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Feel guilty....

Ive got to say I don't write on here very often but do read the posts. !! I actually feel a bit guilty as I only have 1c ovarian cancer and so many of you have...

Ive got to say I don't write on here very often but do read the posts. !! I actu...

ricky23

•10 years ago

31 Replies

People in your area ?

Hi Ladies, when I first joined Ovacome there was a section that said "People in your area" I was able to click on this and a map came up and it showed who...

Hi Ladies, when I first joined Ovacome there was a section that said "People in ...

doreenharwood

•10 years ago

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Back on Treatment

Well my visit to the onc for my scan result brought the news that i was kind of expecting , the pains i've been having in my back are the tumours growing again...

Well my visit to the onc for my scan result brought the news that i was kind of ...

Shazican

•10 years ago

27 Replies

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Wondering how is Heffmeister?

I've been contacted from the USA by a fellow OC patient who had made online friends with and was asking about Heffmeister. I know she posted on this site a...

I've been contacted from the USA by a fellow OC patient who had made online frie...

Hetty

•10 years ago

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Patient Volunteer

Hello, We have been contacted by a leading oncologist who is looking for a patient to read through and review a clinical grant proposal for a study looking...

Hello, We have been contacted by a leading oncologist who is looking for a pat...

TheOvacomeTeam

Partner•10 years ago

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Hi everyone , I had my last chemo of this cycle last Tuesday , ime very weary but so relieved it's done . Waiting for scan appointment

And already have an appointment to see oncologist on dec 4th . It seems very strange to not have to think of next chemo . At the moment I have something...

And already have an appointment to see oncologist on dec 4th . It seems very s...

Elft63

•10 years ago

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Increase in CA125 readings

My Mum died of Ovarian cancer at the age of 62 and because of this I try to get regular CA125 blood tests especially as some years ago I had several cysts in...

My Mum died of Ovarian cancer at the age of 62 and because of this I try to get ...

anivo

•10 years ago

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SE WALES OVARIAN CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER

The October monthly meeting of the SE Wales Ovarian Cancer Support Group will take place on Wednesday 30 October at Churchill's Hotel, Cardiff Road, Cardiff,...

The October monthly meeting of the SE Wales Ovarian Cancer Support Group will ta...

Whippit

•10 years ago

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Anyone had a Urenery Stent?

I have to have a stent fitted I am worried about this ,any of you lovely ladies had one of these? love Carol x x

I have to have a stent fitted I am worried about this ,any of you lovely ladies ...

caz52

•10 years ago

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CT results are in :-( 11cm cyst.

Hello again, this is my 2nd post and is following on from a post a few days ago. I saw my consultant Thurs and he has told me I am going to need a full...

Hello again, this is my 2nd post and is following on from a post a few days ago....

Langstonelady

•10 years ago

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Avastin in the News

An article on a campaign to keep Avastin in use for the treatment of Ovarian Cancer....

An article on a campaign to keep Avastin in use for the treatment of Ovarian Can...

Whippit

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Avastin stopped working now

Hi , everyone, After 10 months its back had I was told yesterday after scan last week..Had a bad night even though I sort of had a feeling it was coming...

Hi , everyone, After 10 months its back had I was told yesterday after scan last...

caz52

•10 years ago

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rib.sternum

yesterday I walked my dogs and had a lot of pressure in my ribs(sternum).it didn't help when they pull me.just had to go back to bed when I got home.slept as...

yesterday I walked my dogs and had a lot of pressure in my ribs(sternum).it did...

anbuma

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Decision made - delaying 2nd treatment :)

Hi Ladies. Meeting with the oncologist today went as I hoped. I am asymptomatic and after a thorough examination it was agreed to delay my chemo for the the...

Hi Ladies. Meeting with the oncologist today went as I hoped. I am asymptomatic...

Izzystep

•10 years ago

33 Replies

Recovery time for bowel resection

Evening ladies, I am going in to have a terminal ileum resection to remove a carcinoid tumour and wondered if anyone could tell me how long the recovery time...

Evening ladies, I am going in to have a terminal ileum resection to remove a car...

debbiecann

•10 years ago

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Petition for progress towards clinical trial transparency in the draft Clinical Trial Regulation

I received a call for action in an email this week asking if I'd sign a petition to improve the way clinical trial results and collected and published in...

I received a call for action in an email this week asking if I'd sign a petition...

Whippit

•10 years ago

9 Replies

Osteoporosis - interesting abstract:

I got this from Dog Guide, a weekly online journal for GPs. No doubt one of the real GPs here can get the entire article and also explain it, but I think the...

I got this from Dog Guide, a weekly online journal for GPs. No doubt one of the...

vipervictoria

•10 years ago

1 Reply

swollen abdomen

after going to A&E on thursday and having scan and xray on friday when dr said all normal and to stop taking omeprazole.its constipation.today sunday-began to...

after going to A&E on thursday and having scan and xray on friday when dr said ...

anbuma

•11 years ago

12 Replies

WHAT HAVE I BEEN UP TO NOW!

