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World Ovarian Cancer Day, May 8th 2013

May 8th marks the first World Ovarian Cancer Day, where organisations from around the world will unite to educate their communities about ovarian cancer and...

May 8th marks the first World Ovarian Cancer Day, where organisations from aroun...

SoniaOvacome

•11 years ago

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Shingles immunisation: start asking!

The government plans to offer this groundbreaking immunisation (spray, not injection) for OAPs and children in a few months time - no mention of us poor...

The government plans to offer this groundbreaking immunisation (spray, not injec...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Feeling sad

Hi ladies, I had a total hysterectomy due to endometrial cancer on February 15 2012. I am under so much stress at Home and now at My new job. My abdomen never...

Hi ladies, I had a total hysterectomy due to endometrial cancer on February 15 2...

Bettyboop1013

•11 years ago

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results in morning

Have my scan results in morning and my first oncology app. in nearly 8mths.! As i told you all before, I am supposed to be reviewed every 3mths. but because of...

Have my scan results in morning and my first oncology app. in nearly 8mths.! As ...

poleglass

•11 years ago

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M & S

Paid a quick visit to M & S this morning - and what did I see but some lovely tops, trousers, jackets and dresses in teal. Looks like it may be the "in"...

Paid a quick visit to M & S this morning - and what did I see but some lovely to...

Langara

•11 years ago

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chichester area support group meeting

Hi everybody, Don't know if anybody in the area feels they would like to join us in our support group, next meeting tomorrow(!) at St Richards Hospital....

Hi everybody, Don't know if anybody in the area feels they would like to join...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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FACEBOOK GROUP - OVARIAN CANCER UK

I thought I'd share information about a Group on Facebook called Ovarian Cancer UK. If you have a Facebook account you may be interested in joining this group....

I thought I'd share information about a Group on Facebook called Ovarian Cancer ...

Whippit

•11 years ago

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Side effects - terrible

Tram lines on shirts when ironing, burnt toast for breakfast, hoover bag full, weeds in garden look like flowers, any ideas......Sandra feeling fine otherwise....

Tram lines on shirts when ironing, burnt toast for breakfast, hoover bag full, w...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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What a Drama!!

Sandra had her scan on wednesday and reported for treatment for the 2nd week of cycle 3 of her gem/carb yesterday. This is the week you receive only a 30min...

Sandra had her scan on wednesday and reported for treatment for the 2nd week of ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Strategies for coping with the chemo chair please

I'm just about to start weekly taxol only a few weeks after carbo/gem. I'll go through with it because I have to, but I am finding the prospect rather...

I'm just about to start weekly taxol only a few weeks after carbo/gem. I'll go ...

sarah1963

•11 years ago

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New Treatment , Could It Work ???

Well that's me half way through my treatment had my scan last week and got results from Onc on Wed just passed ... not great news but gd all the same .. my...

Well that's me half way through my treatment had my scan last week and got resul...

Shazican

•11 years ago

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Ascites and testing

Last week at the Target OC open day in Perth, I had the opportunity to be sitting at lunch next to a wonderful lady, a Senior Lecturer, Medical Research...

Last week at the Target OC open day in Perth, I had the opportunity to be sittin...

harley

•11 years ago

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I'm so frightened

I am really scared the team are not going to remove these tumours imminently and therefore my risk of ovarian cancer is increased The nurse consultant...

I am really scared the team are not going to remove these tumours imminently and...

diamondhearts

•11 years ago

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A truly Unique fashion show

I just returned buzzing (and v slightly tiddly) from the fashion show held in Berkshire, at which the raffle, silent auction and donation drive was all for...

I just returned buzzing (and v slightly tiddly) from the fashion show held in Be...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Useful info for cancer patients

I received this link from a member of a group that I have been attending, looking at issues surrounding cancer diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. The group...

I received this link from a member of a group that I have been attending, lookin...

wendydee

•11 years ago

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Shall I? Shan't I? Can I? Can't I?

Hi everyone, would like some of your wonderful advice please. When is it ok to colour my hair?I finished Chemo in January, hair is growing back really well but...

Hi everyone, would like some of your wonderful advice please. When is it ok to c...

lisarm5

•11 years ago

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What to expect

I have my first appointment with GYN/ONC in the morning. What can I expect to happen. I have been referred under 2 week fast track referral for 2 tumours of...

I have my first appointment with GYN/ONC in the morning. What can I expect to ha...

diamondhearts

•11 years ago

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Swollen lymph node in neck

Sandra has now come across hard lymph gland in neck. Only come in the last week. Due CT scan today and finish 3rd cycle of gem/carb tomorrow. Any ideas why she...

