Ovarian Cancer
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Great article on Ovarian Cancer
hi, While going through the internet browsing seeking some info to help me understand facts of ovarian cancer, which is fifth most common cancer among women at http://www.mesotheliomaresourceonline.com/articles/ovarian_cancer.html I came across this site above which is informative, and would be very helpful for people…
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taxotere treatment
Several messages ago some one said they were receiving a 12 month series of taxotere. Can anyone tell me what this is? I just finished chemo in Dec. and not doing any other kind of treatment. Also, I'm having my 1 visit after chemo with my ongologist in April and he said that I wouldn't need to get a blood count. I think…
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Unusual Ovarian cancer
I have an unusual case of ovarian cancer, as I have some lesions on my tummy. It first appeared some time ago, and I had been seeing a dermatologist and he didn't know what it was. I wasted a lot of time with him trying to discover what it was. I had no pain and never suspected a cancer as I had a recent gyn exam, and a…
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adnexal mass
hi, i had a virtual colonoscopy done last week and they asked me to repeat it, could not keep from coughing during the scan and the movement artifacts messed the test up. i am scheduled to go again on thursday. in the meantime, they sent a partial report from the first scan that says i have a 6x3cm left adnexal mass. i…
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Great article on Ovarian Cancer
Hi, While going through the internet browsing seeking some info to help me understand Ovarian cancer http://www.mesotheliomaresourceonline.com/articles/ovarian_cancer.html , I came across this site above which is informative, and would be very helpful for people suffering from this type of cancer can get quite a lot of…
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Can someone talk to me
I am having extrememe panic attacks about dying. I'm in remission and have been for nearly 6 years now. It hit me this last week normally around bed time that i am afraid of dying in my sleep. It's been a week now and I'm scared. I want to be a good mom but i am here crying all the time. I don't have one to talk to about…
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Freaking out
I am right now having strong anxiety. I can't sleep at night because I am scared of dying. I am coming up on my 6years old. I got Overian cancer when I was 16. I delt with things great as far as i could tell. But i think i just hid all of my feelings. I want to sleep but I can't i am scared of leaving my fiancee and baby.…
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WHAT IS REMISSION?
Which date do I really use to determine being cancer free: my surgery date or my LAST chemo date? It will be 5 years on March 27 for my surgery date, and 5 years in August when my chemo ended. Thanks for your help!
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hysterectomy
I had an hysterectomy 2 months ago . The dx Colon Cancer. Have any of you experience pain under your ribs and or your abdomen. I remember that I had a flat tummy after surger but now is kind of inflated. The pain on the rightt rib will come and go....Dr. says that the reason may be because I'm a little bit more active…
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Officially in remission
I have ovarian cancer stage III and have just completed my first round of taxol and carbo. I now have a clear CT and a CA125 of 11, so I have been told I am in remission. I started a 12 month series of taxotere two weeks ago and so far haven't had many problems. I do wonder if everyone with ovarian cancer fears every…
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Post-surgery problems?
For those who have had a hysterectomy or other abdominal surgery: did you have any new problems crop up shortly afterward? During my post-op visit, my doctor found a bit of blood during the rectal exam and wants me to get a precautionary colonoscopy. I'm sure many things could cause this, such as the constipation that…
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Thanks
Bonnie and all at CSN- Thank you so much for all of your support. This was a long battle for Marty and in her last few months she was able to find comfort in the knowledge and friendships she developed here. She died late last night. In a way it is a blessing, but unfortunately, it doesn't help those she left down here.…
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Surgical Menopause
Hi, I have been recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer following removal of a cyst which was originally thought to be related to my endometriosis. Following surgery, the tests showed that I had ovarian cancer. I am now going through my chemotherapy of taxol/carboplatin which will be broken up by surgery. My Gyn/Oncologist…
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Update on Marty
I guess I may have left you all wondering what is going on. Marty has a blood infection that probably came from her iv. She has a very high fever and the doctors are doing everything they can to break it as well as prevent organ failure. This has been going on for several days and there has not been much change. Sepsis is…
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Marty's husband...Please pray
Marty has not been doing well since her surgery. She has spoken of this site and the chats she has had with all of you. She told me it was a great place for support. I wanted to thank you and ask you for your prayers. We need all the luck we can get at this point. We pray for all of you every night. God bless... John…