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Ovarian Cancer

Archives for July 2006

RE: Gemzar/Cistplatin
Anybody taking Gemzar/Cistplatin? I am currently taking this "devil's brew" and am having lots of side effects. Would love to hear from anyone taking this combination of chemodrugs.
MichaelaMarie, how are you?
Just wanted to see how your chemo went today. Any new readings on the CA125? Mine is actually 7. I will get two blood tests, a mammogram, a CT scan and a bone scan before I see my doctor on the 16th. If all is well, last Wednesday was my last for sure! I'm holding on to that, especially since the doctor increased my…
Did you celebrate, Monika?
Hello to everyone! And, Monika, I'm sure alot of us are anxiously awaiting news of your last chemo on the 19th, and if you and your husband got to celebrate your anniversry! What did your doctor have to say? I'm so thrilled for you! Also, Bonnie, how are you feeling these days? I keep thinking that someday I'm going to…
doxil
This is my seconed time with cancer and I have had surgery twice. Ihad a reaction to carbo. now they want me to try Doxil. I,m scared. I aalready have a lot of the side effects now and am worried about it getting worse. I have had cancer since Nov.27 2001.
Bone metastis
I am an ovarian cancer patient who was in remission for 9 months and just found out my cancer is back and is in my bones. Just wanted to know if anyone else has gone through this
Diagnosis In Progress - Insights appreciated
I had my follow-up appointment with the gyn-oncologist who performed my surgery (done on 7/3- total hysterectomy, omentumectomy, lots of tumors throughout abdomen removed). He said that the pathology results are not done yet because the histology was sent to Brigham-Young for futher consideration. He said the good news is…
from Doxil to Aromasin
Just a note to say how happy I am to be recovered from Doxil reaction and port installation and have started another hormone therapy to try to slow the cancer growth whilst I'm on the road to meet the new grandchild in late July. CA dropped only 3 points, but hey, down is good. Still itching but now healing some and still…
Mopar, how are you?
Hi there everyone. Monika, did you see your doctor on Friday? What all did he say? I bet he is happy about your number being 8, and your Cat Scans showing clear. How are you feeling. I'm so excited for you - your last chemo on the 19th! I have my fifth on the 28th. I'm a little behind you. My last CA-125 after the 3rd…
Not so fast
I'm troubled because my CA125 is not dropping as rapidly as others in our chemo room. I just finished my 3rd treatment and it only dropped to 70 from 108. Others are at 20-30 after only 2 treatments. Should I be concerned? Ann
UPDATE
Chemo #6 (FINAL!) is scheduled for 7-19 (our 31st wedding anniversary!). It's still rough for about 8 days after the treatment. I still have the loss of taste, funny sensation in my mouth for 3 weeks after treatment. But I'm no longer anemic thanks to 4 Procrit shots and my continued use of iron supplements. That really…
Cancer Centers of America
I was wondering if anyone has gone to the Cancer Centers of America and if so what their experience was. Thank you
Carboplatin allergic reaction
Hello everyone. Yesterday when getting my carboplatin, I started having a sneezing fit, then felt my hands stinging, then noticed that my palms were bright red. The nurse got the doctor, and he had her start me on a Benadryl IV. He said if it happened again, I could never have carboplatin again. Has anyone else had this…
Ovarian cancer reoccurence
I was diagnosed with stage 3c ovarian cancer in August 2005. I had extensive debulking and had 6 rounds of carboplatin and taxol. My Ca125 went to 14 after 2 treatments and 6 after the 4th treatment. In April my ca125 was 9 in May it was 64. I got into a clinical trial. I was on the drug for a month and my ca125 went up to…
possible new cancer
Went to the Dr. today about the spot on my lung. He said the only thing to do is to watch it and have the CT repeated in three months. He does not feel it is cancer of the lung because six and a half years have gone by. He wasn't that concerned. So I will keep doing what I have for 6 1/2 years with my Faith.Family and…
ESSIAC TREATMENT
Hello everyone. I hope all is well. My mother is still battling vaginal cancer. It has spread to her lungs and liver. It is in the advanced stage, and she is receiving palliative care. I was wondering if anyone had tried the Essiac Tea treatment. If so, how was your experience? Please respond as soon as possible. Thank you…
Teal Talk - Come Join Me
Hello Ladies, A friend of mine just turned me on to Teal Talk (www.tealtalk.org) which is a great new site that has a message board and chat room dedicated to ovca. I think there can never be enough sources of information and support out there and was happy to find this new addition. I have added checking teal talk to my…
Cisplatin side effects
Has anyone doing Cisplatin had severe cramping pain in the abdomen and chest area days after the infusion?
Ovarian Cancer
Hi all - I wanted to post my website here in the hope that I can help others with my experiences/advice/beliefs on cancer. I am 30 years old and I had an ovarian germ cell tumour when I was 28. (I am not trying to sell anything - its just a website I have written to help others). Please take a look -…

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