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Francine

I was diagnosed with ov last year.I had surgery to remove a huge mass in October followed by 6 chemo sessions. I had a ct scan last week & am seeing the...

I was diagnosed with ov last year.I had surgery to remove a huge mass in October...

Shrimp49

•9 years ago

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Combinations

Hi everyone when I started my chemo last September I was having paclatixol and carboplatin.on my second session I had an allergic reaction to the taxol,they...

Hi everyone when I started my chemo last September I was having paclatixol and c...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Lung nodules

Rising to 15mm in 3 months, still small I know, but oncologist says no treatment from Dec 14 to Sep 15 when chemo to restart?? I wonder? Do they want to wait...

Rising to 15mm in 3 months, still small I know, but oncologist says no treatment...

Jackie0

•9 years ago

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Advice re ca125

Hi girls So resssuring to hear others have similar emotions and anxiety. My fsmily has been great but feel They don't want to know about risk of recurrence...

Hi girls So resssuring to hear others have similar emotions and anxiety. My fsmi...

Susan3

•9 years ago

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Doing The Race for Life

Hello Ladies I am doing the #raceforlife today in Norwich a year on from first surgery I will not be setting any records it's more a two fingered gesture to...

Hello Ladies I am doing the #raceforlife today in Norwich a year on from first s...

Greeningthegrey

•9 years ago

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Fears of recurrence

Hi, I am 34 and it is now 18 months after my treatment - chemo and surgery for ovarian cancer. I am currently in a constant worry about recurrence so...

Hi, I am 34 and it is now 18 months after my treatment - chemo and surgery f...

hellwen

•9 years ago

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Caelyx/carbo

Good morning all. I am about to start my 5th line of chemo, this time Caelyx and carbo . Are there any tips about this combination.I know the hands and feet...

Good morning all. I am about to start my 5th line of chemo, this time Caelyx and...

gina

•9 years ago

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The drain

The drain still not in iv been to the hospital . Monday clinic phoned tues of course you all know the bed manager gave away my bed ,in Wednesday no slot for...

The drain still not in iv been to the hospital . Monday clinic phoned tues of co...

Celtic6648

•9 years ago

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BRCA Testing

Hello ladies, My mum is a month post chemo after finishing 6 sessions first line treatment. She had OC Clear Cell Stage 1c/2. We are awaiting our first post...

Hello ladies, My mum is a month post chemo after finishing 6 sessions first line...

LivK90

•9 years ago

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Chemo

Saw my onc today.have to have chemo once a week for 18 weeks.i did question the use of carbo plating again as I only stopped chemo in February.she said doing...

Saw my onc today.have to have chemo once a week for 18 weeks.i did question the ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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How will I know when PPC returns?

Don't often post but read daily and really appreciate the support provided by all who do post. Diagnosed in November 2013, two operations followed by chemo...

Don't often post but read daily and really appreciate the support provided by al...

valeriel

•9 years ago

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Bed managers are the boss

Got a phone call at 4 30 yesterday . Come in we have a bed for your drain . They won't do it today at this time surely . Highly unlikely . Well is it o k if I...

Got a phone call at 4 30 yesterday . Come in we have a bed for your drain . They...

Celtic6648

•9 years ago

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Hi lady's

As some of you know I have been having tests since April, so far I have had ca125, ultra sound scan, ct scan and now they are sending messages for an mri scan...

As some of you know I have been having tests since April, so far I have had ca12...

poeticlady

•9 years ago

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First post

Hi everyone I was diagnosed as stage 3/4 OC October 2014, I have had a full hysterectomy and hernia repair, and have just finished my 6th chemo, wow it was...

Hi everyone I was diagnosed as stage 3/4 OC October 2014, I have had a full hyst...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Heartburn and indigestion

Hi lovely ladies Is heartburn etc a condition left by chemo? I have been suffering since last October finished chemo in January 2014. Had a scan in March 2015...

Hi lovely ladies Is heartburn etc a condition left by chemo? I have been suffer...

Mopsie

•9 years ago

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Facial hair growth post chemo

Hello all......I hope everyone is doing well. I'm about 11 weeks after my last chemo....taxol and carboplatin...I have a pretty good fuzz on my head, and I am...

