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last year i had cysts on my ovaries on a 2nd scan they had reduced all good. Now again for a long while iv had more pain + a dull heavy feel

last year i had cysts on my ovaries on a 2nd scan they had reduced all good & was told my other bits all looked in good working order. Now again for a long...

last year i had cysts on my ovaries on a 2nd scan they had reduced all good & wa...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Good News, a great relief

Hello ladies, Well just to let you all know, the scan showed a couple of fibroids and a bit of thickening of the uterine wall, but ovaries were both fine....

Hello ladies, Well just to let you all know, the scan showed a couple of fibr...

XHelp

•11 years ago

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3 Month Review

I saw my Oncologist today, I finished Chemo in October, and this was my first follow up, I was delighted that my Ca125 is 4 - I felt a bit deflated when she...

I saw my Oncologist today, I finished Chemo in October, and this was my first fo...

Kaskin

•11 years ago

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Fundraising and Raising Awareness in Wales - Curves Gym Neath

This blog should really be Jean's (YoginUK01) but she's not so confident about uploading pix and creating blogs so I've agreed to post it on her behalf....

This blog should really be Jean's (YoginUK01) but she's not so confident about u...

Whippit

•11 years ago

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New Ovacome leaflet!

Ovacome now has a new leaflet with awareness raising messaging and which promotes the work of the charity. It has eight full colour pages in an A5 format. If...

Ovacome now has a new leaflet with awareness raising messaging and which promote...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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I have pain in my left side groin/ovary area and a raised ca 125 of 42, due to have scan next week, am scared witless.

TigerCJ

•11 years ago

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Losing weight

I was a few stone overweight when I was diagnosed with peritoneal cancer which is the same cell as serous ovarian cancer at a late stage. Once three and a half...

I was a few stone overweight when I was diagnosed with peritoneal cancer which i...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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together day newcastle

I would just like to thank target ovarian cancer for flying me over to newcastle next weekend to give an address and meet other women like myself and have a...

I would just like to thank target ovarian cancer for flying me over to newcastle...

poleglass

•11 years ago

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Hi - Newbie here - hoping someone can shed some light ....

I have just been diagnosed with OC following tests (scan and blood tests), however when I met with my Gyno the talk about the CA125 blew my mind. The norm I...

I have just been diagnosed with OC following tests (scan and blood tests), howev...

poppy69

•11 years ago

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Can you help with a short survey on the impact of ovarian cancer on sexual activity?

We have had a request to promote a short survey on the impact ovarian cancer has had on sexual activity. We know from previous research and studies that this...

We have had a request to promote a short survey on the impact ovarian cancer has...

SoniaOvacome

•11 years ago

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Pelvic Scan update I have an appt, thanks to everyone for your advice

Well just to let you know that following applying a little pressure on gp and hospital, I was rung this afternoon to say they can see me on Thursday morning....

Well just to let you know that following applying a little pressure on gp and ho...

XHelp

•11 years ago

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Clear cell scan all clear but still need chemo ?

Hello all I was very recently diagnosed with Stage 1c clear cell cancer . I went for a Ct scan last weekend and the great news came back today is that the...

Hello all I was very recently diagnosed with Stage 1c clear cell cancer . I w...

Snoopy01

•11 years ago

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Here we go again Xx

Decided to call the hospital as i hadn't heard anything about appointments as at my last visit with my Onc she told me that i'd be back on chemo by the end of...

Decided to call the hospital as i hadn't heard anything about appointments as at...

Shazican

•11 years ago

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Support groups

There is lots of interest in support groups at the moment, and Ovacome has a list of them on the website in the resources section...

There is lots of interest in support groups at the moment, and Ovacome has a lis...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Prevention better than cure.

Would it not make sense to offer all women beyond child bearing age the option of an hysterectomy. It should prevent the occurrence of OC in many instances. We...

Would it not make sense to offer all women beyond child bearing age the option o...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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ct scan , tumor reduced.

last week i made my ct scan to check the recurrence of my clear cell ovarian - tumor peritoneal implant- after six rounds of a combination of chemeo with (...

last week i made my ct scan to check the recurrence of my clear cell ovarian - ...

TAROUZA

•11 years ago

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Update on mum, CA 125 lower, but CT scan not clear.

So mum got to see the oncologist today, to discuss the difficulty she is having with the chemo side effects. He is going to reduce the dosage of the taxol. Her...

