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Ovarian Cancer

Archives for July 2007

Confusion.
Last week a cousin underwent exploratory surgery. They discovered two "large" tumors, one on each ovary, that they say were malignant. It has already spread to several locations. They did a radical hysterectomy, an appendectomy, they removed part of the intestine and part of the colon. The whole family knew that much…
Kathie's Chemo
Hi All...this is Rebekah, Kathie's daughter again. I hope one of these days soon she will feel well enough to get on and chat with you guys herself, but for now you are stuck with me! Just wanted to update you that she had her third round of Gemzar/Cisplatin yesterday. We thought he was going to have to switch her to…
Same as Bonnie...
Sorry to say that my Mom`s counts are so low that the Onc said to wait 7 days and repeat the lab tests in order to see if she is ready for chemo.. I hope so because waiting for treatment doesn`t make me happy at all. Carboplat plus Gemzar wasn`t as aggresive on her as Cisplatin plus Gemzar. Cisplatin put her in bed for…
Me too!
I am starting 4 to 6 cycles of carboplatin and taxol tomorrow following my debulking surgery. So I join Bonnie in hope that by Christmas we can have a rest. I saw the surgeon yesterday and the surgery is healing fine, blood counts are good including the liver functions. They blasted the liver tumors away with radio wave…
Hopefully chemo on Friday
My counts are still a bit low, the biggest concer was the anc is still low too. BUT, my chemo nurse called last night and she thinks because it has been postponed a couple times now, I will get chemo tomorrow. A lower dose, but still its chemo. After this dose it sounds like a ctscan is scheduled. I was hoping we'd do it…
update
Hello ladies, I finally got an answer if thats what one would call it!!! The Onc's and Internist all agree that for right now they are going to watch those enlarged lymph nodes and nodules on my left lung. They explained it as, we're not sure if this is something new, or has it always been there before..I've never had my…
CA125 Info
I'm sorta new on this site have been reading all for a while. I was in treatment for 18 cycles of taxol/taxotere,carboplatin,and avastin. My 125 finally dropped to the normal range of under 35 in march. My gyn'onc said remission and was going to cut me lose, I was alittle worried since it had taken so long to go down, so I…
Chemo delayed another week
Still no chemo today. My platelets came up, but wbc and rbc down even more. I received an aranesp shot but too late for neulasta. Carbo dose is going to be reduced and both types of shots have been ordered for after chemo. Hopefully Friday the 27 will be the day. A person gets themselves so ready to get chemo, ready for…
goodmorning
i woke up feeling better this morning and thought i would post before i got tired. my daughter has been keeping me informed about all of yo and you have been in our family thoughts and prayers. i truned out to have a bacterial bladder infection and am taking meds for that and i think that is making me feel better. the home…
Anything to do about excesive fatigue?
My Mom just had her chemo (gemzar and cisplatin)last Friday and is still feeling so so tired, with some nausea... I think this chemo is harder that gemazar plus carboplat. Any tips to make her feel any better???
results of ct scan of lungs
Hello liadies and I have some news that has shaken me to my bones. I have gotten a bad report. There is 4 nodes all on the left lung, they are very smll in size. I also have 2 enlarged lymph nodes in the chest wall as well, they are small but still not good they are 17 mm, and 12mm. I have now been refered to a medical…
TO KATHIE & REBEKAH
Rebekah: Saw your post on Bonnie's thread, and wanted to start the thread for you here so you can monitor the responses to your questions. So sorry Mom's not feeling well. Can they give her any pain meds to ease it up a bit? Is the growth a lymphocele that can be drained to alleviate her pain? I completely understand how…
Saundra, How are you?
Are you home safe? Did you go through the staple removal yet? Perhaps you have posted and I missed, but wanted to send you best wishes for a speedy recovery. Prayers and Hugs and good energy sending your way. Paula2
UPdate on me
Hi ladies!!! I have had a hell of a 2 weeks. I went to get another Procrit shot, and of course they weighed me and I had gained another 2 lbs. I then had my b/p taken and it was 196/98. I then brought the nurse's inspection to my legs and feet which are so filled with fliud they are as hard as rocks. She immediately called…
message missing
I had an email yesterday on the 12th from CSN stating that I had a new message in my message box. There was no new message. If someone wrote, I just wanted to let them know that it was not recieved. Thanks Best Wishes To All! Paula
My Mom's CA 125
Thank God!!!! Ca 125 is 11.7 out of 21...lets see what Dr. says Friday. My Husband had his job interview for the NY position same day. Can anyone tell me if Memorial Sloan Kettering is good for treating ovarian cancer??? Does anyone know if there is any onther cancer institute in New York in case we can`t pay for this…
platelets too low
Hi everyone, I just got back from getting my bloodwork done. My platelets are only 40 and wbc under 2 so no chemo on Friday. Don't know what my ca125 is at yet but hopefully the chemo was as hard on the cancer as it was on me. :-) Still fighting the good fight and enjoying the blessing of each day. The Lord is good, all…
Hi gals, need some advice...
It's been a while... update on my Mom's recurrence. She is still on chemo. She developed a hand rash on 3rd cycle so Carboplatin was changed to Cisplatin which she will start this Friday along with Gemzar. CA 125 was taken yesterday I will have results tommorrow..I pray it's working. The reason I write is the following..…
Up and moving a little
Sandy's 5th day in hosp after surgery. Went to bathroom on her own this a.m. Still on morphene & oxygen, however. Joe
The Greatest Loss
I have been staying clear (Pretty Much)of this site for many reasons. I felt guilty that I was doing so well and others were having such a rough time. I may be having my first recurrance. Time will tell, but that is not why I'm writting. I have recently lost the best friend that anyone could ever have. Sheila was 50 years…
Saundra's surgery
This is Saundra's husband Joe. Her debulking surgery on Friday was a huge success! Surgeons did remove the spleen, but left the colon alone. Three small lesions on liver were removed. She's recovering at Baylor Medical in Dallas. The docs are saying "optimum results obtained."
gemzar is working
Amazing news from the lab, my ca dropped from 121 to 34 after 3 treatments of gemzar! I had a full tumor load on the last ct scan. The pain went after the first dose and the my blood counts were low so the doc gave me reduced dose for 2nd and 3rd weeks. I knew it was working, but it blew my mind to drop #s that fast.…
Dating With Cancer
I want to know if anyone else fighting cancer has tried to get back into the "dating scene" after treatment. I have recurring Ovarian Cancer and I try to be honest about it with men I meet. However, it scares them away. I know this may seem like a ridiculous problem compared to our battles however, I want to live my life…
ovarian/peritineal cancer
I've posted before but haven't gotten anything. I have peritneal cancer and my CA 125 numbers went from 9 to 25 in three months. Should I be worried? I've been off chemo for 7 months now.
Power Port
Hi all. Hope everyone is having a good day. That's what we must wish for a day at a time. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has had what is called a power port. I just had one put in on Friday. It is a port that can be used not only for chemo but also for injectable dye during CT scans. It is bigger than some of the…
Raging Doxil rash!
Hello everyone. That dreaded rash has hit big time, mainly in my bra and belly area!!! It started about 10 days after my 3rd infusion! It's fiery red and painful. I've been using some of your posted remedies including bag balm. I also used some calamine lotion last night, and ice packs. How long does it last? My 4th…
Raging Doxil rash!
Hello everyone. That dreaded rash has hit big time, mainly in my bra and belly area!!! It started about 10 days after my 3rd infusion! It's fiery red and painful. I've been using some of your posted remedies including bag balm. I also used some calamine lotion last night, and ice packs. How long does it last? My 4th…

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