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I was put on Zejula at the end of my Chemotherapy treatment. This drug made me feel like I had cancer and made my brain feel very ...

First time here to respond to this site. I too had lymph node growth and this year I have had radiation to shrink two lymph nodes. ...

Dear OVdialogue community, It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that @strongowoman, cherished OVdialogue moderator, ...

@Tanja … I'm always amazed at the different things they have up their sleeve. I'm glad it worked!!! Thank you for the updat ...

Hello @JBam and welcome to the forum. The Teal sisters here tend to be a wealth of knowledge and tremendous support to each ...

Hi Im new to this group. I am in Saskatchewan. Do any of you know of any resources that may be able to help with financial as ...

Hi @pepperbee , thank you for letting me know - I've sent you a private message so we can get your registered for the National ...

Hi @pepperbee sorry you are having issues. Can you send an email to Marianne at: mfallis@ovariancanada.org if that ...

Hello - I have tried to register for this event several times and I get the same message as @tanya gets. I am having difficulty ...

It certainly sounds like it! 🩵 ...

Thank you for sharing that. It sounds like we've had a very similar experience. My first CA125 was taken 3 months after ...

@Alwayslearning just an update. I had developed proteinuria and a bit of a high blood pressure after 1year of Bevacizumab every ...

Thanks Cole! I was NED for about 3 months too. My CA125 started to rise about a month after chemo ended. I was placed on monthly ...

You really have a lot to deal with, don’t you? 21 treatments in 2 years is a lot. I thought I’d had a lot with 18 over five ...

I have had 12 chemo and am stable but not NED, I do have fatigue, I experience Stomach upset, some abdominal fullness and cramping. ...

I'm platinum resistant too, and I didn't really start feeling this kind of fatigue until 2 months of starting weekly ...

This community has me feel not so alone. Before I started regularly reading the posts I truly felt very alone - I knew no one ...

Hello!! I'm just looking for info on any symptoms following end of chemo treatment. I'm not disease free but stable so currently ...

I have used the info from here to help advocate for myself by asking questions. And the girls in here have helped answer questions ...

I think just providing me with some questions to ask regarding my care, tests etc… I have learned things about genetics, lab work, ...

Ovdialogue has helped me thru the dark days when I am scared and feel alone on this journey. Someone is here that understands ...

I'm so glad I found Ovdialogue when I was starting my journey, it definitely helped my feel less alone on this journey connecting ...

One huge realization that came after my diagnosis was my need to feel connected to others who truly understood how this experience ...

My first contact with OCC was the Teal Tea events, then I discovered OVdialogue. It has been a tremendous source of knowledge ...

Bonjour and bienvenue from sunny Bordeaux, France. I hope you are all doing well. I'm sorry I'm late for yesterday's Teal Thursday ...

Without OVdialogue I feel I would be very lost at times through my journey. Being able to be honest in a raw manner, seek counsel, ...

Researchers at the University of Alberta are seeking adults with advanced or metastatic cancer to participate in the Rehabilitation ...

Hello Teal Warriors, OCC is seeking your feedback regarding the impact of OVdialogue. Thank you for those that took the time ...

I would also like to add that you don’t need to ChatGPT “15 other supplements” when they are prescribed by an Oncologist and have ...

@FrogProf yes, I agree. But to ask ChatGPT or Google (there is google scholar) to search for background and evidence on supplements ...

what is Chat GPT?

Hello, again Just a quick update, as I imagine that I'm not the only Teal Sister with Crohn's disease. I was able to get a ...

Greetings, Teal Sisters I've been metaphorically sitting on my hands the past few days, debating whether to reply to the message ...

Yes BRCA 2 positive with no genetic links to family.

@brendalee I am.

Leslie and joan - are you both BRCA positive?

@LeslieA even with some side effects (and I'm on full dosage too - 14 months in), I had no issues getting back into the ...

@JoanEG 👏👏👏👏👏 ...

I remember that you said that you were feeling fine on Lynparza which gave me encouragement that I might be as fortunate. My oncologist ...

Thank you yes, I am so relieved to have no bothersome side effects.

I have been on full dose sine June 2024 without any adverse effects. I'm so happy you are handling it well also!

@LeslieA … that's amazing if you are side effects free at full dosage. 👏 ...

Yes, I am on the full dosage (600 mg). I get a bit of heartburn from time to time, but otherwise I don't have any other issue ...

Your body was probably recalibrating and trying to get you back to your original weight. I know that I have gained back the 12 ...

Yes, walking is certainly good for us. Another area to consider is building more muscle through resistance or strength training. ...

@LeslieA that trip sounds fun!! Yes each travel insurance provider has their own exclusions and rules so always important ...

I have never been a meditator either and don't know if I could just "sit and meditate". But I have found listening to that quite ...

Happy Thanksgiving Weekend Sisters! It certainly feels more like actual fall now and the touches of colour are joyful ! I hope ...

Hey @LeslieA . I'm very happy to hear you are doing well on the Lynparza. I haven't had any issues with it other than some weight ...

@Alwayslearning thanks I will have a look at travel posts. @LeslieA glad to hear lynparza is going well for you. Great for ...