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Hi Claire, every person's journey is different so yes it makes sense. Perhaps you will be the one not to have a ...

Hi @graciebelle I just had my check after 5 cycles of Zejula. I was worried about some symptoms of fatigue and lack of appetite ...

@BennieTBear , I have never seen this kind of henna work. Its lovely! I hope you tolerate zejula well and you get a long ...

@BennieTBear the henna is beautiful!! Congratulations also on getting through the last phase. 👏 I hope the Zedjula ...

😂. Bears!! I only have to worry about birds 😂 ...

Jenn, Your henna crown is very beautiful. What an empowering way to honour your journey.

Thanks BennieTBear! Yes I feel stronger every day. Please let us know how you are doing with the Zejula treatment.

Melissa, This view instantly brought a sense of relaxation and calm. What a gorgeous spot. I am happy that you are enjoying ...

Thank you for providing this explanation about mindfulness, self-compassion and awe. These states of being have become more meaningful ...

You must be part fish, Alwayslearning! Impressive amount of laps! I would like to get back on my bike again when I am able. We ...

Thanks for this information. I am very interested in learning more!

Hi. Thanks. I will keep you posted. clinicaltrials.gov is my main search database. I also check PMH and Sunnybrook clinical ...

Hi @LeslieA. So happy to hear that you are home and recovering well from surgery and didn't have to spend too long in the hospital ...

@mcb thanks for this info. I have never heard of a subtype either. I'm going to ask my oncologist about it as well!

@Meinvan Holy cow that is crazy! You are amazing to be taking it all in stride like that. The reaction to the carbo IS very ...

I don't ever seem to be able to log on for Teal Thursday because Thursday seems to be the day when all the things happen! So ...

Hi @Meinvan . Holy doodle did you have a Friday. That must have been so scary. And all while managing post chemo and a house full ...

@GloHo …no new lesions is good! They can focus on the known. Let us know how the Dr. appointment goes. I'm curious. Where ...

Meinvan, I also had a huge reaction to the pax. I remember the awful sensation and then 3 nurses standing over me with one ...

Morning ladies, 'well had my first dose off chemo on Thursday, went fairly well ,except I did have the severe reaction to starting ...

Hi all. Just checking in. I have been busy painting the house and waiting, with trepidation, for my recent CT results (after ...

Hi Ladies, Just a little quick video

Good evening, Teal Sisters! The professor in me is very happy to see all the healthy skepticism out there. LeslieA mentioned ...

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@LeslieA when I was first healing, walking was my go to. I've now taken up swimming being in Florida. I'm up to 64 laps. I plan ...

Oh geez I have been so busy I haven't had a chance to catch up with all of you. WTF "a good Christian man" raises a giant red ...

I find the comment about the Naturopath being "expensive but a good Christian man" totally inappropriate and irrelevant!!! ...

Haha, I completely agree. It was the weirdest comment. The areas that I am using for support these days is a RMT massage once ...

LOL "good Christian man" is probably the least reassuring endorsement of a healthcare practitioner I've ever heard.

Hello Teal Sisters, I recently read some information about subtypes of High Grade Serous Cancer (HGSC). Has anyone here been ...

Excellent points Claire. It is good to talk openly about these so-called "helpers" who misrepresent themselves as MD's and offer ...

Hi Teal Sisters, This is a fascinating conversation. I think it is always wise to be a bit skeptical when someone is giving ...

Hi Melissa, thank you for sharing your valuable insight. It is natural for us to seek alternative care but you are right to be ...

Thank you, Leslie for your kind words, I have an imaginary box that holds things that need to be dealt with, in my case it ...

Hello Lauren, I am sending you a virtual hug today, filled with warmth and kindness as you process this latest development. ...

Thank you Melissa. As the saying goes, if it seems too good to believe, it probably is. I know there are many so-called "helpers/healers" ...

Hi Leslie, I was reading this thread and the part about " Dr Amy" caught my attention. When I was first diagnosed I found ...

Hello all...I'm hoping this note will appear at the end of the previous posts. Guess I'll see when I post this. It's a sunny ...

@florence2022 I'm sorry to hear about the colon tumor. I'm sure it has come as a shock and you will need time to process. Perhaps ...

Dear Teal sisters, the last two weeks preparing for radiation treatments has been more difficult than I imagined. Pulmonary testing, ...

I am glad that you are feeling well Always Learning! It is encouraging when an oncologist remarks that you are doing exceptionally ...

First of all, your tattoo is beautiful and represents a significant event in your life with grace. I had not thought of something ...

I agree with all the great thoughts from Always Learning. My journey is quite parallel to hers. Olaparib has caused a few reactions, ...

Hi @Meinvan . You may be in your chemo session as I'm typing this. I think @LeslieA provided some wonderful, sage and recent ...

Hi @LeslieA . I agree that all these terms can be overwhelming. At some point they will just become part of your regular vernacular ...

@graciebelle I must thank you again for your comment on your FB group for Zejula users. I did find a FB group for Lynparza/Olaparib ...

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 ...