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Chemo and diabetes

Does anyone have raised blood sugar levels as a result of taking steroids for chemotherapy? My doctor has increased my medication but my levels are still high....

Does anyone have raised blood sugar levels as a result of taking steroids for ch...

Swimbuddy

•3 months ago

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Lowered CA125 and a nugget of hope 🙏

After 2 chemo sessions of carbo & taxol plus Avastin, my blood test level has reduced from 750 to 586 which is the first positive news I have received since...

After 2 chemo sessions of carbo & taxol plus Avastin, my blood test level has re...

Kazzh

•3 months ago

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Gemcitabine and Avastin (no Carbo)

Hi everyone! For my mom's second recurrence, the doctor suggested Gemcitabine and Avastin without Carbo, as she got kidney issues and potential liver mets...

Hi everyone! For my mom's second recurrence, the doctor suggested Gemcitabine a...

Centaur17

•3 months ago

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Vaccine trial

Hi ladies, anyone here registered in this trial ?

Kjhere

•3 months ago

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Rise in CA 125

I had a blood test today which shows my CA 125 has risen from 260 to 380. I’ve read that normal range is considerably lower so should i be concerned? Will...

I had a blood test today which shows my CA 125 has risen from 260 to 380. I’ve ...

Tallulah55

•3 months ago

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What's on at Ovacome next week (week commencing Monday 19 February 2024)?

Good afternoon everyone This is our weekly post to let you know about the different support groups, workshops and events taking place at Ovacome next week....

Good afternoon everyone This is our weekly post to let you know about the diffe...

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Post 2nd line chemo options

Hi everyone. I was hoping I could ask for some information. I am supporting my Mum (76) who was diagnosed with primary peritoneal cancer almost two years ago,...

Hi everyone. I was hoping I could ask for some information. I am supporting my M...

SupportingmyMum

•3 months ago

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Ovarian cancer peer-support group - Yorkshire

Dear all, One of our members, Karen Elden, has recently been in touch to let us know about the ovarian cancer peer-support group that she runs in Yorkshire....

Dear all, One of our members, Karen Elden, has recently been in touch to let us...

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carbo/gem chemo

I’ve just been told today I have recurrence and go back in 6 weeks to see my oncologist to see when treatment will start. I’ve read conflicting things about...

I’ve just been told today I have recurrence and go back in 6 weeks to see my onc...

sarah040866

•3 months ago

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treatment without surgery

hi, I’m new on here. First sorry to read and see what you are all going through, you are all very strong and brave. It’s my mum that has ovarian cancer stage...

hi, I’m new on here. First sorry to read and see what you are all going through...

Holsgram

•3 months ago

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Small positives/ascities

Hello Everyone, I've just spent the past week in hospital getting ascities drained. Had CT this morning & no new cancer & all is stable. My question.....what...

Hello Everyone, I've just spent the past week in hospital getting ascities drain...

Pixiepurple

•3 months ago

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having that fear

How do you cope after treatment (12 months on first diagnosis) of fear that it may come back , I’m struggling with this I’m usually a strong optimistic person...

How do you cope after treatment (12 months on first diagnosis) of fear that it m...

Cazy1010

•3 months ago

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second surgery any ?

Is there anyone who have surgery after recurraces when cancer speared to lymph and abdomen? My mom will have one as they dont know why she is vomiting:(

Is there anyone who have surgery after recurraces when cancer speared to lymph a...

Inguc_is

•3 months ago

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anyone here diagnosed with oc before 40 years old?

would like to hear your story. I am 36 yold and suspected of oc

Vivibeatris

•3 months ago

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who was your surgeon in London?

would like to get some opinions

Vivibeatris

•3 months ago

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2nd recurrence

Hi Ladies as you know I have already posted that I have started treatment for a 2nd recurrence of my Stage 2 OC. I was diagnosed in 2021 and had surgery and 6...

Hi Ladies as you know I have already posted that I have started treatment for a ...

Hota

•3 months ago

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Feeling fed up

Hi, just been told I'm to start chemo again in coupleoif weeks so gutted and fed up. Caelyx this time as carbo taxol didnt last 6 months. How was it? I've...

Hi, just been told I'm to start chemo again in coupleoif weeks so gutted and fed...

