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..
Eileen I am so sorry that you have to try yet another chemo, you haven't done well on the others so hopefully this one will be better for you. I thought about you yesterday wondering why they hadn't given you a picc line, I know when they offered me one I said no, then regretted it by the end of treatment. I just hope that all goes well with you.
Sorry to hear you couldn't understand the doctor, it is frustrating not knowing what is being said to you, I am sure you will get the chance to ask all the questions you need with your next appointment. Do you have your own nurse? I used to ring mine if I was concerned or needed to know something.
Sorry to hear your CA125 is up again did they say what it was up to ?
It's the dreaded scan results I know just how scared I am when I go for mine. I don't really chat to people at my hospital as it's like a cattle market but nobody ever looks scared ( I suppose we all cover it up well ) So you have to wait for the appointment then prob another week for results. They way I look at it though Sharon is they are on the ball with the checking, so if it has come back again it's early stages that can be hopefully zapped with more chemo..
My chemo hasn't worked so I start another more aggressive one on the 1st March. I am worried that if this doesn't work then it is not good, but for now I live in hope and carry on laughing....
Keep coming on to have as much moaning as you want to.
Your count is low really as mine never went that low. When it came back in July it was over 100 and then got to 200 and with the 5 chemo's I have just had it hasn't gone down. I wouldn't worry too much about it ( easier said I know ) but I am sure it won't be as bad as you think. Keep those posotive thoughts.
Hi Sharon, sorry to hear that your count has gone up but as Eileen says they are on the ball and hopefully are just being careful, I think we all have that dread when we go for our scans, I tell myself that all is good and stick with the positive approach until they tell me anything different. It works for me. If you remember I had a bad diagnosis and the chemo seemed to sort it out, so chin up hugggggggggs.
It is hard trying to deal with this disease and my prayers are always with you all.
It does feel like everyone is battling again. Thsat seems to be the way on here that one week it is no news then the following week all or some results are in which mean more treatment etc. I know mine is Bowel and not Ovarian cancer but I just ever so occasionally like to show a small bit of support as this forum does so much good and helps me on my way sometimes.
Hi, my name is Laura and I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in December of last year. I am also on taxol and carboplatin. It was terrible when I filled up with fluid around my lungs and in my abdomen. They had to put chest tubes inside me. I go for my third treatment on Feb 28,. and I am a bit nervous because I don't know how it will effect me this time. My second one I was feeling terrible for three days, then I started feeling better. Well I enjoyed writing to you please let me know how you are doing.
Hello Sharon, thanks for your welcome. I agree, it's a great site, always someone there to share problems with and lend a sympathetic ear. So sorry you are having more problems yourself, but fingers crossed for your CT and results. I am only at the beginning of this "journey" (I hate that word, too overused on TV shows!) but I can imagine how you must be feeling at the moment after a few months' respite. I am getting a bit jittery myself as I have my first appointment with my oncologist on Wed to find out whether I will still be with the gynae team and can have some treatment arranged or shunted over to the breast team if my biopsy shows ovaries secondary to breast cancer of 15 years ago, which I suppose will mean MORE waiting and tests! I am so tired of pain and WAITING!
Thinking of you, and all the other ladies - seems to have been a bit of a week for everyone.
