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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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... -
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... -
Tele-Support Groups, August 2017, "Maintaining Hope"This month Ovarian Cancer Australia’s national Tele-Support groups will focus on the theme of Maintaining Hope. We are pleased to welcome members of the... -
Hi there :)hello everyone, my name is Kasie and I'm 28 years old, I was diagnosed with stage 1C ovarian cancer in May this year, after... -
Hi, I'm Ellen. My mum was just diagnosed so I have few general first questions.Hi, I'm Ellen. My mum was recently diagnosed with stage three ovarian cancer. I'm wondering if people have had good or bad experiences with...
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To Meredith IP chemoHey Meredith and everyone else - just dropping in to say hi - I could have had IP during my surgery - if you...
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Have You Seen Our Introduction Video?Need a refresher on Ovarian Cancer Australia Connect and how it works? Watch our helpful video here; https://vimeo.com/165400917 And as always please don't hesitate...
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Hi, I'm Jenny, not sure about my story yet. I had ph call on Fridayjust went to hospital after acute pain. They found a 10cm mass. I'm waiting for mater to ring me Monday/Tuesday. It does appear to...
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Hi i am jennie I was diagnosed with Stage 3 ovarian cancer in july 2015.i was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer in july 2015. I had the major surgery done followed by weekly chemo for 18 weeks....