Hello all......I hope everyone is doing well. I'm about 11 weeks after my last ...

judyved-US

•9 years ago

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10cm complex ovarian cyst

Hi all , me and my hubby have been trying for a baby doc's sent me for a ultrasound and they found a 10cm complex ovarian cyst .... my bloods show ca 125 as...

Hi all , me and my hubby have been trying for a baby doc's sent me for a ultraso...

sophie_m_33

•9 years ago

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Caelyx

I have just had Caelyx and Carboplatin last Friday and was told that my urine would be red but up until today it has not happened and I was wondering if anyone...

I have just had Caelyx and Carboplatin last Friday and was told that my urine wo...

Barb4145

•9 years ago

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3cm cyst on my ovary :(

Hi there everyone. Ive been reading peoples stories and you all seem very helpful so i thought id join and give my story and see if anyone is having the same...

Hi there everyone. Ive been reading peoples stories and you all seem very helpfu...

2melly2

•9 years ago

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Gallstones

Hi ladies I had my six month check up last week my Ca125 was good at 14 but doctor noted my liver function test was raised, my GP had done it after I was...

Hi ladies I had my six month check up last week my Ca125 was good at 14 but doct...

Ladyone1

•9 years ago

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The unlucky one

As I said in my last post I always draw the short straw.on Thursday afternoon I thought my skirt felt really tight so I stood up and I looked as if I was about...

As I said in my last post I always draw the short straw.on Thursday afternoon I ...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Morphine

Does anyone have morphine patches and are they better than oralmorphe which makes me feel sick, also are the patches stronger? Thanks ladies have a good...

Does anyone have morphine patches and are they better than oralmorphe which make...

Tinkerbell56

•9 years ago

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Being positive

i had 3 cycles of cisplatin with excellent results after first one buts a time went on needed to wait a bit longer before each treatment. It didn't work...

i had 3 cycles of cisplatin with excellent results after first one buts a time ...

Fuffyfrost

•9 years ago

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CA125 dropped after 1st chemo

My mum is stage 3/4 ovarian cancer, her CA125 was 369 and after her first session of chemo it has now dropped down to 166 which sounds really positive! She...

My mum is stage 3/4 ovarian cancer, her CA125 was 369 and after her first sessio...

Be-Positive

•9 years ago

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Does anyone here used or consumed herbal supplements or tea like Turmeric?

During my days with cancer, I've read that turmeric is helpful for cancer patients going thru chemo and it promotes cancer cell death. Has anyone here tried...

During my days with cancer, I've read that turmeric is helpful for cancer patie...

geekyandaloof

•9 years ago

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Never ending.

Does anyone ever feel as if they are never going to feel well again?i finished my chemo mid feb this year I really thought I would begin to fee well by now.but...

Does anyone ever feel as if they are never going to feel well again?i finished m...

Hidden

•9 years ago

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Dont know what to believe anymore

Right ! Not felt right for years since perri menopaus Tiredness bloatedness and constipation have been constant Doc finally started testing me for stuff and...

Right ! Not felt right for years since perri menopaus Tiredness bloatedness and...

rossetti09

•9 years ago

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Jo

Hi I had hysterectory in September last year for years and years of heavy periods but kept my ovaries , I then started to get pain in my bladder when passing...

Hi I had hysterectory in September last year for years and years of heavy period...

Joanne67

•9 years ago

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Mesh

Hi everybody! Just wondered if anybody else has had mesh inserted to prevent a hernia? Many thanks

Hi everybody! Just wondered if anybody else has had mesh inserted to prevent a h...

dawnieg

•9 years ago

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All clear

Had scan results today and all clear thank god,but as we all know. That's not the end of the matter but while it lasts the gift that keeps on giving is at...

Had scan results today and all clear thank god,but as we all know. That's not th...

honiton

•9 years ago

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Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for May 2015

Francine

Combinations

Lung nodules

Advice re ca125

Doing The Race for Life

Fears of recurrence

Caelyx/carbo

The drain

BRCA Testing

Chemo

How will I know when PPC returns?

Bed managers are the boss

Hi lady's

First post

Heartburn and indigestion

Facial hair growth post chemo

10cm complex ovarian cyst

Caelyx

3cm cyst on my ovary :(

Gallstones

The unlucky one

Morphine

Being positive

CA125 dropped after 1st chemo

Does anyone here used or consumed herbal supplements or tea like Turmeric?

Never ending.

Dont know what to believe anymore

Jo

Mesh

All clear

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