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Ovarian Cancer

Archives for March 2007

GOOD NEWS
No, my doctor hasn't called. I put in another call yesterday when I knew he'd be in the office. This is so out of character and, I feel, somewhat negligent. But on the bright side, I did get my results in the mail from my last CA125. IT'S 10!!!! That is down from 13 for the last several months. I am so happy and hope that…
elevated CA125...WORRIED
My CA125 has been below 30 since my surgery and chemo over a year ago. In middle of January it went to 31. Oncologist ran a new blood test as well as a cat scan. It shot up to 500. My cat scan does not show anything conclusive. I feel great. What does this mean? Does it mean the cancer is back? Can it go up to 500 and then…
Update Ca125
Hi Everyone, if you remember I went on Etoposide 9 weeks ago. At that time my ca125 was 68 went up to 80 and now down to 60. In other words hasn't done a lot in 9 weeks. We are going to try this for another 4weeks and then co a ctscan and ca125, if things haven't improved we will move on to another type of chemo. Prayers N…
Need Some Advice
Hello, My sister was just diagnosed with stage III Ovarian Cancer, I am trying to help her the best I can however, I know nothing about this, reading stuff on the internet is scary and confusing. She starts her chemo in a few weeks, its so surreal she is so young, I don't know what to do for her I want to be strong for her…
TESTS ARE STILL GOOD
Haven't posted on here but once, but have been reading alot. Wanted to share my good news. Second CT and CA125 since end of chemo show no evidence of cancer. CA125 is 10 (up from 2?????don't know how significant that is but the number is still in the acceptable range.) God has answered prayer and provided strength through…
Sharing good news..
Very good news yesterday from my onc, and interventional radiologist and onc nurse and nuclear radiologist (who were all on at one time, was I overwhelmed). Last Thursday's PET shows no cancer, and my CA125 is 6.0. Life is good, all praise to God. Through these last four years, with four major surgeries, almost two years…
Sharing good news..
Very good news yesterday from my onc, and interventional radiologist and onc nurse and nuclear radiologist (who were all on at one time, was I overwhelmed). Last Thursday's PET shows no cancer, and my CA125 is 6.0. Life is good all praise to God. Through these last four years, with four major surgeries, almost two years…
Doxil
Hi Ladies, Well my break is just about over. I will be starting Doxil April 2nd, not looking forward to that, except that I shouldnt lose what hair has grown back. I would love to hear the do's and don'ts of Doxil. I work everyday and I love to work outside, the hand-foot syndrome scares me. If you get it how long does it…
My Experience
Hi all, I have lost one ovary due to stage 3 ovarian cancer (germ cell tumour) 2 and a half years ago when I was 28. I wrote a website about my experiences and battle (and personal thoughts and opinions) and would like to share with those who are going through what I went through in the hope they might find something of…
Need Advice for a Friend
A good friend of mine was just diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She has very good support from her friends and family. I am one of those friends and need input as to what I can do to cheer her up. I thought of small fruit baskets because I know good foods are important, but I would like advice from people who have had…
Good results from CT scan
Hi everyone...First I want to thank you for your responses to my last entry and for all your wonderful words and support! As you know I am more a reader than a writer but I thought I would write to let everyone know how my CAT scan went...According to my oncologist my CA125 is up to 46 but my CAT scan report came back…
new ca-125 level
i had my fourth treatmen of chemo and talked to my oncology doctor. he was pleased with my new numbers. after three treatments my ca-125 has dropped from over 14,800 to 4,089. i know that these are real high numbers and it's still a GOOD NUMBER FOR ME AND WE ARE all happy in our household. i meet with my obg/onc on…
PAP TEST RESULTS
Just received a copy of my pap test results. It reads 'Unsatisfactory for evaluation: obscuring inflammatory exxudate'. Anyone ever receive a report like this? To recap, I had a tremendous amount of discomfort during the pelvic/rectal exam and pap test - much more than normal. I had horrible pain and cramps all night,…
Good News and Hope
Hi all. Just wanted to share my latest CA125 results. It has now dropped first from 600 down to 25 and now has dropped to 14 after three rounds of oral hexalen. I'm praising God and want everyone to know that there is always hope and lots of different chemos out there to help. I still have to do one more two-week round of…
Need more chemo-Need more well wishes!
Hi ladies...I haven't written in a while but I have read most of what has been posted in the past. I am that quiet type that reads but most often does not write. Well, I am writing today because I am in great need of some moral support.. Quick update on my situation...Stage IIIC OVAC diagnosed after surgery in 8/05.…
A simple question
Hi all, I hope all are well this week. I wanted to know if yellow skin and dark circles around the eye is common among cancer patients. My Mom's liver has just been checked and found to be o.k. but I see pronounced dark circles and I was just wondering if this has to do anything with this condition. Liz
Chemo
Well ladies I'm off to chemo..maybe...it all depends on if my wbc's went up or not!!! They also did a ca-125..I am so interested in seeing that number after 3 tx. Say some prayers please that I can stay on course and receive my chemo as scheduled. (((hugz)))..Joanne
ct scan
After completing two cycles of chemo (topopcan and carboplain) I had a ct scan Friday. although, it was too soon to get numbers, the report said all tumors had decreased. I hope this continues. Ny doc was quite pleased. I started cycle 3 Friday. eleen
THANK YOU!
My heartfelt thanks to all of you for putting this into perspective. Although I found some positive 'snippets' in the outcome of my visit, all of you gave me so many more that they far outweigh the negative. I certainly am looking forward to my daughter's wedding (regardless of all the hard work it requires!), as all of…
DR. APPOINTMENT
Well, I had my 8-hour doctor appointment yesterday. My CA125 went from 12 to 13 again - I suppose not a big jump, but would have preffered stable or down somewhat. He didn't detect anything on examination and, as I said before, nothing on the CT. He did say we could do a PET scan, but quite honestly it wouldn't show…
Home From the Hospital
Wow what a week...first my sister was so sick she went to the ER...the next day I started to get her sx..I called the onc..because I was told any fever above 100.5 was a call to Dr any hour of the day. MY fever was almost 102..sooo my onc/gyn had me admitted!!! I was there about 1 1/2 days. It's one very nasty flu!!! While…

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