Community Connection: Ovarian Cancer Canada is looking for volunteers! Could you help?
OVdialogue – consider joining our team in the role of Peer Support Volunteer. Over a few hours each week, you would be part of a team that helps connect people, support conversations and are thought leaders for OVdialogue. This is your opportunity to give back to those who have/continue to support you through the tough times, share your unique experiences, and help celebrate successes. For more details of what this entails, please reach out to @Mfallis (mfallis@ovariancanada.org).
OVdialogue – consider joining our team in the role of Peer Support Volunteer. Over a few hours each week, you would be part of a team that helps connect people, support conversations and are thought leaders for OVdialogue. This is your opportunity to give back to those who have/continue to support you through the tough times, share your unique experiences, and help celebrate successes. For more details of what this entails, please reach out to @Mfallis (mfallis@ovariancanada.org).
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My follow up ultrasound is showing 2 cysts now - I've asked for a referral for a second opinion because they're still relatively small (2 cm) and no one seems concerned despite the potential risks.An MRI shows that I might have a brain aneurysm. They need an MRI with contrast so they can see blood vessels better... but yay no tumour found.Doctor asked me if I thought my fibromyalgia is causing pain... I don't know I said. She asked if I'd try a prescription for that would help fibromyalgia pain. I asked about side effects. She said dry mouth and sedation. I said I'd try it.It's an ant-depressant... and sometimes prescribed for neuropathic pain for fibromyalgia... with serious side effects.
I don't have depression, and I'm pissed that she lied to me.
I'm meeting a new doctor on Friday.0 -
Hi @AlbertaKat. I hope that the appointment tomorrow goes well and that you find this new doctor more helpful and responsive....0
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Thank you @Marilyn0
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Hello @AlbertaKat and @CanaryBird - I have been thinking of you both and hope you are doing well....0
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Hi dear @Flowergirl. Thank you for thinking about us. I hope you are well! We can talk via private messages, if you will? Take care!0
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Thank you @CanaryBird, I have been focusing on my health and spending very little time online. My new doctor is excellent, and believes that my health issues are not cancer related. I’m cautiously optimistic.1
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Thank you @CanaryBird - I will direct message
Hello @AlbertaKat - thank you for letting us know and we wish you well - we are also here if ever needed for a friend!1