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Can diarrhoea be a symptom?

I was diagnosed with stage 1a two years ago and had the usual treatment. I have been fine ever since but these past weeks/months I have had intermittent...

I was diagnosed with stage 1a two years ago and had the usual treatment. I have...

Tulsa

•12 years ago

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50% of high grade ovarian cancer could be BRCA-like

Just thought I would share this piece of information... I went to a very interesting and informative BRCA carriers meeting in London on Monday. One of the...

Just thought I would share this piece of information... I went to a very inte...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Be strong and hopeful, it may not be all bad.

Just want to say a huge thank you for your supportive advice and words, and parting some of your strength to me, and at a time when some of you are are clearly...

Just want to say a huge thank you for your supportive advice and words, and part...

Bloomin

•12 years ago

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Next Step

My oncologist has discussed my case with her colleagues at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford, (first line and op done privately), they think that I will be...

My oncologist has discussed my case with her colleagues at the Churchill Hospita...

Tess

•12 years ago

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Happy Hysterectomy

A colleague of mine is having a hysterectomy (not cancer related) and has just bought a book called 101 Handy Hints for a Happy Hysterectomy, which we were...

A colleague of mine is having a hysterectomy (not cancer related) and has just b...

VickyEm

•12 years ago

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How soon after surgery do you be told whether or not you have ovarian cancer?

geralyn

•12 years ago

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any one had PICC line fitted ?

Had my chemo yesterday and it seems my viens dont want to know, I had (dont know tchnical terms) a blow back into my arm, had to have numerous injections to...

Had my chemo yesterday and it seems my viens dont want to know, I had (dont know...

bosue

•12 years ago

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Pickled Herrings!

Hi everyone, Does anyone else( probably those on chemo, but this is open to everyone) get weird food cravings? Have just had 2 pickled herrings for breakfast...

Hi everyone, Does anyone else( probably those on chemo, but this is open to eve...

julie93

•12 years ago

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A big thank you

Can I just extend my thanks to everyone who contributes to this site, it is a tremendous source of information and support. I am focused on doing everything I...

Can I just extend my thanks to everyone who contributes to this site, it is a tr...

RobM

•12 years ago

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Coping with Cancer magazine article

I found this article interesting: New treatment options lead to steady progress against ovarian cancer."...

I found this article interesting: New treatment options lead to steady progress ...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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I'm angry with my mum's GP

I wanted my mum to go and see her GP to get herself checked out for OC. I've been a bit concerned because of where she carries her weight, I know she suffers...

I wanted my mum to go and see her GP to get herself checked out for OC. I've bee...

ScardyCat40

•12 years ago

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First check up after all clear - what's the usual procedure?

Hi. I had my first check up after I got the all clear three months ago (2 surgeries, and 6 chemo sessions.) All that happened was a quick vaginal exam' by...

Hi. I had my first check up after I got the all clear three months ago (2 surge...

Frenchdeb

•12 years ago

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Apprehension, what to tell and what to ask?

See gynae at end of this week, trying hard not to let it pre-occupy me. To date, u/s 6 weeks ago showed tube blockage, cyst in uterus and cysts to an ovary....

See gynae at end of this week, trying hard not to let it pre-occupy me. To date,...

Bloomin

•12 years ago

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What should I do next???

Recent TVS showed cyst with some internal echoes (???) Ca125 of 145 and basically constant bleeding since Oct11. Follwing result of Ca125 referred to Gynae....

Recent TVS showed cyst with some internal echoes (???) Ca125 of 145 and basicall...

gromit

•12 years ago

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Metformin to delay/prevent recurrence

Hi all. I'm new here so apologies if this has already been discussed before. There's alot of information out there showing better outcomes for Metformin (type...

Hi all. I'm new here so apologies if this has already been discussed before. The...

sue1212

•12 years ago

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Surgery advice??

Hello I am having a laparotomy to remove large cystic mass and ovary. I won't know till i wanker up if they are going in horizontal or vertical but just want...

Hello I am having a laparotomy to remove large cystic mass and ovary. I won't kn...

Crackers

•12 years ago

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Looking for Heffmeister

Hi. I'm looking for Heffmeister who has been on the Ovacome site with mucinous oc like me. I've been following her treatment and progress and wonder how she's...

Hi. I'm looking for Heffmeister who has been on the Ovacome site with mucinous o...

Hetty

•12 years ago

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Survivor of twenty years

Hi Everyone There is very often talk on this site of how long people have survived after treatment for oc. I have just returned from a pilgrimage to Israel...

Hi Everyone There is very often talk on this site of how long people have survi...

