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Another up-date on my daughter

Hello ladies, this morning we received a letter from my daughter's consultant oncologist to say that she had discussed her case with the head of the Gynaey...

Hello ladies, this morning we received a letter from my daughter's consultant...

Honey3

•12 years ago

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support

I had my first chemo on the 20th June although I was fine I keep getting bad stomach cramps ( In the lower bowl area) The way I describe it is the pain you...

I had my first chemo on the 20th June although I was fine I keep getting bad sto...

doreenharwood

•12 years ago

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I have bulky ovaries and my ca125 level is 58/59. I am advised to have a total hysterectomy. Is it possible to have a biopsy first?

Georgie52

•12 years ago

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Today is my birthday! I am counting my blessings!

I am 72 today! The stoma is settling, the backache is tolerable (just) it is not actually raining, symptoms are minor, it is not raining, I am going to see my...

I am 72 today! The stoma is settling, the backache is tolerable (just) it is not...

MargaretJ

•12 years ago

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Fluid.

Has anyone else experienced fluid build up in their abdomen and cramping pains just around the lower bowel. I had this yesterday and my Doctor did say this...

Has anyone else experienced fluid build up in their abdomen and cramping pains j...

doreenharwood

•12 years ago

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No news is frustrating

Some of you may remember that I blogged a while back that I've not been feeling well and that my GP was convinced it was gall stones but my consultant was...

Some of you may remember that I blogged a while back that I've not been feeling ...

ScardyCat40

•12 years ago

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Return to work any advice welcome!

Im 5 weeks on from my laparotomy and doing great. I have a diagnosis of Pseudomyxoma peritonei and will need another big op. I mentioned to my boss that I...

Im 5 weeks on from my laparotomy and doing great. I have a diagnosis of Pseudomy...

jbobdot

•12 years ago

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Update on my ongoing saga.. first think endometria.. 2 months later now maybe a Dermoid!! - but not linked to intermenstrual bleeding??

Update ladies!!- Been for scan today followed by appt with same consultant as previous. At first appt he told me he fully thought cyst would have disappeared...

Update ladies!!- Been for scan today followed by appt with same consultant as pr...

gromit

•12 years ago

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Fundraising ??

As you know I am a newbee on here I was diagnosed in May with grade 3c and now Im undergoing Chemo. I never miss a day going on Ovacome I love to read...

As you know I am a newbee on here I was diagnosed in May with grade 3c and now I...

doreenharwood

•12 years ago

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Always looking for success stories ( having just been told some horrible news) are there any ladies out there who have had grade3c -

.......had chemo and was all clear for 7 months - then reoccurance. Am about to start gemcit/carbo. Has anyone out there got some positive news to tell me?...

.......had chemo and was all clear for 7 months - then reoccurance. Am about to...

fannyanny

•12 years ago

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Get together for individuals facing hereditary ovarian and breast cancer

Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE) UK Meeting, Sunday 8 July 2012, 3:00 - 5:00pm Buckhurst Hill Essex Do you have a family history of breast...

Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered (FORCE) UK Meeting, Sunday 8 July 2012, 3:...

Hidden

•12 years ago

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Does anyone have info on Topotecan?

Hello everyone. I have PPT and finished first line chemo end of Feb. In May I could feel the ascites building up again and mentioned this when I saw the onc...

Hello everyone. I have PPT and finished first line chemo end of Feb. In May I ...

LucyJ

•12 years ago

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On a lighter note.

I picked my granddaughters up from school today and it was the first time they had seen me since I had my hair cut short on Monday. Bo who is eight said like...

I picked my granddaughters up from school today and it was the first time they ...

doreenharwood

•12 years ago

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platinum resistant !

It looks like I might be planinum resistant, so chemo has been stopped, Ive to wait for scan to see if the 3 sessions I've has done anything at all, but CA125...

It looks like I might be planinum resistant, so chemo has been stopped, Ive to w...

bosue

•12 years ago

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A landmark for me

My two sons were 11 and 7 when I was diagnosed. I haven't had any remission since then and continue to have treatment. My eldest boy was 16 yesterday and took...

My two sons were 11 and 7 when I was diagnosed. I haven't had any remission sinc...

sarah1963

•12 years ago

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Anyone have statistics on advantages/disadvantages of getting Avastin every 3 weeks for 1.5 yrs+ Thanks, desertpirate

desertpirate

•12 years ago

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How many CT scans are safe? I have had 8 in 15 months. I am worried about the radiation exposure. How much radiation is still safe?

desertpirate

•12 years ago

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i was diagnosed with Grade 3, i have just finished my second cycle of chemo, (my cancer came back 6 months afta my first round of chemo)

this was not good..coming back so soon.I also have the braca gene.. is anyone in the same situation as me... i dont know what my chances of surving are now

this was not good..coming back so soon.I also have the braca gene.. is anyone in...

shen

•12 years ago

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Great News Today !!!!

Mum was told today that her cyst was benign and all lab results are clear. We are delighted and incredibly relieved. Have booked a long holiday in Spain to...

