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Ovarian Cancer

Archives for May 2008

thank you
Hey Everyone, thanks for all the support and emails. I heard from the research nurse and the wheels are in motion. I should go into the hospital right after the Neil Diamond concert July 19th. :-) Priorities you know. I will be the first woman with ovarian cancer to try this. Fingers and toes crossed and lots of prayers.…
Not working
The carbo isn't working, I got a reduced dose anyway and looking at study they have asked me to be in. Still sick from the chemo so my brain isn't thinking the best right now. The study is similar to bone marrow transplant but it would be getting one of my childrens killer cells. I'll post later about what it involves.…
traveling
Travel sounds good...I've never been to Mt. Rushmore. I will be traveling as well, but in the other direction...to the beach at Cape Hatteras. We love to surf fish. Treatment on Friday, neulasta on Saturday, then hit the road for N. Carolina. My thoughts are with you, Bonnie and I hope your scan is good and treatment is…
Hello, it's me again
Hi Bonnie, Saundra, Monica, Joanne, and everyone else...How are you all doing? Last time I was here, there was a mixture of good and not so good news. I hope things are getting better. I am trekking to Hopkins again on Friday for the Gemzar and Carbo desenstization. Last time I had another reaction, but they got me…
Cartwheel News!!!!!
Hi ladies, My last ca-125 went back down into the normal zone(the flu made it jump up 50 pts.)So my Onc said I will finish the last 3 treatments in my 6th cycle...and then I'm done!!!!!! I'll finish all this on May 30th!!! Then I will get a 8 week vacation off all tests,Dr. visits and chemo's...8 weeks OFF!!!!! I'm so…
After chemo...
My oncologist says that if all goes well, I should be done with chemo by September of this year, but for younger women who do not get complete hysterectomies, what type of after chemo surgeries or procedures are involved? My previous surgeon (I'm trying to switch because he treats me very poorly as a person) said they…
Recurrance already
Many of you may remember that some weeks ago I was so delighted as I was finishing my chemo. Within 4 weeks of completion, however, I have a recurrance, and I am now on my second round of chemo. I will be on Cisplatin and Gemzar combo - was going to be carbo and Gemzar, but bizzarly I had an allergic reaction to the first…
North Western
Has anyone heard of a Dr. John Lurain at North Western Medical in Chicago? Would appreciate any info.
Update on Carol
Hello! Just wanted to give you a quick update on my progress. My surgery was 4/30, and I came home 5/5, and my first chemo was 5/8. I had some difficulties the Sunday after my chemo, and ended up in the local ER (which was not all that helpful). The next day i went back to Wilmington where I had the surgery and chemo, and…
7 down 5 to go
I am getting over the chemo no, 7 and sure look forward to the downward slope of this maintenance program. Got up and walked outside this morning. Will increase my distance daily as I have to go to Denver area and see a grandaughter graduate from high school the 21st. I will have a ct-scan June 6th and see my Dallas…
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
To our MOMS: The women who made us what we are today, shaped our lives, led the way. Always taught us right from wrong, Gave us hope, made us strong. Offered us comfort in our fears, Wrapped us in hugs, wiped our tears. Fed our tummies, spirit and soul, Gave us strength, made us whole. To all our Mother's I'd like to say…
One year today since being diagnosed!
Hey Everyone!!! Its finally Jenna this time!! =]. I have been so exhausted since my second surgery and then wednesday i got my first chemo treatment which knocked me out till today. Today is my first day actually up! I came home yesturday also. I thought chemo would be easier this time but it was alot harder maybe because…
Greetings
Hi to all! Just reading all the posts and can't believe it's been so long since I've checked in. Things are going as good as they can with me, and I just want to say all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and God bless. Charlotte
memory loss
Hi everyone. I am wondering if any of you wise women can let me know if you had problems with memory loss after chemo. I am 4 months out from chemo but my short term memory is getting worse every day. I have been in touch with my oncologist and they asked if I would like a Neuro consult and I said no, I just wanted someone…
Recovering from surgery
Hey Everyone, :) Things have been interesting since having my full hysterectomy on April 18th. I had a reaction from the anestisia and was really sick for HOURS until they found something that made me sleep through it. I received an eye injury during surgery that THANK GOD has recovered 100%. They dealt with my eye AFTER…
Carol's surgery 4/30
Hi everyone! I am back home. I had surgery on 4/30, and it went fine. My doc got most of it, and the chemo should get the rest. One of the tumors was in the bladder/rectal area, and my bladder evidently took a beating. I had to leave the hospital with an in-dwelling catheter, but I hope to get rid of that this Friday when…
Update!
I am sure many of you are wondering what in the world is going on with me! I didn't get to start chemo on Wednesday! We got up early Wednesday morning and headed to the hospital for chemo. I got there and we waited about an hour for them to tell us that they didn't have me a room! And plus, they couldn't put my port in. So…
i'm back
hi all i'm back from Spain. We had a great time although it was a little cool for us use to warm weather in Mexico. My Mom had her 3rd cycle last week and Dr. has ordered a CA-125 before we continue. I feel my Mom preasures for not having more treatments,I understand it's hard but what worries her most is the costs bc of…
i'm back
hi all i'm back from Spain. We had a great time although it was a little cool for us use to warm weather in Mexico. My Mom had her 3rd cycle last week and Dr. has ordered a CA-125 before we continue. I feel my Mom preasures for not having more treatments,I understand it's hard but what worries her most is the costs bc of…
quck update
I know a couple of check Caring Bridge.. for you this is a repeat. :-) Just a quick note to let you know I have to go in for chemo tomorrow and then again in three weeks. My ca125 is still moving upwards and my Dr wants to see if getting the treatments closer together again will change that. So chemo tomorrow, a ct scan on…

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