Hi, I'm a BRCA1 gene carrier. I was diagnosed initially with high grade serous ovarian carcinoma (stage 4). I had ultra radical debulking and adjuvant paclitaxol and carboplatin, 6 rounds. I also went on to olaparib maintenance
September last year, my CT showed disease metastasis to the lesser curve of my stomach. This was finally confirmed via biopsy taken during an ultrasound endoscopy in December. Fast forward to February and surgery was attempted, but I was closed back up due to proximity to my pancreas.
I started another course of carboplatin and paclitaxol at the beginning of may. I've had two uneventful rounds, then on my third, I had an allergic reaction to the carboplatin. It was advised to wait until my CT before commencing any chemo again and to try desensitizing. However, in the interim, my ca125 has risen from 44 to 76 in a month and chemo was again, put on hold. I am due to have bloods again in a few days, but the nurse mentioned something about the Dr calling with results as to whether I'll even be having any more chemo depending on results? Does this mean they think it's not worth carrying on? Do I need to prepare myself for the worst? Sorry for the silly questions, I'm just so scared. I'm only 40 with three children, one of which is only 10.
Thank you in advance,
