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Ovarian Cancer

Archives for May 2002

second surgery
my surgeon wanted to do another big second surgery, but my oncologist insisted that it be done laproscopicaly and have a port put on my hip at the same time. the port was put in so that I could have the next round of chemo put directly into my stomach. after the surgery I was able to go home after spending a few hours in…
Second Look Surgery
I am 39 y.o. and recently diagnosed with Stage II ovarian cancer on 3/13/02. I had a hysterectomy, salpingectomy and bilateral oophorectomy followed by 3 courses of chemo(taxol & carbo). I completed my last treatment on Friday and so far everything appears to be progressing nicely. My gyn.oncologists mentioned the…
Univ of WA Study
Hi, Just saw my oncologist last week and he told me of a new report that came out from the Univ of WA for people taking Taxotere. They divided the group into 2, half taking the IV once a month, the others taking weekly IV's. After several years of study they found a greater remission in the people taking weekly IV's. It…
graviola prevents drug resistance
it is from an amazon herb. available online and at health food stores
ovarian cancer + ca 125
Iwas diagnosed with ovarian cancer 3 years ago. I had the radical hysterectomy and chemo.My ca 125 blood tests came back as normal until the last year when it began to fluctuate between 56 and 105. so far my cat scans have come back negative, but I am still worried because of the numbers on the blood test. has anyone out…
still looking for new friends
hi all, how are you all i hope fine and god still blessing each and one of ya out there. im looking for new friends and also like to know when does the chat room opens? does any one email me plz. im looking for survivors or those who still dealing with cancer.iam a 3 yrs survivor and pray i keep on being that way. well…
I am new 2
Hellow to all,I am new to this , and think that it is a wonderful thing.I found out that I had ovca on Dec.2nd. 2000, during surgery to remove a 16cm. mass.Like all of you, cancer was the furthest thing from my mind.I had a total hysto. , neg. lymph nodes, the cancer was self-containedat at a Stage IIc.I started chemo.…
exherin looks very good!
made by a Canadian company-it wrecks tumor blood vessels. They plan on releasing it in five years-but you guys should act up-you shouldnt have to wait that long!
Hormone Replacement?
Hi, I was wondering if anyone out there had info on HRT after their hysterectomy and chemo treatments? I had already gone thru menepause prior to my diagnosis, but I had just recently stopped my HRT 5-6 mos prior to the diagnosis which is how long the surgeon felt my ovarian cancer started. I thought that was an…
Stage IV
Not that I think one is any less than the other, however I do think I understand the meaning of cancer staging, but I am posting this message because I would like to talk with someone who has Stage IV Ovarian Cancer. Is it all doom and gloom? Is there hope? Or lets just share experiences. I can be found at…
new and looking for penpals
Hello, I am also new to the group and would like some pen pals. I have been a survivor for almost 5 years. I hope that I can be a support system to someone who is currently being treated. My personal email address is kristinmanns@hotmail.com
nutrition
I was just wondering does anyone have any ideas on nutrition. Has anyone changed their diet since they found out they had cancer?

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