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

Dear Dot

Thats fantastic news! im so thrilled for you, onwards and upwards, stay strong

annie

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Hi everyone,

hope you are all in good spirits.

Sharon my thoughts will be with you tomorrow.

Ty Annie for your kind words.

Love to all xxxxxxxxxx

Hi rose, not long got back from hospital went to veiw my ct scan and see if i could have surgery to remove whats showing on my right side.

but the hospital are saying no because of the risks and after affects so my oncolagist is sending my scan to another hospital for a second oppinion

then its up to me if i wont the op if theyl do it its six of one n halfa dozen of the other!.

because of the after affects thats been explained i really dont no what to do. i got the impression my doc would rather i had surgery

then just chemo.i feel really lost and down today.

big hugs to everyone julygirl58[sharon] xxxxx

Big hugs Sharon, it must be confusing for you, not knowing what to do, maybe when the second opinion comes back it may help you make the decision, I found that although I was given options, they did suggest what they thought would be the best way to go.

Try not to worry and I know that is really hard, hopefully you will feel more positive once a decision has been made.

My thoughts are with you

Love Dot xxxxxxxxx

Oh Sharon,

What a downer Lets hope when all the results are in ,as Dot says ,it will be easier for you to make a decision.. Get some chocs in and curl up in front of the telly then tomorrow go out and have a walk or a nice drive.Hope you feel better soon

Rose xxx

Hi ladies

Annie thats brillent news get u out there and celebrate!

Sharon thats not so good. Can you give any more details - talk us though it - it may just help clarify things in your own mind to, have you previously had surgery? no pressure if you don't want to go into detail then don't. As the days pass and you mull over what you were told things may become clearer or not, it would probably be helpful if you jot down any questions which come up so you can discuss these during the second opinion. As Dot says they usually advise you which option to go for and if they don't you can ask them which they would choose.

Dot, glad the reduced dose has left you feeling good, hope it continues and you can enjoy all the time between treatments!

As for me feeling ok now but cannot shake this cold, bored with it now but at least I don't feel bad with it so shouldn't complain.

Love to all

Jackie xxx

Hi jackie, to cut a long story short had ct scan july 12th called back aug.something was showing on the scan asked surgeon to veiw it for op.

they have said no now my oncoligist wants me to haveanother ct scan and she wnts a second

oppinion you confused yet cause i am!! but shes told me surgery could leave me with more problems so what am i ment to do? i thinks she prefers that i have surgery instead of just chemo again.

avery confused sharon.xxxx

Hi Ladies,

I have been busy with the move on Friday so not had much time to pop in.. I am really pleased for you Annie that's great news, you must be over the moon. And poor you Sharon I don't know what you must be thinking at this time. Just try and deal with it the best you can & we are all here for you xx

Jackie you have had that cold for ages now, it must be driving you mad. I hope your feeling ok apart from that though.xx

Dot you seem to be doing alright as well and hope it all continues for you as you deserve some good luck xx

Rose you are so funny with your jokes. I was going to say come and see me next week in Hospital but on second thoughts I don't want my stitches bursting open from laughing xx

Well I hope I haven't forgotten anyone if so its my age and I apologise for it. Will send a final message on Thursday as I won't have time after that as I go in on Sunday.....

Love Eileen xx!www.cancerchat.org.uk/.../love.gif!

Thanks Eillen. had a phone call this morning got ct scan saturday morning.

just wont to know whats going on thanks again sharon xxxx

Hi Eileen,

Glad you managed to move house and get settled before going in,you will be glad of the rest !!

I will try to visit if bloods are OK.What is your surname and how long are you in for?I was in ward 12 for a few hours on Sunday as i came out in a rash on face and neck.Turned out to be an allergy,probably to the woolen poloneck jumper that I wore the day before ,thankfully not my tablets.

Hope you dont get too stressed (easy to say ) and all the luck in the world for next week,we will all be thinking of you and cant wait to see your next post on here.

Good luck

Rose xxx

Hi Eileen,

Glad you managed to move house and get settled before going in,you will be glad of the rest !!

I will try to visit if bloods are OK.What is your surname and how long are you in for?I was in ward 12 for a few hours on Sunday as i came out in a rash on face and neck.Turned out to be an allergy,probably to the woolen poloneck jumper that I wore the day before ,thankfully not my tablets.

