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steroids and digestive issues???

I was recently prescribed high dose antibiotics and steroids for 5 weeks following the appearance of a very unwelcome lung lesion on my ct scan back in June....

I was recently prescribed high dose antibiotics and steroids for 5 weeks followi...

Eriksendi

•6 years ago

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Tissue found in pelvis reoccurence ovarian cancer

My mum went for her 2 year check up and at the CT scan they found tissue in her pelvis. We're waiting for surgery and they are either going to do key hole or a...

My mum went for her 2 year check up and at the CT scan they found tissue in her ...

xx09

•6 years ago

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CA-125 Test Results

My name is Laurie and I have been diagnosed with Stage 3 High Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer. My treatments will involve 3 rounds of carboplatin/paclitaxel then...

My name is Laurie and I have been diagnosed with Stage 3 High Grade Serous Ovari...

Lgottenbos56

•6 years ago

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Anyone else had gallstone problems after chemo?

Hi, I haven’t posted since I recovered from my chemo last year. I’m pleased to say I’m still NED and have managed to take early retirement on the grounds of...

Hi, I haven’t posted since I recovered from my chemo last year. I’m pleased to ...

Alibee2

•6 years ago

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Mutation testing?

Hi everyone, i was wondering if any of you have had their tumours tested for mutations for targeted immunotherapy? I stumbled upon a company called oncologica...

Hi everyone, i was wondering if any of you have had their tumours tested for mut...

Loverosie

•6 years ago

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Supplement list

Sorry I've just realised a couple of people asked what supplements I take and I forgot to post! Basically to reiterate previous advice if you decide to take...

Sorry I've just realised a couple of people asked what supplements I take and I ...

Emsymits

•6 years ago

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Carbo/Caelyx: experiences please! Thanks

Hi lovelies, As you know, I have recently begun the Carbo/Caelyx treatment for first recurrence. After a little glitch on the seventh day, I have been feeling...

Hi lovelies, As you know, I have recently begun the Carbo/Caelyx treatment for f...

Lindaura

•6 years ago

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Avastin?

Have any of you decided against having Avastin? The side effects scare me. I have a lot of bowel problems already and don't want to add anything that may make...

Have any of you decided against having Avastin? The side effects scare me. I hav...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Date for surgery

Hi All, I will be having both ovaries and Fallopian tubes removed on Nov 16th. The CT with contrast scan has described my cyst as a 4.5cm x 3.8cm x 3.6 cm...

Hi All, I will be having both ovaries and Fallopian tubes removed on Nov 16th. T...

Mguilfo

•6 years ago

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Chemo finished just on Avastin now

I began suffering from from side effects after my 5th cycle of carbo/taxol and avastin and my 6th cycle was cancelled which I was relieved about. CA125 down to...

I began suffering from from side effects after my 5th cycle of carbo/taxol and a...

Marie1707

•6 years ago

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Yes we went and done it 😁

Hi Ladies ,just an update whilst in remission we got married. My husband and son and other male guests wore teal ribbons in respect of all us ladies which was...

Hi Ladies ,just an update whilst in remission we got married. My husband and son...

SuziTench1

•6 years ago

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Been given 12 - 18 months!

Where do I start!!! I've had the devastating news yesterday that the little shits have all grown. The biggest one has grown 1cm in 3 months. Its in my colon...

Where do I start!!! I've had the devastating news yesterday that the little shit...

Blondie75

•6 years ago

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Ca125 returning to normal level

Hello ladies, I have a question which I've been googleing to try and find the answer to : after chemo, if your ca135 level returns to >35, does this mean that...

Hello ladies, I have a question which I've been googleing to try and find the an...

Pryced

•6 years ago

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Update

Ladies...thanks so much for all your advise. Xx Am so happy I am able to get support as here in Singapore I haven't come across any of this sharing yet. I have...

Ladies...thanks so much for all your advise. Xx Am so happy I am able to get sup...

Dess1226

•6 years ago

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HELP with getting a 2nd opinion at the Royal Marsdon Hospital on the NHS

Hi, Apologies if this is a bit long. I am actually writing this on behalf of my sister. She is 79 yrs old! (Knowing that, this is the point at which...

Hi, Apologies if this is a bit long. I am actually writing this on behalf of m...

anniec11

•6 years ago

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Should I be this panicked update

Thank you so much lovely ladies for all of your support. I saw my oncologist on Wednesday and she was lovely and listened to all of my concerns and worries....

Thank you so much lovely ladies for all of your support. I saw my oncologist on ...

