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..
Hello everybody, may I join you and introduce myself? I opened a new thread on this subject the other day in the "introduce yourself" section, but I really wanted to get onto this site. I am 67 yo and live in Essex, UK and have recently been diagnosed as having tumours on both ovaries, plus some areas on the omentum and outer bowel. However, my hospital MDT wants to ascertain whether my ovaries are the primary site or secondary to breast ca I had 15 years ago before planning my treatment, so I've just had a biopsy and await results on 22nd Feb. I found your site about a month ago and was both heartened by all your posts, and at the same time scared - not of the treatment particularly but the outcome. Some days I feel that I won't get through this, other days I think "No, you won't get me, you (expletive deleted!)"
The last post on your site was 28th Dec, I have been checking, so I hope you are all getting along OK
What a disaster! Poor Roy, the things people will do to get a bit of attention eh? Hopefully he will make a quick recovery so that you can help each other a little post ops. Glad you're feeling a bit better, when do you get the scan results?
Mary had clinic and chemo today and the Prof is very pleased with her progress - especially as his experiment with the Gem/Carbo dosages seems to be working out, especially with regard to Mary not yet missing a session. The markers are coming down nicely and he is still happy for her to finish after cycle 5 and go to Florida. I am glad that we did the Portugal trip despite the lack of sunshine, as it has put our minds more at ease about travelling.
Mary is feeling fine now apart from a bit of tiredness, the Prof said she should keep taking the liquid iron to help with her hemoglobin levels, so keeping everything crossed she continues doing well so we can enjoy the big holiday.
Again, I hope everyone else is ok, I understand that you won't feel like posting if you're feeling rough but hope you're feeling better soon.
I am so pleased for Mary, and really hoping that she carries on as she is so you can all enjoy your family holiday, wouldn't that be a joy?!
My scan must have been OK, my nurse phoned on Thurs to say that my op has been scheduled for 22/05, but first I have to see the surgeon/consultant at St. Barts in London (where the op will be done) next Fri, 11th, then have pre-assess. on Mon 14th. So, things seem to be moving in the right direction at the moment, though I'm not looking forward much to the surgery, I must admit! I've been pain-free for several weeks now and everything will be hurting again after the surgery. Still, needs must I guess, and at least it's a break from the cursed chemo!
Roy is OK, just a wee bit more 'tongue-tied' than usual (a result of several little strokes in the past, and subsequent epilepsy). He is more bored than anything else at the moment.
Hi hazel ,hope all goes well with your op will be thinking about you.Hi to everyone else,I start chemo again tomorrow,decided on carbo on its own to be reviewed after 3 mths if it is not working then I can consider other options.Have been invited to a conference on palliative care needs on Wednesday with all levels of health care professionals, they want to know about my own experiences of care and how I think it could be improved.A bit of a tall order as I think needs vary so much with the individual, but I will give it a go!!!!. Maisie x x
I hope all goes well with the op, I know it's a tough time for you right now especially with also having Roy's issues to deal with. My lasting memory of Mary's big op is not so much the pain she suffered from the surgery, but more so the pain from the trapped gas. So my advice to you would be to find as many remedies as you can pre-op so that you're prepared. Mary had peppermint capsules and charcoal capsules which I got from a well known health food shop, which did give her some relief. Some people say peppermint tea or cordial is good. I wish I had known about this pre-op as it would have made things a lot easier for her.
Mary quite tired after a busy weekend socialising, it's caught up with her. Booked hire cars for Orlando today, so another step closer.
Thanks for your advice re. the peppermint, will certainly take it on board.
My poor Roy has had a cardiac arrest caused by a bad chest infection after his hip operation, to add to our probs, but is now making a little headway, thank God.
Love to you and Mary, and to everyone else - thinking of you all!
Oh dear, what a lot you have on your plate right now, poor Roy. I do hope your fortunes change for the better now and that your op goes smoothly, and you are welcome to the advice - It's always good to be able to offer help in some way.
Mary had chemo today but it was borderline as her neutrophils were so low - she has looked very tired over the past week. We have 3 weddings to attend this month, one each week starting this Saturday. So we will have to see how it goes and try not to over do it.
I'm sorry to hear that Hazel, thinking of you and Roy and hoping that your situation improves soon. Take care of each other and I look forward to hearing from you when you are in a better place.
I'm sorry to hear that Hazel, thinking of you and Roy and hoping that your situation improves soon. Take care of each other and I look forward to hearing from you when you are in a better place.
