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My Ovacome

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Decided not to go ahead with the chemo after all.

My gut instinct is telling me it's not the right thing to do. Can't explain it, it just doesn't feel right.

My gut instinct is telling me it's not the right thing to do. Can't explain it, ...

dawnieg

•11 years ago

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My CA125 showed that I have to have a Scan. I am terrified. My Nan died of Ovarian Cancer last year. I'm 46. Should I be worried.

I have serious right sided leg pain, boated stomach, not abdomen and like a bubbling under my right rib..

I have serious right sided leg pain, boated stomach, not abdomen and like a bubb...

heleno46

•11 years ago

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Anybody else notice this? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-96824/New-drug-treatment-beating-ovarian-cancer.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-96824/New-drug-treatment-beating-ovarian-cancer.html

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-96824/New-drug-treatment-beating-ovari...

dawnieg

•11 years ago

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TO TAKE YOUR MIND OFF MY PREVIOUS BLOG

Having removed my foot firmly from my mouth i hope the following little ditty amuses or at least doesnt offend, it sums up my time in Saudi Arabia many moons...

Having removed my foot firmly from my mouth i hope the following little ditty am...

thehusband

•11 years ago

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Sorry ladies i didnt think....but have deleted the topic now, as i mentioned i just let my pen run away without really thinking......x

Sorry ladies i didnt think....but have deleted the topic now, as i mentioned i j...

thehusband

•11 years ago

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Decline in USA OC rates tracks with decreased use of HRT

From todays Practice Update here in full for those who are registered...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Debulking surgery

We have asked repeatedly for this to be done but are being refused. My wife was diagnosed with suspected ovarian cancer (poorly differentiated, might be clear...

We have asked repeatedly for this to be done but are being refused. My wife was ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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If Somebody don't have ovary by birth???

Can any body suggest me one is my relative girl she is not having her ovary by birth it was diagnosed at the age of 12 yrs. is there any treatment and what...

Can any body suggest me one is my relative girl she is not having her ovary by b...

arorakumar

•11 years ago

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are there any stats on the chances of recurrence after 12 years

my notes were unclear but it is thought I had an early stage OC 12 years ago which was successfully treated with full hysterectomy, bilateral oophrectomy,...

my notes were unclear but it is thought I had an early stage OC 12 years ago w...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Good news

Hey everyone just an update.. I went for my 'urgent' Gynae appointment today for my trans vaginal scan. He told me I had nothing to worry about and couldn't...

Hey everyone just an update.. I went for my 'urgent' Gynae appointment today for...

Smith123

•11 years ago

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Thank you to everyone for all your support

Hi there to everyone, I wanted to thank everyone for their advice and support over the last few months. Now I have some really good news, which has left me...

Hi there to everyone, I wanted to thank everyone for their advice and support...

poppy69

•11 years ago

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Thank you to everyone for all your support

Hi there to everyone, I wanted to thank everyone for their advice and support over the last few months. Now I have some really good news, which has left me...

Hi there to everyone, I wanted to thank everyone for their advice and support...

poppy69

•11 years ago

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I'd really appreciate advise from the over 70s re their experience with OC - my mum's in this category. However advise from all is welcomed

She was diagnosed about 2.5yrs ago with stage IIIC and has had 10 doses of carbo/taxol. Now she keeps having severe pains in her stomach and in one of her...

She was diagnosed about 2.5yrs ago with stage IIIC and has had 10 doses of carbo...

Beatcancer

•11 years ago

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cancer blog

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/author/susan-gubar/ cancer blog written by New York journalist/academic with ovarian cancer

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/author/susan-gubar/ cancer blog written by New ...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Has anyone had more than 10 treatments on taxol carboplatin

Tennisgrl

•11 years ago

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What's the daftest song you remember from your childhood?

Thanking about Captain Beaky and Hissing Sid got me thinking..... What is the daftest song you remember from your childhood(or later)? Mine has got to be Star...

Thanking about Captain Beaky and Hissing Sid got me thinking..... What is the da...

ChrisH

•11 years ago

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almost to the finish line I hope

I was newly diagnosed in January 2013 with stage IIIC. I have been receiving Taxol/Carbo and my last treatment will be June 4th. I am seriously looking into...

I was newly diagnosed in January 2013 with stage IIIC. I have been receiving Ta...

tntknc

•11 years ago

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Biopsy yesterday

Biopsy went well yesterday eventually. After being told I was going to have a general anesthetic it was decided due to my bowel being stuck to the sides there...

