Ovarian Cancer
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Cancer Therapy
My wife had been diagnosed with Ovarian cancer in 1972 when she presented with a left DVT(deep vein thrombosis) and pulmonary embolism. Workup which was triggered by this presentation revealed that she did have an ovarian carcinoma for which she underwent total abdominal hysterectomy and received leukeran treatment for…
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first timer
I've read all the messages and now wonder if some symptoms I'm experiencing are chemo related--although oncology says not. Completing four of six treatments of Cytoxan and carboplatin for stage II C ovarian cancer, I'm dealing with joint swelling and facial swelling particularly between my eyes but also skin…
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ovarian cancer-possible reasons
Anyone ever hear of the link re. ovarian cancer: talcum powder. Ive been a steady user for the last few years. And, I wonder about my 20+ years use of artificial sweeteners, such as saccarin & aspartame. Has anyone else with the same type of cancer I had use these things? necia