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Game-changers: Tips for Managing Chemo Side Effects

OK, so first off, I'm not a medical professional and everything I'm going to mention has been run by my oncologist. You should always check with your doctor...

OK, so first off, I'm not a medical professional and everything I'm going to men...

Superkim

•5 years ago

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Jane McLelland

Has or is anyone here reading Jane McLelland's book How to Starve Cancer... without starving yourself? Or checked out her Facebook group? Or even tried any of...

Has or is anyone here reading Jane McLelland's book How to Starve Cancer... with...

bamboo89

•5 years ago

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stage 1c mucinous adenocarcinoma of the ovary

I was diagnosed with stage 1c mucinous adenocarcinoma of the ovary in 2008 at the age of 22. It was 1c due to a spillage during my initial operation October...

I was diagnosed with stage 1c mucinous adenocarcinoma of the ovary in 2008 at th...

Emer1234

•5 years ago

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Easter

Happy Easter to you all, I hope that you enjoy the long weekend and predicted lovely weather, and that you feel the very best that you can. There is a hot...

Happy Easter to you all, I hope that you enjoy the long weekend and predicted lo...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Avastin no disease progression

I just wanted to share my good news. I am OC stage 4 inoperable and have been on Avastin since January my 3 month scan results from my consultant yesterday...

I just wanted to share my good news. I am OC stage 4 inoperable and have been on...

Iwillbeatit

•5 years ago

29 Replies

No Clinical Trial available for me

Following on from my last post about waiting for an appointment, sadly I have heard from my oncologist who has had a letter from The Marsden to say there is...

Following on from my last post about waiting for an appointment, sadly I have he...

Pryced

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Book I want to write

I've floated the title of the book I keep meaning to write , and most (non Ovarian) friends don't like it. What do you think people? 'Ovarian Cancer is Crap...

I've floated the title of the book I keep meaning to write , and most (non Ovari...

Rachael47

•5 years ago

17 Replies

CA125 Rising Again

For 3 years my CA125 has been 9-12.5. Last October it was 16 and last week I heard it’s 31. My oncologist says it’s still within the normal range but will...

For 3 years my CA125 has been 9-12.5. Last October it was 16 and last week I he...

sarah48

•5 years ago

25 Replies

Responding to posts

Dear All There have been concerns raised recently by forum members regarding the tone of some responses to posts. We would ask that you do not tell other...

Dear All There have been concerns raised recently by forum members regarding the...

TheOvacomeTeam

Partner•5 years ago

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What to do about my hair???

HI All, I know this might sound trivial but I am wondering what to do about my hair. Do I dye or not ?? I am on the 3rd course of chemo having Carboplatin...

HI All, I know this might sound trivial but I am wondering what to do about my ...

dryden1

•5 years ago

17 Replies

The Alien has landed

Hi all, Well saw my specialist yesterday and great news there's still only one Alien on planet Pelvis.I was scared he had invited some relatives.The next step...

Hi all, Well saw my specialist yesterday and great news there's still only one A...

annieH1

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Unwell

Hi ladies, Mum is having such a tough time. She’s now on her 7th admission since the diagnosis. She experienced breathing struggles after her 3rd cycle of...

Hi ladies, Mum is having such a tough time. She’s now on her 7th admission sinc...

Hidden

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Blood while passing srool

I have new problem. Last evening I saw blood in pot n today blood is there. I had Iirinotecane dose last evening. Is it side effects of avastin or irinotecan....

I have new problem. Last evening I saw blood in pot n today blood is there. I ha...

viduanujranu

•5 years ago

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Op going ahead x

Hello everybody... just thought Id let you all know how mum is doing, 3rd chemo done and a phone call from mum’s nurse yesterday to tell her last week’s scan...

Hello everybody... just thought Id let you all know how mum is doing, 3rd chemo ...

claireRoberts76

•5 years ago

28 Replies

Repeat mammogram - all is good, thank you for your support 😃

Following on from my post last week when I was recalled for a mammogram. I hot footed it from our holiday in Cornwall to have an ultrasound scan, repeat...

Following on from my post last week when I was recalled for a mammogram. I hot f...

sticky3006

•5 years ago

19 Replies

Notre-Dame

Hi lovelies, I don’t know if anyone is watching the news but Notre-Dame cathedral is on fire. I hope everyone is okay who is living in France xxx

Hi lovelies, I don’t know if anyone is watching the news but Notre-Dame cathedra...

CallmeMum

•5 years ago

8 Replies

So relieved

I saw my oncologist today who said I’m still NED after looking at my scan results from last week. I’m so relieved, she is sending me to see an urologist as...

I saw my oncologist today who said I’m still NED after looking at my scan resul...

Tay100

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Mucinous Ovarian Carcinoma Stage I G3 - chemo or not?