Anne-2

•12 years ago

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Advice on getting a second medical opinion?

Hi, mum had her laparoscopy on friday, i think they removed samples from ovary and peritoneum (she a large fluid filled swollen belly, ascites) results should...

Hi, mum had her laparoscopy on friday, i think they removed samples from ovary ...

mau123

•12 years ago

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saw urologist

i saw the urologist who is going to do the bladder part of my op when i have the hysterectomy.he explained that they havent done biopsy yet because they cant...

i saw the urologist who is going to do the bladder part of my op when i have the...

sonyap

•12 years ago

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Mum and sister under investigation for oc!!

Hi All I first used this site a few weeks ago when I was waiting to take my mum to her first appointment with her gynaecologist after she was diagnosed with...

Hi All I first used this site a few weeks ago when I was waiting to take my mum...

geralyn

•12 years ago

1 Reply

If carbo/taxol steadied the disease before surgery will they suggest the same chemotherapy after surgery. If they do it seems illogical.

I have had debaulking surgery after my first carbo/taxol course was not successful. The surgery was a success, (I still can't believe it), and they are...

I have had debaulking surgery after my first carbo/taxol course was not successf...

Luk4ward

•12 years ago

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anyone on letrozole for oc

hi there, just started letrozole after 4th line chemo,last chemo taxol for 18 weeks no reduction in tumours but hasn't spread and ca 125 rising 6 weeks after...

hi there, just started letrozole after 4th line chemo,last chemo taxol for 18 we...

buddy707

•12 years ago

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Has anyone been on Tamoxifen for OC?

Hello ladies My ca is rising slowly and is now 158 and my Onc has suggested Tamoxifen for a few months to see if it stabilises the disease. As my next...

Hello ladies My ca is rising slowly and is now 158 and my Onc has suggested T...

Meryl

•12 years ago

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Am I overreacting?

I've been getting pains in my ribs and today when I bent over in the bath I got a sharp pain where my liver is and its a bit tender to touch. I feel a bit sick...

I've been getting pains in my ribs and today when I bent over in the bath I got ...

ScardyCat40

•12 years ago

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platinum resistant O.C

Hi Everyone, Has anyone had platinum resistant on there first line of treatment? and then went on to second line treatment treated with just Paclitaxel?, I go...

Hi Everyone, Has anyone had platinum resistant on there first line of treatment...

Sarah23

•12 years ago

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Update on Mum after Ileostomy ? Abraxane chemotherapy

Mum has made remarkable progress since her emergency ileostomy in March. She has today had the results of a scan performed last week. She has been advised...

Mum has made remarkable progress since her emergency ileostomy in March. She ha...

SusanC

•12 years ago

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Mucinous Carcinoma

Hi all, Ive just joined the site today, A little about me. Im 32 with 3 young kids. have previously had 2 huge ovarian cysts removed, and in December 2011...

Hi all, Ive just joined the site today, A little about me. Im 32 with 3 you...

kellista

•12 years ago

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Is it common to have chemo prior to surgery?

My mother has been diagnosed with OC, not sure what stage or grade yet. She has fluid buildup in her abdomen which has shown to contain malignant cells and...

My mother has been diagnosed with OC, not sure what stage or grade yet. She has...

mau123

•12 years ago

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Shortness of breath

I am on second line chemo and have had my lungs drained and a plueral adhesion , hope I spelt that right, but still short of breath has anyone else experienced...

I am on second line chemo and have had my lungs drained and a plueral adhesion ,...

nikki9

•12 years ago

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My Ovacome

All posts for May 2012

Can diarrhoea be a symptom?

50% of high grade ovarian cancer could be BRCA-like

Be strong and hopeful, it may not be all bad.

Next Step

Happy Hysterectomy

How soon after surgery do you be told whether or not you have ovarian cancer?

any one had PICC line fitted ?

Pickled Herrings!

A big thank you

Coping with Cancer magazine article

I'm angry with my mum's GP

First check up after all clear - what's the usual procedure?

Apprehension, what to tell and what to ask?

What should I do next???

Metformin to delay/prevent recurrence

Surgery advice??

Looking for Heffmeister

Survivor of twenty years

Advice on getting a second medical opinion?

saw urologist

Mum and sister under investigation for oc!!

If carbo/taxol steadied the disease before surgery will they suggest the same chemotherapy after surgery. If they do it seems illogical.

anyone on letrozole for oc

Has anyone been on Tamoxifen for OC?

Am I overreacting?

platinum resistant O.C

Update on Mum after Ileostomy ? Abraxane chemotherapy

Mucinous Carcinoma

Is it common to have chemo prior to surgery?

Shortness of breath

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