Forum: Ovarian Cancer Forum

My 60 year old wife's MRI showed a 9cm-diamter septated complex tumor on her right ovary, and she and we are in shock. More imaging this Thursday,...

My mum is doing her 5th chemo session and it was postponed because she has a low blood platelet level. I would like to support my mum and find out if...

Hi guys. My name is Cathy, and I'm 19 years old. I understand that I'm very young and that my age most likely precludes me from ovarian cancer, but I...

Hello, I'm new here so thought I'd say hello. My mum's been diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer and has had her first round of chemo. The...

About three weeks ago I was diagnosed with a uti, blood in urine. Took antibiotics and it cleared up...went back for a urine sample and was told I...

My Mom was diagnosed with Ovrian Cancer Stage 3 C please let me know if there is anyone out there who's mother, grand mother, sister or friend has...

(Reuters Health) - Ovarian cancer patients lived 14 months longer, a 50% improvement, when their tumors were responsive to treatment in a new study -...

My mother is diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer And the doctor said her ca was ca/1000 now its ca125. What is this? Is this good or Bad? Can...

My mother recently found out she is diagnosed with end of stage 2, beginning of stage 3 Ovarian Cancer. I was pretty sad hearing about it but I'm...

Hi everbody, This is my second post and I am not sure exactly how to do this as I am not computer savy, I was dianosed with stage IIIC, Grade 3 OVC...

Hi All, I had a CT scan for a ventral hernia in my upper quadrant on Thursday afternoon. It was done with drinking those contrast shakes but not...

Just diagnosed with stage4 breast cancer spread to lymph nodes and spine - and ovarian (separate primary). Have ascites, which is what brought me to...

Hello all, Just looking for a bit of advice really. After doing a bit of research online I think I could potentially have ovarian cancer. I was...

Hello everyone, I'm new here and could use the help of some of you who maybe have been in my shoes or know someone who has. I'm having the hardest...

I had a cyst removed from my ovary back In Aug 2012 it was the size of a very large orange. I'm starting to have the same symptoms as I did when I...

Hi,my mom has a cyst in her ovarian, she has it since about 4 years ago n her cyst is getting smaller now, before she has 2 cyist and now she has 1...

Hi All, My Mum had ovarian cancer Stage 3c poorly differentiated serous papillary carcinoma. Mum had had chemo and debulking surgery and apart...

Sorry in advance for all the details, but I need to give you guys some history before I tell you whats going on and my concerns. I am a pretty...

Hi everyone. First of all let me say you have a fantastic forum here for support and I am so glad I stumbled across it. I came here basically...

I had a radical hysterectomy about five weeks ago. Due to the grade 3 rating, my onc is recommending chemotherapy, but I'm concerned about taking...

Hi everyone. I posted about two weeks ago talking about my mum who had some suspicious symptoms. Today she and an MRI scan and they are unable to...

Long-term results from 2 large studies confirm the superiority of intraperitoneal (IP) administration of chemotherapy over intravenous (IV)...

Recently diagnosed with stage 1 A fallopian tube serous cancer had full hysterectomy 4 weeks ago Starting chemo march 20th 6 treatments of...

In laboratory studies, scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have developed a way to personalize chemotherapy drug selection for...

http://www.oncologynurseadvisor.com/immunotherapy-triggers-antitumor-responses-in-advanced-ovarian-cancer/article/280180/ February 14, 2013 A...

Recently my sister was complaining of abdominal pains. doctor found out she had large cystic mass 14x11x10cm. surgery was performed and an ovary was...

Background: 40 yrs old, 7 pregnancies, 2 children, 5 miscarriages, hysterectomy after last baby due to extremely bad fibroids, breast and ovarian...

By David S. Alberts, M.D. Director, Arizona Cancer Center University of Arizona There may be a role for chemoprevention in lowering the risk of...

Hello, this is my first post on the forums ( aside from my newbie thread). I come to you seeking advice and support as I have hit a wall that I don't...

I'm new here, just posting to see if anyone out there has had a similar situation to my mom. A week before Christmas 2012 she felt an abdominal...

I know that Tamoxifen is typically perscribed for breast cancer. I will begin this drug shortly however, I have been battling stage 4 ovarian cancer....

So anyone know any good jokes that can keep my mind occupied for the next 4 days while I wait. I know all I am dealing with are maybes and possibly's...

I've read that fatigue, sleep disturbances, and flushing/hot flashes can all be the side effects of cancer treatment, but I'm wondering if anyone had...

I am trying to figure out what is going on with me and would love to hear from anyone who has had anything similar...in October after a pos HPV pap I...

Hi, I hope I am not offending anyone here by posting on this forum as I do not have a diagnosis but I wasn't sure where else to turn to as i have...

A couple of weeks ago I was suffering with abdominal pain that had been ongoing for several days with periods of me grabbing my stomach and doubling...

Hello...wishing you all good health. I am a 45 year old female. I have been suffering from severe, sharp, sudden left pelvic pain occasionally...

Playing the waiting game here...31 yrs old, diagnosed 3 mos ago with "IBS". Last month I felt like I was pregnant - constant cramping (like...

So.. Between Christmas and new year I noticed I was bloating a lot. I'm normally fit and well and quite health conscious. This made me feel awful, I...

My mother has cancer in her ovaries, I was reading about it and it doesn't seem that bad. (Well I hope it isn't) I'm only 14 and I want to always be...

I'm new to this forum but would like to make people aware of the genetics test, BRCA 1 & 2. Our mother and grandmother fought and lost the battle to...

Yesterday I went to my GP with persistent bloating and some change to my bowel habits in the last few weeks (slightly constipated and needing to go...

So about a month ago I started seeing a Gyno that specializes in pelvic floor issues because of some sysmptoms I have been experiencing for the past...

Hi, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer at age 54. Five surgeries and hundreds of chemotherapy treatments later, i now have mets to the lungs. I am...

Hi everyone, 3 days ago while in hospital for suspected gall stones they found a 3.3mmx3.5mmx3mm complex cyst on my right ovary they said it was...

Went to the ER on 12/14/2012 due to dehydration due to severe diarrhea. CT scan was done which showed adnexal mass on right ovary of 7.8 cm. I had...

The Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG) held its 84th Semi-Annual Meeting on Januray 26-29, 2012 in San Diego, CA. ...

My mother (43, aggressive epithelial disease) was administered topotecan and is now suffering from severe worsening diarrhea and low WBC count....

As my prior posts shows I have had the debunking surgery, removal of omendum and full hysterectomy. Been a month now. One of the issues I began after...

So im on day 8 of my second cycle of bleomycin, etoposide, and cisplatin. I havent had a bowel movement in 9 days now. I took 3 milk of magnesia...