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Ovarian Cancer

Archives for June 2010

Happy dancing all over the place
I had a colonoscopy today and they found nary a thing - not even a polyp. This is the first one I have ever had that I did not have multiple polyps. Yay me! My gastro doc, whom I have known for 20 years, said, "Come back in five years and don't be late. I don't want you making me think the worst." And even…
Revisiting an older dilemma
I posted a few weeks ago about having to choose a new Doc when mine left the practice. My choice boiled down to a very experienced Doc with bad bedside manner to a newer Doc with less experience and a great bedside manner. Most of you felt the bedside manner won out. WELL, I had my farewell visit yesterday and my Doc was…
Hmm- How do I not think of cancer for three months?
I had my "sum it up" meeting with my gyn-onc., after almost two years of fighting stage 3(sept.08) I had the standard carbo/taxo(8 treatments), a little break for emergency bowel resection from scar tissue, then a year of maintenance taxol. My CT scan showed NED...I'm not really sure how long I have been in remission. My…
Topotekan
Back for my sister. Does anyone have any experiences with topotekan they'd like to share. My sister will be starting on topotekan in a couple of weeks. She was on Doxil since January; it seemed to be working well, and then it stopped working so well. Her CA-125 began to stall, then rise. This will be her fourth type of…
More Threads of Hope
From the Inspire website: Taxol/Carbo combination without recurrence.....44 replies http://www.inspire.com/groups/ovarian-cancer-national-alliance/discussion/anyone-who-was-on-carbo-taxol-and-has-not-had-a-recurrence/?page=1#replies enjoy ;) Leesa
Here is the reason of that recent CA-125 rise....help..................
Any suggestions ? Hitory CA - 125 started from 7000 to 19000 and as high as 23000. OV, FT, UTs all removed. CA-125 was 17 last March/April 2010. Now, it is over 600 - the reason below Please Advise Any good food for Lever ? Indication: Ovarian cancer. Technique: Images were obtained from the lung apices to the pubic…
CA125
I just got the results of my CA125 test. Although it was a slight increase (from 13 to 15.3), I can't help but be scared. I sometimes feel like I am just waiting for the "beast" to return. I see my oncologist on Thursday, so I am hoping it may be time for a scan (my last one was six months ago). For now, I will try not to…
Books on cancer
Can anyone recommend any books about cancer that deal with nutrition or cancer prevention? Is the "Anti Cancer Book" a good resource? Just want to do everyting I can to prevent a recurrance (even though I'm not sure my cancer is gone yet, but I'm hopin'!). Beth
Lost and Confused
Where to start. I am still in shock mode, hasn't really sunk in yet. My first oncology appt is July 6th. I went in to change birthcontrol and talk about pain management for my endometriosis and ended up getting surgery. Second one for that disease, as it keeps coming back, spreading, causing adhesions and scar tissue, and…
4 year Ovca survivor now~~~
May 17 of this year marked 4 years since my diagnosis; and June 1st marked 4 years since my 'big surgery'. I have had 3 recurrences after inital diagnosis. I have had 4 sessions of chemo, finishing the last one Feb 10, 2010. My CA was 6.1 in March, and 3 weeks ago it had creeped up to 8.9 (Normal scale is 0-17). Tomorrow…
Yep...it's a hernia
Just got back from the PCP's office. I have an incisional hernia (related to my surgery/incision), about the size of silver dollar. Treatment is anti-inflammatory drugs, pain pills, and have it fixed surgically at some point. If it gets bigger there is a risk of it becoming strangulated - meaning a loop of bowel could get…
Avastin And Docetaxel
Hello All, I had the doc's visit today. X-Ray was done today. CT scan today at 8 PM My wife is starting Avastin and Decetaxel from July 2'nd ......all set.... Doc decided not to go by CT scan. they will go by CA-125. Any tips / advise / suggestion ? who have used it ????
I have all the symptoms of a hernia
At least I hope it's a hernia. One side of my belly is somewhat painful and when I "pooch out" my stomach, there is a hard spot on that side (the left), whereas the right side remains soft and squishy. When I lie down, it disappears. My question is.......should I just have my PCP take a look, or do I need to mention it to…
Has anyone experienced this?
Hi everyone! I still periodically check this board to see how you guys are doing. As always, I wish you all well. I've decided to write today because I have a question for "the experts." If you remember, I came on this site out of concern for my sis.Her CA-125 kept rising. At last check(which has been months), it had…