Welshandproud

•6 years ago

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Priorities Update

Good morning Teal sisters. Thank you to everyone who replied to my previous post. I presented all of your comments when I met with Alex Chalk yesterday in...

Good morning Teal sisters. Thank you to everyone who replied to my previous post...

Welshandproud

•6 years ago

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Advice needed please

Hi ladies, I’m really confused. I am about to have tomorrow the last of my mop up chemo after TAH and debulking. I saw my oncologist yesterday who said I had...

Hi ladies, I’m really confused. I am about to have tomorrow the last of my mop u...

Tay100

•6 years ago

17 Replies

Treatment

Hello Ladies - just wondering how do you know when your treatment is officially finished. Lyn xx

Hello Ladies - just wondering how do you know when your treatment is officially ...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Just an I'm here update and about supplements

Hi I thought I'd write a quick update as per Admin's suggestion. Basically (fingers crossed) I'm doing ok. I've just had the MRI and Mammogram results back...

Hi I thought I'd write a quick update as per Admin's suggestion. Basically (fi...

Emsymits

•6 years ago

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Travel

Hi I’m new to all this cancer business. I was wondering what to do about health travel insurance. I’d appreciate any adice.

Hi I’m new to all this cancer business. I was wondering what to do about health...

Aotters

•6 years ago

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ADMIN!! Questionable message. Please delete this person.

Got a post from julia3000 this morning asking for funds. Please remove this person. Here is her message. julia3000 Am a young single lady lost my parents due...

Got a post from julia3000 this morning asking for funds. Please remove this per...

Mommoo65

•6 years ago

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Clear

Clear nearly 3 and a half years post diagnosis 3C. CA125 at 10 & Just been given 6 months break till next check up. I am not a member of AA, but it feels like...

Clear nearly 3 and a half years post diagnosis 3C. CA125 at 10 & Just been given...

Sherrym

•6 years ago

24 Replies

Recurrence and treatment

Hello wonderful women. Has anyone had recurrence between the loop of small bowel and the rectum? How was it treated? TIA

Hello wonderful women. Has anyone had recurrence between the loop of small bowel...

Joy13

•6 years ago

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NurseMum

Absolutely nothing to do with OC other than I’m wide awake again,steroids, but being kept company by one of my furbabies , Truly Scrumptious, who had to have 2...

Absolutely nothing to do with OC other than I’m wide awake again,steroids, but b...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Hello ladies.

Hi lovely ladies. I’ve not been here for a while. Been hiding away. How are you all? How are you all dealing with this crappy disease? I’m still being...

Hi lovely ladies. I’ve not been here for a while. Been hiding away. How are yo...

Suzanne333

•6 years ago

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Update - Ca125 and heart

It’s been a week of ups and downs. The good news is that my thrombus in my heart has dispersed on warfarin. Heart size is back to normal and the ejection...

It’s been a week of ups and downs. The good news is that my thrombus in my heart...

Cheryl4677

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Good Morning

Morning ladies I’ve been awake since 3am, it’s the steroids I’m taking to pep me up during chemo. I’ve read every post on here and feel so inspired &...

Morning ladies I’ve been awake since 3am, it’s the steroids I’m taking to pep me...

Hidden

•6 years ago

20 Replies

Priorities

Hi there fellow teal sisters. I have an appointment to see my MP on Thursday to discuss the importance of raising the profile and funding of Ovarian cancer in...

Hi there fellow teal sisters. I have an appointment to see my MP on Thursday to ...

Welshandproud

•6 years ago

26 Replies

Great news

Just heard from the hospital all my tests are clear and I've been discharged.Thank god.. Maybe my gp will suggests repeating the ca125 again to monitor but to...

Just heard from the hospital all my tests are clear and I've been discharged.Tha...

Hidden

•6 years ago

8 Replies

Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for November 2018

steroids and digestive issues???

Tissue found in pelvis reoccurence ovarian cancer

CA-125 Test Results

Anyone else had gallstone problems after chemo?

Mutation testing?

Supplement list

Carbo/Caelyx: experiences please! Thanks

Avastin?

Date for surgery

Chemo finished just on Avastin now

Yes we went and done it 😁

Been given 12 - 18 months!

Ca125 returning to normal level

Update

HELP with getting a 2nd opinion at the Royal Marsdon Hospital on the NHS

Should I be this panicked update

Priorities Update

Advice needed please

Treatment

Just an I'm here update and about supplements

Travel

ADMIN!! Questionable message. Please delete this person.

Clear

Recurrence and treatment

NurseMum

Hello ladies.

Update - Ca125 and heart

Good Morning

Priorities

Great news

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