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Monique - in loving memory

Just to let you know that my beloved wife Nisha - here known as Monique - passed away last night, peaceful at last, after a horrific 9 months. Mark

Just to let you know that my beloved wife Nisha - here known as Monique - passed...

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•10 years ago

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Just had second CT scan

Just had my second Ct scan had have an appointment for the oncologist on the 9 of July ,last ca125 was 10.3 but feel so frightened,I hate these appointments...

Just had my second Ct scan had have an appointment for the oncologist on the 9 o...

cancer48

•10 years ago

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In the news: Avastin first biologic backed in EU for resistant ovarian cancer

Good news about Avastin, however it will be some time before this indication appears on the Cancer Drugs Fund listing. Read full story here:...

Good news about Avastin, however it will be some time before this indication app...

TheOvacomeTeam

Partner•10 years ago

1 Reply

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IN CASE THIS OF INTEREST TO ANYONE............

I think we all agree that sooner (hopefully) or later, 'targeted treatment' will be the norm......so with that in mind i thought i would copy over the...

I think we all agree that sooner (hopefully) or later, 'targeted treatment' will...

thehusband

•10 years ago

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Hi all I had emergency op 2 wks ago to remove my gallbladder and had so many needles was unreal now my vein in hand looks thick and blocked

Mandy0810

•10 years ago

1 Reply

Mum was due her third taxol on the trial yesterday. She had a massive nosebleed and is missing it this week. Will it make a difference!

Hello ladies, I have not been on here for a few weeks. Mum is on the trial where she has a big blast of carboplatin and then a third of taxol every week. She...

Hello ladies, I have not been on here for a few weeks. Mum is on the trial where...

lounalsc

•10 years ago

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Im three years fighting my cancer My last scan was clear and im on avastin treatment only every 21 days

I have been diagnosed with clear cell ovarian cancer 20-6-2011 I had recurrence after 12 months from last chemeoterapy. Again treatments and my metastase on my...

I have been diagnosed with clear cell ovarian cancer 20-6-2011 I had recurrence ...

TAROUZA

•10 years ago

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The dilemma which I go through? Is it cancer or chemo related? I have a peritoneal/abdominal wall/ ovary cancer stage iv

I have a peritoneal/abdominal wall/ ovary cancer stage iv (two big masses and small nodules)-metastatic. My GYN-oncologist told me, no values or benefits from...

I have a peritoneal/abdominal wall/ ovary cancer stage iv (two big masses and sm...

Eyman1

•10 years ago

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Liver function tests rising.

I have had PPC stage 3c for four years and have had most of the drugs available. I am now on Topotecan which is a drug they use when all others have been...

I have had PPC stage 3c for four years and have had most of the drugs available....

chezgravel

•10 years ago

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Hello I have a 10.3 cm Teratoma on my left ovary 3.8cm cyst and 3.5cm on uterus so much pain. Should I be working as a PSW???

I also have extensive diverticulosis in my left colon. Worried about rupturing or twisting my Teratoma and cysts.

I also have extensive diverticulosis in my left colon. Worried about rupturing o...

slas71

•10 years ago

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4 time survivor

I was first diagnosed in 2001. I was in remission for 3 years. When it came back the 2 nd time I was in remission for 10 months. The third time I was in...

I was first diagnosed in 2001. I was in remission for 3 years. When it came bac...

Kimberlea

•10 years ago

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Scared

Hi all, at the end of May I went to my gp concerned about a persistent pain in my side & some bloating, he had a feel of my tummy & ordered some bloods and a...

Hi all, at the end of May I went to my gp concerned about a persistent pain in m...

elaine27

•10 years ago

14 Replies

Did you see a medical oncologist or gynaecological oncologist?

My mum was diagnosed with stage 3/4 ovarian cancer 2 months ago and we have a meeting with the onclogist in Belfast tomorrow. All the information I have read...

My mum was diagnosed with stage 3/4 ovarian cancer 2 months ago and we have a me...

sad1

•10 years ago

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The little b******s have got me again!

Just when I was having a lovely summer an beginning to think remission would go on and on. After two and a half years it felt like the status quo. So second...

Just when I was having a lovely summer an beginning to think remission would go ...

Lizneild

•10 years ago

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cancer perks!!!

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this so please be gentle!! I have a malignant pleural effusion which I have now had drained twice, at first the hospital passed me...

Hi Everyone, I'm new to this so please be gentle!! I have a malignant pleural ...

littlemissfighter

•10 years ago

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Hi, any recommendations for sore mouth/ulcers? Had 3 lots of carbo followed by 1 of caelyx and my mouth is sore now despite mouthwash.

Any tips would be much appreciated. Thanks xxxx

charleee

•10 years ago

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Has anyone lost weight after surgery?my op was three weeks ago, and have lost 1stone,maybe due to loose motions and antibiotics.

My wound is infected,and I am worried, no GP will call, feel I gave been hung out to dry.

My wound is infected,and I am worried, no GP will call, feel I gave been hung ou...

Jackie0

•10 years ago

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Time to Take a Bow Thank You For Your Lovely Comments I Shall Treasure Them Forever With Much Love From Gwyn

I thought I'd write this little rhyme, To say goodbye to friends online. I tried not to make a fuss, Thought I'd leave because I must. Thank you all for your...

