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Thank you. I first posted 6 or 7 years ago. I was diagnosed at stage 3c for HGSOC, had my first surgery in January of 2019. ...

Hi LeslieA Thanks for taking the time to respond. I know those people meant well it was just so overwhelming at the time. I signed ...

Thank you Dani. I hope your eyes are feeling better soon and all the best for your ongoing treatment. Mysty

@LeslieA the wonders of travel!! Zero weight gain...well done!!

I am chuckling about your question re: me venturing outside my comfort zone to try new foods. As our national guide said, "Vietnamese ...

Hi @danidelbiondo ... I am not sure if your recent posts on Elahere are your first posts to the forum but if yes, then I ...

Hi @Vonnie_613 .... I wanted to check in and see if your treatments have started and how you are doing? I know you had a few ...

@LeslieA such wonderful photos. So vibrant and colourful. The food!!!!! What was your favourite thing about the food? Did you ...

@WestWind @Ellen @LeslieA ... I've been following this thread and shaking my head at the same time when it comes to the ...

Hi there, yes, I was prescribed lubricating drops the day before treatment started. I used them every 4 hours while I was awake. ...

Thanks for posting Dani. I have a few questions if you are able to answer them and it’s not too onerous on your eyes. First, were ...

Hi Cynthia. My name is Dani and I started treatment in January of this year. Days before my 3rd treatment I developed Ocular ...

Westwind, I understand your scenario well. I heard the same story from my doctor about recurrence statistics and I was told about ...

I was very very angry at first but then realized my anger only hurt myself and made absolutely no difference to my ultimate diagnosis. ...

Thanks for your good wishes. I really liked Dr Cohen, found him very cheerful and friendly. Dr Gagnon is friendly too but rather ...

@Ellen I was so fortunate to have a great support system. My son took time off work to take me to appointments in Victoria and ...

Westwind: You have gone through a lot! Certainly, the new Nanaimo Cancer Clinic is way overdue. I seem to visit the current ...

@WestWind it sounds like so much of your trouble could have been avoided if you hadn't received an incorrect diagnosis five years ...

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Westwind, My heart goes out to you after reading your story and what you have endured. I am sorry that you are in pain. I ...

I forgot to say what type of OC I have. Clear cell at stage 3/4 which Dr Gagnon said was actually stage 4 as there was next to ...

Hi Ellen. I live in Port Alberni so had to travel to Victoria to see an oncologist and to Nanaimo for my chemo. Finished chemoNovember ...

In case you were interested in seeing more of the trip, I have posted them here! Thanks for your interest. LeslieA

Brendalee, That would be great! Leslie Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS

I'm not on the island, but am hoping to go to the conference in may....will find out soon. Hope to meet some of you at the co ...

Hi @Ellen that was me who wondered what your chemo lineup will be. I am not familiar with the drug you mentioned. I am ...

Hi ellen I live near crystal pool. Courtenay Sent from my iPhone

Hello Courtenay, I don't know if I have that gene mutation or not. ( I should. I know) I was on Naraparid (Zejula) and it didn't ...

Hi Ellen Have you taken olaparib? I think everyone is eligible even if no brca mutation. Hgsoc is caused by the brca gene cell ...

Hi Joan I'm in Victoria. Been on olaparib for 8 years. Diagnosed 12 yrs ago. Courtenay On Thu, Mar 19, 2026, 3:34 p.m. ...

Hello Courtenay and other VI friends, Yes the camp! I have met a few people who went to the camp here. We do come to Victoria ...

@LeslieA - ditto for me Leslie...how about posting a few (or lot) more!

Hi @Courtenay ... I am so excited to hear you've been on Olaparib for 8 years and that it's working. Out of curiosity and if ...

@LeslieA how much do I LOVE these photos!! I am so glad you had such a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing.

Hi Ellen I live in Victoria. I was diagnosed 12 years ago. Been on 3 regimens of chemo. Tolerated it ok. Currently on olaparib ...

Thanks for sharing those photos Leslie! It looks and sounds like you had a wonderful time! Joan

@Ellen sending you a big hug as you head into your treatments. Hopefully you will be met with minimal side effects. Are you having ...

What incredible pictures ! Thanks so much for sharing. We have heard that it is beautiful and the people nice. Our daughter was ...

Y Hello Everyone, It was hard to choose a few photos to post because there were so many others that were unique and special. ...

Hi Ellen, Thanks for your message and I am glad that you would like to meet up. Yes, you might need some down time after chemo ...

Hello everyone! I had asked this question myself a while back and then got busy...and didn't do anything further. I live in Nanoose ...

I am in Duncan and I would be interested in getting together.

Thanks for the offer Leslie! I have now made plans to look after my great grandkids that weekend. Joan

Hello all and happy Thursday. I'm sorry I'm a bit late hopping on but I was watching my hubby in a Pickleball competition. ...

It gives me great joy to see the connections that are made via OVdialogue! 🩵❤️ ...

@KrazyKat well being mysterious can be exciting 😁 I appreciate anything you are willing to share following your chat with ...

@LeslieA and @lbarr72 I think you both already know this but just in case....you can private message each other in this ...

Yes I would be interested in meeting up with those that can make it. Perhaps we can plan something in the near future. Best, ...

@brendalee , I guess I got the abstract. I clicked on the PDF, which I found easier to read. It gave me enough information.

Hello @Ellen , @JoanEG , @LeslieA , @Courtenay , @sherrygroenendyk , @4grandchildren . I am so happy to have found this ...