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jean b
jean b Member Posts: 77
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
It's been almost 10 1/2 years for me since first diagnosis. Was cancer free 7 1/2 years and then had recurrences in 2007, 2008, and again in 2009. Finished 6 rounds of gemzar and cysplatin. CT scan still showed some small lesions. Continued on with 2 treatments of Carboplatin and Gemzar. CT scan shows lesions are getting even smaller. Now have to go for 2 more Gemzar/Carboplatin treatments. Carbo. is not as harsh as cysplatin, but I have to have it by being de-sensitized. That means being in the infusion room from 8AM til 5or6PM. Have been left with "Terrible" neuropathy in hands and feet. Don't know how much worse it can get. Anyway, God has blessed me by letting me respond to these treatments for 10 1/2 years. Keep me in your prayers.
Thanks.

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  • Hissy_Fitz
    Hissy_Fitz Member Posts: 1,834
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    Jean......
    I am so sorry to
    Jean......

    I am so sorry to hear about the recurrance, and the side effects, but 10 1/2 years...WOW! That is great!

    Hope you feel better soon.

    Carlene
  • cancer survivor x 4
    cancer survivor x 4 Member Posts: 177
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    Hi Jean b,
    I am sorry you are having to have chemo again. It's great that it has been 10 1/2 years since you were diagnosed. I was curious as to what stage you were 10 1/2 years ago and the treatment you took. Thank-You, Paula
  • msfanciful
    msfanciful Member Posts: 559
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    cancer survivor x 4 said:

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    Hi Jean b,
    I am sorry you are having to have chemo again. It's great that it has been 10 1/2 years since you were diagnosed. I was curious as to what stage you were 10 1/2 years ago and the treatment you took. Thank-You, Paula

    So Sorry Jean,
    The news of
    So Sorry Jean,

    The news of your recurrence is sad, but 10 years is not bad; I hope that I can claim 10 years with my cancer.

    Was your quality of life good during your 10 1/2 years with this cancer? I too would like to know; what stage were you when you were first diagnosed?

    Hopefully, you can fight this again and claim another 10 years!

    Sharon
  • BonnieR
    BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
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    Hang in there
    Hi Jean, sorry to hear the treatments have to continue, but great news that they are working and to celebrate 10 1/2 years is wonderful. I have been getting desentized carbo here too and have to go in the hospital for 24 hours to get it.. no fun. Do you take L-glutamine for your neuropathy? I find it helps, doesn't cure it but helps it not be as bad as it could be. Prayers ♥ Hugs Bonnie
  • jean b
    jean b Member Posts: 77
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    cancer survivor x 4 said:

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    Hi Jean b,
    I am sorry you are having to have chemo again. It's great that it has been 10 1/2 years since you were diagnosed. I was curious as to what stage you were 10 1/2 years ago and the treatment you took. Thank-You, Paula

    Stage 2C
    Hi Paula: Thanks for your note. I was 2C had a complete hysterectomy7 followed by 6 treatments of Taxol and Carboplatin. As I said, I was cancer free for 7 1/2 years and then it reared it's ugly head again the last 3 years in a row. I am thankful for the 10 1/2 years.
    Jean
  • jean b
    jean b Member Posts: 77
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    msfanciful said:

    So Sorry Jean,
    The news of
    So Sorry Jean,

    The news of your recurrence is sad, but 10 years is not bad; I hope that I can claim 10 years with my cancer.

    Was your quality of life good during your 10 1/2 years with this cancer? I too would like to know; what stage were you when you were first diagnosed?

    Hopefully, you can fight this again and claim another 10 years!

    Sharon

    Stage 2C
    Hello Sharon: Thanks for your note. My quality of life has been very good. The only time I was extremely sick was during the 6 treatments if Gemzar and Cysplatin. It tore my stomach apart and I was "nauseated" for 6 months. That was the worst, but I am now on Gemzar and Carboplatin which is a breeze compared to the others. Tell me a little more about your cancer.
    Thanks.
    Jean
  • LPack
    LPack Member Posts: 645
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    Hi Jean!

    I too am off cisplatin and on the carboplatin. It sure does do a number on you. Glad that your treatment is working for you.

    I was to have chemo today, but surprise, platelets still too low after 7 shots of Neumega. So I will probably be one week late.

    Sounds like you are doing much better. Keep us posted or email me when you get a chance.

    Love,
    Libby
  • cancer survivor x 4
    cancer survivor x 4 Member Posts: 177
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    jean b said:

    Stage 2C
    Hi Paula: Thanks for your note. I was 2C had a complete hysterectomy7 followed by 6 treatments of Taxol and Carboplatin. As I said, I was cancer free for 7 1/2 years and then it reared it's ugly head again the last 3 years in a row. I am thankful for the 10 1/2 years.
    Jean

    Stage 2C
    Good Morning,
    that's what I was afraid you were going to say. I was a Stage 2B. Same treatment as you. I'm only about 10 monthes out. Just trying to gather some information. I guess I better really, really live each day to the fullest. Thank-You, Paula

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