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Another shot at Caelyx
I have been struggling just recently with symptoms of my cancer - ascites, bloating and constipation. My onc has decided to offer me a second line chemo eventhough it will be my 5th chemo since being diagnosed. I am cautiously optimistic and hoping it will bring my numbers down. My numbers are up in the 1,000's and I will…
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My Debulking Surgery
I had my surgery on March 19th and returned home this Wednesday after 10 days in hospital. The gynae/onc who did the surgery was extremely pleased with what he found, or didn't find! He said the chemo I have been on (4 rounds of carboplatin and paxitaxol - 2 rounds still to go) had left no visible signs of live cancer!! He…
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Remission or NED while still some "seeds"?
Hi all, Went with mum on her every second month check-up with good results on CA125 and cancer cells/noodles staying stable on the hormpne treatment (after 8 rounds of carbo/taxol). We discussed why not surgery and the specialist explained that surgery is not to be considered as the cells are to be found in her lungs i.e…
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Ng suction
My mom was diagnosed nearly 3 years ago with stage 4 ppc. She has been on chemo ever since. Lately she has been having trouble with severe bloating and intestinal problems. Yesterday she was admitted to the hospital b/c she was vomiting every hour and was having severe pain as well. No blockage has shown up on the xrays…
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Cancer, Carcinomatosis of Peritoneal Cavity
My friend got diagnose with this type of cancer, Carcinomatosis of Peritoneal she had major surgery couples of months ago, removing her whole stomach,uterus and more parts of her insides.can someone please help and explain how will she do with Chemo. Will she get better? The cancer was stage 4. Please help?
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Survival Rates
Hi my mother in law was diagnosed with PPC 2 years ago, she has undergone 2 courses of chemo and now is on her third which is a smaller weekly dose. Its hard to get any details from her so I can research on the internet as she is just so terrified she wont even ask her own doctor. She had been told it hadn't spread but was…
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Still in remission!
Hi all! Just want to give a qick update that mum is still in remission as from december last year! Every week is a treasure to be off chemo..! She is on the hormones (forgotten the name, but it is the same as you get in menopause) and they are helping to keep cancer steady so far. Next step is to find a surgeon probably…
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Just an update
Have been having some abdominal discomfort for a few weeks now. Last CT and bloodwork done 3 mos. ago was good. This CT showed 3 new nodules and ca125 was up to 109 from the teens. Needless to say I will start chemo again this week . Will be taking Doxil. They say another company is making it and they can get it. I feel…
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Hipec treatment (hot chemo)
Hello all! I am wondering if anyone knows if this tx is good for PPC or has had this tx.... Thanks to anyone who can share.