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Thrush
Well that awful sore throat that's still here is thrush! I know this can be a side effect of chemo, but I'm 2 months POST chemo. Has anyone else had this happen? Are there natural ways of curing it or preventing it from coming back.
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Distended abdomen
The stage of my cancer at the moment is cause un-comfortable and at times painful abdominal bloating. I am finding I can only eat small meals as my stomach feels like it might explode otherwise. Has anyone else experienced this? If so how did you cope? Did you take anything to help relief the discomfort? I start chemo on…
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CA 125 OMG
Let me set the stage for you. on June 4th my CA 125 was at 2,000 On june 21st I had my sugery. On August 18 I got my first copy of the blood work completed on the tuseday before the 18th and my CA 125 was at 67, I was over joyed to say the least. Today I got the results of the CA 125 that was taken last tuesday I was…
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Recurrence symptoms?
I would like to ask the ladies who have had a recurrence if they had any symptoms? Did you feel the cancer coming back at all? How long where you in remission if you did have a recurrence? It has only been less than 3 months and I feel like my cancer is coming back. I go to the gyn/onc tomorrow for a follow up and I am…
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Found out I have a BRCA1 gene mutation
Wondering if anyone has any more info about this type of mutation. From what I understand it effects the tumor suppressors. Anyone have a similiar situation?
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Thank you
I want to thank everyone who sent me their condolences when my Mom passed away August 17th. I know I should send everyone a personal thank you but honestly I haven't got the energy. Thank you to everyone that has supported me and included me in their thoughts and prayers. I hope you all dance with NED sometime very soon.…
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I'm getting out!
I still can't believe the sweet words I just heard from my doctor. "Would you like to go home?" 8 days ago, I checked in, had major surgery (6 hours) and a very rough few days. I turned a corner a couple days ago and feel great today.Have to pack up, but will check in later with more details. Hugs to all, kathleen
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Feeling all those feelings
I'm feeling the urge to share what I've been going through in the last month since my return home, to Scotland. Just having all of my familiar things around is enormously comforting. But it hasn't been all joy. I started reading "The Emperor of All Maladies" during my last few days in Oregon and finished it when we got…
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round 4
well later today is round four of chemo you would think I am use to it by now but I am not. It seems like the after effects and lasting almost all the days before the next chemo. I ended up in the ER last night I had been trying to go the bathroom from 3:30pm and till 8pm while I was in the ER. With in a few minutes before…
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What's up with family in all of this?
I'm going to whine tonight. I have been doing the cancer thing for 7 years. I'm experiencing my 2nd recurrence after 5 years, and my family seems so distant about all this. Have they had enough? My sister said she'd call saturday, and didn't, and seems to keep up the facebook connections that interest her. They all know…
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Can the grade/type of cancer change over several years?
My oncologist is having my cancer slides from 2006 (my first recurrence) compared to my biopsy from last week to see if they are the same/different. Can the cancer grade or type change after 5 years? I originally had a high grade cancer. This seems strange to me that it could be different now, but perhaps cancer morphs.
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has anyone's ca 125 lowered or remained stable with high dose iv vitamin c?
sisters, just finished chemo for first recurrence of upsc, and am going to start high dose iv vitamin c and wondered if anyone's ca 125 lowered after having this, or remained stable. thanx, and sisterhood, maggie
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Breast, Ovarian and Brain Cancer.......Can anyone survive all three?
Hello, It has been a few months since I have been on here but here is my story and concerns. My mother (Current age 63) had breast cancer in (1990) 21 years ago, she went through 6 rounds of chemo and radiation.....She survived. In June of 2010 she was dx with stage 3c ovarian cancer, during her debulking they removed an 8…
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Am I becoming a hypochondriac???
