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Peritoneal Cancer

Archives for May 2013

Lymphedema
I'm curious to know if any of you suffer from lymphedema. About six months ago my legs and feet became very swollen, to the point where walking and climbing stairs became almost impossible. My oncologist referred me to a vascular specialist, who diagnosed it as lymphedema, caused primarily by my cancer. My lymphnodes are…
My results on Topotecan and New Picture
I have now had results of my CA125 after the first round of Topotecan and unfortunately not great - up another 97 points to 423! So disappointing!! However this week I have had a further 3 infusions and in two weeks will have another test. I am hopeful I will start to see a downward trend at the end of this cycle. Does…
Hipec
My father was diagnosed with peritoneal cancer in March. He is 84 years old and going to see a doctor about hipec. Just wondering if anyone who has had hipec has any input about this. I am very worried about his age and recovery.
So pleased to find this website.
When you think you are fit and healthy there are few things more devastating than sitting beside an oncology surgeon who looks you in the eye and says the words " You have Cancer!" I heard these words on 12th November 2012. I had asked my GP to be sent to this particular surgeon as he had removed my gall bladder 14 years…

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