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What side effects did you experience?

98% of our In America respondents experienced side effects; fatigue being the most common. What ovarian cancer side effects did you experience?

  1. Hey Donna! Thanks for checking on me! Two weeks ago I had my oncology scans and all is well! Yay!! So was my CA125!!! Repeat blood in 3 months and scans in 6 months. I am happy!! Neuropathy remains the same but not any worse. Medications (low dose methadone and Pregabalin) are keeping it under control. I can use low dose OXY for breakthru pain. But rarely is it needed. My big thing now is dealing with the left ureter stent from being radiated I. 23’. I’m getting it changed every 2.5 - 3 months. I have good and bad days but I will deal because the next step would be a nephrostomy and I never want that! I’m still sewing quilts but just slower at it! Haha
    Gayle

    1. Hi ,!! I am so glad to hear that your tests and scans were so good! I remember that you were worried bout your CA 125 a while back, so I'm really glad it is good!

      It also sounds like the neuropathy has moved more to a "peripheral" issue that a central, plaguing issue. I'm glad for that. Mine has gotten less, but it can pop up and be very troublesome. I hope yours continues to fade.

      Yes, I think it's the times - everything we do for pleasure is slower! Have you finished any of your backlogged projects? - Warmly, Donna (Team Member)

  2. fatigue and depression

    1. I endured stomach pain, bloating, UTIs, painful and frequent urination, changes in my bowel movements, and fatigue. Surgery helped tremendously to relieve the discomfort that cancer caused me. - Catherine (Advancedovariancancer.net Team Member)

      1. I have struggled severely with stomach pain, upset stomach, back pain, appetite often fades or feeling full after just a few bites (even bigger struggle since I have had weight loss surgery!)and of course fatigue... ~Leya Elijah - AdvancedOvarianCancer.Net Team Member~

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