Hope you dont get too stressed (easy to say ) and all the luck in the world for next week,we will all be thinking of you and cant wait to see your next post on here.

Good luck

Rose xxx

Hi Eileen, hope all goes well for you il be thinking of you

lots of love and big hugs sharon xxx

Hi ladies

Eileen good luck with the op next week, hope you've managed to settle in your new home.

Dot - hope everything is still going well, not like you not to post for a few days!

Sharon - yes a bit confused, you need to know what problems the surgery could have before you can weight things up. Second scan is a tad confusing unless they are extending the area they are looking at. Obviously you also need to know what they have seen, you suspect its the cancer back and I suspect your right but that in itself don't mean much, where (exactly) is it, how big/extensive, what area/organ involved, advantages/disadvantages of having surgery, how well would chemo do alone, would surgery be followed by chemo.................... think I'd better stop! Sorry but you cannot make an informed choice without these answers, yes the oncologist and the surgeon can give you an opinion on what action they would take but that don't mean you understand where they are coming from and thats important for you to be 'happy' with the decision you make. Do you have a follow up app with anybody after the scan?

Rose - sorry to hear you were admitted but glad it was 'only' an allergy and hopefully easily sorted.

As for me seem to be getting away with the chemo clot wise............... fingers still tightly crossed! 4 down and only 2 to go :D another month and I'll be done!!!!!!!!!!

Keep finding the postive and enjoy everything you do

Love to all

Jackie xxx

Hi jackie, to right just want to know .hope i get better answers from the scan on saturday.

my consultant said the surgeon wont operate because it could cause complications.

i.e my other organs. just wont to get things sorted.oncologist wants a second opinion thats

why im having another c t scan saturday morning il keep you updated!.

best wishes sharon xx

Hi Sharon,

Hope your scan was OK yesterday.

Jackie,hope you are managing better now,sore eyes are a real nuisance.

Dot,how are you.We worry when you are quiet,hope you are Ok.

Eileen,hope they are treating you well at Singleton

Hope you all have a good weekend

Rose xxxx

Hi everyone

I picked up a nasty cold and it wiped me off my feet lol, still got a tight chest but getting there. Went ahead and had chemo on Friday no major side effects, which is lovely.

Eileen I will be thinking of you, finally got to that op at long last.

thanks all for thinking about me.

Sharon hope you get more information this time, ask lots of questions

Dot xxxx

Afternoon ladies, hope your all keeping well.ct scan on saturday went ok.

just hope they have the results back this time when i go on the 20th.

speak soon BIG HUGS to you all sharon xxxxxx

Hi Ladies

Don't think this thread has ever been so quite so I hope you are all well!

Dot - hope the cold has gone but am worried as no posts.....................

Eileen - hope your on the way to recovery and not worried as know you can't post!

Sharon - glad the scan went ok but it seems a long time to the 20th,

I'm post chemo and at the bad bit but on the whole doing ok. Eyes still leaking on and off, more on than off but they're not flooding so its more comfortable.

Keep in touch

Love to all

Jackie

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Hi guys, you all seem to bow what you are talking about in regards to ovarian cancer so I was wondering if anyone could tell me what the next steps would be.

So far I have had tumour marker blood tests and ultrasound internal and external. Am now waiting for appointment to see specialist gynaecologist and would like to know what to expect them to do as my hospital is a bit crap!! Don't want them to tell me one thing and they should really be doing something else

Any advise would be greatly appreciated

Sue

Hi everyone,

Jackie, I haven't seen it this quiet either, I am still struggling with the cold but getting there I think lol. Had chemo on Friday, now I have a rest week which I am looking forward to. Sorry you are still having problems with your eyes, my symptoms are less severe since they put me on weekly dosage. They want me to have a PICC as they have problems trying to put the canular in and I am thinking about it lol.

I wrote to Eileen and she sends her love to all, she will post when she can.

Love Dot xxxxxxx

Hi Sue,

glad to see you posted but sorry you have to be here.

You seem to be on track with your Doctors, I had the ultrasound etc then met with the onco/gynaecologist. I was sent for a ctscan which gives them a better idea of what they are looking at. I know it is daunting waiting to see what is going to happen. Not all hospitals follow the same routine, so don't get worried if you don't have the same treatment.

What information have you been given so far from the scans you have had?

Try and stay positive, yes it is hard.......and ask lots of questions when you get to speak with Docs again.

Dot xxxxx