Is grapefruit bad ? which fruits to eat and which to avoid ?
Any suggestions ?
shortness of breath with doxil
Has anyone experienced shortness of breath as a side effect of doxil? My mom has been having shortness of breath and has had 4 doxil infusions so far. She has also had pleural effusions drained during this time. I have read that shortness of breath can be a side effect of the doxil, but none of her docs have mentioned this…
survivor videos
For those of you who may not have seen these, they are inspiring, to say the least! http://www.ovariancancer.org/videos/ovarian-cancer-awareness-videos/
Ovarian Cyst after Breast Cancer
I had breast cancer in July 2007. I had at that time a Mastectomy with reconstruction. I was on top of the world because I did not have Chemo or radiation. I do take tamoxifen daily. Now I am facing an Ovarian Cyst that my Gyn is convinced could very well be cancer. He sent me to a GYN Oncologist who wants to do a surgical…
Teflon
Can anyone tell me if it's true that you shouldn't cook with non-stick once you have cancer? I am new to this and I am hearing all kinds of things.
Echinacea - kinda Green Tea - Yogi Brand - Organic - found at Traders Joe
Do you guys use it ? Is it helpful ?
Celebrating 3 years since dx 3C Stg3!
June 26th, 2007, Dr. Koyama leaned over my bed in the recovery room and said, "I'm sorry to tell you that you have ovarian cancer, stage 3C." Then he walked away. I suddenly couldn't breath and felt like I had been shot in the chest. I was still very drugged and very confused. I thought my life was over! Well, today I am…
Gemzar alone?
Since I had an allergic reaction to the carboplatinum my oncologist wants to keep me on Gemzar alone. I am so disappointed! Has anyone heard of someone being on Gemzar alone?
Avastin and Taxotere
My wife's CA-125 has risen from 17 to 400 in last two months this is first recurrence. She was treated 6 rounds of Carbo/Taxol and was having her CA-125 as 17. She has her both Overies, FT and UTS removed. Now doctors are thinking of Avastin and Taxotere..... ? HOw is this drug ? will it work ? Any experience ?
I do belong here...
I've been lurking around this discussion board for a couple of days. I've know about it for awhile, but was just able to read some posts now. I resisted being apart of this or any cancer group. I didn't want to be that person. But alas, I am. I see myself in so many of the posts here. Some of them gave me alot of hope;…
Nervous about possible breast cancer
Hi, I first want to thank you all for helping me understand what goes along with ovarian cancer. I was diagnosed a little over 2 years ago with stage 3. I had debulking, hysterectomy, etc., and have been doing fine. My dr. who I love, has had to change my chemo's several times as I've have become allergic to them one by…
Does Doxil hurt or damage the heart?
I went supposedly for my last treattment of doxil but my doctor wants me to have a couple more treatments. When the nurse was administering the doxil and found out I had to take some more treatments, she was going to ask the doctor about taking another MUGA scan. This kind of worried me. Does anyone have any info on this?
3rd form of treatment - Doxil - any tips?
Hi- This is my 3rd form of treatment in 2.2 years. I start Doxil Wed., just wondering if anyone has any tips prior and during the use of this drug. I've read about the side effects. Any tips for dealing with the possible hand/foot rash/dermatology issues? Thanks for your help.
TOTAL SHOCK
I posted earlier today about my abdominal discomfort, well I got to see my G.I. doctor,asked him if he had received a copy of my CT scan report,he started to read it out loud. No findings to suggest recurrent disease or metastases. Then something I was not told a 2cm hyperdense mass within the anterior cortex of the upper…
CA-125 rise drastically
Hello I'm a victim of OVC I was found - I have this beast last year Sep 2009 When I landed at EMR - over there I was disclosed I have this - OVC Did - 1rounds of Carbo/Taxol 2 rounds of Abraxane with Taxol Surgery - removed all overies, FT and UTS last 2 rounds of Carbo/Taxol Surgery was done on Jan 2010. Last chemo was…
Abnominal discomfort
I finished my chemo Feb25th 6 rounds carbo taxol, Cat scan Ned April 8th CA125 9.2. I am still getting a lot of abdominal discomfort not sharp pains sorenes and stomache ache and a bit of bloating. I have been trying new foods and spices in my diet and drinking more organic fruit juice. I also have gas not as bad as after…

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