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bowel obstructions
Well always something and I'm getting so tired of all of it at times. The terrified feelings. But I wanted to know if anyone here has had bowel obstructions. If so what was the treatment. I've had this over a year now, rushed to the hospital 3 times because of the excrutiating pain. Now I have no pain and they want to…
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Mom starting Chemo tomorrow
Just an update... Mom is starting Chemo tomorrow. I am not sure what kind but she believes the doctor said that they were going to do a full day of chemo every 3 weeks... Does this sound right? She might have misunderstood. The doctor is not available for me to talk to right now. I also found out that all of her tumors are…
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Superiority of Weekly Paclitaxel Challenges Ovarian Cancer Treatment Paradigm
This just came out February, 2010, and I found it fascinating: Superiority of Weekly Paclitaxel Challenges Ovarian Cancer Treatment Paradigm Dr. Maurie Markman is Vice President, Clinical Research; Professor, Gynecologic Medical Oncology; and Chair, Gynecologic Medical Oncology; The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer…
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Chemo Today
Off to my second chemo treatment. Thank you for all your prayers and information. I have to find out what my CA125 was and is. Blessings Leanne
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Tamoxifen treatment for preventing recurrent Ovarian Cancer?
Hello... My name is Brad and I am posting this on behalf of my mom, who is currently about to start Tamoxifen as a "preventative" treatment. After being diagnosed with stage III cancer in 2007 she has been in remission since October of that year. In December after her regular 3 month check up, her CA125 test was 32. Her…
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How can I help my family?
I know this is supposed to be the time that I "focus" on myself. But I have a family that I've always taken care of, and I can't just stop doing that. How can I help my husband and my daughter deal with this? My husband lost his mother to cancer almost 10 years ago to the day of my diagnosis. This is very difficult for…
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Etopocide
Well, here it is almost 3yrs and three treatments later. The first time was carbo and taxol for 8 months with a 1yr and 1month remission. The second time was doxil/carbo/avasin for 6 months with a six-month remission. Now I'm into day 11 of my third treatment of "etopocide" it is an oral form of chemo that I'm to take for…
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Neuropathy
Finished 6 rounds of Gemzar/cysplatin followed by 2 treatments of Gemzar/carboplatin. The neuropathy in my fingers, toes and part of my feet is awful. Taking a medication to help but so far has done nothing. I see the doctor next week and hope we can increase my med. Also have a CT scan this Friday to see how I have fared.…
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Parent of Child in Remission
My daughter is in her third year of remission for Dysgerminoma(Germ Cell Cancer). Prior to her period this month she begin to experience nausea. The last 2 periods were very light, but this one is more normal. She is a teen - is this normal or is this recurrance .. how can you tell??? The fear of recurrance is something…
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Stage 1 Ovarian Cancer Clear Cell
I am trying to research ... In November 09 I had surgery and they removed both ovaries ..the left ovary had Stage 1 Cancer ..clear cell. Nothing in the right ovary or pelvic wash. they recommended I stage the cancer. So in Dec 09 complete hysterectomy...no cancer was found anywhere....lymph nodes clean. Said they cancer…
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I hate cancer.........
I have been trying to have two root canals done since November. The day before my appointment, I have a CBC done to check my white/red counts. My Gyn/Onc has ruled that I can only have the dental work done if they are 1.5 and 10, respectively. Thus far, no go. My last numbers (yesterday) were .07 (white cells) and 9.2…
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Changed my picture
This one is more "true to life". It is recent and post-chemo.
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Armidex
Hi girls, haven't been on in awhile. I see there are several new people I hate that. I am curious if anyone here has been on Armidex? It is a breast cancer med but my doctor feels he has ran out of options (think its time to look for 2nd opinion on that). My mother googled Armidex and found alot of harse side effects so I…
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Sending prayers
I just wanted to tell you all that I keep you in my prayers every night. Mom is just beginning her struggle with this horrendous disease and this board has been a big part of my sanity.. Thank you for helping me tremendously! Live,laugh,love
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saw my oncologist
Hi Ladies, I have been kind of down lately, I know it's needing the double hernia surgery in Oct., developing lymphedema, and needing to restart chemo in Jan. One negative blow after the other, I know many of you can relate to how that goes. I recovered from the surgery, and had to immediately start a new chemo, Gemzar for…
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My tests and treatment
God's morning to all :-) I ask myself today why am I up already? Oh ya neulasta shot and then back to bed. I had carboplatin Fri/Sat, this well be my last dose of it I believe. The preliminary ct scan said no significant change, but the final report said lots more. I did have one tumor on liver shrink a bit, but also had…
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Fatigue. It's beginning to impact my life.
I had some fatigue with my initial treatment protocol, but nothing like this time. The weekly taxol is REALLY beginning to make me TIRED, in a way that is affecting the quality of my life. I am 7 rounds into a 1/3-strength WEEKLY taxol infusion, followed the next 3 days each week by shots of Nuepogen. This 'easy' chemo has…
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Being bald
As you will notice from my new photograph that all of my hair has now gone due to the Taxol part of my chemo regine.This picture was taken at Christmas & I am "glammed up" for dinner at a hotel. I have gotton used to my lovely wig whichnis black and long & looks just like my real hair :) but I find when I am out (and I…