I thought I'd write this little rhyme, To say goodbye to friends online. I tried...

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•10 years ago

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Cyto - Reductive surgery

Hi, I have been on this site several times, although not so much in recent months.... I am 32 and just over 2 years ago I was diagnosed with borderline tumours...

Hi, I have been on this site several times, although not so much in recent month...

Tracy29

•10 years ago

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Parp inhibitors trial

Does anyone have any experience of the current ARIEL2 trial of parp inhibitors? My oncologist has offered to refer me as it is possible my second remission is...

Does anyone have any experience of the current ARIEL2 trial of parp inhibitors? ...

SueLR

•10 years ago

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Houses of Parliament 16th July

I'm going to this with my husband. Is anyone else going? Lovis x

Lovis

•10 years ago

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Anyone in taxol, elesclomol study for platinum resistant ovarian stage 3c, if so how is it going? Any long term survivors out there?

Karinferraro

•10 years ago

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No taxol.

Second round Tolkien. 2 minutes to really take breathing down. Heart beat weird. Got oxygen. Bright red and felt on fire. Kidneys bad pain and stomach....

Second round Tolkien. 2 minutes to really take breathing down. Heart beat weir...

topeka

•10 years ago

31 Replies

Cisplatin chemo

Has anyone previously had this chemo. If so how did you find and cope with side effects. Also did it help shrink the cancer. I had 1 shot on 5th round of 2nd...

Has anyone previously had this chemo. If so how did you find and cope with side ...

marianc

•10 years ago

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GWYN'S MESSAGE TO YOU

Gwyn wants me to say thank you on her behalf for all the support she has received during her time on HU and wishes you all well. She never intended in making...

Gwyn wants me to say thank you on her behalf for all the support she has receiv...

Hidden

•10 years ago

36 Replies

Making a difference for ovarian cancer patients; Invitation to report launch in Parliament

Hello, As many of you know, Ovacome are passionate about seeking improvements to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer. One of the many...

Hello, As many of you know, Ovacome are passionate about seeking improvements...

TheOvacomeTeam

Partner•10 years ago

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Please help.

I've had chronic health issues since January 2014. I was hospitalized for kidney issues and was pregnant at the time. I have birth during my long hospital...

I've had chronic health issues since January 2014. I was hospitalized for kidney...

Klee62485

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Gene testing.

Hi I had borderline ovarian cancer stage 2c, had TAH last July, my sister also had a borderline tumour but only had one ovary removed, should we be gene tested.

Hi I had borderline ovarian cancer stage 2c, had TAH last July, my sister also h...

Ladyone1

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Re: Rib Fracture OR rib metastasis

Hi there, I am 3 years out from Fallopain Tube Cancer (carcinosarcoma) and now have a few new problems showing up. Compression Fracture of the spine and a rib...

Hi there, I am 3 years out from Fallopain Tube Cancer (carcinosarcoma) and now ...

Grip

•10 years ago

7 Replies

So Confused

Hi I went back to the consultant on Wednesday,and was told my Ca125 has raised again to 162, my right ovary is distorted and big with cyst on and...

Hi I went back to the consultant on Wednesday,and was told my Ca125 has raised a...

Stanally

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for June 2014

Monique - in loving memory

Just had second CT scan

In the news: Avastin first biologic backed in EU for resistant ovarian cancer

IN CASE THIS OF INTEREST TO ANYONE............

Hi all I had emergency op 2 wks ago to remove my gallbladder and had so many needles was unreal now my vein in hand looks thick and blocked

Mum was due her third taxol on the trial yesterday. She had a massive nosebleed and is missing it this week. Will it make a difference!

Im three years fighting my cancer My last scan was clear and im on avastin treatment only every 21 days

The dilemma which I go through? Is it cancer or chemo related? I have a peritoneal/abdominal wall/ ovary cancer stage iv

Liver function tests rising.

Hello I have a 10.3 cm Teratoma on my left ovary 3.8cm cyst and 3.5cm on uterus so much pain. Should I be working as a PSW???

4 time survivor

Scared

Did you see a medical oncologist or gynaecological oncologist?

The little b******s have got me again!

cancer perks!!!

Hi, any recommendations for sore mouth/ulcers? Had 3 lots of carbo followed by 1 of caelyx and my mouth is sore now despite mouthwash.

Has anyone lost weight after surgery?my op was three weeks ago, and have lost 1stone,maybe due to loose motions and antibiotics.

Time to Take a Bow Thank You For Your Lovely Comments I Shall Treasure Them Forever With Much Love From Gwyn

Cyto - Reductive surgery

Parp inhibitors trial

Houses of Parliament 16th July

Anyone in taxol, elesclomol study for platinum resistant ovarian stage 3c, if so how is it going? Any long term survivors out there?

No taxol.

Cisplatin chemo

GWYN'S MESSAGE TO YOU

Making a difference for ovarian cancer patients; Invitation to report launch in Parliament

Please help.

Gene testing.

Re: Rib Fracture OR rib metastasis

So Confused

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