I'm 40 years old and recently diagnosed with rare mucinous ovarian carcinoma stage 1A Grade 3, expansile subtype. I had total histerectomy, appendectomy, etc,...

I'm 40 years old and recently diagnosed with rare mucinous ovarian carcinoma sta...

cbulha

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Natural remedies after chemo?

Hope everyone is doing well. Has anyone finished chemo and began to implement natural remedies? If so - what kind.... and what were the results? As I mentioned...

Hope everyone is doing well. Has anyone finished chemo and began to implement na...

Lind58

•5 years ago

10 Replies

Long term avastin...voice gone??

Hi all, my mother was diagnosed with stage 3c primary peritoneal cancer in 2012..chemo+debulking surgery..2year remission..chemo then started avastin Jan 2016...

Hi all, my mother was diagnosed with stage 3c primary peritoneal cancer in 2012....

Puggle

•5 years ago

11 Replies

Long term survivors

Hi ladies I just read a research from University of Berkeley where they followed women with OC who lived past 10 years and are believed cured. The...

Hi ladies I just read a research from University of Berkeley where they followed...

Serengeti

•5 years ago

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#Truecancerbodies Campaign

Have any of you been following the backlash to #bosombuddies, @fashiontargetsbreastcancer and @marksandspencer on social media. @gammy_tit is putting...

Have any of you been following the backlash to #bosombuddies, @fashiontargetsbre...

Hidden

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Carbo gem tips??

Hiya Ladies , yes you've guessed. remission over...🙄🙄. im trying Carbo gem next any advise please ? .

Hiya Ladies , yes you've guessed. remission over...🙄🙄. im trying Carbo gem ne...

SuziTench1

•5 years ago

13 Replies

bowel obstruction help!!!!

Hi Teal sisters I am in a really bad way had my ascites drained twice and when they thought one side was drained there was another pocket they had to go in to...

Hi Teal sisters I am in a really bad way had my ascites drained twice and when t...

coksd

•5 years ago

27 Replies

PET SCAN RESULTS

Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone. Hoping you’re all as well as can be. I had a PET scan this week to see how things are a year after finishing Chemo and...

Good morning/afternoon/evening everyone. Hoping you’re all as well as can be. I ...

JayGeeCee

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Sorry for the long post

Hello, I’ve not posted in a while but have been reading your posts, what an amazing bunch of strong ladies you are. I wish I was as strong as you, I’m so...

Hello, I’ve not posted in a while but have been reading your posts, what an amaz...

Tay100

•5 years ago

17 Replies

Icon 9

Hello lovely ladies. I am midway through my carboplatin/caelyx treatment and I have been asked to consider taking part in the Icon 9 trial when my carbo...

Hello lovely ladies. I am midway through my carboplatin/caelyx treatment and I h...

Welshandproud

•5 years ago

14 Replies

BRCA2 positive. OC 3C diagnosed Feb 2018. Recalled for mammogram and now very scared.

As I have ovarian cancer 3C (diagnosed last year) and am BRCA2 positive I've been advised to have yearly mammograms. I had my first last year aged 50 and then...

As I have ovarian cancer 3C (diagnosed last year) and am BRCA2 positive I've bee...

sticky3006

•5 years ago

26 Replies

Confused

Hello everyone. I’ve recently been diagnosed borderline mucinous tumour stage 1c2. This was as a result of emergency admittance with what I thought was a...

Hello everyone. I’ve recently been diagnosed borderline mucinous tumour stage ...

Jezza02

•5 years ago

22 Replies

The journey

Hi all, had my pre op yesterday so all set for next Thursday. Getting edgy now, silly I know but it's it's going into the un-known? Ovaries, cysts, appendix...

Hi all, had my pre op yesterday so all set for next Thursday. Getting edgy now, ...

Lethargic1

•5 years ago

14 Replies

Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for April 2019

Game-changers: Tips for Managing Chemo Side Effects

Jane McLelland

stage 1c mucinous adenocarcinoma of the ovary

Easter

Avastin no disease progression

No Clinical Trial available for me

Book I want to write

CA125 Rising Again

Responding to posts

What to do about my hair???

The Alien has landed

Unwell

Blood while passing srool

Op going ahead x

Repeat mammogram - all is good, thank you for your support 😃

Notre-Dame

So relieved

Mucinous Ovarian Carcinoma Stage I G3 - chemo or not?

Natural remedies after chemo?

Long term avastin...voice gone??

Long term survivors

#Truecancerbodies Campaign

Carbo gem tips??

bowel obstruction help!!!!

PET SCAN RESULTS

Sorry for the long post

Icon 9

BRCA2 positive. OC 3C diagnosed Feb 2018. Recalled for mammogram and now very scared.

Confused

The journey

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