Just diagnosed with ovarian cancer and starting treatment soon: Help

Posted by barbarazabcik @barbarazabcik, Oct 17 4:55pm

I have just been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and starting treatment/ chemo soon. Any advice or suggestions are appreciated.

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juliea55 | @juliea55 | Oct 23 2:14pm

In reply to @charlotte12 "@juliea55 - thank you for the suggestion - I just took a 24 hr Claritin loratadine..." + (show)

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juliea55 | @juliea55 | Oct 23 2:15pm

Let us know if it helps!

charlotte12 | @charlotte12 | Oct 23 2:50pm

Chemo caused me to feel freezing cold, I brought blankets with me. Eventually I used an electric blanket while
I spent up to 5 hours for infusions at the clinic, I use a suitcase on rollers for my appointments, I pack drinks, food, magazines, blanket, wipes, notepad, cap, even mittens. There is always some waiting time, sometimes up to 2 hours.