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rising ca125
Hi, I just got the news that my ca125 has doubled since the last one and I am very scared, frustrated etc!! I have been going through my 2nd battle for 8 months now and dont know what is going on or what will happen next until I see my doctor next month I guess. I hope for the best and just want to be NED again! hugs to all
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Just wondering and scared, what next ?
All of you woman are so very strong and couragious, I read what you say and how you support one another and you are all amazing. I went to my GYN/onocologist on Monday 7/26 my sugery is scheduled for 8/24 to remove the volleyball size pelvic mass via a hystorectomy, (SP?) my chest x-ray clear, my ct didnt show "Much" (I…
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To all my friends... fr.Barbara Strange
Hello, ladies. I'm back. I'm sorry I have been absent so long, but I started work again last year and I had trouble getting back in the groove. My Ca-15 is at 26 so I am getting chemo every 3 weeks. I was taken off in Feb, but it started creeping up so my Dr. started me back when it got to 34. She says when it drops down…
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Fungus
Good Morning!! Seriously looking into Fungus as my next research topic! Will let you know what I find. Already very interesting. Living for Eternity, Libby Did I not see somewhere that one of us was on an antifungal medication or am I losing it??
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New Caregiver
My dear wife of 28 years was diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer in March of this year. Her stomach was extremely distended due to the ascites. This was the first clue she was sick. She is 53 years old and a mother of three adult children. Oncologist surgeon decided to go with three initial rounds of chemo…
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So, I know I'll regret this posting tomorrow when I wake up and feel better but... my CA125 is 14 and my CTscan is clear.....so..... Why can't I stop crying tonight? Thank you for at least reading this. I'm sure I'll be totally embarrassed tomorrow that I posted this, but I knew that you guys would "get it" even though my…
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Distended abdomen
Hi Everyone, My Mom was diagnosed June 18th with ovarian cancer. I had my annual physical July 15th and told my doctor about my mom. I have been feeling a little bit of discomfort on my left hand side of my abdomen so she sent me for a pelvic and abdomonal ultrasound as well as a transvaginal ultrasound. Well the doctor…
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TAMOXIFEN
Hi.....I am new to this. I was diagnosed with stage 3C OC in Jan. I had surgery a total hysterectomy, cancer debulking and omentum removed. There was a tumor that was wrapped around my bile and the surgeon was unable to remove because of the damage that could occur if my liver was nicked,so it was left. I had 5 rounds of…
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Primary peritoneal cancer vs. ovarian cancer
I am confused and frustrated with where to find information about primary peritoneal cancer. My mother was been diagnosed with stage 4 peritoneal cancer in Feb. of this year. When her onocologist talks to her he refers to her cancer as peritoneal cancer, while others refer to it as ovarian cancer. I read they are…
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I was a bad girl.
Hi everyone. I thought I would just share this with all of you. I had a chemo treatment and I wanted to go swimming two days later. I had called my nurse and was waiting for her phone call. I knew she was busy so I thought... What the heck. I put on my swimming suit. Well I had bought this huge blow up slide that has water…
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My husband is....
Sad, because by Halloween I'll have hair and he can't dress me up as: **Uncle Fester with a light bulb in my mouth **Dr. Evil from Austin Powers (although he still makes me say One MILLion Dollars!) He even sugggested shaving one of our cats for this one!!! **Yul Brynner in the King and I **Kojak **Yoda **Mr. Clean ** The…
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new article on IMAGING for Primary Peritoneal Cancer & recurrences in the peritoneal cavity
I copied the whole LONG article (37 pages) for any of the Teal Warriors with Primary Peritoneal Cancer because I thought it made such a good argument for PET/CT scanning for this subset and because it explained so completely what this recurrence site is. Email me if you want the whole article: lindapro@ptd.net Here's the…
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Birthday
Today is my birthday. It is my second birthday since dx with cancer. Everyday is special but today I will sing and dance like no other. I am NED for this birthday and I am starting to feel alive again. Elaine
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Surgery/prayer request
I am having surgery in two weeks--to remove a tumor on my rectum. I'll have a temp illestomy for 8 weeks, then the doctor will reattach everything. Please pray that everything goes ok. I don't post much but I read the board often. I am happy for all of the latest NED dancers and I hope to join you all one day :) Blessings…
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Angela's cancer is finely fiqured out. Undifferentiated ovaial cancer 3c.
Anyone here with anything like that?