Mum was told today that her cyst was benign and all lab results are clear. We ar...

geralyn

•12 years ago

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Ct results.

Hey all you lovely ladies, your good vibes worked! All clear;) yeah! Can do what I want for 3 months - what I want is to go to Barcelona. So I am going!...

Hey all you lovely ladies, your good vibes worked! All clear;) yeah! Can do wha...

ladygooner-uk

•12 years ago

17 Replies

Ladies who had Carboplatin only.Did you dye your hair afterwards? How soon?

Well, I've had my 6 carboplatin (4th round of chemo). They said my hair may get thinner, but it didn't. I'm having it cut on Friday. Its not too bad , but...

Well, I've had my 6 carboplatin (4th round of chemo). They said my hair may get ...

julie93

•12 years ago

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CA 125 jumped from 10 to 27 has anyone experienced fluctuations for other reasons, or does it always spiral upwards?

Hello everybody, I follow all of you closely on behalf of a dear friend diagnosed last year, she had 6 cycles of chemo for stage 3c cancer and miraculously has...

Hello everybody, I follow all of you closely on behalf of a dear friend diagnose...

caro

•12 years ago

11 Replies

Tummy ache better at last.

Thanks to all the ladies who seemed to know what my tummy ache was. You all got it right good old constipation. Took a couple of tablets last night and feel so...

Thanks to all the ladies who seemed to know what my tummy ache was. You all got ...

doreenharwood

•12 years ago

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Family history of ovarian and/or breast cancer?

When I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer I was not aware that ovarian cancer was linked to breast cancer and that I had a genetic mutation running through my...

When I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer I was not aware that ovarian cancer was...

Hidden

•12 years ago

9 Replies

Results due

Hey guys, wish me luck, my ct scan results are due tomorrow. Bit scared after liver resection and being told it was clear cell. Aargh! Sue

Hey guys, wish me luck, my ct scan results are due tomorrow. Bit scared after li...

ladygooner-uk

•12 years ago

17 Replies

Busy day

Well had my hair cut today, its now a short bob just like my new wig. So when my hair falls out no one will know the difference. Like to be prepared for every...

Well had my hair cut today, its now a short bob just like my new wig. So when m...

doreenharwood

•12 years ago

6 Replies

HRT or not to HRT?!

Hi all I'm now 10 months in remission but still have reduced energy levels and joint/muscular pains. I am seeing a homeopathic Doctor and having acupuncture...

Hi all I'm now 10 months in remission but still have reduced energy levels an...

Eleni

•12 years ago

7 Replies

Please can anyone tell me why my comments have "delete" next to them? Most other peoples' say "report". Am I doing something stupid? Solange

Solange

•12 years ago

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Tinnitus! Anyone else developed tinnitus as a result of chemo?

I was warned that cisplatin could cause hearing damage and, true enough I developed tinnitus! It comes and goes but today it is bad!

I was warned that cisplatin could cause hearing damage and, true enough I develo...

MargaretJ

•12 years ago

16 Replies

Tummy ach ???

Hi I had my 1st chemo session on Wednesday and it seemed fine. I was ok thursday and friday but by saturday I had bad tummy pains. Has anyone had this, also I...

Hi I had my 1st chemo session on Wednesday and it seemed fine. I was ok thursday...

doreenharwood

•12 years ago

14 Replies

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My Ovacome

All posts for June 2012

Another up-date on my daughter

support

I have bulky ovaries and my ca125 level is 58/59. I am advised to have a total hysterectomy. Is it possible to have a biopsy first?

Today is my birthday! I am counting my blessings!

Fluid.

No news is frustrating

Return to work any advice welcome!

Update on my ongoing saga.. first think endometria.. 2 months later now maybe a Dermoid!! - but not linked to intermenstrual bleeding??

Fundraising ??

Always looking for success stories ( having just been told some horrible news) are there any ladies out there who have had grade3c -

Get together for individuals facing hereditary ovarian and breast cancer

Does anyone have info on Topotecan?

On a lighter note.

platinum resistant !

A landmark for me

Anyone have statistics on advantages/disadvantages of getting Avastin every 3 weeks for 1.5 yrs+ Thanks, desertpirate

How many CT scans are safe? I have had 8 in 15 months. I am worried about the radiation exposure. How much radiation is still safe?

i was diagnosed with Grade 3, i have just finished my second cycle of chemo, (my cancer came back 6 months afta my first round of chemo)

Great News Today !!!!

Ct results.

Ladies who had Carboplatin only.Did you dye your hair afterwards? How soon?

CA 125 jumped from 10 to 27 has anyone experienced fluctuations for other reasons, or does it always spiral upwards?

Tummy ache better at last.

Family history of ovarian and/or breast cancer?

Results due

Busy day

HRT or not to HRT?!

Please can anyone tell me why my comments have "delete" next to them? Most other peoples' say "report". Am I doing something stupid? Solange

Tinnitus! Anyone else developed tinnitus as a result of chemo?

Tummy ach ???

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