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Ovarian Cancer

Archives for October 2011

Where do most people go for chemo? Med. Onc private office or large cancer centerI
I was wondering where most of you go. I was previously going to a cancer center and getting standard chemo. I'm going to go back to an oncologist near my area as the travel to the city was too much, especially on days I had chemo, plus I took public transportation. The latest treatment suggested was Alimta. I was wondering…
Newly diagnosed
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed July 29th...had surgery to remove my left ovary august 20th and started chemo august 29th. I'm on my third round.
It seems like a got cancer once a year, this will be the thrid time :-(
Hi ladies, Days ago I post about the paracentesis I got cause by the fluid in my abdomen, I know is the cancer coming back, the first time I got 8 Lt of fluid, that was how they found the cancer, I did not had any other symptoms ... I'm feeling pretty down, I don't have much ilusion for what is coming to me, and I'm…
Stage III Grade b found on biopsy angry rash left almost covering my body with no explanation from
I finally had the surgery three months after finding an adnexal mass incidentally on an MRI of the hips for severe arthritis. Planned laparoscopy turned into laparotomy with an almost six hour surgery. The doctor found cancer in both ovaries, the omentum and positive cells in pelvic wash. None of the lymph nodes were…
New here
My mother was diagnosed with stage 1 ovarian cancer this July. The surgeon said there was no fluid her uteruse was soft....stage 1. The surgeon put hr surgery off for two weeks. When he went in it had spread she had fluid in her abdomen and it was on her colon and bladder. He diagnosed her atk a stage 3 c. I feel so angry…
Yellow eyes (jaundice) yesterday & today, so an unscheduled visit to the oncologist. :(
I have mets to the liver, and my latest blood labs from 9/25 showed improvement in my liver function since I completed my radioembolism treatments 8/26. So I was surprised when I started developing symptoms of liver distress a couple weeks ago (light stools, Tang-colored urine). Then the last 2 days, the whites of my eyes…
Now THIS is a cause worth supporting...
This time around, because it's still considered "high season" in New York City and the hotels in mid-town Manhattan were going for $400 a night (and since last January we have racked up thousands of dollars in hotel expenses during my many trips to NYC), my daughter and I stayed at The American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge.…
Back home....tired and still NED
My CT scan was termed "good" by Dr S and the radiologist, although I have some "ground glass" in one lung that they think is the result of being intubated during my hernia surgery and a "small" amount of ascites, which they also attribute to the surgery. My CA125 had gone down a point (to 18), so I am still on the vaccine…
question about neulasta
I was given mine on the same day of chemo, my friend gets hers the day after, how did you recieve yours, just curious
Lots of Heartburn after Avastin/Taxol chemo..please help!
Today is the 2nd day after chemo and I'm having lots heartburn. Not sure is it from Taxol or not. Can anyone had this symptom or any advice please?
6th chemo
Hey Sisters !! I had my 6th tx yesterday. I was on taxol/carbo. There is a national shortage of taxol. I did get switched to taxotere. This was supposed to be my last tx, but ca 125 though still coming down is at 232. Last month it was 363. Onc said this does happen but I am worried that I am becoming resistent ? I am not…
Today I got out my belly One liter and a half of fluid, my CT scan doesn't shows disease, but my CA-
Hi ladies, It's been a while since I been here, I was feeling sick, I started to take Letrozole in August 21th, and I did not go to good for me, I had a lot headache, the hot flases came back, some nausea, and upset stomach, so time pass, and around 2 weeks ago my stomach started to hurt so much, and swells, so last…
konsyl psyllium fiber for constipation....is it good?
I had my Chemo yesterday (Avastin/Taxol) and I'm already constipated.Taking this Konsyl Psyllium fiber but I don't think its working.Is there anything I can take?
Last Chemo Treatment in February... Do you think I should give up my second job?
I am an adjunct teacher for a local college and had agreed to teach two classes this coming Spring. I started treatment last week and will have 5 more which will take me to the beginning of February. For those of you who have been through it, do you think I am expecting too much of myself to work full time AND continue my…
OMG You should see my hands
OMG you should see my hands. On my last treatment my fingers swelled up and I couldn't bend them. I couldn't even hold a fork to eat. Side effect from Taxotere. Well they have went down to normal now and my fingers are all dried and cracked and peeling. Just like if they were burnt or something. I look like a snake…
