Ovarian Cancer
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
I am sorry to say that my mother passed away at 2:26am on Saturday, October 23. But my sister and I were blessed to have been with her at that very moment. Although this was the most difficult thing I have ever done, at least I know Mom was not suffering and that she was at peace and ready to go. Please don't let this…
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Please respond - worried out of my mind!
During the past few days, I have experienced some startling symptoms. For a couple of hours, I had sharp, piercing pains come and go in my left ovarian area. Then a few days later, my right ovary kept giving me pain, but it was more constant and less sharp. I am experiencing periodic waves of dullish pelvic discomfort,…
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CA125 in the normal range
Hi All, just wanted to share the exciting news. My ca125 is down to 21, I am in my 5th round of topotecan and only have one more course to go. I am so looking forward to not having chemo. I was so sick yesterday and not looking forward to going again today but knowing we are getting close the end helps. You all are so…
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Today my mom was diagnosed with Stage IIIC ovarian cancer
My mom is 84 years old....never sick a day in her life. I am terrified for her for what she faces. Surgery will be November 4 2004.....please, tell me, what can she expect. Doctor is not very optimistic....
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TLK 286
I start on my first trial of TLK 286 today. Anyone had this experience?
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LI OCEANS- next meeting Nov 17th
Hello, The next LI OCEANS-Long Island Ovarian Cancer Education Advocacy Networking & Support group meeting is on Nov 17th at 6:00 pm. Please call for info & directions 631 754-4125. About us: LI OCEANS is a grassroots support group/organization established in 2004. LI OCEANS group is composed of women living with…
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CSRA's
Elizabeth Panke, a Cincinnati pathologist who five years ago was diagnosed with an aggressive form of ovarian cancer. The standard treatment, a course of the drugs carboplatin and taxol, failed to stop the cancer. Although doctors advised her against CSRA testing, Dr. Panke, who was dying, sent samples of her tumor cells…
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Stage IIB
My mom was just told that her cancer is stage IIB. It was in both ovaries but all her other biopsies were negative. She starts Taxol/Carboplatin next week. She will have one session a month for eight months. Any insight into what she can expect would be appreciated. Thank you to all of you who have had my mother in your…
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Long Island OCEANS- Ovarian Cancer group next meeting Oct 13th- Hauppauge
Hello, Just a reminder to those interested in attending the LI OCEANS meeting-Long Island Ovarian Cancer Education Advocacy Networking & support group. The next meeting is today (Wed) Oct 13th at 6 pm. For more info & directions p/c Sandy at LI OCEANS (631)754-4125 or email Khrissy Lupinacci @ SoulsINK@optonline.net…
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Update (TealRibbon)
Bonnie, Thanks for leaving me an email. Here is an update As per your request :-) Well, I feel terrible on the Carbo only. Not sure why but the Onc is giving me a pretty high dose. I have had 3 rounds of Carbo and my numbers are lowering; although not as fast as I would like. They rose to 190 and were down to 87 after two…
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cetuximad study
I am a participant in this study. One of the side-effects is an acne-like rash - which I am experiencing. If you are experiencing the same reaction - please let me know what products you are using to alleviate the symptoms. Thanks.
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My mom's surgery
My mom's surgery was today. It turned out better than we thought it would. Her gyn/onc said that she did have a cancerous tumor on her ovary but he did not see any evidence of any disease anywhere else. He also said that she did not have any fluid in her abdomen and we were told by her gynecologist that she did. He said…
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My mom is having surgery tomorrow
Hello. I am new to this site. My mom was feeling completely fine and normal until Friday night when she suddenly started having bad abdominal pains. She threw up once and the pain continued through the night. Saturday she went to the emergency room. They thought she had appendicitis. After a CT scan and X-ray they saw…