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 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

Hi Dot,

Sorry you still have that cold.Is Eileen still in hospital? I had intended to visit but after being away for a couple of days my grandaughter gave me hand foot and mouth virus so i have been in quarentine for a week .Who said its good to share ?!!

Hope all you girls cope with whatever gets thrown at you.At least the weather is good.

Rose xxx

Hi Rose,

sorry to hear you haven't been well, sharing isn't all it is cracked up to be lol. Great to see you post

Eileen is home now, she had a few problems but seems to be getting there now, early days for her, she said she will post when she can.

Dot xxx

Hi dot, thanks for your reply.

I have been told that it's 5x4x3cm so I suppose its not huge. And that's it! I have received my appointment this morning, it's on Tuesday and they want me to have another ultrasound beforehand.

I guess not long to wait now till they hopefully start sorting me out!

I'll post after my appointment to let u know what they said and what they r gonna do next.

I think its really gonna help me having you guys here as the other half is not very good at this kinda stuff.

Thanks

Sue (duracell)

Sue it is great they are dealing with you so quickly!!

It is hard for our families, they worry about us and it isn't easy for them to deal with, on here we can put our worries and someone is always there to reassure or cheer us up.

Hopefully you will know more on Tuesday, it is always the not knowing that is so frustrating.

Dot xxxxx

hi Ladies and welcome Sue

Glad to hear all are well (ish), great relief to hear from you all! Dot had forgotten you were on weekly doses, PICC got to be easier than cannulas, I couldn't have one because of risk of clotting

G;ad to hear Eileen doing well. Poor Rose you need to teach her what to share and what to keep

Will check in Sue and see whats happening post Tues

Sorry to be brief but light bulb blown and can't be bothered to change it! I thought these new energy saving ones were supposed to last for years.......................

Check in soon

Love to all

Jackie xxx

Ladies I am back,

I am sorry not been in touch before now but I have been quite poorly after the operation. I got an infection last Friday in my Kidney so its put me back again. Rose all I can say about that Hospital is Barbaric ...I have never experienced such poor care in my life. I came out on Monday and its my last day of taking Antibiotics...

I am still full of wind which is painful but I had my staples out yesterday....I am hoping to be up and about properly by Monday, well that is my aim anyway. Not sure why I keep getting infections all the time. The Surgeon said he was pleased with the op and has sent tissue samples to Histology so probably back in a few weeks. I have to start my chemo again soon but will phone them next week now....

I see we have a new lady so Hello to you xxxx Also Rose sorry you picked up that infection ( what are we like )

I will send another message over weekend to you all but Its great to be back... Hi Jackie xxxxx:love:

Hi Sweetheart,

Great to hear from you again .Sorry the hospital was awful,I have never been there apart from the chemo dept,I had my op at Prince Philip in Llanelli and it was fab there.Let us know what happened. Hope the infection has gone.I,m sorry i couldnt visit but I dont think you would want hand foot and mouth on top of it all.when you are better we can meet up in carmarthen.Plenty of TLC and cwtching up on the sofa.Take care and so glad to hear from you .

Hope you other girls are OK.

Rose xxx

Hi Sweetheart,

Great to hear from you again .Sorry the hospital was awful,I have never been there apart from the chemo dept,I had my op at Prince Philip in Llanelli and it was fab there.Let us know what happened. Hope the infection has gone.I,m sorry i couldnt visit but I dont think you would want hand foot and mouth on top of it all.when you are better we can meet up in carmarthen.Plenty of TLC and cwtching up on the sofa.Take care and so glad to hear from you .

Hope you other girls are OK.

Rose xxx