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Ovarian Cancer

Archives for May 2010

Anyone have a thyroid mass?
I went and got a copy of the report from the neck CT scan because I've been playing phone tag with the ENT. He said in his message to keep an eye out for some enlarged nodes but didn't say where. He's in surgery all day today so I got a copy to take to my gp. It says on the report there is a small low density lesion on my…
I'm new here
Hi. I just joined the CSN today. I am a 37 year old caregiver to my mother who has been living with stage IIIC ovarian cancer for over 6 years now. Mom moved in with us right BEFORE her initial diagnosis which, in retrospect, was a blessing b/c she has been in our care since the beginning. Over the years, she has had 6…
Ritalin???for chronic fatigue/quality of life
Hi- My internist wants me to try taking a small daily dose of ritalin to help combat the severe fatigue and pain. I'm currently on neurontin, clonazepam, and trazadone. She said it is being used to help with the chemo toll and lingering fatigue. ACS did have some current research re: this issue and that was helpful. Just…
Libby's 2nd Opinion
Ladies, This may be too long, sorry. Okay, my husband and I went for my 2nd opinion last Thursday to THE JAMES - Ohio State is a Comprehensive Cancer Center designated by the National Cancer Institute. I saw Dr. Larry Copeland who is the Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology…
Att Bonnie
Bonnie would you mine if i get your e address mine is snookie43@cox.net
got a wonderful suprise
My niece Connie and her chldren came from Tucson yesterday and decorated my yard with posters and things for Mother's day, they all sang Happy Aunts day to you Wish i knew how to upload pic here would show you all. Happy Mother's Day to all
Need help deceiphering terms! : /
The message from my doctor said I have a large complex lesion on my right ovary. He also said there was some fluid above the right ovary. I'm supposed to call him Monday morning to discuss the next step. Can any of you ladies help me with what this is or means? I also found out that I have three enlarged nodes in my neck.…
Results after surgery
Good Morn..all, I had the second look surgery along with hysterectomy on 4/22 I am slowly healing from the abdominal incision.Although it was questionable as to the need for further surgery i decided to follow my Dr's expertise as to the normal standard of care.Fortunately it was a good call in retrospect.After removing…
LeesaG Where are you?
Good Morning, Leesa how are you doing? How many chemo treatments do you have left? I saw Dr. Rosenshein in April and he graduated me to every 6 monthes with him. That was a big step. He is a tough old bird. I still have not asked him why he sent everybody else flowers after surgery, but me. Love You, Paula
We Are Missing Our Senior Ladies
Good Morning, We are missing our 3 senior ladies very much on this discussion board. That would be Saundra, BonnieR, and LPack. I know 2 of you are recovering from surgery. Hope you get well fast. I am having trouble fielding all of these posts. You 3 ladies answered everyone's post. I need help. We need you back. I hope…
losing my mom & fighting the same disease she has.
i lost my mom is december of 2008, to ovarian cancer. i was diagnosed a few years after her, at 16 and we were never very close but now having lost her, i find myself in a struggle sometimes to find anyone who truly understands. i have an amazing support system, but there is only so much a person can support if they don't…
Why is it difficult for lab to grade my OV stage 1A Cancer
Lab say it a problem to grade my stage 1A OV cancer so now we have to be cautious and say its a grade 3 and do chemo
Tamoxifen for biochemical-recurrent ovarian cancer
new research that came out this month: "Tamoxifen may be a reasonable treatment alternative for patients with biochemical-recurrent ovarian cancer," concluded Dr. Jean Hurteau and his coinvestigators from the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG). But he cautioned that the findings need to be validated in other randomized…
Answers that I don't seem to get from my Drs.Can anyone advice?
I was just diagnosed with OC Stage 3 March 30,2010. Had complete hsterecmy,they placed a mediport abdonminal. My first week of Taxol and Carboplatin, was horriffic.The port leaks and I have what they call diabetic veins, so my left arm is all bruised. I am wondering if there is someone who is going through or gone through…
Avastin
Hi, I've been diagnosed with ovarian cancer 2 years ago - and at this point I seem to be doing ok. After taking several types of chemo (changed due to allergic reaction) - I am now on Avastin. Has anyone taken Avastin for more that 3 months? My CA125 had gone down to 23 and now it has gone up to 39. My doctor said not to…
