intravenous zoledronic acid

Advice for Chemo Treatment

experience with Paxitaxel & Carboplatin combo welcome

Seeking medical oncology referral

Ascites and paracentesis

Rollercoaster 🎢 again!

Is this level of exhaustion to be expected?

How to support someone going through chemotherapy

Vein bruising after pic line insertion normal?

Platelets dropping while on Zejula (Niraparib)

Should I stop last chemo treatment due to neuropathy?

Help

Chemotherapy

Cisplatin and Caelyx treatment.any experience to share please.

I am on olaparib and doing well have been told after 2yrs I will come off olaparib and it will be watch and wait has this happened to other

Help with my mums ovarian cancer

DOXIL Tips

Niraparib(Zejula) failed. What now?

Comfort of PICC

Ovarian Cancer active again on liver first recurrence plus ascites new chemo carboplatin and caelyx

Caught a break

Ovarian cancer is scarey but we need to stay positive would love to hear from real people on their own journeys what works and what dosnt

I've been crying a lot during chemo

Treatment for platinum resistant mucinous ovarian cancer?

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