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Hi everyone I wondered what anyone's experience was of Avastin? It's been suggested to me but as I feel I'm doing well (chemo,op, chemo) I'm not convinced that the benefits out weight the side effects etc. Decisions, decisions!! Thanks, Sue
Hi everyone I wondered what anyone's experience was of Avastin? It's been suggested to me but as I feel I'm doing well (chemo,op, chemo) I'm not convinced that the benefits out weight the side effects etc. Decisions, decisions!! Thanks, Sue
cerise
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My Ovacome
12 years ago
Is anyone taking Avastin as well as Taxol/Carboplatin as part of their Chemo regime?
It was suggested by my oncologist that given the advanced nature of my condition that there might be some advantge in combining Avastin to my chemo regime. However the funding request has so far been refused by the Cancer Drugs Fund on the basis that I do not meet the criteria as I am not suitable
It was suggested by my oncologist that given the advanced nature of my condition that there might be some advantge in combining Avastin to my chemo regime. However the funding request has so far been refused by the Cancer Drugs Fund on the basis that I do not meet the criteria as I am not suitable
leftleg1
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My Ovacome
12 years ago
After a hysterectomy and chemo I had excellent scan results but my cancer has come back very quickly.
3 months after finishing carboplatin/taxol/avastin chemo my CA125 has started to rise. It had been stable at around 17 and then in 3 weeks jumped to 51. I'm on maintenance chemo having Avastin every 3 weeks but now it looks as though this isn't working. The consultant has referred me for a scan and says
3 months after finishing carboplatin/taxol/avastin chemo my CA125 has started to rise. It had been stable at around 17 and then in 3 weeks jumped to 51. I'm on maintenance chemo having Avastin every 3 weeks but now it looks as though this isn't working. The consultant has referred me for a scan and says
LizK
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My Ovacome
12 years ago
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medication question?
Has anyone ever taken prostap; amitriptyline and
ovestin
together as a treatment plan?
Has anyone ever taken prostap; amitriptyline and
ovestin
together as a treatment plan?
smiley1
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Endometriosis UK
12 years ago
Snowy white
Well I have just finished 8 rounds of carbo/taxol and Avastin. Results show ct scan clear some small low grade activity on PET which I am assured i shouldn't worry about, but obviously will. Feel exhausted and nervous of the future. Good news is that my hair started to come back after chemo no.5 and
Well I have just finished 8 rounds of carbo/taxol and Avastin. Results show ct scan clear some small low grade activity on PET which I am assured i shouldn't worry about, but obviously will. Feel exhausted and nervous of the future. Good news is that my hair started to come back after chemo no.5 and
michelle2
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My Ovacome
12 years ago
I am still around !!!!!!
Hi Ladies, You will have missed me on the site. I have been very poorly, not cancer related we now find out thankfully. But I can now explain just why I have not been in touch and and have neglected friends on here. Somehow I find it so difficult to come on and post and deal with other peoples problems
Hi Ladies, You will have missed me on the site. I have been very poorly, not cancer related we now find out thankfully. But I can now explain just why I have not been in touch and and have neglected friends on here. Somehow I find it so difficult to come on and post and deal with other peoples problems
spanishanna
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My Ovacome
12 years ago
Anyone have statistics on advantages/disadvantages of getting Avastin every 3 weeks for 1.5 yrs+ Thanks, desertpirate
desertpirate
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My Ovacome
12 years ago
New to this, but would really like some help x
I've not left a blog before or a question. I have recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, at 44 and never smoked I am obviously very scared. I have been told there is no cure and no chance of an operation. I have completed 6 sessions of chemopherapy (pemetrexed, avastin and carboplatin) . I
I've not left a blog before or a question. I have recently been diagnosed with Stage 4 lung cancer, at 44 and never smoked I am obviously very scared. I have been told there is no cure and no chance of an operation. I have completed 6 sessions of chemopherapy (pemetrexed, avastin and carboplatin) . I
Hidden
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The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
12 years ago
Second opinion and poetry
Hi Ladies, I am in my first remission folllowing chemo and op, and asked my Oncologist about maintenance therapies to prolong remission. He said there wasn't anything useful but I was frustrated because I wanted to understand why. I'm a bit of a pain because I need evidence. Ovacome gave me the
Hi Ladies, I am in my first remission folllowing chemo and op, and asked my Oncologist about maintenance therapies to prolong remission. He said there wasn't anything useful but I was frustrated because I wanted to understand why. I'm a bit of a pain because I need evidence. Ovacome gave me the
SueLR
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My Ovacome
12 years ago
Does anyone know if I'll be able to get travel insurance for a flight while on 3 weekly maintenance chemo of Avastin?
Consultant is happy for me to fly.
Consultant is happy for me to fly.
LizK
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My Ovacome
12 years ago
Fantastic Chemo Response - Was it the Curcumin?
My wife was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Sept '11. She had a laparotomy and her ovaries, tubes, womb & omentum were removed together with "kilograms" of tumour, but we told there was inoperable tumour remaining in the colon and spleen. She was then started on Paclitaxel/Carboplatin (PC) chemo
My wife was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Sept '11. She had a laparotomy and her ovaries, tubes, womb & omentum were removed together with "kilograms" of tumour, but we told there was inoperable tumour remaining in the colon and spleen. She was then started on Paclitaxel/Carboplatin (PC) chemo
plum
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My Ovacome
12 years ago
Cancer Coming Back!! Please give any advice on Weekly Taxol.
