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I P Chemotherapy
Has anybody out there had intraperitoneal chemo for recurrent ovarian cancer? My best friend is now recurrent and will start palliative chemo tomorrow. The physician has suggested this type of theraphy. After his diagnosis, I logged onto a site that stated "I P chemotherapy in the recurrent setting is unproven to be…
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abnormal mass
Hello all. The other day as I was bending over to tie my shoe, I got a sharp pain in my lower right abdomen, this has happened 3 more times since then. I laid on my bed and felt around and found a lump in my abdomen on the right side. I am 51 years old and had a hystorectomy 20 years ago, the dr left my tubes and ovaries.…
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Update Terry Ca-125 Is 28,000
Well I got back from my vacation last Sunday with having to have 5 ¼ liters of ascites drained. Prior to vacation I had 18 treatments of radiation for a tumor on my vaginal cuff. My pet/ct scan was cancelled and I started chemo Thursday, topotecan/avastin. They couldn’t access my port, I had a scan and it’s cracked. I need…
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Update for Carlene/Hissyfitz?
Hi, I have been looking everyday to see if there has been an update posted by/for Carlene, (it is crazy trying to figure out the discussions now). Does anyone know how she is? Thanks so much. Hoping and praying for good news. Michelle
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Stagubg
On Oct 1, 2009, I underwent a full, abdominal hysterectomy as a result of severe endometriosis. There was no reason to suspect cancer being present so it was quite a surprise when cells were found by the pathologist. I was notified on Oct 8 of the path report and am just wondering what happens now. We meet with the gyn…
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Board
What happened to our board? Did I miss something?? Thanks, Libby
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Hormonal imbalances?
Hi, Brief reminder....I had a full hysterectomy & debulking on the 17th, thankfully I am classified as 'Borderline'. Now that I have had some time to consider all that happened in a matter of days, I am curious if anyone knows whether or not your hormones make you nutty when your body is going through all that it does…
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leydig cell tumor
I had surgery a week ago today to remove a leydig cell tumor that was growing inside one of my ovaries, had both ovaries removed. The oncologist said that there is no treatment for this kind of tumor is necessary. I am a three year colon cancer survivor. I go back in two week for a follow up visit with my gyn/oncologist at…
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Remission from Stage 3C
Hello to all of you wonderful and strong women...your posts have given me encouragement during this trying time. I was DX in March 09 at Stage 3C (I also had Stage 1 uterine cancer). I had a hysterectomy and debulking surgery (removal of spleen, omentum & 9 inches of colon) in April 09 and in September I completed 6 rounds…
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Found out today and need to know what happens next please...
I am 48, pre-monopausal and have been having bleeding and ovarian problems for a few months. My GYN said my ultrasounds are of concern so did a uterine scope and biopsy and it was ok although lining very thickened. Toda I saw the oncologist and my CA-125 has doubled in 2 weeks and now is right at 90. I have a blood…
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TEAL..... the new PINK !
Hello all - This is my first day on the ACS site. Have read many stories and think I've found a wonderful place for support, idea's and hugs :-)I just wanted to say HELLO to all of you wonderful women and let you know that I am praying for you and sending good thoughts your way as you fight this battle. I just finished the…
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They are gone
My ovaries and fallopian tubes are gone. No cancer. great news. Mom's surgery is the 15th. Her doctor seemed very happy at her response to chemo. Yeah. The Twins win! Overall it's a good day. Never thought this is what would constitute a good day. Best wishes to you all. I think of you everyday.
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CA125 anxiety
Good morning Teal Warriors. Tomorrow I go for my three month check up with my oncologist and find out my CA125#. Today I can hardly breathe, I am so anxious and teary. I know you will tell me this is normal but I want to know if the fear ever lessens? I am taking an anti-anxiety medication but I don't think it's working.…
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Question on Neuropathy
I don't think this subject has really been discussed, but I am wondering if anyone else suffers from nueropathy of the colon. I was diagnosed with this back in 06, or I think that is when I had another colonoscopy and he said that and recommended a colostomy. My oncologist said "if you decide to that lets get a second…
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after chemo ..Is it common? any help?
I had chemo carboplatin& taxol on 9/21/09. that was my first chemo. I am staged at 1c for treatment purposes. bad tumor, bad ovaries, uterus, cervix and some other tissues are removed 6 weeks back by total histerectomy. I had mentally prepared myself for fatigue, nausea, vomiting, hairloss, muscle and joint discomfort &…
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after chemo ..Is it common? any help?
I had chemo, carboplatin & taxol on 9/21/09. that was my first chemo. I am staged at 1c for treatment purposes. bad tumor, bad ovaries, uterus, cervix and some other tissues are removed 6 weeks back by total histerectomy. I had mentally prepared myself for fatigue, nausea, vomiting, hairloss, muscle and joint discomfort &…
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Has anyone tried alternative treatments here in U.S. or Mexico?
Please let me know whether the treatment made a difference and include the name and address (if possible) of the treatment place. Thanks
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Leydig cell tumor
I got home from Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital yesterday after having an operation on Thursday of this past week to remove a leydig cell tumor that was growing inside one of my ovaries. They had a pathologist to test a biopsy of the tumor while I was in the operation. I came back that I did not need any…
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I'd like to know
My mother began chemotherapy less than a month ago. We recieved pamplets and added information concerning affect of treatment, but I would like to know the hard truths about the side affects. Aftethe first treatment she had severe diareah and nausea. Her hair has alredy begun to fall out and she has short spells of not…
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More good news
My oncologist called yesterday with the CA-125 from Thurs' blood test. It is down to 71 after two chemo's. Started in Aug. at 434, Sept. at 288 and now 71. He was really excited and now I am too. Maybe I can get another chemo vacation to celebrate my Golden Anniversary in January with a cruise!!! Saundra
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Neumega and Neupogen shots for Gemzar/Cisplatin treatment
Just a quick update. Could not have chemo Monday due to counts (what's new ☺), so had 5 days of Neumega and 2 days of Neupogen shots. Never thought I'd be shooting up so much. ☺ Nor going to the doctor everyday for shots. But if it works (and it should) I will just be grateful. Will get CBC Sunday and will have results…
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Looking for Stage II Ovarian Cancer Survivors
Hello, I was DX on May 2009 with a Stage 2B ovarian cancer. I am looking for anyone else who was a stage 2. I want to see how they are doing and if they have had any re-occurances. Thank-You for any information you can provide me. Paula
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Finally successful in getting a gyne/onc and now TOTALLY CONFUSED HELPPPPPPPPPPPP !!!!
What a mess I am. Help anyone, please. I have been battling to have a gyne/onc handle my biopsy of a node and cyst on my right ovary since June and finally have been successful in meeting with this kind of specialist rather than a reg. gyne - I have a very complicated history of non hodgkins lymphoma and many side effects…
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My Mother has Clear Cell OVCA...Does anyone else have this? Does this mean she's doomed? I am depres
I spoke with my mother's oncologist this week, and she expressed concern that they found "clear cells" when they analyzed her ascites. Apparently this type of OVCA is highly treatment resistant. So of course, I have been totally depressed, sad, and eating only junk food. I have surgery Monday but seem to be mostly very sad…
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Hello from the Chick in the Sticks :-)
God's morning to all! I know a couple of you visit my caringbridge page but thought I better post an update here also. It is wonderful to be able to share good news with you all. My ca125 held, it was a very pleasant surprise and usually doesn't happen once it starts the upward climb. Last visit it had started heading back…