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Hi there, just replied to Ann's message so I thought I would join in on the chats!.
July 2009, noticed I was putting on weight mostly upper abdomen and felt a little bloated with some slight tightening of the lower abdomen. Went to GP who more or less said "Yes that will be right" (I knew exactly what he was getting at - yes your fat blah blah blah, but in such a nice way though - he is an awesome GP and I would not trade him for any other). So I left thinking, oh well, here I go again, watch what I eat etc etc. 2 weeks later no change, so went back to GP who then decided to give me D-Gas tablets (well I'll be!!!). When I went home my husband and myself both went into fits of laughter as he said "you dont need those, you have no problem D-Gasing". Beginning of August went back to GP as I had noticed my upper abdomen had not only gotten bigger but there there was a lump now really noticeable. GP felt around abdomen who also agreed that there was a lump (he said probably cyst, dermoid in origin). This is when it all started. He sent me for an ultrasound which showed a 22/16cm ovarian cyst (about the size of a Rugby Ball). Referral was then sent for CT scan, Gynae appt, blood test (CA-125). CT confirmed what U/S revealed with a few extras. CA-125 was raised at 3000. Gynaecologist planned for a T.A.H, in which ended up a subtotal hysterectomy, he said it was too technical for him to do then, so cervix was left in. October 17 had operation which confirmed, ovarian cancer with bladder, blowel, appendix involvement, omentum removed. He was very sympathetic but very professional when telling me about the operation and what had been found. Had first chemo treatment 16 November taxol/carboplatin. Unfortunately had really bad allergic reaction to the Taxol so just on Carboplatin for now. Also have an appt with a Wgtn Oncologist/Gynaecologist re: further surgery??
I have a very supportive husband and my son has just returned from his first year at Otago University. I also have a very supportive Mum, Dad, Sister, Brothers, Friends, etc etc.
I know I have this in me, but like I say to everyone "there is nothing I can do about it, just need to think positive, see the treatment through and go from there". I am looking forward to going back to work 30th November and just taking each day as it comes.
As a newby, quite happy to talk/email if anyone's keen.
Regards
Cans (emailto:chutch@xtra.co.nz)
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Member Since:
27 November 2009
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Thanks Jools
I have an appt Monday next week with the Gynae/Oncologist from Wgn and a follow up appt Wednesday with the Oncologist from Palmerston, I will definitely be asking about the Gemcitabin, but will wait and see what they have to say.
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