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What is 'normal' after chemo?
I had my second lot of Carboplatin, and first of Taxol and Avastin last Wednesday. Seem to have cracked the constipation/diarrhea balance, this time, but have been badly affected by pains in feet and legs. I'm finding it difficult to sleep because of it. Otherwise, apart form being tired all seems
I had my second lot of Carboplatin, and first of Taxol and Avastin last Wednesday. Seem to have cracked the constipation/diarrhea balance, this time, but have been badly affected by pains in feet and legs. I'm finding it difficult to sleep because of it. Otherwise, apart form being tired all seems
Rachael47
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My Ovacome
8 years ago
My story
HI Ladies, I remain stable at the moment. However my body has started playing tricks on me. I need spare parts from Ebay, my daughter says, So to recoup, went to see a Rheumatologist re my hip, I got a steroid injection which has helped so my physio wants me to have another to get rid of the pain
HI Ladies, I remain stable at the moment. However my body has started playing tricks on me. I need spare parts from Ebay, my daughter says, So to recoup, went to see a Rheumatologist re my hip, I got a steroid injection which has helped so my physio wants me to have another to get rid of the pain
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OvaCare
8 years ago
Avastin and tumeric
I would like to jump on the tumeric bandwagon after all the good things that I have read. Does anyone know if you can take it whilst on avastin?
I would like to jump on the tumeric bandwagon after all the good things that I have read. Does anyone know if you can take it whilst on avastin?
Gleedy
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8 years ago
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Pelvic pain
Hi ladies, I have Had 5 cycles of carbo/taxol and avastin, from cycle 3 on the third week my body has not been able to cope with taxol so have missed 3 weeks of taxol, my onc decided to bring forward my scan before cycle 6 as I have been complaining of pain in left side (scan was on Monday) waiting on
Hi ladies, I have Had 5 cycles of carbo/taxol and avastin, from cycle 3 on the third week my body has not been able to cope with taxol so have missed 3 weeks of taxol, my onc decided to bring forward my scan before cycle 6 as I have been complaining of pain in left side (scan was on Monday) waiting on
Lorent
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My Ovacome
8 years ago
PIP & ESA
Hi Ladies I keep reading about these and not claimed as if I'm honest I have no idea if I'm supposed too. Is this part of an entitlement being diagnosed with OC? I was diagnosed in December last year with 3C and had surgery followed by 6 rounds of chemo with Avastin which ended in June. Now on Avastin
Hi Ladies I keep reading about these and not claimed as if I'm honest I have no idea if I'm supposed too. Is this part of an entitlement being diagnosed with OC? I was diagnosed in December last year with 3C and had surgery followed by 6 rounds of chemo with Avastin which ended in June. Now on Avastin
GBIRVMIC
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My Ovacome
8 years ago
Avastin and vision
Hello Ladies just been to hospital for my 5th Avastin (7 more to go). I asked if side effects were cumulative it seems not the case. I just feel so tired, have achey leg joints, runny nose, stomach cramps, constant headaches and I drink loads of water. I did ask about my vision as have noticed it has
Hello Ladies just been to hospital for my 5th Avastin (7 more to go). I asked if side effects were cumulative it seems not the case. I just feel so tired, have achey leg joints, runny nose, stomach cramps, constant headaches and I drink loads of water. I did ask about my vision as have noticed it has
GBIRVMIC
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My Ovacome
8 years ago
Needing some positivity 😢
I completed 2nd line carboplatin and Gem in June was disappointed as I didn't get NED but the consultant was pleased with the effect of the chemo. Am lucky enough to be on avastin for maintenance. There was residual in my right lung. i have been having increasing discomfort on this side and hoping it
I completed 2nd line carboplatin and Gem in June was disappointed as I didn't get NED but the consultant was pleased with the effect of the chemo. Am lucky enough to be on avastin for maintenance. There was residual in my right lung. i have been having increasing discomfort on this side and hoping it
gailhay
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8 years ago
Good news
Saw my oncologist yesterday and my ca125 had gone down from 300 to 148 😊 my prayers were answered. Last year before I started chemo it was 2,700, then went down to 19. But then started rising again when I went on avastin then caylax. Back on taxol which I was on last year and it's working. Also had
Saw my oncologist yesterday and my ca125 had gone down from 300 to 148 😊 my prayers were answered. Last year before I started chemo it was 2,700, then went down to 19. But then started rising again when I went on avastin then caylax. Back on taxol which I was on last year and it's working. Also had
Juliette35
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8 years ago
Ascites
What symptoms do you get with ascites? I finished doxil after five rounds in July because of toxicity. I've had carbo platol, gemzar carbo with avastin. Then doxil. My tummy has always been large since diagnosis but seems more uncomfortable lately. I have days when I can go all day not wanting to pass
What symptoms do you get with ascites? I finished doxil after five rounds in July because of toxicity. I've had carbo platol, gemzar carbo with avastin. Then doxil. My tummy has always been large since diagnosis but seems more uncomfortable lately. I have days when I can go all day not wanting to pass
cah48
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My Ovacome
8 years ago
Avastin
Just a quick one ladies. I have had two sessions of Avastin added to Carbo/Taxol and wondered if anyone else had suffered side effects of loss of balance and "shaky" hands. I am moving around like a little old lady (which I suppose I am really!) and am hoping that this is not going to be with me for
Just a quick one ladies. I have had two sessions of Avastin added to Carbo/Taxol and wondered if anyone else had suffered side effects of loss of balance and "shaky" hands. I am moving around like a little old lady (which I suppose I am really!) and am hoping that this is not going to be with me for
27-359
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My Ovacome
8 years ago
last chemo
I saw my oncologist yesterday and was told that PET scan I had a week ago was clear. and my CA125 was down to 100. so no more chemo required, however I was to have Avastin every 3 weeks as maintenance. When I asked how long I was to be on Avastin, he said until or when the cancer return's. So while its
I saw my oncologist yesterday and was told that PET scan I had a week ago was clear. and my CA125 was down to 100. so no more chemo required, however I was to have Avastin every 3 weeks as maintenance. When I asked how long I was to be on Avastin, he said until or when the cancer return's. So while its
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8 years ago
Intimate gyn dryness tips
clothing 
 Topical Steroids: · Hydrocortisone: apparently this can help with sores/lesions · Dermovate*: extra strong, keeps my lichen sclerosus controlled, the ointment form suits me better than the cream Oestrogens: Topical HRT*: Vagifem slow release vaginal tablets,
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 Topical Steroids: · Hydrocortisone: apparently this can help with sores/lesions · Dermovate*: extra strong, keeps my lichen sclerosus controlled, the ointment form suits me better than the cream Oestrogens: Topical HRT*: Vagifem slow release vaginal tablets,
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Barnclown
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8 years ago
Last chemo or not!!!!!!