Casamimosa

•3 months ago

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Did anyone have surgery with Dr Gautam Mehra in London?

would like to hear reviews

Vivibeatris

•3 months ago

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Bowel obstruction with HGOC stage 4a inoperable

Hi, I haven’t posted in a long while but appreciate reading everyone’s advice and support to everyone else. I had 3 attempts at surgery last year including...

Hi, I haven’t posted in a long while but appreciate reading everyone’s advice a...

Littlefluffycloud

•3 months ago

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terrified of oc

during a routine gynae appt I was found to have a fallopian tube complex mass with septations and solid components inside. I am 36 and we were trying to...

during a routine gynae appt I was found to have a fallopian tube complex mass wi...

Vivibeatris

•3 months ago

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Do all antisickness tablets cause constipation?

I got my shock O C. diagnosis on December 1st 2023,Grade 3 (c).I've had 2 chemo sessions ,& have been mostly ok,apart from the antisickness tablets really...

I got my shock O C. diagnosis on December 1st 2023,Grade 3 (c).I've had 2 chemo...

Peggypuppy

•3 months ago

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what do you use for pelvic pain

I've a lot of pelvic pain and wind and bloating which got worse last two weeks. Worse pain at night lying down. Also burping a lot. My last blood test for...

I've a lot of pelvic pain and wind and bloating which got worse last two weeks. ...

Ova104

•3 months ago

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liver concerns

I had clear cell ovarian cancer and had debulking surgery and hysterectomy a year ago. I recently had sudden right side and back pain and had a scan with...

I had clear cell ovarian cancer and had debulking surgery and hysterectomy a yea...

Marieck

•3 months ago

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What's on at Ovacome next week? (week commencing 12 February 2024)

Good morning everyone This is our weekly post to let you know about the different support groups, workshops and events taking place at Ovacome next week....

Good morning everyone This is our weekly post to let you know about the differe...

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Chemo question

Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer a couple days before last Christmas so I am early in my journey and feeling very scared and...

Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer a couple days befor...

Buster98

•3 months ago

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positive vibes needed

How was longest for you to be in hospital? My mom is 2.5 weeks in hospitals, first 11 days was not best where they came everyday and said u have cancer what u...

How was longest for you to be in hospital? My mom is 2.5 weeks in hospitals, fir...

Inguc_is

•3 months ago

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Right side pelvic pain

Hi I was diagnosed with serous tubal interepitial carcinoma ( stic) in August 2022 after a hysterectomy...I then have an omenectomy and pelvic washouts in sept...

Hi I was diagnosed with serous tubal interepitial carcinoma ( stic) in August 20...

Sharonmc73

•3 months ago

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Launched YT channel and request feedback

after much contemplation over the past year, I launched a channel on YouTube to raise awareness on ovarian cancer by sharing my story. It is now exactly 2.3...

after much contemplation over the past year, I launched a channel on YouTube to ...

Goodgirl98

•3 months ago

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Best time of day to take the CA 125 test

I know this might sound like a strange question but I can't seem to find the answer anywhere. I was wondering when you feel is the best time of day to take...

I know this might sound like a strange question but I can't seem to find the an...

Chanterelle

•3 months ago

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ongoing consultation after finishing chemo

Sorry trying not to moan but feel just a little bit alone. I finished 6 cycles of chemo last September everything was fine , had a scare in October as I had a...

Sorry trying not to moan but feel just a little bit alone. I finished 6 cycles o...

Cazy1010

•3 months ago

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Posts - My Ovacome | HealthUnlocked

My Ovacome

All posts for February 2024

Chemo and diabetes

Lowered CA125 and a nugget of hope 🙏

Gemcitabine and Avastin (no Carbo)

Vaccine trial

Rise in CA 125

What's on at Ovacome next week (week commencing Monday 19 February 2024)?

Post 2nd line chemo options

Ovarian cancer peer-support group - Yorkshire

carbo/gem chemo

treatment without surgery

Small positives/ascities

having that fear

second surgery any ?

anyone here diagnosed with oc before 40 years old?

who was your surgeon in London?

2nd recurrence

Feeling fed up

Did anyone have surgery with Dr Gautam Mehra in London?

Bowel obstruction with HGOC stage 4a inoperable

terrified of oc

Do all antisickness tablets cause constipation?

what do you use for pelvic pain

liver concerns

What's on at Ovacome next week? (week commencing 12 February 2024)

Chemo question

positive vibes needed

Right side pelvic pain

Launched YT channel and request feedback

Best time of day to take the CA 125 test

ongoing consultation after finishing chemo

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