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..
Sorry I've not posted for a while, trying to push it to the back of my mind I guess but its always there tapping away at your head.
Anyway, just found out it is on the move again - I finished my secound round of chemo back in June and I was really hoping for a bit longer this time but it looks like its not mean to be. Ca125 was around 10 but has gone up to 42 so waiting for scan then more chemo in January. They have mentioned another type this time - Genti something I think, I didn't quite catch the name. Does anyone know anything about it?
I know a few of you are in the treatment 'loop' and my thoughts are with you whether you are on chemo or off chemo, it is good to hear your experiences tho I always feel I've got nothing worth saying.
I am on Gemcitibine/Carboplatine, I was on Carbo/ Taxol last year but have had 3 cycles of the Gem/Carbo. They usually give it with an hour bag of Carbo then half hour bag of Gemcitibine. The week after just the half hour bag of Gem then a free week.
Dot I did manage to get my scan today which was good as there was only a handful of people having scans. I go to clinic next Thursday so should have results. I hate the results day as you all know it is hard waiting to hear the Drs words. Anyway fingers crossed for me.
I hope everyone else isok and Jackie you are getting straight with the house. Mary, John, Sharon, and everyone else keep us updated.
Thanks for replying Eileen, its good to hear from someone having that type of chemo - how have you found it? are the side effects similar to the carboplatin/taxol treatment? usually by day 8 you are picking up again so does the second dose of it make you feel rough again. Sorry so many questions but my head is spinning and I'm not 100% sure that is the treatment I will have! Best wishes Sue
God that's all you need your mum being poorly as well, I hope she is ok.
Great news about you not having to go back until Feb. At least hopefully if your mum is alright you can have a nice Christmas. We never seem to get long, I remember Dot saying she didn't have to go back til Dec and here we are already in it. I hope next year we get at least a 12 month break before it rears it's ugly head. I don't know about you ladies but it gives me so much comfort knowing I have all of you out there.
I am dreading next Thursday as I get my scan results and while I am sitting waiting in that very lonely place, I think of all of you. My hospital is a cancer hospital only in Manchester ( I am sure you know which one ) anyway even though I know we are all in the same boat it gives me more comfort thinking about you lot.
Well Sharon and ladies take care and will let you know next week...
Try and take it easy about your mum ( easier said I know ) but stress is not good for you...
God that's all you need your mum being poorly as well, I hope she is ok.
Great news about you not having to go back until Feb. At least hopefully if your mum is alright you can have a nice Christmas. We never seem to get long, I remember Dot saying she didn't have to go back til Dec and here we are already in it. I hope next year we get at least a 12 month break before it rears it's ugly head. I don't know about you ladies but it gives me so much comfort knowing I have all of you out there.
I am dreading next Thursday as I get my scan results and while I am sitting waiting in that very lonely place, I think of all of you. My hospital is a cancer hospital only in Manchester ( I am sure you know which one ) anyway even though I know we are all in the same boat it gives me more comfort thinking about you lot.
Well Sharon and ladies take care and will let you know next week...
Try and take it easy about your mum ( easier said I know ) but stress is not good for you...