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immune system
I need some advice on how to improve the immune system. My daugher,Angela,had a good portion of her insides taken out, including her spleen. Iook 60 staples to put her back together. We need advice, Please!
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vactioning while undergoing treatment
I know I brought up this topic before. I am planning another vacation cruise to Bahamas from NYC next month. Again, I am fearful I may get 'sick' while out at sea. How many people have took a vacation while they were actively undergoing treatment? Thanks for any input.
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Neuropathy
I know this topic has been discussed many times but I wondered if anyone knew of anything besides Neurontin for treating neuropathy? I have been suffering with it in my hands and feet since November and it isn't getting any better. Also, my last CT scan in June showed a few lesions in the pelvic and abdominal area which…
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Naps
I am sure some of you already know this but I have found that all though I am in remission, nothing feels better than a small nap during the day. Friends that have not been through it don't understand. They say I look just like I did,(except the long scar on my stomach) and can't understand why I still get run down. Does…
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The emotional side of cancer when going thru treatment.
My 66 yr old Mom was diagnosed June 18th. I am still so angry. She went to her family doctor 4 times with complaints about how she was feeling, even told him she thought she had cancer. He told her she didn't and her bloating was caused by a new medication she was taking for depression. Her CA 125 count when finally…
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New to the group and cancer
Hi everyone, Im new to the group and found out today that I have Ovarian cancer, and I go to the OB/GYN onocologist on Monday 7/26. I had a Pap smaer, ultrasound, chest x-ray, and contrast ct. My chest x-ray was clear, the CT showed mass 9.6cm High, 8.6 cm wide, and 4.3 cm deep. Ca 125 came in at 125 lab says 0-20 is…
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Question about speed of Recurrance..
My mother's cancer seems to have reappeared at a very swift rate..from week to week, there are a few more spots....has anyone else had this? When I have read these posts, it seems that most recurrances have been one spot here and there....so of course, I am seeing the worst....Also, has anyone had good luck with the Doxil,…
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Questions about CA 125 vs. C ATSCAN
Hi, I hope you can help me with this question. I've been on several different chemos and now I am on cytoxan and avastin. My numbers went up from 39 to 63 but, my catscan showed everything was stable. My dr. told me not to worry - as CA 125 is not that reliable. Has anyone gone through this. I feel great, just tired.…
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Good News!
According to my CT scan, while I am in fact, full of sh*t, I am no longer full of cancer! In fact, there is No Evidence of Disease at all! Therefore, I have booked the band and filled my dance card with NED for the next few decades! For the new comers to this board, I was diagnosed with Epithelial Ovarian Cancer at Stage…
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Question and some hopeful news
My mother (being treated with Carbo/Taxol) has been brusing easily and today they did a blood and platelet transfusion to address this problem. Is this common? I'm also sharing an article about some new research on OC treatment (link to article at bottom) that someone passed to me. TGen finds protein inhibitor revives…
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Lindas' Passing Knocked the Wind Out of Me./Counseling Session Brought Me Back
Hi everyone, After my dear friend Linda Dorian passed, I just stopped thinking for a while about anything. The last time I spoke with her, I was happy to hear she was back home. Us having our early morning a.m. chats with each other because of the steriods in our meds... But afterwards; I had to take a break from…
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Upset over Ca125 numbers
Just went for my 7th doxil treatment and had asked about my CA125. He doesn't offer to tell me unless I ask. I think he doesn't want me dwelling on it. My number was 28 and now it is 30. He says it is in the normal range. The lab I go to has a higher normal range. I think it goes to 34. But this still worries me. I will be…
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undifferentiatiated cancer ,any survivers out there.
My daughter has cancer of the uterius 3c, undifferentiated. Any survivers out there? I desparetly need to hear from you. Linda
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newest on Angela
Angeal is still in the hospital ( will be two weeks tomorrow) , but may be going home this afternoon. The cancer is of the uterius, but is undifferentiated ( the most agressive and fastest spreading) Mary is back in the hospital two doors down and is not doing well. Is there any suvivers out there that had undifferentiated…
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Newly diagnosed
Hey everyone! I am 49, just found out July 2nd that I have stage III ovarian cancer, clear cell. Waiting to hear what grade it is - so new to all this - wasn't a question I even knew to ask! I had a softball size cystic mass on my ovary that had leaked fluid into my abdomen. I had a total hysterectomy on July 6th. Our only…