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CAT SCAN

I had a CT Scan with Contrast almost 3 weeks ago for my abdomen. I was having a problem and the doctor thought that I had a blockage. The test was negative....

I had a CT Scan with Contrast almost 3 weeks ago for my abdomen. I was having a ...

reclaim12

•5 years ago

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Liver metastisis

Hi ladies, Not been on here for ages. Was diagnosed with stage 3 OC in Feb 2017 and had hysterectomy and full debulking in March 2017 followed by six sessions...

Hi ladies, Not been on here for ages. Was diagnosed with stage 3 OC in Feb 2017 ...

June27

•5 years ago

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Ovacome Annual General Meeting (AGM) 7 February

Dear All This is to let you know that the Ovacome Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held on Thursday 7 February from 6 to 9 pm at our offices near Old...

Dear All This is to let you know that the Ovacome Annual General Meeting (AGM) w...

OvacomeSupport

Partner•5 years ago

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Desperate need advice

Can anyone suggest what I can do to make symptoms of brain tumour Less in my day and ease symptoms I’m desperate for any suggestions Aotters

Can anyone suggest what I can do to make symptoms of brain tumour Less in my d...

Aotters

•5 years ago

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Swollen posterior auricular (lymph node behind your ear)

Hello, Very specific question, has anyone had their lymph nodes behind the ear swell as either part of the disease or treatment (I’m on Avastin). One of...

Hello, Very specific question, has anyone had their lymph nodes behind the ear ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Zejula

Well I took my first zejula 300mg yesterday evening, went to bed and couldn’t sleep, not because of insomnia, but that other side affect they don’t put on the...

Well I took my first zejula 300mg yesterday evening, went to bed and couldn’t sl...

Elfed

•5 years ago

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Oesteopenia and medications

Hi to all my teal sisters. Has anybody with oesteopenia been placed on any medications other than Calcium/Vit d. like Calcichew tablets? Best wishes to all.

Hi to all my teal sisters. Has anybody with oesteopenia been placed on any med...

thomas62

•5 years ago

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Sound Familiar?

Hi Ladies, I have had three recurrences of ovarian cancer in six years. I am on Avastin now. Lately I’ve been experiencing tension or sinus headaches...

Hi Ladies, I have had three recurrences of ovarian cancer in six years. I am on...

yo207

•5 years ago

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30 years today!!!

A day I didn’t think I’d see after my diagnosis in June 2017 - my 30 years wedding anniversary. Praying for many more to come .... terrible hairstyle...

A day I didn’t think I’d see after my diagnosis in June 2017 - my 30 years weddi...

Eriksendi

•5 years ago

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OCTOVA Trial - now open to BRCA negative women

Hi everyone, I had recurrence at Christmas, two thirds of the way through Cisplatin and Gemcitabine, so I am now platinum resistant and lost my chance to get a...

Hi everyone, I had recurrence at Christmas, two thirds of the way through Cispla...

Lou53

•5 years ago

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Ist chemo

Hi everyone, I'm having a PICC line put in on Monday and start my chemo on Tuesday, can anyone give me any advice as to how I may feel after my first chemo, it...

Hi everyone, I'm having a PICC line put in on Monday and start my chemo on Tuesd...

Craftycromwel

•5 years ago

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Paclitaxel causes blackouts?

When taking any of the Taxols did anyone suffer from a fall due to a temporary blackout? Probably due to low blood pressure? Seems that if the bloods are not...

When taking any of the Taxols did anyone suffer from a fall due to a temporary b...

AlaNtO

•5 years ago

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Bowel

Hi ladies! Ok now I have areas in my colon , waiting for lapo surgery etc any other ladies dealing with this as well ! Lost some weight, can afford that lol!...

Hi ladies! Ok now I have areas in my colon , waiting for lapo surgery etc any ot...

jools53

•5 years ago

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The NHS

My smaller dog (the blonde) had an ultra sound yesterday with a couple of blood tests. Cost £816. It made me think how much I am costing the NHS. i know I...

My smaller dog (the blonde) had an ultra sound yesterday with a couple of blood ...

Katiebairdie

•5 years ago

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Orlaparib

Hi lovelies, Hope you’re all okay? Just a quick question can you get Orlaparib if platinum resistant and BRCA negative? Also how do you get on with a stoma...

Hi lovelies, Hope you’re all okay? Just a quick question can you get Orlaparib...

CallmeMum

•5 years ago

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TAMOXIFEN

Hi everyone, I just wanted to ask if anyone had been on Tamoxifen for Peritoneal ovarian cancer, just finished 16 weeks of Taxol the week before Xmas my ca125...

Hi everyone, I just wanted to ask if anyone had been on Tamoxifen for Peritoneal...

Menaiw

•5 years ago

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BRCA & Lynparza/ Oliparib

I'm reading what is being said about BRCA and Lynparza/ Oliparib and need someone to clear it up for me. Is this the drug you have for recurrence? If it is,...