Sandra has now come across hard lymph gland in neck. Only come in the last week....

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Asperin and ibroprofen

Can anyone tell me when we get the all clear? what dosage of Asperin and Ibroprofen need to be taken to keep O.C. at bay like Drdu has done. many thanks jenny...

Can anyone tell me when we get the all clear? what dosage of Asperin and Ibropro...

jennybutler

•11 years ago

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has anyone had a psuedo cyst?

so i finally had my last cycle of myocet and had my end of treatment scan on 22nd March to be told that i have had a positive response to chemo. YIPEE. Kept...

so i finally had my last cycle of myocet and had my end of treatment scan on 22n...

trolleydollyuk

•11 years ago

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Ca125 rising again even though I am on weekly taxol

Went for 16th taxol was told my ca125 had risen from 650 to over 1000 really disappointed. My ca 125 started at 12000 so was really pleased it has dropped to...

Went for 16th taxol was told my ca125 had risen from 650 to over 1000 really dis...

nikki9

•11 years ago

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health awareness campaign

Had my meeting with health minister n. Ireland Mr. Edwin Poots and the health committee.Frances from target ovarian cancer flew over for it and attended it...

Had my meeting with health minister n. Ireland Mr. Edwin Poots and the health co...

poleglass

•11 years ago

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Buzzing from learning -- and even doing it in tune

Just had to share. I had my first singing lesson tonight, I mentioned on a previous blog response that I had booked it and now I am SO glad I did. It was...

Just had to share. I had my first singing lesson tonight, I mentioned on a previ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Mucinous Cystradenoma borderline malignancy CA 125 results

I've been diagnosed with the above and had an abdominal lump removed 4 weeks ago. Am waiting on results of CT scan before they talk me brought the next stage....

I've been diagnosed with the above and had an abdominal lump removed 4 weeks ago...

JessyJames

•11 years ago

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Patient questionnaire on radical debulking surgery

Hello, We would like to invite ladies who have had radical debulking surgery to take part in a questionnaire. The interventional procedures team at the...

Hello, We would like to invite ladies who have had radical debulking surgery...

SoniaOvacome

•11 years ago

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Does anyone else have extreme ascites? I had 3400 cc's drained two weeks ago but it has filled back up again and is painful under my ribs.

ksgirl

•11 years ago

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Abdomen numb

I had excruciating lower abdominal pain last night and now lower abdomen is numb. I don't see oncologist until Thursday any thoughts???

I had excruciating lower abdominal pain last night and now lower abdomen is numb...

diamondhearts

•11 years ago

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SE WALES OVARIAN CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

The next meeting of the SE Wales Ovarian Cancer Support Group is WEDNESDAY 24 APRIL 2013...

The next meeting of the SE Wales Ovarian Cancer Support Group is ...

Whippit

•11 years ago

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CA125 Question

I haven't been able to find the answer to this, so maybe someone here knows the answer. Is a CA125 level in everyone's blood, or just those with OC? My...

I haven't been able to find the answer to this, so maybe someone here knows the ...

Lily-Anne

•11 years ago

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Mucinous Cystradenoma borderline malignancy

I had a lump removed from my abdominal wall which has been tested and have been diagnosed with the above last week. Has anyone experienced it? I was told it...

I had a lump removed from my abdominal wall which has been tested and have been ...

JessyJames

•11 years ago

2 Replies

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My Ovacome

All posts for April 2013

World Ovarian Cancer Day, May 8th 2013

Shingles immunisation: start asking!

Feeling sad

results in morning

M & S

chichester area support group meeting

FACEBOOK GROUP - OVARIAN CANCER UK

Side effects - terrible

What a Drama!!

Strategies for coping with the chemo chair please

New Treatment , Could It Work ???

Ascites and testing

I'm so frightened

A truly Unique fashion show

Useful info for cancer patients

Shall I? Shan't I? Can I? Can't I?

What to expect

Swollen lymph node in neck

Asperin and ibroprofen

has anyone had a psuedo cyst?

Ca125 rising again even though I am on weekly taxol

health awareness campaign

Buzzing from learning -- and even doing it in tune

Mucinous Cystradenoma borderline malignancy CA 125 results

Patient questionnaire on radical debulking surgery

Does anyone else have extreme ascites? I had 3400 cc's drained two weeks ago but it has filled back up again and is painful under my ribs.

Abdomen numb

SE WALES OVARIAN CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

CA125 Question

Mucinous Cystradenoma borderline malignancy

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