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… Is a stoma permanent? How do I learn to cope with a stoma? Common questions Where can I find out more? This page provides a brief overview of the creation of a stoma as part of ovarian cancer surgery. For more detailed information about stomas, stoma care and how to … of the bowel your surgeon needs to use: A colostomy is formed from the large bowel (colon) and produces a more solid poo. An ileostomy is formed from the small bowel …

… to go to my GP a bit earlier. An annual CA-125 test   My mum had fallopian tube cancer, so I get a CA125 blood test every year. In March 2020, I went in for my test … with no real empathy. During our first conversation he claimed that ‘it’s obvious you have cancer’, not news that anyone should have to hear so abruptly.   …

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… Having ovarian cancer can cause emotional and physical difficulties and changes to your body can affect your confidence. This can impact on your sexuality and sex …

… I can remember the day I was told I had three to five years to live. It feels so good … didn't give up.   Amazing support  My daughter Tanya first mentioned Target Ovarian Cancer to me. I think the charity appealed to us in a more personal and intimate way … change – it's the perfect time to get involved with raising funds and awareness, because we have more of an impact together than any of us could on our own.  As well …

… Madhusudan at the University of Nottingham, this research project looked at how to improve the effectiveness of chemotherapy by including other drugs that make the cancer cells more susceptible to damage done by the chemotherapy.   Project …

… treatment Coping after treatment Finding support Being diagnosed with ovarian cancer can come as a big shock, even if you had symptoms. Here we look at ways of … would rather not talk or think about it. Some people find a diagnosis of cancer can cause low mood (depression). All these emotions are normal and understandable, …

… supposed to do that?’ Fortunately, there was lots of help available. Target Ovarian Cancer’s online groups were particularly good and so supportive. It was wonderful to … but this persisted, and I also began to feel very tired. This seemed a bit odd because with the healthy change in lifestyle I had expected to be feeling better than …

… My cancer journey began in June 2014, at the age of 52, after approximately eight … have were distinct bowel changes and a low sharp abdominal pain. I had a virtual colonoscopy to investigate this pain, and although the specialist initially … test was done at this time, which I know now would have made such a difference because early diagnosis is so vital with ovarian cancer. I also developed terrible …

… Epithelial ovarian cancer tumours start from the cells that line or cover the ovaries and fallopian … cancer.  Someone with mucinous cancer cells in the ovary often needs other tests. Colonoscopy or gastroscopy (a small camera inserted into the back passage or into …