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Ovarian Cancer

Archives for February 2010

When do yu start to feel better
i have had 4 treatments now and feel worse after each one do yu eber get to where yiu feel good
what is a pet scan
never heard of it does it hurt? is it like mri or cat
I am new here and I have ovarian cancer
Just wanted to say hi and I was diagnosed in July 08 of ovarian cancer stage IIIC. I had surgery shortly after with debulking etc. and had 6 months of chemo and peritoneal chemo then went into remission for almost 8 months. I am currenlty having a reaccurance and doing chemo again w/2 new drugs(clinical trial). I am BRAC1…
Great Information & Stuff for Ovarian Patients
I wanted to share this with you all.... it's a wonderful packet full of useful information and things. I hope this link will work if you copy & paste it into your browser. It's from the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. http://www.ovarian.org/patient_kit.php
Could it be ovarian cancer?
If anyone can help anwser some of my questions, I would be so appreciative. I have been back and forth to the doctors office for the past couple of years with multiple cysts on my ovaries. For the past month I have been having alot of abdominal pain,nausea,bloating and the feeling of being full all the time. I just had a…
Chemosensitivity/Resistance Assay Part of NCCN Guidelines
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) updated the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines for Oncology to include the use of chemosensitivity/resistance assays. The NCCN states that chemosensitivity/resistance assays are being used in some NCCN member institutions for decisions related to future chemotherapy in…
20 years
Good morning, I have been reading about you ladies for 3 years now. I don't do the computer well and just enjoy knowing I am not alone. I am 43 been on and off chemo for 3years now, currently off till June any way. I just felt the need to tell you that my mom will have her 20th anniversary tomorrow. Stage 4.......doc said…
Ladyjogger
Just wondering if anyone has heard from Terry lately? Last she posted she had radiation. She used to post regularly and was an encouragement to me several times. kathleen:)
Anyone else having spasms
after i get chemo, the spasms in my stomach, back and neck get so back.
Newbie and glad i found this board
I am Susan ..retired to sc from western ny..mother of 4 . grandmom to 8..7 surviving..Gr Grandma to 1 little baby .. I was diagnosed 10/27 ..Stage 3 oc that had metastized. have since been thru surgery.. nothing removed as of yet .. cancer too wide spread.. since then have gone thru 5 chemo's to date. allegedly tumor has…
new thread from Dorion
Hello Ladies Well I do have some information on what the plan of attack is. To answer your question Hissy, he said (oncologist) that it is very rare that they perform surgeries on women with ovarian cancer and bowel obstruction. His words were that it will do more harm than good. With that said........currently my legs are…
ovarian cancer
I JUST WANTED TO LET EVERYBODY KNOW THAT I AM A 9 YEAR OVARIAN CANCER SURVIVOR.I THANK GOD EVERY DAY FOR ME BEING HEALED OF CANCER.CANCER IS NOT AN EASY THING TO GO THROUGH.BUT THERE IS LIFE AFTER CANCER.I'M LIVING PROOF OF THAT!!!!
Nancy 591
Love your new picture. You look lovely!
DreamDove: doesn't seem like I've seen you around for awhile. Miss you!
Have I just missed DreamDove's posts? I saw an old post from her on a thread, and then thought it's been awhile since I saw her post here. She's such a sweetie, someone I have always admired for her fighting spirit. I thought I'd just give a 'shout out' and say 'hey, girl!' Anyone with any news on this teal warrior? If…
Update after a while
Hi to all, some may not know me. I'm posting after the 10th month my Mommy is now with the Lord. I'm 7 months pregnant and have been so very sad and deppresed. I have 2 lovely children. My son with turn 3 in 3 weeks and my daughter is 15 months old. On top of this, I just moved from Mexico to Florida 4 months ago. I have…
Home Sweet home, NOT...con't
Hi Ladies Well I thought I'd better start a new thread, the other is looking a bit full. Thank you Nancy and Leeza for chimming in on this. Leeza, no matter what hell I"m going through, all of us for that matter, I and I'm sure I speak for the rest of us will always care of how the other is doing no matter what. So…
