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[Apwulady]

Hello everyone. This is my first time on this page. I was diagnosed with stage two ovarian cancer in November 2016. I had a hysterectomy in December and am currently in treatment (Carboplatnumand placlitaxel). I have a question about a white light that flashes across the corner of my eyeball.Has anyone experienced this side effect of chemo?

[GwenHP]

I don't recall a white light that flashes, but chemo did affect my sight. For the most part it recovered after I stopped chemo. I would suggest you talk to your oncologist about it.

Best wishes,

Gwen

[Apwulady in reply to GwenHP]

Thanks I will. Well wishes to you and your family

[Cropcrop]

Hi, welcome to our lovely gang, I'm sorry you've had to come to us but we're pleased to meet you.

I had carbo and taxol too but didn't have this symptom you've described. The chemo did affect my eyesight a little though. I would speak to your oncology team about the light, just a thought - have you ever had migraine symptoms? I used to suffer when I was younger and flashing lights was one of the symptoms I experienced then.

Good luck with your treatment and keep as well as possible ❤️Xx Jane

[Apwulady in reply to Cropcrop]

Thank you. No I never had migraines. But I will definitely speak to my oncologist

Well wishes to you and your family

[Belsie]

Yes I had that side effect from those chemos. It's a tuff set of chemos but you will get through it. Keep the faith.

Belsie

[Apwulady in reply to Belsie]

Thanks Bessie. Glad you're doing better. I appreciate your encouraging words.

Wishing you the best

Apwulady

[Tesla_7US]

Apwu, yes, I had similar thing called optical migraine. I had zero pain from it, but my eyes became extremely sensitive to light. The flashes got bigger until they were elliptical shapes spinning with flashing sparks the color of whatever I was looking at. I am now 10 months NED and they stopped a few months back, but my eyes are still very sensitive to light, I have a hard time focusing and now have cataracts.

[Apwulady in reply to Tesla_7US]

Thanks Tesla 7. Now I have a name for it..I'm due for my last chemo treatment this week ( so happy about that), so hopefully they will go away soon. The flashes last about about a week and a half after chemo.

All the best

Apwulady

[Tesla_7US]

Apwu, go to eye doctor to rule out other possibilities. Detached retina also has flashes. Also, get eye drops so eyes do not dry out.