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How quick do you get chemo for recurrence

Last time, I had chemo I had had an operation so the chemo was left 4 weeks. How long was it for all of you between the oncologist confirming it's return on...

Last time, I had chemo I had had an operation so the chemo was left 4 weeks. How...

Lovis

•10 years ago

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Understanding CA125 Levels

Hi everyone. This link was posted up in the HU Ovacare site so I thought I'd share it with you. xx...

Hi everyone. This link was posted up in the HU Ovacare site so I thought I'd sha...

Whippit

•10 years ago

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Article in Sunday Express Magazine Today

A poignant article appeared in the Sunday Express Magazine today which included Sharon's story (Shazican). This brave woman lost her battle with ovarian...

A poignant article appeared in the Sunday Express Magazine today which included ...

Whippit

•10 years ago

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High grade ovarian cancer recurrence

Thank you for your encouragement everyone, I really appreciate it. I just wondered if anyone else had high grade and found that the cancer responds again ok to...

Thank you for your encouragement everyone, I really appreciate it. I just wonder...

Lovis

•10 years ago

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Post op query

After being diagnosed with the BRACA1 gene at 62yrs I had the removal of the tubes and ovaries + flush out 10th Feb, due to a bleed the surgeon had to put 4...

After being diagnosed with the BRACA1 gene at 62yrs I had the removal of the tub...

Spoton

•10 years ago

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I have stage 4 ovarian cancer and am waiting for chemo I had been in hospital and they said it was wind. I am feeling scared

Can anyone give me their experiences. It is in my left lung bowel and the omentum. Sue

Can anyone give me their experiences. It is in my left lung bowel and the omentu...

Woody64

•10 years ago

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Had my ultrasound & they confirmed I have a 10cm Cyst.

Last week I found out my ca125 was 804. Yesterday, I had an Ultrasound & they told me I had a 10 cm cyst. I've gone into panic mode, and am thinking the worse....

Last week I found out my ca125 was 804. Yesterday, I had an Ultrasound & they to...

EJ0203

•10 years ago

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Cancer is back confirmed by CT scan

It is in the abdomen, several little bits but not in lymph nodes or in any other organs. Chemotherapy soon with Avastin hopefully. Not surprised as CA125 was...

It is in the abdomen, several little bits but not in lymph nodes or in any other...

Lovis

•10 years ago

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un known treatment?

I am in the US. Things are done differently in the UK from what I've read. Maybe the everolimus isn't available there yet. Brand names include...

I am in the US. Things are done differently in the UK from what I've read. Mayb...

copperpenny

•10 years ago

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Mom is not well...

Hi Everyone, I got the shock of my life yesterday when my mom caled to tell me she had been to her GP - had a ultrasound - and it confirmed that she had a...

Hi Everyone, I got the shock of my life yesterday when my mom caled to tell me ...

BryanV

•10 years ago

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I have just found out my cancer is primary peritoneal. Anyone had a recurrence? If so what we're your symptoms?

Poppy2212

•10 years ago

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Laparoscopy after recurrence of cancer

Has anyone been offered a laparoscopy after a recurrence as they are not sure they can see mine on a CT scan. I will find out tomorrow as I'm having another...

Has anyone been offered a laparoscopy after a recurrence as they are not sure th...

Lovis

•10 years ago

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p13k treatment

My onocologist wants me to start taking everolimus for my targeted p13k cancer. also targeted p53 cancer and there is no target treatment for that yet. I would...

My onocologist wants me to start taking everolimus for my targeted p13k cancer. ...

copperpenny

•10 years ago

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Hi, my ca125 is 804, & my Dr did an internal examination & could feel a mass. I'm so scared i have cancer

EJ0203

•10 years ago

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Ca125 up from 63 to 1058 in 2 months

Help, I'm panicking. The scan in January was normal so how can this jump so far. I can't speak to anyone today like my oncologist and I'm petrified. As it's...

Help, I'm panicking. The scan in January was normal so how can this jump so fa...

Lovis

•10 years ago

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My question is about the ovarian cancer reoccurance symptoms and tests.

After my total hysterectomy, I had the chance to talk with an ovarian cancer survivor who was sharring her experience with me. She had her cancer long ago,...

After my total hysterectomy, I had the chance to talk with an ovarian cancer sur...

naomi88

•10 years ago

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I have had a hysterectomy with one ovary removed 20 years ago and am aged 64. Every morning when I awaken I have cramp pains in my stomach.

I also have back pain at times. Should I be concerned about this

Soniasnell

•10 years ago

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Lower back pain.

It's now been 7 months since TAH, after a few months I noticed my back would ache doing simple things like bending over bath or bending for a few minutes, now...

It's now been 7 months since TAH, after a few months I noticed my back would ach...

Ladyone1

•10 years ago

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Why does my ca125 continue to rise since my chemo was finished. Was 5.5, 6.6, 7.8 over the last 8 months?

I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in November 2012, went through chemo, surgery, and then chemo again. I've been cancer free since July 2013, my ca 125 was...

I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in November 2012, went through chemo, surger...

