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Hello Meinvan, I am also new here and I already feel tremendous support by this wonderful group of women. Some of the cancer ...

Here's the update: met yesterday with the oncologist going to look at doing 3 to 4 rounds of chemo every three weeks and then ...

Greetings, Teal Sisters! It's so interesting--and often inspiring--to read about others' experiences. I thought I'd share ...

Thank you, every bit of information helps. These terms and medications are all so new to me that I have to look everything up. ...

Hi Leslie, thank you I love your creativity how wonderful to have your background to draw on to find comfort and light in the ...

Hi @LeslieA , Its wonderful that your surgery went well and that the prior chemo was so effective! I am currently taking Zejula ...

Hi Lauren, I love your ideas about seeking beauty in the ordinary or in every day living. It is always there if we look for ...

I believe that it helps to make space for all the feelings that come and go during the challenges of this illness. The sadness, ...

Hey @LeslieA just touching base to see how you are feeling today. Have you been able to get out and get some sun? I have ...

Thank you for the support

Hi Leslie, thank you for sharing your experience with pain killers. I was the same as you trying to use my own resources for pain. ...

I am so appreciative of this opportunity for us to communicate with each other. It helps me tremendously to receive some support ...

I loved your summary of your post op feelings. You have really captured how it all feels. I am post surgery and chemo and have ...

Hi @Meinvan . I'm so glad you finally have some clarity although I honestly hate to welcome you to the club. I can say however ...

Hi @LeslieA and @graciebelle ....first LeslieA I'm thrilled to hear your surgery went so well. That is very hopeful and no ...

Thank you ! Yes tomorrow is my day for my consult finally to find out my plan. Anxiously awaiting…..

Hello @Meinvan Glad you finally have a diagnosis and fluid removal! So your consult is tomorrow - April 15? Sending you ...

Graciebelle, Thanks for sharing your experience with Zejula so far. I am glad that it has gone mostly well for you. As you ...

Thanks Joan. One week since the surgery and I haven't done much outside the house, so I am resting well. I was trying to be a ...

Hi From Vancouver, I had surgery in June (stage 3A) , chemo August to December, and started Zejula in January after a number ...

Thanks for sharing your response to the Zejula. I think that my blood pressure is on the high side to begin with, and I noted ...

Wendy, Thank you for sharing your experience with treatment, including your body's response to Zejula. I like the idea of getting ...

Thank you Florence. I have to remember to take it one day at a time.

Hello, Leslie I'm so pleased that your surgery went (mostly) well and that you are back at home. Everyone is different, of ...

Good morning Leslie, I have been passively following your posts for the past while and would like to share a few things. First ...

Hey @LeslieA glad to hear your surgery went well. Sorry your hospital experience was chaotic it was crowded while I was there ...

Morning ladies! Well finally yesterday went and had my laparoscopy done, dr. Was able to remove 9 litres of ascites fluid off ...

Hi Leslie, hope your excellent recovery continues and soon you will be able to walk more and enjoy springtime. Take care, ...

Hello Teal Sisters, I am happily home from my full hysterectomy and all the other "ectomies" including debulking. I was in ...

Good morning just getting a minute to check in I am so sorry to hear you are having another bout with bowel obstruction. ...

Thanks for finding this information @Tanja ! It's disappointing to see OC is getting missed out trials 2 and 3 for Zelenirstat ...

Dear @Strongwoman , sending healing thoughts of support. Feel better soon. Florence

Hi @GloHo thankfully my Dad is home. He will need to have another surgery but I won't likely be here for that one. It however ...

@Alwayslearning Boy, you have your hands full!! Hope you are able to get some rest for yourself. It sounds like your Dad is ...

Hey @Strongwoman and @GloHo sorry I missed hopping on yesterday. I was having my CT scan done during the normal Teal Thursday ...

Hi @Strongwoman I was out of town today visiting my in-laws. I got home and my power was out due to high winds knocking down ...

Those of us in Ontario just can't find Spring !! Wet, cloudy, mixed snowy moisture keeping us inside. When the weather went crazy ...

@Strongwoman Sorry to hear you're dealing with another episode! Hope your meds have kicked in by now. I've been ...

Guess everyone is busy today. All good. I will catch up with you all next time. Take care all and feel well.

@JoanEG You have been busy outside cleaning things up. That is a good thing if you are feeling up to it. Good for you if you ...

@BellaDonna1959 How are you making out with decision making around partial bowel obstructions? Have you been able to read ...

@Camper62 Whatever your decision is, I hope you are content with it and that the decision for chemo meds goes along with it. ...

Hello Ladies, What is keeping you busy this afternoon? Today we are experiencing some flurries. Really wish Mother Nature ...

Hi @DiamondGoddessYYC good find Pacylex pacylex.reportablenews.com It is a Canadian trialed ...

Yes, you're right. I found it there and am waitlisted now. :)

Wellspring website?? I know they often offer programs.

Never mind.... I found it - it's through Wellspring, so I'm waitlisted now. I thought I saw a Support Group: Ovarian Cancer ...

Hi Lauren @florence2022 ugh...that sucks so bad!!! so do you still take either zofran or metoclopramide to help try to prevent ...

Hi Jane @Camper62 All the best wishes on journey #3 for you. I hope Caelyx will be kind to your hair, my fingers are crossed! ...

Looks like Caelyx is going to be my next drug. Fingers crossed I may not lose my hair for a 4th time! Jane