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Clear cell CT scan tomorrow post chemo

Hi all Ive got my first post chemo CT scan tomorrow followed by an appt with the oncologist next week.I am feeling very positive and very well ( if a bit...

Hi all Ive got my first post chemo CT scan tomorrow followed by an appt with ...

Snoopy01

•11 years ago

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Mum is 7 weeks along from first app and still no treatment or op

Hi everyone, my mum has only had biopsy last week on two masses, we don't know results yet, consultant said he is 99% sure it's oc my mum looks 6 months...

Hi everyone, my mum has only had biopsy last week on two masses, we don't know r...

Holdingontohope

•11 years ago

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Appetite

I have been struggling a little bit with my appetite. I feel my hungriest in the morning but as the day goes on I feel less hungry. Yesterday I ate more in the...

I have been struggling a little bit with my appetite. I feel my hungriest in the...

ScardyCat40

•11 years ago

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The Health Lottery - a perspective from both sides

I think it's not unkind to say that healthcare is a bit of a lottery in the UK. It's particularly the case with ovarian cancer which is a rare cancer that is...

I think it's not unkind to say that healthcare is a bit of a lottery in the UK. ...

Whippit

•11 years ago

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Anyone had a drain at home?

Just wondered if anyone else has had to have a drain at home? As there is no room in the local hospice, the team there have decided to come out to me at home...

Just wondered if anyone else has had to have a drain at home? As there is no r...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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My ovaries were removed 4 years ago now I have ovarian cancer???

I was diagnosed with uterine cancer at age 22. I had my uterus removed with no other followup treatment and no reoccurance.. I was diagnosed with breast cancer...

I was diagnosed with uterine cancer at age 22. I had my uterus removed with no o...

BornAgain

•11 years ago

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MsLizD

Tonight not a good night. Onc phoned around 9pm to tell me results of scan. Seems like 2nd lot of treatment not working, cancer spreading. Now in pelvic region...

Tonight not a good night. Onc phoned around 9pm to tell me results of scan. Seem...

MsLizD

•11 years ago

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Mark Drakeford - Wales Health Minister - Praise where Praise is Due

As you know I had a meeting today with the Health Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford. What a breath of fresh air he is. We spent about 30 minutes...

As you know I had a meeting today with the Health Minister of Wales, Mark Drakef...

Whippit

•11 years ago

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Genetic patenting

Thank goodness moves to patent cancer genes have been blocked by US high court http://uk.mg.bt.mail.yahoo.com/neo/launch?.partner=bt-1...

Thank goodness moves to patent cancer genes have been blocked by US high court ...

Suzy

•11 years ago

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Tomatoes again!

Following on from Whippit's Tomato Plant post, last year my son got a bit overenthusiastic with growing tomatoes. He had about 30 of the things all over the...

Following on from Whippit's Tomato Plant post, last year my son got a bit overen...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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The Blackbirds have Hatched

Over the last week I had noticed a Blackbird bobbing in and out of a climbing plant right outside the study window. This morning for the first time I heard...

Over the last week I had noticed a Blackbird bobbing in and out of a climbing pl...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Meeting Health Minister Wales and MP for Cardiff West - Tomorrow!

Dear all Wish me well. Having kicked ass re healthcare in Wales I have a meeting with the Health Minister Mark Drakeford and my MP Kevin...

Dear all Wish me well. Having kicked ass re healthcare in Wal...

Whippit

•11 years ago

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Finished Again

Well ladies not been on for a while .. just a quick update .... Married life going great glad i did when i did though as i have put back on all the weight i...

Well ladies not been on for a while .. just a quick update .... Married life goi...

Shazican

•11 years ago

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Pazopanib has been used to extend remission in Ovarian Cancer Patients

A friend has just referred me to a hopeful article in the American Society of Clinical Oncology Research Round Up following the 13th Meeting of ASCO. It refers...

A friend has just referred me to a hopeful article in the American Society of Cl...

Whippit

•11 years ago

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Awaiting ovary removal due to enlargement but not sonister docs say...Now consta...

Smith123

•11 years ago

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Inspiration

I just wanted to say what an inspiration all of the ladies on this site are. When you read all of the things that we have had to go through it makes you...

I just wanted to say what an inspiration all of the ladies on this site are. Whe...

mrshill

•11 years ago

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If You Can't Beat 'em...

It's been lovely to see the various pet related blogs recently. I just thought I would join in the fun with this picture of Angie hard at work. Our dog...

It's been lovely to see the various pet related blogs recently. I just thought I...

