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Ovarian Cancer

Archives for March 2004

job search
Has any one ever tried to look for a new job while in the middle of chemo treatments? That was my goal for the new year! Instead I had a complete hysterectomy and now chemo. I am still working, I have to. Just don't know how honest to be. Has any one else been in this situation?
Help! I'm tired & I can't think
Hi, I finished 5 rounds of chemo (Taxol + Carboplatin) 5 weeks ago. I still feel tired all of the time. I think I may be depressed. I am very anxious about a possible recurrence. There is also a constant burning in my stomach not present before the treatment. It is difficult to think. Sometimes it is hard to complete a…
Support of loved one
My cousin was recently diagnosed with advanced stage ovarian ca. She has ascites & is quite uncomfortable. She does not want chemo or surgery. Any advice on how to support her during this time. I don't know if there is any palliative types of surgery or treatments that can be done to help her. She is not very open to…
diagnosing ovarian ca
I've had pain in my left pelvic groin area on & off for 4 years. I also have had constipation. I'm worried about having ovarian ca as my mothers mom had it at age 43. Recently, the pain is more pronounced as well as the constipation. I have some cramping on my left leg as well. Since I am now newly pregnant (1st baby at…
Looking for stage 3c+ 5 year+ Survivors
My mother was diagnosed stage 3c ovarian cancer in June 2001 and has had one recurrence each year since. We are getting desperate and are willing to try anything. We hope to hear from long time survivors perhaps with experience with recurrences and refractory cancer. Please send me your ideas and any information. FYI she…
Angstrom A6 Clinical Trial
I have Stage IIIc ovarian cancer. Dx SII in'98, 2 reoccurrances. Now on Ph.I clin. tr. Anyone else on A6? It's non-toxic--NO SIDE EFFECTS!!!It's getting ready to go to a Phase II trial. Phase I included only @ 30 patients. Only eligible if you have advanced cancer and have had 2 previous rounds of chemo.
symptoms you have had
HI, I am a lymphoma and melanoma survivor. I am 40 years old and I have been having aching on my right side. And one night I had a sharp pain and then in the morning,a slight bloody discharge. I am wondering what symptoms,signs any of you had and what advice you could give me as to what to have my doctor check. How do they…
itching/numbness
Is any one (after 3 treatments)having severe itching? This always occurs on the 7th day after treatment,it usually goes away the next day. This time it has lasted for a week. Dr has given me two prescriptions now, (I think its time for a new dr)he doesn't seem to know whats causing this. Any ideas on how to relieve this,…
Stage 1C, 3 rounds?
I was diagnosed January 30, radical hysterectomy, left ovarian tumor bigger than a football that grew rapidly. Pain had started in December. The tumor burst while they were taking it out, lymph negative but some on my team say 3 rounds may be enough, no evidence to support 6 rounds being neccessary for stage 1C. Had round…
Survivors who had children?
Hi all- I had a laparotomy six weeks ago to remove my Stage I ovarian cancer. I had my right ovary and tube removed, but they were able to leave everything else. They did extensive staging, and everything else came back just fine. Because they caught it so early I do not need to have any further treatment right now. My…
Need Opinions
Hello. I was told that I have an ADNEXAL CYSTIC LESION on my left side which appears to have small internal septation measuring 2.9 X 2.5 cm. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in Aug, 2002. Grade 3, Stage 1, 9 mm invasive ductal carcinoma with dcis. Had a lumpectomy, had a resection for clearer margins and 6 weeks…
In remission...but now my liver's acting up!
I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer a year and a half ago. They thought it was just an ovarian cyst, but turned out to be stage 1 cancer. I had 6 treatments of chemo...Taxol and Carboplatin. I have sailed through everything, and now at my last check up with the oncologist, he says my liver enzymes are six times the norm!…
need help with digestion
I'm a stage IIIc ovarian cancer patient opererated on in February 2002. I am currently undergoing chemo for the past 18 months... I develop large amounts of ascites and have been tapped 5 times. I have tried many alternative diets, but constantly have nausea with vomitting and severe gas pains, I am looking for someone…
Radical Hysterectomy Decision
Hi, I was diagnosed with uterine cancer after it metastasized. The gynecological oncologist did a biopsy of the tumor, but decided against a hysterectomy. He wanted me to start chemotherapy immediately. The chemo put the cancer in remission. Now I am watching and waiting. Doctors seem split on whether to do a hysterectomy.…
CA125 results
Hello everyone, I got the lab results in the mail and they went up some more, but are still in the normal range. If you remember they had tripled in a 3 month period and the docs wanted me to stop for another test. In a 3 week period they only went up 3 more. I haven't heard from the Drs yet. Thursday is clinic day and…
Doxil?
I am 39 yr old and have been battling ovarian cancer for last ten years...Was diagnosed in july 94 with stage III ovarian cancer, had hysterectomy, and six months cysplatin...in 01 had second and third look surgery for rising CA 125, took 18 months carbo/also taxol last six of those...had a 8 mo break now started doxil…
fad treatments.
I read alot of fad treatments. I think it was last yr or may be 2 yrs ago that organ juice. that can prevent ovarian cancer. does that have fact or is it false?
Health insurance coverage
Hi I am new to the site, dx January with Stage 1C ovarian cancer. My Highmark BC/BS coverage is excellent so far. Does anybody have any info on what happens if I ever have to switch carriers for any reason (like my husband gets a new job)? Rosiegirl
Wife
My wife was dianosed about a year ago after undergoing a hysterectomy that she has stage one 1c ovarian cancer since then she has received chemo and had second look surgery with no sign of cancer at second look. She is 55 years old what are the chances of her at this stage of the game dying an old old women someday at home…
New Taxol Study
Hi, I just completed 5 rounds of Taxol & Carboplatin. I am in remission. My oncologist suggested I try a Taxol maintenance dose for three treatments because it showed prolonged remission in ovarian cancer. Since I have significant peripheral neuropathy from the Taxol, he also recommended the option of Carboplatin only for…
MyMothersDaughter
Margie, Thank you so much for the nice email you sent. I sent you one and it should be in your CSN mailbox. Take care!
Chemosensitivity Testing
Chemo resistance may be the one reason many ovarian cancer patients are only receiving very short remissions (not cures). The effectiveness of taxol/carboplatin combination is limited because of the late stages of recurrent ovarian cancer and most patients develop resistance. Most cancer patients have the drug bounce off…
Results of MRI plus question on CA125
Hello, I don't know if anyone remembers but I have been having awful back pain. Well the MRI shows I have a disc herniation... :-{ not good but not cancer. :-} But I have a second question. My CA125 had been 6 and now went up to 18 (which I know is normal) but my Dr. called and wants me to get another one as it jumped up…
Daughter of Mom with Ovarian Cancer
Hello all, I am writing to see if there is anyone who needs a friend through all of this. My mother passed away from Ovarian Cancer this past October, and I miss her deeply. She was a stage four by the time she was diagnosed, and she fought hard for a year and a half. Beside my father, I was her primary care giver, and sat…
How to help as a friend
I am an artist and designer and I am trying to find something to make for my friend who is going through treatment. If I give Christine a stained glass angel or maybe a new hat (with consideration of loss of hair) would that help? I shaved my head with her six weeks ago so I understand the need for a head covering. I just…

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