I was diagnosed with Cancer in March and although we knew it was Cancer its still a shock to be told it. I have had 2 chemo cycles now and have my 3rd at the end of the month. I would love to chat about the chemo side affects to anyone..
I to have ovarian cancer diagnosed in Jan 2009. I had 3 lots of chemo, operation, and another 3 lots of chemo.
The main problems I had with the chemo were gross taste in mouth and nothing tasted like it should, neuropathy of fingers and feet, these got worse with each chemo, but taste improved after about 6 weeks, fingers and feet improved but I still have neuropathy in my left foot (and right but only when I walk!). Hair loss - very slow to grow back and now have corkscrew curls! Tiredness but only realised how bad once I returned to work!
Most of the complications I had with chemo have been rare ones but then I only got diagnosed with ovarian cancer due to a rare autoimmune disease! I developed arterial bloods clots (aortic settling in left Femeral artery) just before my 4th dose, had daily blood thining injections but still developed another clot 5 days after the 6th dose! The onchologist/haematologist aren't sure if its cancer or chemo related and they don't seem to have personally come across it before so please don't worry about it!
I would be interested in hearing about plans for followup when you get that far.
Morning, I joined this site yesterday, I have battled breast cancer twice and I am now waiting to see a Consultant to seeif I have got ovarian cancer, I went to my GP 's surgery with a water infection and mentioned to this lady doctor who I have never seen before that I had breast cancer in the past, she examined me and said that she wanted me to make an appointment at reception to have my bloods taken and she wanted me to go for a kidney function test and also a scan of my ovaries, I nearly fell off the chair, she is worried that my stomach is swollen, I came home and cheked on the other symptoms associated with ovarian, I do have indegestion, back pain andI want to wee a lot more. I am in shock, I am forty-eight years old. The nightmare continues.
Welcome to our chats.... I am sorry to hear about your worries but until you are diagnosed try not to worry ( easier said than done ) but it could be anything. I had ovarian cancer but had none of the symptoms so it could be anything...Fingers crossed....I think talking about it to everyone on here is a great comfort so just keep writing how you are feeling and it does ease the pressures.
Hi everyone else, I had my scan results which are clear and I am pleased about that but I also have other difficulties going on in my life and have had since last year. My partner and me are splitting up as it has all been too much I think. So unfortunately I am moving back to Manchester on Wednesday. I am sad to be leaving West Wales as I love it here and have had the best medical support I could have wished for. But my partner has I think started to get a bit sick of all the hospitals, doctors that we have endured in the last 12 months so I am going... As you all know my house is still up for sale so I am moving back into it until it's sold. I think I will be ok as my friends are all up there and my family but its going to be hard. I know though that with them and all you dear friends I will bounce back .
I am so sorry to hear your news,and we never got to meet upbetween our health problems at various timesThe good thing is you will see your lovely grandaughter more often.H ouse sales are beginning to pick up especially now spring is here I am so glad your scan was clear,long may it continue !!!!
I am starting to get a loittle bit more energy,can walk upstairs without stopping now but cant get the weight back.Just under 9 stone instead of 11 which I was at 18 but I did not look like a 70 year old with no muscles then,still,once it gets warmer and we can be out more we will all feel better.
Hope things go well on Wednesday,stay strong lovely girl.
I am glad to hear that your scan results are clear, but saddened about your relationship breakdown. Rose has said everything that I would want to say, it is going to be tough for a while and my thoughts will be with you.
Big hugsssss I know you need them.
Rose it is great to know that you are improving!!! hugssssss.
Hugs Jackie and everyone else....I think about you all every day and wish better health for you all
I am glad to hear that your scan results are clear, but saddened about your relationship breakdown. Rose has said everything that I would want to say, it is going to be tough for a while and my thoughts will be with you.
Big hugsssss I know you need them.
Rose it is great to know that you are improving!!! hugssssss.
Hugs Jackie and everyone else....I think about you all every day and wish better health for you all
