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Chemo done when do things get back to normal??
Hi I am new here--just finished my chemo and december and was wondering when the tried and aches go away. Also when does your hair come back? Mine seems to be coming back slowly. I know I should be happy that I am done and told that my scan was clear and everything looks good. But now it seem that I have more aches then…
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home sweet home NOT
Hi Gang Well here I am again, back in the hospital for how long not sure. Went in yesterday for my appointment, having a small feeling that I wasn't going to go home. My stomach looks like I'm about to give birth to something huge! Bowel obstrutcion bowel obstruction bowel obstruction!!! That's all I hear and I'm so sick…
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Navalbine
I was diagnosed Stage 3C in January 2007. Had the usual aggressive surgery and then IP/IV cisplatin and taxol. I had an 11 month remission and have been on several chemo regimens since. Most recently I did well on Topotecan for about 8 months. It suddenly stopped working which is maybe just as well because by that time I…
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I'm back
Returned from and 15 day cruise thru the Panama Canal...Yes, it was hot in Central America....and yes, the canal is really a wonder! Couldn't keep up with the board post during the vacation. I will try to get back on soon. Tomorrow, I head for Dallas to check it with a colon-rectal surgeon to see what he thinks about my…
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Praise the Lord
Chemo was canceled for today because of low platelets, Got retested today, and praie the Lord get to get chemo on wed. My ca 135 went from 500 to 12 I give God all the glory for doing this for me
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Questions I should ask?
Are there any specific nutritional supplements I should ask about? Heck, are there any specific questions I should ask period? For that matter, are there questions I SHOULDN'T ask? Hugs to all :) Leesa
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Thinking of you
I just wanted to let you know that I'm still here reading the boards and thinking of you. You all helped me tremendously when my sister had a scare with ovarian cancer. I really just wanted to let you know that there'e people out here praying for you. I know as a breast cancer survivor how hard this all can be, but I feel…
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Chemo update
Happy Sunday, Had my Doxil chemo on Thursday and not doing bad. I actually went to the grocery store and out to dinner last night with my daughter and grandkids. Just a little tired today and am going back to work tomorrow. This is a first i couldn't do it when I had carbo and toxil. I'm hoping I won't get too tired…
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IHas anyone had interperitoneal chemo for serous cancer?
I have Intraperitoneal metastasis from werous uterine cancer. I am wondering if any of you women have take this and how you did with it. It sounds grueling and contraversial. Diane
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Anyone else having troube with being tired
I am so tired most of the time after third round of chemo, also having lots of spams in neck, back and stomach almost everytine I eat, my middrift and stomach tighten up and stat to hurt badly anyone else having these kind of problems
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Promoting Hair Growth
I found in a cancer magazine that if you take the following 5 supplements, it helps your hair to grow in FASTER. I think it REALLY DOES! You can get them at Wal-Mart, and I go by the doses on the labels. 1)Biotin 2)Vitamin A 3)Vitamin B6 4)Vitamin B Complex 5)Flaxseed Oil ~Hope this helps you all. I think it's helped me,…
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CA is down but still insecure :-(
I was diagnosed 05/06. I had a huge surgery (stage IIIc), followed by the usual Taxol/Carbo Got CA into 'normal' range. Recurrence: 6 months later Treatment: I endured 5 cycles of IP chemo; Cisplatin + Carbo IV. Got CA into 'normal' Recurrence: 5 months later Treatment: I asked my Dr. if I could try Gemzar alone, as I…
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help with employer
My school district is terminating me because I have been off work for 12 weeks (FMLA). My Dr. recommends I not go to work because of the germs at work. Any suggestions of resources or other ways to stay afloat while undergoing 5 more chemos and trying to get strength back?? I am a single Mom with 2 kids....and this will…
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Platelets are way down chemo canceled
Dr just called and said platelets are down and they canceled chemoo for monday. This depresses me as this happened last month, but this tine they are down lower than last month. Please pray God will bring them back up by Monday, as I get retested then. Is anyone else having this problem?