I went to the chemo unit today for what I was told was my last chemo. It had been delayed already two and half weeks as my bloods were low again, so had the usual blood transfusion. Carbo only the same as my last 2, but this time introducing avastin, which I am to have 18 sessions of. I arrived at 10
I went to the chemo unit today for what I was told was my last chemo. It had been delayed already two and half weeks as my bloods were low again, so had the usual blood transfusion. Carbo only the same as my last 2, but this time introducing avastin, which I am to have 18 sessions of. I arrived at 10
Millie-c
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My Ovacome
8 years ago
Travel insurance
I hopefully have my last chemo on Tuesday fingers crossed. My partner has suggested a holiday to celebrate when I feel well enough. I did a quote for travel insurance and it came through at £3000 approx. Can anyone suggest who I could get insurance with?? I'm having avastin for 18 cycles after chemo
I hopefully have my last chemo on Tuesday fingers crossed. My partner has suggested a holiday to celebrate when I feel well enough. I did a quote for travel insurance and it came through at £3000 approx. Can anyone suggest who I could get insurance with?? I'm having avastin for 18 cycles after chemo
Millie-c
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My Ovacome
8 years ago
Starting chemo
I saw my oncologist last week. It was fairly depressing, as she majored on the dangers and unpleasantness of chemo, and was generally rather discouraging - I got the impression she would have been happy if I'd said 'okay that sounds horrible, I won't bother!' She was a bit cross that I hadn't started
I saw my oncologist last week. It was fairly depressing, as she majored on the dangers and unpleasantness of chemo, and was generally rather discouraging - I got the impression she would have been happy if I'd said 'okay that sounds horrible, I won't bother!' She was a bit cross that I hadn't started
Rachael47
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My Ovacome
8 years ago
PPC
I am having weekly paclitaxel, also see my oncologist every three weeks and then get a letter saying what wr have discussed. Which I asked for. But on reading my last letter it said, progression on avastin to stop and commerce on palliative caelyex. If you look at my profile you will see I am now on
I am having weekly paclitaxel, also see my oncologist every three weeks and then get a letter saying what wr have discussed. Which I asked for. But on reading my last letter it said, progression on avastin to stop and commerce on palliative caelyex. If you look at my profile you will see I am now on
Juliette35
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My Ovacome
8 years ago
That time again 😕
I'm going in for my bloods tomorrow ahead of my Avastin on Thursday and the tears have started 😢 I'm so worried about what my CA125 is going to be, it had slowly started raising and although my scan was clear and I have another one booked for Oct, doc keeping a very close eye on me I just feel shitty
I'm going in for my bloods tomorrow ahead of my Avastin on Thursday and the tears have started 😢 I'm so worried about what my CA125 is going to be, it had slowly started raising and although my scan was clear and I have another one booked for Oct, doc keeping a very close eye on me I just feel shitty
786Asma_believer_
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My Ovacome
8 years ago
Holiday time
Hello ladies I decided to go on a motorbike trip to France, Germany and Switzerland! So far we've covered 1300 miles and the views have been spectacular. Now you may think I'm completely mad (possibly!) but having finished chemo 8 wks ago and now on Avastin for 12 more cycles.. I decided sod it I can
Hello ladies I decided to go on a motorbike trip to France, Germany and Switzerland! So far we've covered 1300 miles and the views have been spectacular. Now you may think I'm completely mad (possibly!) but having finished chemo 8 wks ago and now on Avastin for 12 more cycles.. I decided sod it I can
GBIRVMIC
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My Ovacome
8 years ago
Avastin
Can anyone give me an idea on what side effects to expect on avastin?? Didn't think to ask the onc what to expect?? I'm hoping it's not as bad as chemo?? Thanks Mandy
Can anyone give me an idea on what side effects to expect on avastin?? Didn't think to ask the onc what to expect?? I'm hoping it's not as bad as chemo?? Thanks Mandy
Millie-c
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My Ovacome
8 years ago
Ct scan results
I've just arrived back from the hospital after receiving my ct scan results. There is no sign of cancer on my liver, gallbladder, adrenals, kidneys, pancreas etc... Fantastic news. I do however have a new prominent sidewall lymph node. Largest measuring 9mm. My oncologist has said this may have been
I've just arrived back from the hospital after receiving my ct scan results. There is no sign of cancer on my liver, gallbladder, adrenals, kidneys, pancreas etc... Fantastic news. I do however have a new prominent sidewall lymph node. Largest measuring 9mm. My oncologist has said this may have been
Millie-c
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8 years ago
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