I was diagnosed with early ovarian cancer four weeks ago following a total hysterectomy, there were tumours on both ovaries, I have an appointment for a kidney function test and another ct scan next Friday, if everything is ok I start taxolcarbo chemotherapy after that. I was told there will be six sessions with 3 weeks rest in between.

I do hope I am posting this in the right place, I am concerned about the chemo and hope to learn more through this forum

Dot

Hi Dot

Welcome to the site although it would be nice if you did not have to be here.

The waiting is always the worst part.Once you have your plan and things are underway it is easier to understand.I had breast cancer so can not advise you about your treatment but would like to wish you the very best of luck.Do keep coming on here for us to support you .good luck

Rose xxx

Hi Ladie's,

I have some more news for you, I had a phone call yesterday morning to say that I am having surgery and I will get a letter in about 2 weeks. Anyway I had a phone call this morning to say I have an appointment for 13th July ( Tuesday ) to go and see the surgeon. So things are moving fast for me. I am having my operation at Singleton which is in Swansea, the reason I am having it at a different Hospital is because when I moved down to Wales in March I had all my medical records transfered and that was the Hopsital that I was given. However because I needed to start the chemo quickly I was sent to Bronglais ( I love it there I think I said before ) Anyway Singleton is a larger and a bit more modern than Bronglais and my Dr suggested the op there.

I would like to know though Ladie's what the surgeon does when you go and see him ( I hope no internals ) but I want to know if it is so I can sort my ibs out ( Dot you know what I mean ha ha )

I am thinking of you all now esp you Jackie & Dot as your chemo is soon.....

Keep messaging as its great to have you all to offload to.... xxxxxxxx:blush:

Welcome to Singleton !!!I had my op in Llanelli but have all other treatment in Singleton.Let me know if you want any info as to getting there etc.Have you someone going with you ?Cant help with the details as mine is BC.Shopping afterwards in Swansea i hope .

Rose xxxx

Hi Eileen,

it is good things are moving quickly for you!!!

I had to have an internal but don't forget I had op before the chemo so you may not follow my experience. I know exactly what you mean about the IBS it is the bane of my life. I just warned them that I had little control over my bowel and on their heads be it lol.

The rest of the consultation was discussing what they were going to do, depending on what they found during the op.....it was a case of+ we may have to do this if we find that.+ So I didn't find out until it was all done and dusted lol

I have a kidney function test and another ct scan tomorrow and I will be at the hospital all day, so I will be in a state with my IBS lol it is never ending with me. The IBS bothers me over everything else.

All will be fine... it will I say......lol

Hi Rose good to see you again

Take care all xxxxxxxxxxx

Hope tomorrow goes well Dot.You really are going through the mill I wish I knew of something to ease your IBS,a friend of mine has it and is always stressed when we are out.If hugs could cure it you would be OK.

Rose xxx

Hi and welcome Rose to our little group, :grin:

We are doing very well ladies, we could soon start a football or Rugby team the way we are going. Thank you for your kindness on getting to Singleton. My partner David will take me but parking is a big issue there as last time he had to drop me off and find somewhere to park. So if you know any place we can park it would be great.

I look forward to hearing from you later. Eileen. xx

Parking is a pain on some days and the busiest clinic day is ........................Tuesdays !!! I,m afraid it is a matter of looking for a space in the main car park in front of the hospital but if that is full you need to go back out and across the road to their other car park.At least we dont have to pay any more.What time do you have to be there?It is a beautiful area if you have time to drive around later.

Rose xxxxx

Hi Dot,

I prob have missed you now but if you get this before you good luck, and if you read when you get back your prob enjoying a nice cup of tea. Hope everything is ok anyway.. Good morning Jackie, Kathym, & Rose hope you are all keeping healthy and happy. I look forward to messages later on from you all. Love Eileen. xxxx

Hi Eileen,

everything went well, even though it was a long day. I had the injection and had to wait 2 hours, then they took blood every hour (for 3 hours) but told me to check with CT desk to see if they could fit me in between blood samples, I was down to the CT area three times but it was so busy, I eventually got the cannula put in on the third visit and on the fourth visit I had the CT scan, actually going to and fro made the time pass quicker. The idea was that I might get the CT scan done sooner but it was done on my appointment time lol. The girls behind the desk were laughing when I finally came back with the cannula in lol.

I came home had a short rest then went down to my daughter's for a bbq, it was my grandson's 13th birthday, we had a lovely time, nice ending to the day!

Another hurdle crossed!!

Love to all Dot xxxxxx

Hi Dot,

I feel for you having to have spent that long at the Hospital, Its a very long day but as you say it makes it pass quicker. Glad you got the Scan at last and lets hope its very good news for you. When will you know the results ? I am not doing to good as the side effects have kicked in with the sore legs and joints so will have to see what Monday brings. ( Its normally when I end up in Hospital ) I am thinking I may be in as when I had the Chemo blood count was 1.6 and if it had been 1.5 then they wouldn't have done it, so I scraped through this time. Not sure why it keeps happening but at least its working so I can put up with it. I will chat soon take care . Love Eileen xxxxxx

Hi Eileen,

I am so sorry to hear about the side effects, it is awful that you feel so poorly, I do hope you don't have to go into hospital. They do say it affects people in different ways, just hard for you to go through it. You are being positive about it all and that is the best way to be, I will be thinking of you!!!

I have no idea when I will find out about the tests, but they said chemo would start shortly after that. Can't say I am in a hurry for it lol.

I really do feel for you, fingers crossed that you get through it without a hospital stay

big big hugsssssss

Love Dot xxxxx

Hi Eileen,

I am so sorry to hear about the side effects, it is awful that you feel so poorly, I do hope you don't have to go into hospital. They do say it affects people in different ways, just hard for you to go through it. You are being positive about it all and that is the best way to be, I will be thinking of you!!!

I have no idea when I will find out about the tests, but they said chemo would start shortly after that. Can't say I am in a hurry for it lol.

I really do feel for you, fingers crossed that you get through it without a hospital stay

big big hugsssssss

Love Dot xxxxx

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