So mum got to see the oncologist today, to discuss the difficulty she is having ...

britinak

•11 years ago

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Anti cancer diet

Hi everyone. In a follow up to my recent question about weight gain (in which I recieved lists of wonderful advice) I noticed that quite a few answers...

Hi everyone. In a follow up to my recent question about weight gain (in which I ...

lisarm5

•11 years ago

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Back at the beginning

or at least that's how it feels, have e-mailed my specialist nurse today for a heads up on appointment details. My hospital sends a recorded message until...

or at least that's how it feels, have e-mailed my specialist nurse today for a h...

Lily-Anne

•11 years ago

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Timing for a CT scan?

I was told on Friday afternoon that I almost undoubtedly have ovarian cancer. I also have a cough which concerns me. I have to have a CT scan to include my...

I was told on Friday afternoon that I almost undoubtedly have ovarian cancer. I...

KazziB

•11 years ago

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Insomnia

Well I think the menopause has well and truly kicked in as I've deloped insomnia which I've been told is a symptom of the menopause. I keep waking up at about...

Well I think the menopause has well and truly kicked in as I've deloped insomnia...

doodoolatrice

•11 years ago

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Positive Brca one result

Hi ladies, recently we were chatting about brca one and two gene mutations. It appears that lots of us have been tested positive for this, as so was I last...

Hi ladies, recently we were chatting about brca one and two gene mutations. It a...

TinaWright

•11 years ago

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Ovarian Cancer Support Groups

There was a discussion recently when quite a few Members said they'd like to link up with people face-to-face but there is nothing in their area. A...

There was a discussion recently when quite a few Members said they'd like to lin...

Whippit

•11 years ago

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Bloating and difficulty eating a whole meal

Can people tell me to what extent they were bloated prior to diagnosis, and where did they feel bloated? Also, were people not hungry? Has anybody...

Can people tell me to what extent they were bloated prior to diagnosis, and wher...

jazz007

•11 years ago

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Amazing book on the crucial importance of nutrition & lifestyle

Hi All, I am on Ovacome not because I have OC, but my mum does, and the site has been amazing at helping me understand it and cope with the situation. I...

Hi All, I am on Ovacome not because I have OC, but my mum does, and the site...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Sandra has enlarged paracardiac lymph nodes, is this anything to worry about.

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Excellent CT scan but soaring Ca 125

Morning ladies... Gill back on the blog after a stint in hospital ( again) back from South African safari on the Friday, abdominal cramps started on the...

Morning ladies... Gill back on the blog after a stint in hospital ( again) back ...

MidwifeGill

•11 years ago

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I'm very new to this!

having just been told I have a CA-125 of 83, I realise it is higher than it should be but can that be possible, does it definitely mean there is a tumour...

having just been told I have a CA-125 of 83, I realise it is higher than it shou...

jazz007

•11 years ago

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My wife just about to start 5th line of chemo, this time carbo/gemcitibine. How many more lines of treatment are there.

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Latest on the boob!

I feel like a pin cushion. On Thursday I saw the Onc, who disccussed RT and warned me that it could cause further tumours to develop in 15 to 20 years! I fell...

I feel like a pin cushion. On Thursday I saw the Onc, who disccussed RT and warn...

MargaretJ

•11 years ago

19 Replies

Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for February 2013

last year i had cysts on my ovaries on a 2nd scan they had reduced all good. Now again for a long while iv had more pain + a dull heavy feel

Good News, a great relief

3 Month Review

Fundraising and Raising Awareness in Wales - Curves Gym Neath

New Ovacome leaflet!

I have pain in my left side groin/ovary area and a raised ca 125 of 42, due to have scan next week, am scared witless.

Losing weight

together day newcastle

Hi - Newbie here - hoping someone can shed some light ....

Can you help with a short survey on the impact of ovarian cancer on sexual activity?

Pelvic Scan update I have an appt, thanks to everyone for your advice

Clear cell scan all clear but still need chemo ?

Here we go again Xx

Support groups

Prevention better than cure.

ct scan , tumor reduced.

Update on mum, CA 125 lower, but CT scan not clear.

Anti cancer diet

Back at the beginning

Timing for a CT scan?

Insomnia

Positive Brca one result

Ovarian Cancer Support Groups

Bloating and difficulty eating a whole meal

Amazing book on the crucial importance of nutrition & lifestyle

Sandra has enlarged paracardiac lymph nodes, is this anything to worry about.

Excellent CT scan but soaring Ca 125

I'm very new to this!

My wife just about to start 5th line of chemo, this time carbo/gemcitibine. How many more lines of treatment are there.

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