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

Hello everybody

I hope all goes well for you all this week. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Keep positive.

Hilary

Hope everything goes well tomorrow.One step nearer the end of the tunnel.Good luck

Rose xxx

Hi everyone,

I am back .....Well as expected I ended up in Hospital on Sunday. I have just come out about an hour ago. This time it was a urine infection so back on antibiotics. I had to cancel my appointment yesterday at Singleton so the Hospital have booked it for next Tuesday now.

I will chat properly tomor. xxxxxxxxxxxxx:blush:

Glad to see you back Eileen, I thought about you a lot and guessed you must be back in hospital, you certainly are being tested, have to keep fingers crossed for Tuesday.

I went for wig fitting today lol, no worry about IBS either, I am improving!!

Still waiting to hear about chemo.

Hi everyone else, keeping you in my thoughts, hope you are all doing ok. Love to all xxx Dot

Hi Jackie,

Just want to wish you good luck for tomorrow.You have had such a time and your always so cheerful and helpful to everyone.

One step nearer.

Rose xxx

woohoo everyone :love: good news!!

The tumour is barely visible, no referral to the lung team, there is a tiny shadow which they think is the remains of a chest infection, they are amazed at the results. They are continuing with the chemo but in reduced dosage, three weekly with a week of rest in between. They are concerned about the tinutis I am experiencing and the shins aching, they said it was best to do the reduced dosage.

So don't give up ladies, my prognosis was not good and here I am with great results.

Thanks for thinking of me

Dot xxxxxxxx

Excellent Dot, told you not to give up till the chemo had a chance but didn't expect it to work quite so well but am thrilled it has! I'm on a reduced dose to don't seem to make a diffference to the tumour and to easly to say if it improves the side effect symptoms! When's your next dose (I'm thinking Fri???). Have they changed your schedule? 3 weekly with a weeks rest sounds different to a dose every 3 weeks.

Eileen, glad you got to spend time with your new addition, nothing like a little 'un to cheer you up and wear you out!

Rose your positivity worked for Dot so keep praying for 'no bad news' weeks!

Will check in soon. take care everyone

Love Jackie xxxx

Hi Jackie,

yes Friday is next chemo, so three weeks and a weeks rest, did I confuse you lol. I won't be sitting there for such long hours either, another bonus.

You did tell me to wait until chemo kicked in and you were right!!!

Three cycles then another ctscan.

Love Dot xxxxx

Dot,

That is the best news....I am so pleased for you and your family ...I bet you couldn't believe your ears when they told you ..:love:

Celebrate tonight with your family Dot xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Oh flower,

You brought tears to my eyes,I just re-read your posts when you first heard the awful news and what a different Dot we have now I will raise a glass of red to you tonight,you are a brilliant inspiration to us all.Well done Rose xxx

Oh flower,

You brought tears to my eyes,I just re-read your posts when you first heard the awful news and what a different Dot we have now I will raise a glass of red to you tonight,you are a brilliant inspiration to us all.Well done Rose xxx

Hi Rose,

I will raise a glass or 2 tonight as well for Dot.....

A toast to you Dot from all of us mad people who have become your dear friends...

XXXXXXXXXXXXX:love:

I'm toasting with coffee and even that tastes ucky!