chat is back up
Hi all, A new CSN chat was launched this afternoon. Hope you will check it out. Best, Greta Your CSN staff
CA 125 holding steady
Had my labs drawn yesterday and my CA125 is still a 6. That's two months in a row, both drawn after I had completed my first round chemo treatments (6 infusions of Carbo/Taxol). Six may be my nadir. I am NED and doing a year of (monthly) Taxol maintenance. Carlene
'Vegetative Growth'? What the heck is that?
Anyone know what that means? Got a report back from a pelvic ultrasound and never saw that term before. Of course I will ask my oncologist just wondered if anyone had heard of it before. I think it's on the cyst they found but apparently it hadn't shown up in the previous scan. Vegetative? What, am I growing broccoli in…
Post chemo living
Hiya everyone Just thought I would ask a few questions about living after chemo. My chemo finished March 26th and I am slowly getting my strength back. 1. I am conscious of having put weight on and can no longer fit into my pre-cancer clothes. I have tried to lose weight but it is not happening. Is this normal in your…
What did your gut tell you???
Just curious if any of you ladies had a "gut feeling" after your tvus before you got the results. I normally have tests done and feel positive that the tests will show everything is fine. I can't shake this feeling that I'm not going to get the news I'm hoping for this time. Had a CT scan on my neck Monday for a (rock…
Surgery Hernia
Just wondering if anyone has gotten a a hernia after surgery? I had surgery in July 2009 and finished my chemo in December 2009. Today I went to the DR. for a bump right on the side of my scar. He told me that it is very common after surgery to get this type of hernia and that it would have to be removed if it gets any…
information at pubmed
I read about a website called pubmed. there you can read abstracts of studies. my sister is in a study with avastin and i find it helpful to look at pubmed. best wishes to all
Prayers for My Mom
Hi Everyone, I just returned from NY..came back a little early...needed a break...My sister has taken over. Mom's 3 month check up is Thursday. They are taking her blood and CT scan. Then she meets next week with her doctor to go over the results. Mom is terrified. I can't blame her. She looks great. She is up and around…
No News is Good News... I Hope!
I have never been one to worry. I'm the laid back problem solver. I went to my GP last Thursday for my annual health check-up. As I was getting up to leave, he mentioned I looked tired and asked if everything was ok. I told him I think life's daily dealings have caught up to me and I have been having a few issues but…
Getting Your Strength Back
Hello Ladies, I was just wondering how long it takes to get your strength back after chemo. It has been almost 1 year since surgery, June 2009, and 6 monthes since my last chemo treatment. I have been walking twice a day, but I get very tired. I am wondering if I will ever be has strong as I was before. The real test will…
PPC & Me
I am a 44yr old woman from Southern NJ. I would just like a minute to tell my story. For a few months I had been feeling bloated and felt pulling on my side. I finally went to my GYN to have him see what was wrong. After an ultrasound, he told me that I had a growth on my uterus. There were 2 decisions that I could have…
more bad news so depressed
Got blood drawn today, doctor just called, all bloods levels has fallen yet again, was suppose to get chemo this week, now i have to go 4 days in a row and get neupagen shots yet again , this will be my third set of themn, this time i have to get 4 in a row instead of 3. it has now been 10 weeks since i have had chemo, my…
NOCC
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition is a non-profit group that promotes awareness and supports research for Ovarian Cancer. They have local chapters throughout the US and most sponsor an OC walk/run annually. They also post information on clinical trials, legislation, etc that focuses on OC. My doctor asked me to sign up…
How's Saundra?
Hi All, Haven't heard from Suandra in awhile..anyone know how she's recovering?
Doxil info please
I will be starting Doxil soon and I would like to hear from ladies who have been on it. What side effects did you experience? Did your hair thin at all? My main concern is the hand & foot problems. I just recently started knitting and I'm afraid I'll have to give it up for a while. Thanks ladies! Blessings to each of you…

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