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..
Hi REDLIZZIE, I had my first chemo yesterday for an ovarian borderline tumour also diagnosed in March/April. I was told at first that I didn't need chemo but after about ten weeks post op my abdomen started to fill with fluid again and so they think there could be some cancer activity in my abdomen. The chemo thay gave me was taxol and carboplatin. I had a very bad alergic reaction to the taxol and they had to stop it., but the carboplatin was fine. I have to go back now to the consultant to see if I can continue with the taxol on a lower dose or if I need to change to a different chemo. Today I don't feel too bad, does the side affects hit you all of a sudden or does it come gradually with each chemo cycle? I hope you are well and managing to cope with this awful diagnosis.
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.
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.