I'm reading what is being said about BRCA and Lynparza/ Oliparib and need someon...

ZenaJ

•5 years ago

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First Cat Scan after Dubulking Surgery ?

Hi Ladies, Hope everyone is doing well. Just curious to know when you had your first scan following debulking surgery? My mom is scheduled for Tuesday - She...

Hi Ladies, Hope everyone is doing well. Just curious to know when you had your f...

Lind58

•5 years ago

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Should I continue to take Steroids.

I was prescribed 25mgms Prednisolone daily on the 20th Dec. Following recurrence of lung lesion, this really improved the cough and general well being so I...

I was prescribed 25mgms Prednisolone daily on the 20th Dec. Following recurrence...

Btte

•5 years ago

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Best moisturiser for carbo/caelyx

Hi there. After almost 2 years since the end of my front line chemo I am about to start chemo again, this time with carboplatin and caelyx. The cancer has...

Hi there. After almost 2 years since the end of my front line chemo I am about t...

Welshandproud

•5 years ago

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Ova to You Glasgow - next week

Hello All Just a reminder about our next regional event which will be Ova to You in Glasgow next week on Wednesday 23 January 2019, 11am - 3:30pm at the...

Hello All Just a reminder about our next regional event which will be Ova to Yo...

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Topotecan

Hi everyone hope all doing ok... aven't posted for a while.. Just done 14 dose's of Taxol to be told yesterday its stopped working.. so consultant wants me to...

Hi everyone hope all doing ok... aven't posted for a while.. Just done 14 dose's...

Tracex

•5 years ago

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BRCA TEST

Morning all, had BRCA test done on Monday, told results should be back in two weeks. My CNS nurse says more likely to be 12 weeks. Am I correct in thinking...

Morning all, had BRCA test done on Monday, told results should be back in two we...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Scar tissue and adhesions????

I have problems at the moment with my stoma which is continually backing up and blocking causing me digestive issues. I have seen the colorectal consultant...

I have problems at the moment with my stoma which is continually backing up and ...

Eriksendi

•5 years ago

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Doxil/Avastin for 3rd Recurrence

Hi ladies. I am a walking miracle & I hope this gives some hope to some of you who need it. 🌷 I actually need more hope, myself. I was first diagnosed in 2006...

Hi ladies. I am a walking miracle & I hope this gives some hope to some of you w...

Kygrl

•5 years ago

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Problems after treatment

Hiya my name is Linda and I am 9 months post radiotherapy after a hysterectomy and chemo for ovarian and separate uterine cancer. I have had CBT counselling...

Hiya my name is Linda and I am 9 months post radiotherapy after a hysterectomy a...

Lindalou19

•5 years ago

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Stage 3, two years on

I was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian in feb 2017. I had 6 sessions of carbo platinum taxol, debulking surgery half way through treatment and then had...

I was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian in feb 2017. I had 6 sessions of carbo plat...

Ktca

•5 years ago

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Following treatment after debulking

Is there any treatment following been debunked My cancer has moved nbed to mybrain if anyone has any information I’m desperate to receive it

Is there any treatment following been debunked My cancer has moved nbed to my...

Aotters

•5 years ago

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sorry I CAN;T ANSWER YOU LOVELY LODIES ABOUT SWEATS LORRAINE

i CAN'T ANSWER YOUR POST ON SWEAT THANK YOU Lorraine XX I've BEEN TO GP DOES NOT SEEM TO HELP YES SUMMER IS NOT HELPING WE ARE HAVING HEAT WAVE

i CAN'T ANSWER YOUR POST ON SWEAT THANK YOU Lorraine XX I've BEEN TO GP DOES N...

lorraine71-Australia

•5 years ago

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BOWELS AGAIN!

Hello Ladies - It has been 13 weeks since my de-bulking op and my bowels are still not back to normal, is this a normal amount of time? my friend says it could...

Hello Ladies - It has been 13 weeks since my de-bulking op and my bowels are sti...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for January 2019

CAT SCAN

Liver metastisis

Ovacome Annual General Meeting (AGM) 7 February

Desperate need advice

Swollen posterior auricular (lymph node behind your ear)

Zejula

Oesteopenia and medications

Sound Familiar?

30 years today!!!

OCTOVA Trial - now open to BRCA negative women

Ist chemo

Paclitaxel causes blackouts?

Bowel

The NHS

Orlaparib

TAMOXIFEN

BRCA & Lynparza/ Oliparib

First Cat Scan after Dubulking Surgery ?

Should I continue to take Steroids.

Best moisturiser for carbo/caelyx

Ova to You Glasgow - next week

Topotecan

BRCA TEST

Scar tissue and adhesions????

Doxil/Avastin for 3rd Recurrence

Problems after treatment

Stage 3, two years on

Following treatment after debulking

sorry I CAN;T ANSWER YOU LOVELY LODIES ABOUT SWEATS LORRAINE

BOWELS AGAIN!

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