Hello to all you fellow sufferers . I send love to you all. I was first disgnosed in Sep 2010. I am just back from the oncologist , where after a three month break from chemo. (Gemcitibine and treosulfan) and being only on avastin, my CA125 has gone up slowly. It is now 77 and my Oncologist feels
Hello to all you fellow sufferers . I send love to you all. I was first disgnosed in Sep 2010. I am just back from the oncologist , where after a three month break from chemo. (Gemcitibine and treosulfan) and being only on avastin, my CA125 has gone up slowly. It is now 77 and my Oncologist feels
Coco
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My Ovacome
12 years ago
Avastin...?
Hello. My Mum is on her second round of chemo for Stage 3 OC - she is starting Avastin alongside Chemo next week. Has anyone had any experiences of Avastin?
Hello. My Mum is on her second round of chemo for Stage 3 OC - she is starting Avastin alongside Chemo next week. Has anyone had any experiences of Avastin?
MissKateD
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My Ovacome
12 years ago
How to get Avastin the in UK?
Hi I am looking for information for my sister who has kidney cancer papillary type 2, we have found a trail in America that combines Avastin/Tarceva which they are, if she passes the relevant criteria, willing to accept her on. However, that is a move away from her family - though we can visit, she will
Hi I am looking for information for my sister who has kidney cancer papillary type 2, we have found a trail in America that combines Avastin/Tarceva which they are, if she passes the relevant criteria, willing to accept her on. However, that is a move away from her family - though we can visit, she will
familyaffair
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My Ovacome
12 years ago
Avastin - is it an urban myth?
Today, I went with my lovely brave wife to see the oncology doctor to confirm the chemotherapy regime. The decision SWMBO has made is Carboplatin alone, adding in the other one if it proves necessary later in the treatment. I asked about Avastin, could this be considered alongside the Carboplatin?
Today, I went with my lovely brave wife to see the oncology doctor to confirm the chemotherapy regime. The decision SWMBO has made is Carboplatin alone, adding in the other one if it proves necessary later in the treatment. I asked about Avastin, could this be considered alongside the Carboplatin?
hersupport
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My Ovacome
12 years ago
HOW INSPIRING YOU ALL ARE - I WANT TO THANK YOU
Hi Girls I have been reading all your questions and blogs for a long time now and not been able to say anything... It took me forever just to fill in my details...I have just been lurking in the background soaking in all the positiveness and information that´s been a really big help to me. I have
Hi Girls I have been reading all your questions and blogs for a long time now and not been able to say anything... It took me forever just to fill in my details...I have just been lurking in the background soaking in all the positiveness and information that´s been a really big help to me. I have
LindaB
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My Ovacome
12 years ago
How to get on a trial
I have read of ladies being accepted for a trial, can I ask how you go about it my onc isn't very helpful and I don't like to ask him . I did ask about avastin but was given a negative response. Do I go to my GPmany thanks in advance this site is the best xx
I have read of ladies being accepted for a trial, can I ask how you go about it my onc isn't very helpful and I don't like to ask him . I did ask about avastin but was given a negative response. Do I go to my GPmany thanks in advance this site is the best xx
nikki9
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My Ovacome
12 years ago
Avastin decision
I have just had full hysterectomy and omentum removed as part of my treatment for stage III OC and about to start three stages of chemo to hopefully remove the remaining traces. I have been told that funding approval has been given for me to start a course of avastin. Should I be celebrating or are
I have just had full hysterectomy and omentum removed as part of my treatment for stage III OC and about to start three stages of chemo to hopefully remove the remaining traces. I have been told that funding approval has been given for me to start a course of avastin. Should I be celebrating or are
Hidden
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My Ovacome
12 years ago
We're applying for Avastin! Wish us luck!
Found out today that unfortunately Mums cancer is back - 6 months post first line treatment. Plan is to start carbo/gem regime in a couple of weeks. I asked about the possibility of applying to the cancer drugs fund for avastin, fully expecting the onc to try and put me off ( don't know why?! ) But
Found out today that unfortunately Mums cancer is back - 6 months post first line treatment. Plan is to start carbo/gem regime in a couple of weeks. I asked about the possibility of applying to the cancer drugs fund for avastin, fully expecting the onc to try and put me off ( don't know why?! ) But
Flyhigh
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My Ovacome
12 years ago
Finding out grouping for drugs trial today and first chemo tomorrow!
FInally things have got organised and after spending practically the whole of the last two days at the hospital having every test know to man I am being entering for the mEOC drug trial for mucinous O.C this morning. My first chemo will be tomorrow (it has to be tomorrow as trial stipulates chemo MUST
FInally things have got organised and after spending practically the whole of the last two days at the hospital having every test know to man I am being entering for the mEOC drug trial for mucinous O.C this morning. My first chemo will be tomorrow (it has to be tomorrow as trial stipulates chemo MUST
Heffmeister
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My Ovacome
13 years ago
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