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I have recurred again and will be starting chemo again on 11/13. I will be on Carboplatin and Elahere. Anyone using this combo? How r u?

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Hammond, LA
October 9, 2025
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Members rallied around someone starting Elahere and Carboplatin for their second ovarian cancer recurrence, with several members sharing they... Read more

Members rallied around someone starting Elahere and Carboplatin for their second ovarian cancer recurrence, with several members sharing they were also on or about to begin Elahere-based combinations. One member who had already completed two Elahere infusions reassured that the treatment itself had minimal side effects aside from needing eye drops, describing it as surprisingly manageable compared to expectations. A recurring theme was the power of community support, shared hope, and small joys like exchanging photos of beloved pets, all serving as reminders to keep fighting and finding reasons to smile through the hardest days.

A MyOvarianCancerTeam Member

Hi Benico. you're a BIG boy.. from 6 lb Bandit lol

October 20, 2025
A MyOvarianCancerTeam Member

Hang in there, Brenda. You've got this!! Just keep following through with the appointments and the meds, and one day you will wake up and feel so much better, and feel like you can have a life again. My thoughts are with you. Sending you a Live Photo of my two cats, Gucci (on the right) and Fendi, when he was just a kitten. I hope it will make you smile (I hope)!

October 15, 2025
A MyOvarianCancerTeam Member

Prayers for a good outcome!

October 20, 2025
A MyOvarianCancerTeam Member

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Deborah, your kitties are so precious! Brenda, I look forward to seeing your calico/tabby family! I thought you gals might have a smile at my 20 pound orange boy, Benicio— he just loves every moment of his life!🥰😻 xo

October 20, 2025
A MyOvarianCancerTeam Member

thanks for the pic! we love cats, have 3. I am going to try to figure out how to do that. Sorry, I am not good with all this technology. Your babies are beautiful. We have 2 calicos and one tabby. they keep me going. Oh and we have 1 dog, a greyhound. he is our heart. this did brighten my day, thanks. take care, Brenda

October 20, 2025

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