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Ovarian Cancer

Archives for April 2002

Update Extra Ovarian Primary Peritoneal
Just wanted to let everyone know that after my 1st session of chemo (1 months worth, I'm going weekly), my new CA-125 count was 13.4! I'm of course thrilled and undergoing my 2nd session now. I was wondering if anyone out there has experienced this and how many more session of chemo did you incur? I'm taking…
Painful after effects of chemo
I was operated on for ovarian cancer in 1995. I had 6 months of carbo and taxol. I noticed at about the 4th treatment, discomfort in my side and leg. It is still with me. There is also pain in my back. I have done the bone scan, Catscans, MRI etc. and tumor marker is at 17 so feel confident this is not a reoccurrence since…
Ovarian cancer
I am 74 yrs old--was dx with ovian cancer last year had hystrectomy--Went on chemo for 6 months--Had very few side effects--my ca test has been 6 for last few blood tests--can anyone tell me how long it can go on before in returns--which im sure it will--its like waiting for other shoe to drop--lol Ive had a good life and…
Sweiss
Hi. How did you do? I know that you might not get home for a couple of more days. I got to go home one day early! The tumor was the size of a cantalope, my dr took a picture. It was a teratoma with borderline cells. He did a staging, but does not expect to find any more cancer. I should be able to keep the other…
take betulinic acid before taxol, effective natural
it comes from birch bark and I think one kind of nut hull. Inactivates tumor mitochondria (powerhouses) and should negate chemo resistance. In the test tube at least, taxol kills only %50 of cells, but betulinic acid + taxol kills %100 percent. C-statin, made from bindweed, is 100x more antiangiogenic than shark cartilage.…
46-just finished radiation for ovarian cancer
Hello-- I am new to this but thought it would be a good idea. I was diagnosed with epithelial ovarian cancer a year ago and have had two surgeries, 4 treatments of chemo (taxol and carbo) and now have just completed full radiation treatments. My diagnosis is a bit unclear ... one group says it was a Brenner Tumor and…
hi iam new and looking for friends
hi iam new and im looking for friends who have cancer or not iam a three year overian survivor and i know what it was like dealing with overian cancer and also know all the pain and depression came wanna talk need a friend email me thanks
Side Effects of Chemo
I am new to this area. I am glad this is here. I am getting taxol and carboplatin every three weeks. I have had three treatments with three more to go. Each of my treatment side effects have been different. This cycle the fatigue is unbeliveable. Did anyone else have a similar experience?
42 YR OLD OVARIAN CANCER SURVIVOR ASKS WHAT NOW?
I was diagnosed at age 39 with Stage IIIA. Been in remission since 7/00, and my CA125 has been 10-14 ever since, so my prognosis looks good. BUT, I keep saying to myself: "What now?" I have a boring job, and life seems meaningless. I am married, and my husband and I are on different work schedules. We have no children…
Low Dose Taxol - Weekly- Results??
I was just moved from doxil after 3 treatments, my ca 125 fell at first and than began to rise again. I am now on a weekly low dose taxol and have completed 3 treatments. Has anyone had experience with this protocal?
Relay for Life
The annual Relay for Life for my area is about a month away. I would like to participate. Have any of you do it? Do I need to get a team? Tell me about your experience.
What to Bring to Hospital
Staging procedure next week. I am a little crazy about it, so I am focusing my energy on packing. I would love any ideas on "must haves" that I may not have thought about. Anything else? Here are some of the things that I came up with: big soft towel/washcloth bathroom sundries favorite pillow, blanket heating pad…
reoccuring ovarian cancer
I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Febr. '92. I have had 4 rounds of chemotherapy, currently on Tamoxifen. Just took my last radiation treatment. My first chemo made me sick, others weren't quite so bad. Doxil did make me break out with a rash. So far I'm hanging in.
Ascites fluid accumulation
For the first time since I orginally was diagosed, I have had a build up of fluid. In the past Doxil kept it under control. This time Doxil did not work as quickly as in the past. Build up was extremely painful until I had paracentisis (removal of 2 liters) I am now on low dose weekly taxil. Anyone have a similar problem,…
HELLO - NEW
HI, I AM NEW TO THIS SITE AND JUST LOOKING TO TALK TO PEOPLE WHO ARE GOING THROUGH THE SAME THING I AM. I AM 22 YEARS OLD AND HAVE STAGE IIIC OVARIAN CANCER. I HAVE BEEN THROUGH SO MUCH OVER THE LAST COUPLE OF MONTHS AND HAVE ALOT OF FEELINGS OF ANGER IN ME AS I'M SURE ALOT OF YOU DO. I TRY TO BE POSITIVE, BUT I ALSO GET…
New to group and seeking pen pals
I am in my first round of chemo and have had 4 out of 6 taxol/carboplatinum sessions. My next one was scheduled for tomorrow, but my blood counts are not high enough. I live alone and have no family here so I am in virtual isolation which has caused some lonliness, especially today. If anyone is wanting to chat please…
recurring ovarian cancer
my name is tina and i was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1992. I have had 3 reocurrences and am currently starting a new round of chemo. I was wondering if any one has had problems with reactions with chemotherapy drugs.
Recently diagnosed with Extra Ovarian Primary Peritoneal
Was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer, however, after surgery which was a complete hysterectomy and removal of omentum, it was concluded I had extra ovarian primary peritoneal. I'm finding that it is not as rare as I originally thought. I'm 6 weeks post surgery and starting my 3rd session of chemo. Would love to hear from…

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