Hi everyone, I have been meaning to post for some time but somehow haven't got round to it so here goes. As a lot of you are aware I am currently working my...

Hi everyone, I have been meaning to post for some time but somehow haven't got ...

Jacks150

•11 years ago

26 Replies

1st post. Recently ultrasound scanned showing an 11cm cyst

And yes I am scared..this was discovered by chance last week. I am having CT scan Tuesday to see where exactly it is, it could be ovary bladder or bowel. I...

And yes I am scared..this was discovered by chance last week. I am having CT sc...

Langstonelady

•11 years ago

10 Replies

Avastin - Exciting news from European Society of Gynae Oncology meeting - Liverpool

Well its been a fantastic weekend so far here in Liverpool. Yesterday I was honoured to Chair the morning session of the Advocates meeting, followed by leading...

Well its been a fantastic weekend so far here in Liverpool. Yesterday I was hono...

LouiseOvacome

My Ovacome Team•11 years ago

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Radio 4 this afternoon. "Goodbye" by Morwenna Banks.

This play, about two friends going through ones' journey into breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and death was amazing. I hope no one will think me callous...

This play, about two friends going through ones' journey into breast cancer diag...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Ovacome ...for help and support ...........

When I Joined this group in early 2012 it was full of help , support and friendly advice and good humor for all ..all ... that is the person with OC and their...

When I Joined this group in early 2012 it was full of help , support and friendl...

Jan76

•11 years ago

44 Replies

Hi all, I am wondering if anyone has been troubled by itchy skin. Mainly on upper chest back of neck, behind ears and on inner thighs.

It started about a week before I commenced 2nd line Carboplatin/Taxol having been in remission for 6 months. Chemo seems to have exacerbated it and driving me...

It started about a week before I commenced 2nd line Carboplatin/Taxol having bee...

positive

•11 years ago

8 Replies

Tip for post-chemo fatigue

Hi everyone, since completing her second line chemo 2 months ago my mum has dealt with near constant fatigue and tiredness. She could barely do more than a few...

Hi everyone, since completing her second line chemo 2 months ago my mum has deal...

Huma757

•11 years ago

25 Replies

The Waiting Game

Well ladies , 3 month check went as i thought , consultant can't be sure what the pains are in my back but worst case scenario is that the tumours are...

Well ladies , 3 month check went as i thought , consultant can't be sure what ...

Shazican

•11 years ago

21 Replies

Lobbying workshop for Ovacome members, Saturday 16th November

Ovacome works with national stakeholders to campaign for improvements but we know that through telling your story, you can make a difference and inspire people...

Ovacome works with national stakeholders to campaign for improvements but we kno...

SoniaOvacome

•11 years ago

16 Replies

Polite reminder from Ovacome

Good afternoon all, I would like to remind everyone that this forum was created to primarily provide support for others in similar situations and share...

Good afternoon all, I would like to remind everyone that this forum was create...

SoniaOvacome

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Hi all well I got some results today !!!

Hi all hope you ae all doing well, Well i got some results today, I have been told the tumour they removed was a borderline Tumour and they have had to send...

Hi all hope you ae all doing well, Well i got some results today, I have been t...

brunette0311

•11 years ago

7 Replies

Hi just had a large borderline ovarian cyst removed and now going to have a hysterectomy. I'm so frightened of the unknown.

Daisyjackben

•11 years ago

20 Replies

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My Ovacome

All posts for October 2013

Feel guilty....

People in your area ?

Back on Treatment

Wondering how is Heffmeister?

Patient Volunteer

Hi everyone , I had my last chemo of this cycle last Tuesday , ime very weary but so relieved it's done . Waiting for scan appointment

Increase in CA125 readings

SE WALES OVARIAN CANCER SUPPORT GROUP - WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER

Anyone had a Urenery Stent?

CT results are in :-( 11cm cyst.

Avastin in the News

Avastin stopped working now

rib.sternum

Decision made - delaying 2nd treatment :)

Recovery time for bowel resection

Petition for progress towards clinical trial transparency in the draft Clinical Trial Regulation

Osteoporosis - interesting abstract:

swollen abdomen

WHAT HAVE I BEEN UP TO NOW!

1st post. Recently ultrasound scanned showing an 11cm cyst

Avastin - Exciting news from European Society of Gynae Oncology meeting - Liverpool

Radio 4 this afternoon. "Goodbye" by Morwenna Banks.

Ovacome ...for help and support ...........

Hi all, I am wondering if anyone has been troubled by itchy skin. Mainly on upper chest back of neck, behind ears and on inner thighs.

Tip for post-chemo fatigue

The Waiting Game

Lobbying workshop for Ovacome members, Saturday 16th November

Polite reminder from Ovacome

Hi all well I got some results today !!!

Hi just had a large borderline ovarian cyst removed and now going to have a hysterectomy. I'm so frightened of the unknown.

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