HerThing

•11 years ago

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The dreaded oc is back

Hello not been on the site for a while. I am feeling very sorry for myself as I was told yesterday that I need to have a second cycle of chemo. My oc has...

Hello not been on the site for a while. I am feeling very sorry for myself as I ...

mrshill

•11 years ago

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When do you get a Clinical Nurse Specialist?

From reading people's blogs it seems most people have a CNS, at what stage in the process were you assigned this person.

From reading people's blogs it seems most people have a CNS, at what stage in th...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Article on new Cancer Treatments - The Times

Please take a look at the front page of The Times - http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/news/ Of course I needn't even mention that this important project does...

Please take a look at the front page of The Times - http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tt...

Whippit

•11 years ago

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Sorry ladies

I have been unable to reply to any comments on my blog don't no why, but it's frustrating me!!!

I have been unable to reply to any comments on my blog don't no why, but it's fr...

Smith123

•11 years ago

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edema hands, feet , face on Taxol anyone ?

Hi all Just finished my last round of chemo (hurray) but this time have experenced really swollen hands,feet and talk about chipmunk cheeks.Has anyone else...

Hi all Just finished my last round of chemo (hurray) but this time have exper...

Snoopy01

•11 years ago

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has anyone had raised ca125 but was not recurrence?

finished chemo in March, ca125 was 157 and i was told it was only a partial response. had been going back and forth to the hospital as I could feel a mass in...

finished chemo in March, ca125 was 157 and i was told it was only a partial resp...

trolleydollyuk

•11 years ago

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my lovely morning meeting.

Hello everybody.I just wanted to say that I met up with Sunfleury this morning. And had the most amazing talks with her. I realised a lot of things whilst...

Hello everybody.I just wanted to say that I met up with Sunfleury this morning. ...

suzannehadenough

•11 years ago

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C.T SCAN RESULTS

Just got back from my lovely oncologist and he is pleased that the tumors in my stomach and liver significantly reduced, so pleased that all the pain of chemo....

Just got back from my lovely oncologist and he is pleased that the tumors in my ...

jennybutler

•11 years ago

15 Replies

Target Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trials Database

I have an blue-sky appointment with my oncologist this week to consider what we're going to do to get me the treatment I need despite living in Wales where...

I have an blue-sky appointment with my oncologist this week to consider what we'...

Whippit

•11 years ago

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Introducing mums cat FiFi

This is FiFi my mums cat (mum is away on holiday). She is 7 yrs old and a bit of a stroppy cow as she has gone for me a few times over the last 2 weeks but I...

This is FiFi my mums cat (mum is away on holiday). She is 7 yrs old and a bit of...

ScardyCat40

•11 years ago

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Stepping in to your World...now my World

June 2013 - Stunned! I am new to the site today and having looked around feel comforted by the level of friendship, knowledge and support available. I am...

June 2013 - Stunned! I am new to the site today and having looked around fe...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Far too long since... the last silly cat picture

We have all been terribly serious lately. We have had to be as some if us are getting unwell again, others have been on the campaign trail with lots of...

We have all been terribly serious lately. We have had to be as some if us are ge...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Granulosa cell cancer

Hi Guys joined the site but then was advised to look on the hysterectomy sites instead as at that stage had no diagnosis.Just seen the oncologist, two weeks...

Hi Guys joined the site but then was advised to look on the hysterectomy sites i...

susan1

•11 years ago

15 Replies

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My Ovacome

All posts for June 2013

Clear cell CT scan tomorrow post chemo

Mum is 7 weeks along from first app and still no treatment or op

Appetite

The Health Lottery - a perspective from both sides

Anyone had a drain at home?

My ovaries were removed 4 years ago now I have ovarian cancer???

MsLizD

Mark Drakeford - Wales Health Minister - Praise where Praise is Due

Genetic patenting

Tomatoes again!

The Blackbirds have Hatched

Meeting Health Minister Wales and MP for Cardiff West - Tomorrow!

Finished Again

Pazopanib has been used to extend remission in Ovarian Cancer Patients

Anyone similar?

Inspiration

If You Can't Beat 'em...

The dreaded oc is back

When do you get a Clinical Nurse Specialist?

Article on new Cancer Treatments - The Times

Sorry ladies

edema hands, feet , face on Taxol anyone ?

has anyone had raised ca125 but was not recurrence?

my lovely morning meeting.

C.T SCAN RESULTS

Target Ovarian Cancer Clinical Trials Database

Introducing mums cat FiFi

Stepping in to your World...now my World

Far too long since... the last silly cat picture

Granulosa cell cancer

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