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Ovarian Cancer

Archives for June 2008

New Here and need some advice!!
Hello Ladies! My name is Autumn Danielle which I like to go by! Im 20 years old and my sister who is 18 has ovarian cancer. She was diagnosed about a month ago and had a total hysterectomy and has been getting chemotherapy weekly. I am her caregiveer. I was just wondering we dont have alot of money for a week and in her…
We chose Caelyx = Doxil...
Hi Ladies tks for the comments... we chose Caelyx because since I'm my Mom's caregiver it`s hard for me to take her 5 days in a row and so often. I have a 1 year old and am 4 months pregnant. I hope this chemo is good for her... heat issues don`t worry me since we had a nice trip to the beach before this chemo and in…
doxil
I just finished treatment with gemzar and it didn't work. My doctor has suggested we try doxil. I have read it has some pretty bad side effects. Especially on the heart and the hand and foot syndrome. Did any of you out there have any bad side effects from the doxil? And did you loose your hair?
Caelyx or Topotecan??
Can anyone tell me which one is a better choice? The thing is Dr. says Topotecan has worse side effects and the administration is not nice... 5 days in a row than rest 16 that again, while Caelyx is once every 4 weeks, although is is more expensive. Has anyone had any of these?? Thanks for your opinions. Liz
Baby after Cancer
I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer just over a year ago while pregnant. I had my beautiful daughter in August and then underwent chemotherapy. We've talked with the doctor about number two as he said we need to have kids soon so my other ovary could be removed. Has anyone had experience with this?? Other things that might…
elevated CA125
Ladies, its been a while. I've been doing great. Enjoying family and life. However, just lately my CA125 skyrocketed to 1200. A CAT scan came back totally clear. I feel a warm sension in the abdomin area which makes me think perhaps there is some kind of inflammation. My oncologist wants to run another test in a month or…
Whoopeeeee!!!!
I just had my appointment with my gyn/onc and got the results of the CT scan. Everything was perfect, physical, CA-125 of 6, and the CT scan was negative with the liver spaces smaller than last time indicating that it is healing itself from the RFA of last July. I will complete the last four doses of Taxol maintenance and…
ca 125 stationary on the 4th &5 th chemo
Good Day to All, My wife was diagnosed with ovarian cancer clear cell and staged 1c .Her ca 125 was 119 went down to 64 on her 3rd chemo She had a complete hysterectomy and the doctors took out also her appendix and ommentum and both ovaries She is right now scheduled for her last chemo this jun 13 . We were hoping that…
I made it
Ladies I made it..no more chemo,tests or Dr. visits for another 8 weeks!!! I finished my 6 cycles of Topotecan with a ca-125 of 15.9. I made chocolate cupcakes for all the office helpers,chemo nurses and of course the Onc to celebrate this final day!!! I feel like I have a million things to do and wonder why?? Probably…
Avastin not working
After 4 chemos my Mom is still having pain in her abdomen, so I guess Avastin sadly didn't work. The Dr. is going to change her treatment, I'm very nervious since I don't know what to expect. Please has us in your prayers. Liz
update
Well, I will continue to praise the Lord my God. Lisa, my nurse called this morning and I was on line up loading pictures, saw her call on call wave. I called her back on my cell phone and it was kind of breaking up. I heard 72 which meant my ca 125 would have gone from 122 down to 72 so my immediate reponse was Praise…
pulmonary lesion resulting from ovarian cancer
any information re treatments received for this would be greatly appreciated
maintenance chemotherapy
Hi, I have only been on this board since March. I have stage 111c and am getting my 4th treatment of carbo/taxol plus a clinical trial of avastin/placebo on June 16th. I have 4 more to go. My doctor had suggested a maintenance program after I finish all 8 treatments of chemo for 1 year. Has anyone done this and had good…
Can Someone Advise me About Genetic Testing??
Dear Discussion Group Members: My mother's oncologist referred my mother (78 years old) for "genetic counseling" this week. After a long meeting, the counselor urged genetic testing. My sister, who is partnering with me in managing care for my mom (who has Stage III Ovarian Cancer & is on a course of pre-operative chemo)…
prayer
Hi ladies, I just need your prayers. I am sitting here at work in tears and I hate to get like this. I had a transfusion yesterday a 11 hour process which I really don't understand why it has to take that long. I go to the doctor tomorrow for exam and CA 125. I will start 5 days of chemo on Monday. Do any of you have bad…
catching up
I'm back from the beach, and just read the posts. Bonnie, my heart goes out to you...I hope you find the strength and determination to go for the killer cell infusion. You have been such a fighter, and I can't imagine you stopping now. There are so many tough decisions to make, and the fatigue and side-affects make it even…
Update and my apologies!
Hi ladies, I'm sorry to have been away so long. After my trip to Spain all has been just a rush. My 1 year old is now walking and with my pregnancy(a girl!!)and watching over my Mom, getting her drugs, talking her to chemo and basiccaly running the house is hectic. My Mom hasha 4 Avastin plus Genoxal chemos and is still…
Finally recovering from issue's
Hey Everyone, I truly believe I'm finally on my recovery road and all the hassles are behind me. After all my other issue's I shared after surgery I then started having problems with infections in my stitches. I JUST NOW 6 weeks later last Thursday May 29th had my stitches removed, because they weren't dissolving right. I…
Update! Sorry it took so long!
Thankyou so much for everyones private messages and e-mails. its been overwhelming in a good way. im just having a hard time getting back to everyone but i promise i will! this is Jesse by the way! Jenna has been doing ok. Just very tired and very sick. I need some advice...how do i get her to eat??? the site of food makes…

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