OCA Connect Online Community
Welcome to the OCA Connect Online Forum. Many women find that one of the most challenging aspects of a cancer diagnosis is finding someone to talk to who can understand firsthand what it is they are going through. We hope you will be able to find those connections here.
The forum aims to be informative, non-judgemental and above all supportive to your needs. Search the forum above or browse posts below and don’t forget to share your own experiences.
Discussion List
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PoemsMy Cancer Journey It can silence courage; however you find a courage you never knew you had It will cripple your love and self esteem It...chrishayward 31 views 1 comment 7 points Most recent by Michelle1811 'The New Normal' - Living Well after a cancer diagnosis -
Henna CrownsHi -i'm about to have my 6th cycle for Ovarian Cancer and i would like to celebrate - I would love to get a Henna... -
Sometimes doctors just miss diagnosingIn September 2019 I was diagnosed with Stage 4B ovarian cancer. This was 12 months after my 28 year old daughter was diagnosed...
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Help needed finding an empathic gyne oncologistHi there, Can anyone recommend an empathic gyne oncologist who is proactive and holistic in their treatment approach, and up to date with relevant trials? Many...
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Please HELP! Forgot to pick up Olaparib script and need tonight's dose (have script) MELBOURNEHi all, My mother forgot to pick up her Olaparib script at Peter Mac today and she desperately needs tonight's dose. Wondering if anyone who...
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Welcome To The New Forum; How To; Post Reactions and Flags1. Flag a spam post by clicking the Flag button (a notification will then be sent to a moderator who will assess and delete or...
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Instructions on Registering and Signing InWe hope you are enjoying exploring Ovarian Cancer Australia's new online forum. Please find step by step instructions on registering for the forum below. Please...
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From public to private and back again?Hi all, Wondering if anyone has any experience of going from treatmeant at a public hospital (e.g. Peter Mac), then getting surgery done privately (to...
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carboplatin/ PaclitaxelHi everyone, I have read on some blogs from overseas about people who have developed some 'arthritis' style symptoms after having their chemo. After...
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Any thoughts appreciatedHi, This is my first time posting. I have stage 1C ovarian cancer. I have just had a full hystorectomy. Results came back clear...
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Hi Fathers supportHi I'm Allan and my 26 year old daughter has been fighting Ovarian Cancer for three years. Sadly we are running out of hope as... -
Surgeries questionHi, my 47 year old daughter has just had her second surgery this week after the results of a laparoscopic surgery to remove one...
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Hi I'm RosemaryHi , I live in Victoria, my 47 year old daughter is in Darwin and was diagnosed with ovarian cancer a few weeks ago...
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What a journey!Hi, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer in July 2017. I completed 36 infusions of chemo and five surgeries and I am...
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Newly diagnosedHi everyone Im June. Im 56 and Ive just been diagnosed with ovarian cancer three days ago, but I dont know what stage its at just...
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Exercise Physiologist + AcupunctureHi all, After my chemo I had severe and chronic pain. I was finding it difficult to walk, get up from my seat or the...Sirin 96 views 5 comments 5 points Most recent by elissawilliams 'The New Normal' - Living Well after a cancer diagnosis
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First Chemo TodayHi there - I am Angela Diagnosed 12 March - First chemo 15 March Feeling ok so far Now that I have started my recovery journey I... -
Hi thereHi all. Seeking a bit of advice. Caring for my mum - recurring stage 4 ovarian cancer. Currently on oral chemo to buy more...
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Braf geneHi, I have a mutation on the Braf gene pathway and I would like to know if it's possible to access the Braf inhibitor...
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Low fibre diet after bowel obstructionhi I was diagnosed stage 4 May 2018 have had chemo,debulking surgery,4 avastan now on Calyex. Last month I had bowel obstruction and collapsed... -
Checking in with ya'llHello Group- Just saw a post from Karen and Sirin and Helen! Yay we are all still here. I am now in Massachusetts receiving treatment with... -
Losing Helen, our beloved friend and memberWhere are Helen's posts - I want to see her smiling face one more time - I was just advised of her passing. I was...HealthyNow 88 views 0 comments 0 points Most recent by HealthyNow 'The New Normal' - Living Well after a cancer diagnosis
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stage 4Hi Im Joan, I was diagnosed with advanced stage 4 December 2014, had several occurrences since then, only seem to go about three months...
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Sirin 98 views 11 comments 0 points Most recent by Sirin 'The New Normal' - Living Well after a cancer diagnosis
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Hi I'm LinaHello Everyone My boyfriend's sister was diagnosed with ovarian cancer stage 3c in sept 2017. She has the BRAC1 gene. Her mother was first diagnosed...
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Hi from MichelinGod why did this happen? Braca 1! so unfair. Ovarian Cancer stage 3c. It was diagnosed on my sons birthday, he was 9yrs old....
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HIPECHello everyone My boyfriend's sister was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2017. We are waiting on some tests as it possibly had come back in...
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Anyone had HIPEC?Hi everyone Just wondering if anyone here has had HIPEC Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy - hot chemo in the abdominal cavity) for OC that's spread? I'll be...
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A New YouMy first diagnosis was about 7 years ago. I was 30 and just gave birth to my son. Since then my life has turned... -
What does this mean?Hi, I was originally diagnosed with stage 3C ovarian/omentum and peritoneal cancer in May 2017. I had 3 treatments of chemo (carboplatin and paclitaxel)...