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Ovarian Cancer

Archives for March 2009

Listing - In Memory of Angela
This Morning I put a long listing detailing alternatives and treatments and now it is not here, did it get taken off for some reason, Why? All I want is to give people an alternative option - it was not intended for any advertising purpose. I feel taking it off is wrong when it could help people. Is there an…
HE4
By the way, I did get the result from the HE4 and it was 53. Normal is > = 150. And last CA-125 was 8.2. Now just have the chest xray - 2 views and bun/creatine test. Then blood work again in April. Have a great week. Love, Libby
Toe Nail Loss
I did check past post on toe nail loss and saw that a few have lost their toenails after chemo treatment. I lost my right big toe nail and it is over half grown back. Now my left big toe is black and or purple and will probably come off sometime in the future. This is AFTER last chemo August 2008 and two treatments of…
Beware of a Miss Yak- using cancer site
I received a home email from a Rose Yak who said she found me on the Cancer.org discussion site. I replied a short message - something did not seem right- and then checked online for a membership. There is none. I received a message from her today (she's in Sudan with bad Spelling!) I have blocked it - but wanted to tell…
Constipation
My MIL had her chemo last Tuesday. Like last time..she is in pain and discomfort due to lack of bowel movement. She has done just about everything. (Laxitives, stool softeners, suppositories etc) She says that she can not feel any fecal matter in her rectum when she inserts the suppository. She thinks it's stuck in the…
What I've learned this week!
I have learned that if I start my day with offering it up to the Lord, if I keep Him in my mind while I'm awake, if everything I do (including working on computer) is offered as a prayer, and if I let Him control me I have no time to worry or fear!. I pray for all of you every night and I know the Lord is in control of all…
Graviola
I purchased my Graviola from www.rain-tree.com I had seen it a few months back while doing some research on natural cancer cures. This herb always shows up. Very interesting reading. And I figure what do I have to lose besides my hair. I just started taking it. It is very potent so I take it with Organic yogurt and I just…
Anti-Estrogen side effects
Well, we got the results on the phone of the bone density test and the Femara is doing a job on my bones. I have a new prescription for Fosamax that I have taken in the past successfully. I did ask if the two would offset each other and was told "no". So the fact is, although the anti-estrogen is holding back the cancer…
What I consider a Miracle
As you all know my Mom (77 yo) suffered intestinal blockage of her small bowel. The Dr. told me when we got to the ER that there were many blockages not just one, which made her case almost impossible. She had a nasogastrointestinal tube inserted to see if the small bowel could open up so that gas and fecal matter could go…
Result of Ct-Scan
Hi Everyone, I just got the result of my Ct-Scan. I have a tumor on the top of my vagina. My CA-125 went from 34 to 50.6 in a few weeks. I guess my CA 125 is a good indicator something is wrong. The Onc where I get my chemo made a appointment immediately to see my GYN/ONC in Lehigh Valley for Tuesday. My Onc up where I…
got some results back
definantly more cancer. the doctor called about the pet scan and said significant progression but that we have to wait for the ct scan on monday to look at both. said surgery not an option radiation not an option only chemo. I just got off of carbo /taxol end of october. I have been on the avastin clinical trial all this…
Weight gain
I gained so much weight while on treatment - around 40 lbs... It's a year later and I still can't lose it! Is it me - or is anyone else having a really hard time losing?
I'm almost speechless
I am so tired that I don't even know if I can get all this off my chest. I need to cos I need someone to tell me something other than the crap I've been getting lately. First of all the cancer has now spread to my intestnal area causing bowel obstructions, I've had to take myself to the er twice with unbearable pain. Since…
$6,600,000 federal grant for Ovarian Cancer Research
I thought of you all today. Many of you know that I am a grantwriter by trade. In my work I check the Federal Register every day to see what new grant opportunities are available from the federal government. You'll be happy to know that $6,600,000 was announced for ovarian cancer researchers this week from a surprising…
having my first pet scan tomorrow
since my numbers have been steadily climbing and the gyn -onc thinks I have another suspicious spot I get the pet scan tomorrow and ct scan saturday. alittle nervous about the pet scan I'm kinda hoping no cancer shows up. wouldn't that be amazing. anyone know how reliable the pet scan is? God Bless, Laura
Thank you
Thank you all for your replies,it is nice just to know that I'm not crazy,well not completely. lol. I stopped taking hexalen for a day last week and my husband called and talked to my nurse and they acted like we had ran the gammit(sp) of things to try and that I was just tired of taking chemo but if I did not stay on this…
Bone/joint stiffness since finishing chemo
Hi, Is this just me,? or is bone and joint stiffness part of post chemo changes???? I hadn't really thought about it until my sister in law asked me if I was having any problems. She'd seen something on TV somewhere and wanted my take on it. I guess I'm more focused on it now that someone else is aware of it. I find my…
Good Week
Ladies, It was a great week in Galveston, Texas. We went with our church and met with the Friends Disaster Service to work on homes in the areas devastated by Hurricane Ike that hit in September. My husband and I worked at a couple's home with several others for 4 1/2 days. They were so appreciative and thankful for the…
No Chemo
Hi Everyone, No chemo today , last week it was postponed because of a low WHC this week because my CA- 125 went up 11 points and my Onc thinks the Doxil is no longer working. I never got below 34. It was suppose to be my last treatment. They did another CA today. I will get my Ct-scan Wednesday. I was told they might start…

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