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Back to the same ole to topic, sorry
Hey Gang Well I thought I would shut the heck up about this rediculous bowel obstruction thing. Oh by the way, glad to see the board active and see we have some new members and welcome to you guys. Anyway you know my situation, here's the thing......since my release from the hospital I've not gotten rid of the horrible…
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Craptastic day
So I've been sick since April 2009 and still have a tumor. I'm starting to wonder if I'll ever be in remission. Today I had a break down and cried because I'm sick of being sick. I think it's just starting to sink in that I'll never be 'normal' again. I've been in denial. This sucks and I HATE CANCER!!!! I feel like a…
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Post Op News
Hi all! Post Op news: staples and catheter come out tomorrow! My husband bought me an expensive bottle of wine so we can celebrate this weekend! Question: My surgeon said he was able to remove 95% of the cancer and that chemo would take care of the rest. Do i really want to know about the remaining 5%? Is this the norm?…
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Pages and Chapters
Hello all! I Feel the Teal...I'm new at actually posting but have been a spirit warrior with all of you all. I've felt your hurrahs and the uh-ohs. I'm glad to finally come on-board. I still have a hard time believing this 'chapter' of my life, but as my subject indicates each day is a clean sheet, a brand new page.…
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Signed on for another year...
I had my last session of the inital chemo yesterday (Carbo/Taxol). My doctor and I talked and we are scheduling a CT scan and pelvic exam. If those look good (and he thinks they will), I have agreed to do a year of monthly Taxol treatments (reduced dosage). He says this is not part of my "scheduled treatment", nor is it…
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Posting questions
Does anyone have the time & patience to answer my questions on how to post. This is the first board I have been on . I don't know where to go for answers. Thanks, MC
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When do you get strength back
When do you get your strength back? it hs been since the first of november that i can do housework etc. Tried to do some things today and became so weak. I have to get well, the associated press is wanting to do a story on me and I have to go back to Okla to do the story Looked in mirror today and all of my eye lashes are…
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Cancer & Exercise
I joined this year & am still learning about posting. I was diagnosed March 2008 with Stage IV Ovarian Cancer. I had 3 treatments of Carboplatin & Taxol, surgery July 2008 & 3 more treatments of Carboplatin & Taxol. Still have progression of disease. Three cycles of Doxil - still progression of disease. Tried hormonal…
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Results at the half way stage :)
Thought I'd post my latest news. I am about half way through my treatment. I've had a CT scan and just received my 4th infusion of carbo/taxol. My CT scan shows that the thickening of my peritoneum has reduced (maybe you know it better as the omentum)and my left lung is still fluid free (which is fantastic news for me) My…
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FYI - FDA Announces new safety plan for anemia drugs
Found this information today on FDA approval of new safety plan for drugs such as Epogen, Procrit and Aranesp. Here is some of the info: Many cancer patients take ESAs or receive blood transfusions to reduce the effects of chemotherapy induced anemia. Recent studies have shown tumor growth or increased mortality in some…
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Saundra
Where is Saundra? She has not posted for awhile. Did she leave on a cruise without saying Goodbye?
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UNofficial results of my CT/PET scan: DRUM ROLL>>>>>>>>>
My DIL is a CT-scan technician at the same place where I got my CT/Pet scan yesterday and was able to get the inside scoop from the radiologist that read my scan, and ...…DRUM ROLL,,,,, MY PET/CT from yesterday WAS GOOD!!!! The radiologist told my DIL that NOTHING had uptake on the PET (NOTHING LIT UP!!) The enlarged node…
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I am new here
New her and new with ovarian cancer would like to make friends
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Pain in stomach and back from ovarian cancer
I had surgery nov 16 and am half done with chemo I have had almost a constant bladder infection , have been on antibiotics since nov. My urine the last two times has come back no infection, onocologist says to check ith primary doctor, primary doctor says get off meds for infection. They put a stint in my uretha , could…
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a "poo" question
Ok, this is day 3 for solid foods, lots of gas, no poo. Have taken two colace each day, and two percocet each day. Hubby wants me to go to the Milkof Magnesia, but I seem to remember the doctor saying give the colace three days. Also, I stopped the percocet today. There was a small spot on my bowel that was removed, but it…
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post hysterectomy- fluid build up
Hi There, I have a question for my mom- she had her hysterectomy/debulking about 2 weeks ago and has a lot of fluid coming out vaginally. She goes through about 3 pads in one hour in the morning but then it tapers off by afternoon. There is light blood but mostly fluid. We got really concerned since she was swelling up so…