Alimta
I've read where a few people are on Alimta (Premextrend - not sure of spelling). Just wondering if you were getting this drug through a local medical oncology office or if it is only given in a big cancer center. Thanks alot. Any results with this drug i.e. stopping growth? Any help you can give would be appreciated.
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
I'm on day 17 out from my first chemo round. I cut my hair really short the week after my first chemo. This morning I woke up with my head feeling tender and a little sore, and today as I run my fingers through my hair I'm starting to have several strands come out. Does this mean that I have arrived at the point of…
Need suggestions for altered taste
Just started on Taxotere/Carbo and so far the worst side effect is altered taste. I'm having a hard time tasting anything. Everything tastes terrible. Any suggestions or is this my new normal for the next 6 months?
Metastasis
My sister had a biopsy done on her left breast following an abnormal mammogram. The biopsy confirmed that her ovarian ca has spread. Her Gyn/Onc says that for now she will continue with her 5th cycle of Taxol/Avastin and Cisplatin. If her CA 125 continues to drop before the next cycle they will finish the 6th cycle. If…
Please help..Going for Avastin/taxol once a month chemo
I'm a 7 years cancer survivor.I went through lots of diffrent chemo in the past.This time My doctor decide to gave me Avastin with taxol once a month.Is anyone having or had this chemo before?What are the side effect I'm expecting ..any advice will be appreciated. Thanks, sham
taxotere
HI sisters !! I had appt with onc today. I have been on carbo/taxol for 5 txs. Today I was told there is no taxol. I will be switched to taxotere for 6th chemo. Also I will have ct on 10/25. My chemo will also be extended. My ca 125 numbers are coming down- 362 from 4700. Onc said he is extending txs till numbers are less…
I am confused.....Help....
Should I ask my doctor to put me on Avistan after my chemo is done? I am heading to my 6th and last round of traditional chemo and wonder if I should do that to stay in remission. What do you all think? My current CA 125 is 19. Thanks. Robin
CA-125 NORMAL
When I began my chemo my number was 106. Pet scan showed 2 lymph nodes possibly cancerous. Today the number was 14!! I have one more treatment in 3 weeks. He said I will have a pet scan after I see him in 3 weeks following the treatment! SO EXCITED AND HAPPY AND THANKFUL!! Hoping and praying for the same as all of you. As…
Toxins in Beauty Products
I know many of us are trying to reduce the risk factors in our lives to help our bodies fight cancer or to keep ourselves in remission. One area, that I think does not get the attention it deserves is beauty products and hair coloring. I received this information in an e-mail today regarding risks for breast cancer, but I…
strange prickly/slight stinging sensations in pelvic/abdomen area???
sisters: i posted this on the uterine site, and thought to check in here to ask if anyone has experienced these little, off and on stinging sensations in pelvic or abdomen areas, they come and go, though had been gone for many months. now they're back. my partner thinks they're nerves regenerating after surgery/chemo (…
Tahini Butter for platelet counts
Okay Ladies, Upon the recommendation of someone on this board I ordered through Amazon.com tahini butter. How much am I to eat of it daily, and how? Like a big dummy I ate a spoonful right from the jar. Thought I was going to get sick, but forced it down :) What's a pleasant way to get this in me daily. LOL! I do love…
chinese medicine
hello, on saturday i went to see chinese herbalist, he has great reputation and lots of happy clients.he was very nice, soft spoken,his English was well enough to communicate, took my hand - listend to my pulse and strangly enough his first question was: "do you cry a lot?" . which i do. also he told me that i have…
Heparin for IV flush
I know this topic came up a week or two ago regarding the possible angiogenic effects of heparin and whether it was wise to use it as a flush in your port. I received the following e-mail from my naturopath today: I'm actually @ an iv seminar with my professors and I asked them about this question. They said that the small…
Pain where ovary used to be
I had a full hysterectomy and I have been off chemo since June 28th and my last scan in July said I was NED. I had my CA-125 done about a week ago and it was 11, but the next day after that I started getting a pain where my left ovary used to be. Both my gyn/onc and hematologist said they dont want to do a scan until I am…
Heading back to NYC on Tuesday
I will be back at MSKCC Tuesday - Thursday. This time my daughter is coming, instead of my husband. Jonie....we will definitely be doing a girls' night out, so order a pizza for Larry and clear your calendar. Carlene

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