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Hi everyone. Maxine here. Much to read here. Thanks.Just half way through chemo. SEs starting to really kick in. Having this week off treatment. Learning how to manage life feeling like a... -
Hi. I'm AngelaThe main purpose of this blog is to let other potential sufferers of ovarian cancer know the importance of being in tune with your... -
Hi I'm SharonHello everyone, Well I am just passed the five year mark and know that I am so lucky. It was a shock, as...
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About Me :(Hi Everyone, My name is Renee. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer in 2015. I carry the BRCA1 mutation. I was NED (no...
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any one used Medicinal Cannabis?Hi my name is Janine and my sister has a recurrence of ovarian cancer. She has a large tumour in the pelvis which has...
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Hi my name is Elizabeth and this is my first post:)I was disgnosed with Stage 2 ovarian cancer in April at the and of 53. My sister died of breast cancer nearly 3 years...
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Intraperitoneal chemoHi folks, I'm recently diagnosed with high grade serous OC (stage 3) and bounced back pretty well after a radical hysterectomy 5 weeks ago. I've...
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Hello. I'm Karen from FNQI was diagnosed with Stage IV ovarian cancer in April 2016. I did 6 rounds of chemo last year and 17 rounds of Avastin. I...
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Hello I am Del.Hi I'm Del, I am 61 years old and was first diagnosed stage 3 in Perth July 2016. Had chemo, an operation. and more chemo,...
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Just finished 6 rounds of chemo.Just finished 6 rounds of weekly chemo. Start on 3 weekly Bevacizumab next week for 9 months. I had a radical hysterectomy back in April, plus... -
Chinese Medicine with ChemoGood morning Helen and others! I visited the Chinese Medical Doctor also trained in Western medicine. I researched several of these with ovarian cancer... -
Hi i'am Tanya from central australiaI was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer in 2015 after a raptured cyst. I had the whole hysterectomy and the removal of both my ovaries...
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Waiting for diagnosisHi. My name is Claire. I feel a bit of a fraud posting as I have yet to have a definitive diagnosis. My gynaecologist...
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Travel after treatmentHi everyone - my name is Sue ( aged 61) and I have just finished radiation treatment for ovarian cancer stage 3C. Prior to...
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COLDS - BannedDear Helen, warm regards and wishes for NO cold. I bet it did lay you low and it would be scary as well. When...
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MistletoeHey All - anyone using mistletoe? How do you take it? I have no interest in injecting myself with anything so that option is...
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Hi, I'm SharonThe doctors have just accidentally found a growth on my ovary and think that I have ovarian cancer. The gyno did a pepille? but...
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Hello Helen!I have to say receiving a transfusion is up there with THE WEIRDEST experiences. I am VERY grateful for the care and the medicines....
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Thanks Helen....your fast response makes me cry. Wow, a couple of hours - the lab may not be open so I am now anxious about...
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Helen!!!!I am totally bummed out ...the hospital just said I have to have a blood transfusion tomorrow and then another blood test before chemo...
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Hi! I'm SharonHi, I'm Sharon. I don't know if I'm in the right place. I have spent the last few months going from GP's having u/s, blood...
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For Susan TravelSusan - YOU GO GIRL - absolutely plan fun stuff every chance you get. I contacted molle@topsailinsurance.com for a work aboard tall ship sail...
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Hair lossNikki - thanks! You are very very right about students being more supportive than staff - it's the ol' work thing - burn out,...
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platinum resistanceHey Nikki, Helen - and other fighters, winners, hard to find the right adjectives - today is my birthday and I am sad -...
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For HelenHelen - How are YOU feeling today? Nice that you have the lifestyle to accommodate a bit of reading and emails and rest. Those...
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Chemo 11 - so tired!Hello Family, Just completed chemo 11 with topotecan - 45 min drip. Laid around in hospital all day Saturday and just got home today...
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Home from second opinionHELEN - you are an angel. Thanks for writing. OK - here is the poop I feel more in love with my doctors and...
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2nd opinion appointmentHi family - just made my first 2nd opinion appointment with Koon Foundation Sun Yat Sen Cancer Center - they have a higher survival...
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Friday, July 7 2017Hey Group - today is the first Friday since October 13, 2016 that I have not had to go into my hospital for the...
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Hi I'm AlisonI was diagnosed with stage IIIc ovca at age 51 in December 2009. After my initial surgery & chemo, my first recurrence was about...