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Angry Mom Ovarian Cancer Stage IV
My mom (61) has ovarian cancer and this is the second time around. Her cancer has spread throughout her abdominal cavity and the largest tumor is in her liver (2 cm). I (37)have BRCA1 positive gene and had surgery to remove ovaries. My mother is acting angry towards me and saying hurtful things and telling me I need to go…
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ovarian cancer gone to soft tissue
I have a 32 year old daughter who has ovarian cancer that was diagnosed last year when she was pregnant. It is now gone to her brain, lungs, thyroid, paraaortic lymph nodes, etc, Toxil and Carboplatin didn't work. She is getting radiation and will start Topetican. I need any body who has any knowledge or experience with…
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TAXOTERE FOR SURE
Well, I saw my doctor on Friday and he is definitely switching me to Taxotere. He explained 'some' of the possible side affects, including the edema (swelling), so I will be taking Decadron for a total of 3 days instead of one. I also told him about the upper abdominal 'burning' I have after chemo, and the feeling of a…
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New combination
Greetings! I saw the Dr yesterday and we are goign to try something else. Last week I had my ca125 taken and it was holding, had another one taken yesterday and do not know how that one turned out. This time I am going on Cytoxan(an oral chemo)taken daily and Avastin (an anti-angiogenic agent)given by IV every 2 weeks. We…
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Anyone with low CA-125 numbers?
I'm curious as to how many women who have been dx with ov ca have shown ow CA-125 numbers prior to getting the word.
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EASTER GREETINGS
I just want to wish all of you a very Happy Easter. I pray that this promise of 'new life' will give you all hope and encouragement. As you see all the beautiful colors of spring emerge from a once 'dead' earth, may you find the peace that will get you through each moment of every day. Enjoy the sunshine, enjoy His…
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TAXOTERE INSTEAD OF TAXOL?
My doc may be switching me Taxotere (don't know if I spelled ir correctly) instead of Taxol. Won't know for sure until I see him. It's my understanding (from his assistant), the because Taxol is primarily natural, people sometimes have allergic reactions to the preservatives in it. But Taxotere is the synthetic version and…
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Help! Need a good psychiatrist!
Hi, Currently I am having chemo and been feeling very tired and depressed. It's getting harder and harder to get up in the morning. I live in Cupertino, CA. Does anyone know of a good pyschiatrist that can help? Thanks in advance. Jessica
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Clear cell - IC
I have been diagnoised with IC oc. I had talked to my dr, he said the cure free for this one is 50-65% and if it recurs then the life expectancy is 5-6 years. This is really scares me. I will be starting on chemo from monday. please share your experience
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Malignant Mixed Mullerian Tumor of the Ovary
I tried this several months ago without a reply, but they say never give up. This is the cell type of OC that I have. I have read everything that I can find and I know that it is very rare and generally more progressive. I was diagnosed Stage 3B, 12-3-04, and went through 8 rounds of carboplatin and taxol. I have not had a…