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Ovarian Cancer

Archives for January 2010

Mom's chemo started Friday....learning to navigate this crazy world.
I know this is a discussion board focuses on Ovarian cancer; however, there were no sections for Peritoneal cancer and it's my understanding both are treated similarly. My mom was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer two weeks ago. Her first chemo treatment was friday - seven hours in that chair!! Yersterday was good - spent time…
Cleaning for a reason
I checked this website and it looks like it would be a big help if it's available in your area. Kathryn Cleaning for a Reason If you know any woman currently undergoing Chemo, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - 1 time per month for 4 months while she is in…
CA-125 count jumped from 15 to 37.
Hey everyone and Happy New Year! January was my 2-month lab visit. After the lab I found my ca-125 went from 15 to 37! The past 6-months every 2 months my counts would go up about 2 points, but now... I had my cat-scan on January 8, 2010 and will find out the results on Tuesday. I am so scared because back in Nov., my last…
Mom just diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer, I'm her son.
Hi everyone. This is a God sent site. I got the official word today about my moms condition(Ovarian Cancer 4th Stage). The doctor told my wife that my mom would be lucky to see another 3 months. The cancer has spread to her lungs and heart. They did surgery on her yesterday morning to remove the fluid that had accumulated…
Whoo Hoo!!!!!!!
Had my blood work done this AM and my CA125 is...........(drumroll, please).............. NINETEEN. I was totally prepared for it to be elevated, as I have a UTI, so this was a very pleasant surprise. For anyone who'd like to compare, here is my CA125 history: Pre-surgery - 4,000 (although a bowel obstruction likely…
Cancer diets...
I have heard everything, from "Cancer feeds on acid; don't eat citrus fruit", to "Cancer feeds on sugar; don't eat sweets", and even, "Asparagus will cure/prevent Cancer". My doctor tells his patients to eat whatever you want, but if your hemaglobin is low, you need to take a multi-vitamin with iron and eat liver. If you…
Calcified Spots in Ovarie
Has anyone had or heard of having calcified spots on the ovarie? Mom died of Ovarian cancer at 89 Yrs. old. Does this mean anything? Had a blood test yesterday and had a vag. ultrasound last week for a check-up because of Mother having O. cancer. Did some reading yesterday and the second sentence said a possibility of…
Navelbine/Gemzar Combination
Hi, I have Stage IV Peritoneal Carcinomatosis, which is treated the same as ovarian cancer. Just had fluid siphoned out of my abdomen, but it keeps on building up so that I am bloated and uncomfortable all the time. First had Taxol infusions, then went on Arimidex and then on Aromasin, which wasn't working. Now my…
my ramble on "chronic disease"
Hi everyone, I was dx June of 07 and am coming up this June on being a three year survivor of OvCA 3C. I did have a glorious 8 month NED but now am in the stage they have coined, "treating as a chronic disease". I'm on third line chemo, doxil coming up on 5th cycle. CA125 is holding now for three months at 132. Now if you…
Possible Recurrence
I've been having some symptoms like before when I was diagnosed with IIIC Serous Papillary Adenocarcinoma with Psammoma Bodies in Nov 08. I saw my onoclogist yesterday and she felt something and my CA-125 is up, so next Wednesday I have scans again. This was my second 3-month check-up since chemo, so just a six-month…
Small & shrivelled
My sister got a phone call from her Dr. to give her the results of her ultrasound. She said that her ovaries were small and shrivelled.No sign of any tumors or anything in the abdominal area.My sister said she never thought she'd be so happy to hear that a part of her was "small and shrivelled"!!!haha If you recall, my…
Sinus infection
Ladies, Have any of you had a severe sinus infection (no fever) and been on the Z-pac and Mucinex during chemo and neumega and neulasta shots? Just curious................ Thanks, Libby ☺☺☺☺
Treatment in China Using Gene Therapy, Hyperthermia, CIK, Endostar and TCM
My mother, who has Stage 3C Ovarian Cancer went to China in late 2009 to receive the new gene therapy treatment using Gendicine, Hyperthermia, as well as Endostar, CIK and TCM treatments in combination. She has had two major surgeries to remove parts of the bowel over the past 2 years, as the cancer had spread, and after…
3 cycles down
Just an update. After the Doxil/trial drug not working for me, actually raising my CA125, was switched to gemzar/carbo. Have both Day 1, then gemzar Day 6 and off Day 15 week. Glad off the Doxil as my hands had started peeling even though was using the Udder Smooth they said to use, they look fine now. Sides not bad with…
Unable to remove "impressive mass"
First of all let me say thanks to all the women on this board. I feel I have been eavesdropping as a way of processing my mother's diagnosis of cancer in August 2009. Initially, it was thought she had rectal cancer due to a mass in her pelvis. This was blocking her rectum and a "temporary" colostomy surgery was done.…
chemo working agani
God's mornign to all... just wanted to say after 3 times of a rise in my ca125 the 4th check had it dropping. The carbo is working and I am in the hospital finishing up with the 3rd dose by noon today. Just wanted to share as one never knows what or when a drug well work. I have made it 7 years and most of it on chemo, it…
Kayandok
Hi Kayandok, I wanted to ask you about Doxil. I responded to another post but I didn't know if you would see it. Please tell me what precautions you take with Doxil. I will be starting my first treatment with Doxil on Monday Jan.4th. I was told not to wear restrictive clothing. I was told it was well tolerated but does…
Did I wait too long?
Good evening, On January 20, 2010 I will be having a hysterectomy for possible endometriosis and fibroids. I decided to have a gyn/oncologist do the surgery since I have a history of cancer on my mother's side of the family. My grandmother died of stomach cancer, my aunt died of ovarian cancer, my uncle has been recently…
"The Bald Headed Blues".....
Hilarious! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNaW6FyiJRI

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