Doxil maintenance?
Hello all, I am seeking your input regarding Doxil as a maintenance chemo. Has anyone had experience with doing this? I concluded 6 months of Doxil in November and had a good response to it while going through it, but, 3 months later my CA125 has gone from 14 to 130 so, we know something is not right. I am going to have a…
Cancer is covered under american with disabilities act
got book at chemo yesterday, cancer is covered under americans with disabilities. It against the law to fire you and not work with this disability.
Relationship problems and cancer
I am having problems with my marriage as I go through chemo for PPC. I feel like I have to tiptoe around him so as not to upset him. I am halfway through my treatment and my husband does not know how to support me. He was utterly devasted when I got diagnosed and it was me who tried to comfort him. It was me that said to…
My oncologist actually said today "Well, if our goal is to still acheive a CURE for you"....(CURE???
It's wierd. From the very beginning right after my surgery, as my chemo-oncologist was encouraging me to push on with aggressive chemo and radiation, he always said "We've got one shot at curing you of this, because if it comes back we will only talk about managing your cancer as a chronic condition." This opinion that…
Chemo today on birthday
Ladies, Chemo went good and the nurses brought in a small cupcake like cake and sang Happy Birthday to me. Everything went well! (They could not carry a tune but was a wonderful surprise!) Went to Outback with Jerry, Jason (son) and JP/Pam/Rylee (son and family) and waitresses and waiters brought cake and sang too! Then…
Libby
Have a very Happy Birthday today Libby!!!!!
Heading out the door for chemo 4
I am getting anxious, ready to leave and recieve no 4 chemo. I just dread gettng them as they make me so sick. been having so many spasms in throat, neck, back and stomach. Could use prayer
Chemo Brain???????
Wondering if anyone is having what they call chemo brain? I have finished my chemo in december and have the achy bones which I hear is normal--but also been having this fog in my head. Sometimes I will forget simple things like phone numbers or the way to spell something. Gets very annoying!!! People have said this is…
My love/hate relationship with carbo/taxol
Hi friends, I Hate this drug... I have my 3rd (out of 8) infusion Monday. I haven't gained back much strength from my 2nd which kept me mostly in bed for 5-7 days. I now call that "basecamp". I have aches and pains, metal mouth, horrible constipation and nausea. I can say that it feels like the worst flu ever being stuck…
My love/hate relationship with carbo/taxol
Hi my friends, Carbo/taxol infusions..... I HATE them. I go for my 3rd (out of 8) on Monday. The 2nd one threw me for a loop. I was 5-7 days almost entirely in bed, I call that "basecamp". I'm still so fatiqued that I can hardly do anything without resting. They have to slow the drip down to a crawl with me to avoid…
My love/hate relationship with carbo/taxol
Hi my friends, Carbo/taxol infusions..... I HATE them. I go for my 3rd (out of 8) on Monday. The 2nd one threw me for a loop. I was 5-7 days almost entirely in bed, I call that "basecamp". I'm still so fatiqued that I can hardly do anything without resting. They have to slow the drip down to a crawl with me to avoid…
Family Leave Medical Act
Good Morning, there has been some discussion about The Family Leave Medical Act,this is how it should work. This is a Federal Law passed by the Clinton administration. By law, your employer has to hold your job for 12 monthes. It covers any illness you have, your spouse, or child. They can not terminate you. You are placed…
Libby - Chemo Update
Was unable to have chemo February 15th because of low platelets. Then unable to have chemo yesterday as platelet counts from Sunday were still 6,000 to low. Dr. J had me take blood counts again Monday plus CA125. Actually platelets went up 11,000 more and I COULD have had chemo. CA125 still climbing from 12.2, 28 and now…
What number is normal
what i the normal no for a ca 125 mine went from 500 to 12 does anyone know what normal is??

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