Dfplch05

•10 years ago

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Update re I'm so scared-scan result today (posted 2 days ago)

Hi ladies, Scan shows I have very small amount of disease progression (less then 1/2cm) so onc advises I don't need 2nd line chemo yet. As I've had recurrence...

Hi ladies, Scan shows I have very small amount of disease progression (less then...

Padgatepeach

•10 years ago

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10 Minute Slot on Radio Merseyside .. My Experiences of Ovarian ..

This is my interview on the Simon Hoban Drivetime show aired last Monday .. I thought I'd put this link on a separate thread as it's taken off catch-up in 4...

This is my interview on the Simon Hoban Drivetime show aired last Monday .. I ...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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Ovarian Cancer in Scotland

Hi everyone, my name is Ann and I was diagnosed with OC in 2010. Recently I have been feeling very isolated up here. I live in Ayrshire and don't know anyone...

Hi everyone, my name is Ann and I was diagnosed with OC in 2010. Recently I hav...

sweetpea

•10 years ago

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Does anyone have information on neuro endocrine tumour NET of the ovary

Anneya

•10 years ago

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I'm so scared - scan results today

Diagnosed March 2013 and had 3 x Carbo/Taxol then debulking surgery in June followed by another 3 Carbo/ Taxol. Debulking surgery was unable to remove 2...

Diagnosed March 2013 and had 3 x Carbo/Taxol then debulking surgery in June foll...

Padgatepeach

•10 years ago

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Anyone with Primary Peritoneal Cancer? Or know anyone?

Peritoneal Cancer Ascites Frozen pelvis Ileostomy

Hidden

•10 years ago

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From sassysal. Had my first round of chemo thru chest port today...all went well.....carboplatin,taxol,taxotegl, for carcinosarcoma of ovar

Will have my abdominal port placed next week and start intraperitoneal chemo ofcisplatinum and taxol. Have heard good stories about this procedure, and horror...

Will have my abdominal port placed next week and start intraperitoneal chemo ofc...

Sassysal

•10 years ago

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avastin Anyone's experience of taxol/carbo and avastin treatment

Seen oncologist surgery not on cards needs to stop spread so added avastin how have any of you done on this combination with side effects

Seen oncologist surgery not on cards needs to stop spread so added avastin how h...

clunn

•10 years ago

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My lower abdomen feels all hard in the middle

I had the last of two operations in January 2013. My lower tummy was quite soft and floppy until after Christmas this year and now it's feels hard. It also...

I had the last of two operations in January 2013. My lower tummy was quite soft ...

Lovis

•10 years ago

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Has anyone experienced numbness in the hand pain in the arm and a rush of blood through the neck after completing ceylex

doctor has requested scan but would welcome suggestions. Gill

Seren18

•10 years ago

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I have had GCT 6 times in the past 10 years. I have had been treated with chemo, and Avastin but keeps coming back. So tired of fighting

This crap! Anybody else have this many reoccurrences? Feeling a little discouraged. Everytime I have surgery it takes longer and longer to heal. I have pain...

This crap! Anybody else have this many reoccurrences? Feeling a little discourag...

jdavis

•10 years ago

16 Replies

Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for March 2014

How quick do you get chemo for recurrence

Understanding CA125 Levels

Article in Sunday Express Magazine Today

High grade ovarian cancer recurrence

Post op query

I have stage 4 ovarian cancer and am waiting for chemo I had been in hospital and they said it was wind. I am feeling scared

Had my ultrasound & they confirmed I have a 10cm Cyst.

Cancer is back confirmed by CT scan

un known treatment?

Mom is not well...

I have just found out my cancer is primary peritoneal. Anyone had a recurrence? If so what we're your symptoms?

Laparoscopy after recurrence of cancer

p13k treatment

Hi, my ca125 is 804, & my Dr did an internal examination & could feel a mass. I'm so scared i have cancer

Ca125 up from 63 to 1058 in 2 months

My question is about the ovarian cancer reoccurance symptoms and tests.

I have had a hysterectomy with one ovary removed 20 years ago and am aged 64. Every morning when I awaken I have cramp pains in my stomach.

Lower back pain.

Why does my ca125 continue to rise since my chemo was finished. Was 5.5, 6.6, 7.8 over the last 8 months?

Update re I'm so scared-scan result today (posted 2 days ago)

10 Minute Slot on Radio Merseyside .. My Experiences of Ovarian ..

Ovarian Cancer in Scotland

Does anyone have information on neuro endocrine tumour NET of the ovary

I'm so scared - scan results today

Anyone with Primary Peritoneal Cancer? Or know anyone?

From sassysal. Had my first round of chemo thru chest port today...all went well.....carboplatin,taxol,taxotegl, for carcinosarcoma of ovar

avastin Anyone's experience of taxol/carbo and avastin treatment

My lower abdomen feels all hard in the middle

Has anyone experienced numbness in the hand pain in the arm and a rush of blood through the neck after completing ceylex

I have had GCT 6 times in the past 10 years. I have had been treated with chemo, and Avastin but keeps coming back. So tired of fighting

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