Biopsy went well yesterday eventually. After being told I was going to have a ge...

joyw2

•11 years ago

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Scan results mixed after 3 Caelyx doses

Well I got my scan results back today. It's showing a small reduction in the cancer, but there is more ascities than before, so I'll probably need a drain at...

Well I got my scan results back today. It's showing a small reduction in the can...

ChrisH

•11 years ago

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can you still have oc if the ultrasound shows nothing?

I have low back pain, abdominal discomfort and sometimes pain. I feel like I have no energy. I need to wee a lot more than normal. plus my stomach feels hard...

I have low back pain, abdominal discomfort and sometimes pain. I feel like I hav...

mabril

•11 years ago

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my husband is having terrible side effects from avistan he is thinking of giving up is anyone the same

sssssssssssssssssssss

•11 years ago

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Update To Recent Question

Hi All, just to let you know had the ultrasound (with a rather obnoxious senior radiographer) who when i laid on the couch then presumed to ask me "so what do...

Hi All, just to let you know had the ultrasound (with a rather obnoxious senior ...

nessie1965

•11 years ago

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i was told 2 weeks ago a scan ...

i was told 2 weeks ago a scan showed a slightly enlarged ovary with nodules. gp told me it was nothing to worry about. I have now found out I'm on the urgent...

i was told 2 weeks ago a scan showed a slightly enlarged ovary with nodules. gp ...

Smith123

•11 years ago

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Confused

When I had my first three month check in February,Ca125 was 4, and NED-My next check was due next week, so I had Ca125 done last week. I was called to see...

When I had my first three month check in February,Ca125 was 4, and NED-My next c...

Kaskin

•11 years ago

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Raising Awareness in Manchester

I have just returned from Manchester where with the help of the local ROCC we had a stand at the Nursing in Practice stand at the Bridgewater Hall. We were...

I have just returned from Manchester where with the help of the local ROCC we ha...

RuthPOvacome

•11 years ago

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Ovarian Cancer - Symptoms Awareness Raising

Dear friends Is anyone else confused by the apparent duplication and competition amongst Ovarian Cancer charities? It was recently brought to my...

Dear friends Is anyone else confused by the apparent duplication and comp...

Whippit

•11 years ago

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Any suggestions for coping with pain

The pains I have been having have sometimes been excruciating and I try to avoid pain killers as much as possible. My treatment with chemo has not yet started...

The pains I have been having have sometimes been excruciating and I try to avoid...

joyw2

•11 years ago

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B4life

If you are ghanian living in the uk, I want you to join hands with me to create more awareness amongst our fellow ghanians living in the uk or back home.

If you are ghanian living in the uk, I want you to join hands with me to create ...

Bforlife

•11 years ago

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Anyone else on the Biomarin PARP inhibitor for brca1 or brca2?

Snide

•11 years ago

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I have no insurance. I started hemmoraging & went to ER. Did a sonogram and said Ovarian cancer.

Most likely ovarian cancer & need to see a gynocologist/oncologist. They did a blood test & said it will confirm if it is cancer. Referred me to Moffitt but...

Most likely ovarian cancer & need to see a gynocologist/oncologist. They did a ...

Stars-Hope

•11 years ago

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Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for May 2013

Decided not to go ahead with the chemo after all.

My CA125 showed that I have to have a Scan. I am terrified. My Nan died of Ovarian Cancer last year. I'm 46. Should I be worried.

Anybody else notice this? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-96824/New-drug-treatment-beating-ovarian-cancer.html

TO TAKE YOUR MIND OFF MY PREVIOUS BLOG

DELETED

Decline in USA OC rates tracks with decreased use of HRT

Debulking surgery

If Somebody don't have ovary by birth???

are there any stats on the chances of recurrence after 12 years

Good news

Thank you to everyone for all your support

Thank you to everyone for all your support

I'd really appreciate advise from the over 70s re their experience with OC - my mum's in this category. However advise from all is welcomed

cancer blog

Has anyone had more than 10 treatments on taxol carboplatin

What's the daftest song you remember from your childhood?

almost to the finish line I hope

Biopsy yesterday

Scan results mixed after 3 Caelyx doses

can you still have oc if the ultrasound shows nothing?

my husband is having terrible side effects from avistan he is thinking of giving up is anyone the same

Update To Recent Question

i was told 2 weeks ago a scan ...

Confused

Raising Awareness in Manchester

Ovarian Cancer - Symptoms Awareness Raising

Any suggestions for coping with pain

B4life

Anyone else on the Biomarin PARP inhibitor for brca1 or brca2?

I have no insurance. I started hemmoraging & went to ER. Did a sonogram and said Ovarian cancer.

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