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Sister went to hospice today
sad day for us today, my sister was taken to hospice and is not expected to live more than a day or two more. Thanks to all who have prayed for her and for our family
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Saundra is now in hospice care
This is Joe, Saundra's husband. Last night our two sons and I transferred Sandy to the hospice in-patient unit at Midland Memorial Hospital. She was ready for this after 27 days in the hospital. The home-like atmosphere, caring nurses, and accommodations for families made this an easy move. In fact, I had served on the…
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I am glad I am back on chemo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Had my first Caelyx (doxil) yesterday and it was a pure breeze compared to carbo/taxol regime. It only lasted 90 minutes as opposed to 6 hours which in itself seemed far to short - but was good. Because the nurses here said it can cause total hair loss (brand name for the Caelyx is (liposomal doxorubicin) So I use d the…
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Update on my niece
My niece was supposed to have a colonoscopy yesterday but had a violent reaction to the liquids the night before and was rushed into Accident and Emergency at the hospital. My brother and family spoke to the Consultant today who advised them that apparently she has a large mass blocking her colon and it is too far up for…
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HELP
I wrote a few days ago about my niece (28) but I am so frightened by the latest news from my brother - today. My niece was supposed to have a colonoscopy, but had a violent reaction to the liquids and anema last night and was rushed into Accident and Emergency at the hospital. My brother and family spoke to the Consultant…
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Progress for Linda
This has been a toughie treatment regiment like any other (this is our third go-round) for my wife Linda. Cisplatin knocks her low and the followup taxotere makes her queasy and weak. But we go along doing the best we can. Yesterday was a low point emotionally for her as I could not actually stay with her for probably the…
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Suggestions please!
Hi ladies, I was thinking! (dangerous I know!) In the uk , (don't know if it got to the states) a few months ago someone started a game on Facebook, to raise awareness for breast cancer , like we need it!, anyway the game was done through inboxes and involved ladies putting the colour of their favourite bra as their…
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Another Troll Attack.....Please flag every "Hayee" post
I cannot believe the audacity of these people. What makes them think we would buy anything from them? I would pay 10 times the going rate for a product I wanted/needed before I would give one red cent to scum like this.
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Will CA 125 go up due to a hernia?
In July I was declared NED. At that time my CA 125 was 21. My last treatment was in June. In September my CA 125 was 49. Another CT scan was done and it was clear, but did indicate a small hernia. Now my CA 125 is 314. My MD told me in September that it could be up because of the hernia. This time the nurse told me the…
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Taxol consolidation treatment # 8
Saw my doctor today and got Taxol maintenance number 8. I asked him about Metformin, and he has read some papers on it but no clinical trials. He has a wait-and-see mind set as far as using it for maintenance and/or treatment. Inter sting note....I did not know this, though some of you might have, he remarked that, "We had…
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I am dancing with Ned
Went to my surgeon today to have my port removed. He had a bit of trouble because my body had built up a protective webbing. Dr said your body wants to keep it. I told him I like to save things. He laughed. He had quite a time and said your body is really holding on to it. I told him it was probably because he took so many…
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New Here
Hi everyone, I just joined up today. Am working on reading through posts, but wanted to post and get involved in the community. I am 44 yrs old, I was originally diagnosed with fallopian tube cancer actually, but the docs say it's rare but basically the same as ovarian, and that is how they are treating me. I was diagnosed…
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Tough Sisters
I heard a quote today that I thought you might like. "A woman is like a teabag, you never know how tough she is till she's in hot water." Here's to all my tough sisters.... (((HUGS))) Maria
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Where is everyone from?
I live in Ontario, Canada. Any other Canadians here?
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Taking a break
Hello everyone, I love you all dearly, but, I need to take a break somewhere in my life from something stressful. Just a quick update, my husband remains in the hospital (Day 6 I think) and is still battling acute renal failure. Docs are talking possible dialysis soon. My dad is in hospital with general crap that he should…
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AZ Grandma????
Anyone heard from AZ Grandma? She had been NED for several months, last I remember, but was having some weird stuff going on with her CBC counts. I hate it when people just seem to drop off the edge of the world! I have put my contact info in my profile, so if I disappear you guys come looking for me, okay? Carlene
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MICHAELA MARIE
Please pray for our sister, MM. She recently had emergency surgery, barely came through it, and is now enduring a great deal. I won't post details, as I did not ask yet for permission to do so. But I felt that asking for prayers was important. Thank you all so much. I know that you'll hold good thoughts and send prayers…
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Saundra's chemo cancelled
This Joe, Saundra's husband. Sorry I haven't posted lately. It's her 23rd day in the hospital with an obstruction in or on the small intestine. Her oncologist started her on topotecan two weeks ago (surgery is not an option). Today he said her blood counts were too low for chemo this week. He's keeping her on the oncology…
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Just Venting
I am feeling pretty crappy lately. It's kind of hard to explain and most of my friends and family don't understand. My ca125 is 8.7 and ct shows no sign of disease. I AM very happy about that!!!! But I am experiencing alot of other things that make me feel bad. Like aches all over. like you've been hit by a truck or…
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update on my mom
Hi dearest ladies I was away for a while. My Mom had her last Gemzar/campto regime on Thursday (12 sessions:6rounds).After four rounds her scan was clear and CA125 came back on 13(1200 in DX). The oncologist didn't recommend any maintenance.she has to have her next CTscan in 2 months( I have no idea why 2months instead of…
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Gratitude
Sometimes I come to the boards and just read. Sometimes I try to provide hope and support. Sometimes I want to add a laugh for the day. Sometimes I'm lonely and want to connect with some people. I am amazed at how much this board has given me as I travel this cancer path with my mother and friends. I am also amazed at how…
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Is it possible to have one positive result with this disease or is it always bad news?
Big CT scan this wednesday....I fly out to NY a week from now to be there for the reading of the results....we have not had one good one...from the beginning...is it possible for there to be "no progression" or is that asking too much? Has anyone had this happen once they've had a recurrance or is it always going to…