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Ovarian Cancer

Archives for September 2007

Hi there, posting in again...
Sorry I have been a little abscent, as you know I'm so busy with my Mom and my baby (6 months now). We got my Mom's PET Scan result, thank good there has been a good response to treatment, up to now she has had 9 chemos. All the solid lesions that appeared in March are apparently gone, specially a bigger one that was…
Neuropathy
Well, I tried the vitamin B-6, and it has helped the cramps in my toes. I still have the numbness, and that affects my balance which is especially bad in the mornings. Thanks to all who suggested the B-6.
Very Rare Cell Type
I have tried this before with no response, but we have a lot of new people out there. I have Malignant Mixed Ovarian Tumer of the Ovary,stage IIIB. It is generally more progressive but I had good response to 8 treatments of carboplatin/taxol in 2005. Now I am going through my first recurrance. Another rarity, It has come…
AMGEN Clinical Trial
Hi Everyone, Has anyone heard of the amgen clinical trial, Phase 2 of Pactitaxel in combination with AMG386. About 150 patients from 40 centers will take part in this study from regions including the US, Canada and Australia. I am interest in any information on this trial. Irene
Nervous up-coming Onc visit
Hi everyone...Well this is the end of my 10 week chemo break, and I go see the Onc, this Friday. Of course now all the crazy fear, and what if's return..and I'm fighting to stay positive...but it's so hard!!!At my last visit I was taken off the Gemzar 1 cycle early because I was going into congestive heart failure, and my…
Abdominal swelling management
I'll try to be briefer on my posts...With a week to go before exploratory surgery, my wife's stomach is very bloated and her back hurts. No sign of cancer cells in the fluid they tested (twice) though. But how do you handle this increased swelling and back pain. Any advice?
Sorry I haven't Posted Lately
Hi all. Sorry I've been away from this site for a while. I've been reading everthing, just haven't written anything. That's just kind of how I am. I like to listen but not speak much. But I thought I'd update you on my situation. I was on a chemo break for quite a while after trying Hexalen. (Bad for me). Now I'm currently…
2nd treatment accomplished
They did decide to go with the Taxotere & Carboplatin today - then my doctor came in this morning to do my physical and asked if I'd like to try the IP Cisplatin this time around. I was so shocked! We decided to wait until the October 10th treatment and try to do at least 3 IV/IP treatments of the remaining 4 I have to go.…
My mom is now home!
This is Rebekah, Kathie's daughter, once again. I am so excited to update you and let you know that my mom went home today! It's been almost four weeks since we first took her to the hospital and given the odds she has had against her, to have her at home now is a true miracle and blessing. I live in Denver but I just…
new to the site
Hi. I wanted to introduce myself. I've been "watching" this wonderful support site for the past 2 months. I was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer Stage IIIC 2 months ago today, have had surgery, my ports implanted and have went thru 1 round of chemo - my second round is tomorrow. I was originally to have Taxol/Cisplatin thru…
post-chemo
I have recently finished iv/ip chemo and now have move to the midwest and looking for a gyne/oncologist. I am having a hard time finding one within 3 hrs. of my home. I did finally find one and then found out he no longer takes care of the oncology part. He is in a sm. clinic and they do not do the chemo there. So, even…
Allergic reaction
I had a mild reaction for a few hours but it was stopped with the prednisone pak. That also seems to make my chemo go more smoothly also. Had good appetite and no nausea at all thru the week. Thanks ladies, for your support.
allergic reaction
My platelets finally came up and I had my chemo Wed. Just as I was about three forths of the way through the carbo I started itching and broke out in hives. They had to give me a substitute for benadryl and steroids for the reaction. It was very miserable. I am now waiting to see if I am elligable fow a new and only study…
Cranberry Juice (pure) and OVCA Effects
I all just heard on the radio about effects of pure cranberry juice and ovca. Found an article on it at http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=83405 or just try medicinenet.com and search around. It is especially helpful with those who are sensitive to the platinum based drugs. Carboplatin,cisplatin,etc.…
Recurrance Strategies
My wife had low CA125 counts for a year and they suddenly shot up this month. This is one year+ 2 months after completion of a rigorous taxol/carbo (with some late reaction) chemo treatment and intraperitoneal therapy. She still feels great with no symptoms but is absolutely freaked and nearly inconsolable. She was so…
Senate Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Resolution
Hi everyone, The Ovarian Cancer National Alliance has issued an alert to encourage as many people affected by ovarian cancer as possible to contact their senators to encourage them co-sponsor the House or Senate resolutios to make September Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. You can get more information and fill out an…
Allergic reaction
I saw my oncologist today and was told we may have to drop either taxol or carbo after my next dose on Thursday because I had a mild rash for a week last dose. He said the reactions usually get worse and it could be either of the chemicals. I will be more heavily pre treated for allergic reaction this time and we'll see…

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