I finished chemo a year ago and everything seemed to be doing well for several months. But then this summer I started really struggling with not feeling well. My ca-125 has been creeping up and the last they checked in July it was 197. They did a ct scan in June but it did not detect any signs of masses at that point.…
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Wonder if I should consider a clinical trial for recurrence
I'm still trying to wrap my head around my recent recurrence to the lymph nodes. My oncologists are reviewing my case this week and next, trying to come up with a plan. Are clinical trials worth pursuing or should I exhaust other chemo options first? I have only had carbo/taxol for initial treatment and 1st recurrence. Not…
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Understanding My Pathology Report
Ihad my second surgery to remove my uterus, cervix, right ovary and omentum on August 24. The surgeon told me the news from the pathology report was good, and I don't doubt him. But, when I read the surgical pathology report, it does not sound good. How can I learn to interpret this report? I have been to other websites…
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Mexico - Oasis of Hope - Tethys41 et al
I am interested in learning more about some of the Mexican clinics that are offering alternative treatment. There are a number that come up on the internet but, there are also caveats that some are excellent and some are not. Tethys41...it sounds like you get consultative services from the Oasis of Hope. Do you mind…
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Will be thinking of you all
I am having computer problems and it looks like I have to purchase a new computer. Oh joy! My techie told me my computer has been hacked. So I won't be around for a while. I will be thinking of all of you when I take part in the Ovarian Cancer Walk of Hope this coming Sunday. A week ago, I had my four monthly checkup with…
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A bit of hope
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-14761417 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-14730608 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-14728716
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Recurrence to lymph nodes only
I just found out I am having a recurrence for the 2nd time. First time was 2 years after treatment and this time after 5 years. It is in several lymph nodes in my chest and neck. Will need to go back on chemo. I had taxol/carbo both times and wonder if it will be used again?? Anyone else have mets to lymph nodes only?
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The largest brain fart
I went grocery shopping with earlier today. At the start of the shopping a friend called and I chatted with her a bit, but said to her, "Honey I can't shop and talk at the same time, call you later." I resumed my shopping. When I got to the register the gal rang me up. I pulled out a card to pay....she looks at me…
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Fibromyalgia and chemo
Just throwing this question out there. I have fibromyalgia and have had it for years could the chemo be making the pain of fibromyalgia worst. I have been put on morphine three times a day 15mg each pill. Some days it does not seem to be near enough for the pain I am going through. the past two day have been really bad for…
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Cancer stem cell theory
Seems like no one talks about cancer stem cells on this board (not that I have seen)--maybe because the concept is only a theory or maybe because no one is offered the cancer stem cell treatment. Anyway, if you do some research on ovarian cancer and cancer stem cells (just Google it), it looks like there are two pathways…
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I'm pretty certain that I should have part ownership in Puff
tissues! Just bought another box earlier tonight. Oh well... Without nose hairs I never thought about how runny our noses could be. Hope all of you wonderful ladies are enjoying your holiday weekend. My daughter came Friday, went on back to college this afternoon as we are to get heavy rains and winds from T. S. Lee…
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i found this today, I dedicate it to my Mom <3
You're still here in my heart and mind, still making me laugh cause your stories live on. I hold you in a thought and I can feel you. I feel you and this gives me strength and courage. The tears I have cried for you could flood the earth ... and I know you have wiped each one away. For you Mother, I promise you this; I…
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Ovarian Cancer back after 12 years
Hi, I am Munawar Sultana. I went through a hysterectomy 12 years back after Ovarian cancer diagnosis. I recieved 4 cycles of chemo as it was stage 1C. Now after 12 years my CA 125 is 169.77. My Onc wants me to get other opinions before she starts the treatment and she is also suggesting a major surgery, as cancer cells are…
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Watching her decline....
It has been a while since I last checked in. To be honest I have spent weeks pretending this is all going to go away and things will go back to "before cancer". Mom has taken quite the slide and it seems that now we are going to watch her slowly slip away. She is no longer able to walk at all, chemo is no longer an option…
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The last days
As you know Mom died August 17th at 5:32 in the morning. August 15th I was over visiting and I started to sing a song that Mom always sang to me. I don't what it's called but it the first line is "mares eat oats and goats eat oats and little lambs eat ivy, a kid will ivy too, wouldn't you? A kid'll eat ivy too, wouldn't…
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LINDA & KATHLEEN
I'M SO HAPPY TO HEAR BOTH OF YOU ARE DOING WELL! This makes my day! I know it's quite a recovery process, but you both sound so positive and upbeat. God bless you both as you continue to heal and get back to reasonable 'normalcy'. Sending lots of love, hugs and prayers to you both! Monika
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Constipated.....
Sorry for the gross topic but I need help. I had a cat scan done a few days back because I have had vague pain in my right side and abdomen since surgery at the end of June. The scan showed excessive stool in my colon (doctor's words). He said to use a laxative every day. I have noticed I am never regular since surgery. I…