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Ovarian Cancer

Archives for December 2011

My mom can't eat or drink anything
My mom's doctor told us that there are no more options for her. Basically he has given her the talk and offered hospice as an option. She did a test and found that the tumor appears to be blocking her intestine......as a result, anything she eats (which is nothing) or drinks comes out after 15 mins. She lost about 10…
BLESSINGS IN THE COMING YEAR!
To My Teal Family: May all of you find renewed strength, joy, peace and health in the coming New Year. May it also bring new discoveries, especially those which will free us from all disease. Thank you all for another year of support and friendship! Love, Prayers and Mucho HUGS! Monika
CERVICAL CANCER?
I was going to post on 'gynecological' cancer forum, but wanted to consult you ladies first. My daugther, 25 years old, had an 'abnormal' pap smear. She will go for a colposcopy this Tuesday to biopsy the cervical tissue. This was discovered during her routine yearly check-up on December 1. Anyone out there have a similar…
Need Suggestions for Neuropathy Relief
I have had 14 rounds of taxol, 4 rounds of Taxotere and 18 rounds of Carbo over the last 8 years and I am finally feeling the effects of neuropathy. It is suttle and comes and goes. Mostly in my hands, but sometimes in my feet too. Cold weather definitely makes it worse. What are you taking to prevent the further effects…
Am I becoming Rip Van Winkle?
Ladies, I can not believe how much I am sleeping! I finished my first line chemo in late Oct. I am now on Avaistan for maintenance. I am sleeping several hours at night, plus often times a two hour nap during the day. Dr. says I am in complete remission at this time. I lost my husband last April (2010). I"m wondering if my…
Upset over what someone said
What do you think about this? My friend who takes me to all of my chemo treatments was talking about what her sister said to her. She told her she doesn't know why I continue going through with what I do. She doesn't know how I can continue. (I have been on chemo for 2 years with no break). I told my friend that I do it…
CARLENE, WE MISS YOU!
I know you're probably busy with the holidays and all, but please check in with us and let us know how you're doing. (((HUGS))) Monika
For mum!
For you mum , my uptown girl. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCuMWrfXG4E&ob=av3e This song played at my sisters xmas day , it made me just think of mum. Mum loved nice things and always looked so immaculate. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
My Mom is very weak
I posted on th caregivers forum too. She's gettng so weak. She wont' let them drain the ascites, because she's afraid the anemia is going to kill her. Her bowels are shutting down I think, and she's having trouble walking. I have no idea how to get through this. Hospital bed is coming in tomorrow. She told me yesterday she…
CA125 nadir after successful recurrence treatment compared with that at the conclusion of the succes
Those of you who have recurred and then went into remission, was your CA125 at the end of the successful recurrence treatment lower, higher, or about the same as it was when you first went into remission? More broadly, if you had multiple remissions, do the CA125 nadir value after each successful treatment vary?
Freeing experience
I asked for help from you ladies about taking off my "cancer sucks" wristband and your responses helped me decide it was time. I told my cousin I wanted to do it on Christmas day when most of the people who were wearing their bands would be at my house. I told my cousin I didn't want to just throw them away because I am…
Mum has gone :(
I cannot believe I am typing this, it still doesn't feel real. Last Tuesady evening mum was taken into hospital , she died on Wednesday night. She had caught pneumonia and just could not fight it off. It has been he'll. In the hospital they asked mum if she wanted to be resuscitated ,she Said yes, it was as much as she…
Avastin Receives EU Approval For Ovarian Cancer
Roche's Avastin Receives EU Approval For Ovarian Cancer 25 Dec 2011 Roche announced today that its product known as Avastin (bevacizumab) has been approved by the European Union for treatment of ovarian cancer. When used in combination with standard chemotherapy (carboplatin and paclitaxel) it will be part of a front-line…
My Favorite Christmas Gift
My favorite Christmas gift? Hope. Merry Christmas, everyone! Hugs and Prayers. Leesa ;)
My mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer stage 4
Hi All, Couple of days ago my mother was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer stage 4. Can anyone please let me know how the treatment procedure will start. Is it Chemotherapy then surgery or Chemotherapy and then followed by surgery. My mother treatment will be starting from 26th onward and doctor yet to see her CT scan reports.…
World's Healthiest Foods
Hi Ladies, Has anyone used (or seen) the World's Healthiest Foods book? The website is www.whfoods.com Hope all of you have a great Christmas!! Carla
Cytoxin
I was wondering if anyone has been on Cytoxin? My last ca-125 jumped from 146 to 2000 before starting avastin every three weeks and taking a daily cytoxin pill. I had a biopsy on my liver to make sure recurrence was not breast cancer related (had a lumpectomy in 2008). The last appointment I had last week revealed it is…
CT Results
Got the results of my last CA125 and my CT scan. I was not sure if I wanted to know before Christmas or not but was glad the dr. called. My CA125 went from 410 to 371. She still thinks it is not accurate due to my last bowel obstruction but the fact that it went down is good news. The scan showed the disease to be stable…
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL
My heartfelt wishes to all of you for a very Merry Christmas! I know that many of you are not feeling well, are facing surgery, chemo, and decisions. But I pray that you will find moments in the days ahead to know the joy, love and especially hope that was gifted to us so many years ago. May you have an opportunity to set…
ca-125
Went in for my maintance chemo today and asked about my blood work up mainly my CA125 had the blood drawn two days before. My CA125 jumped from 6 to 22 I did not like hearing that. My doctor wants me to get my blood work done again on the 10th of next month I usally get it every six weeks. If it is still up or gose up…
All the best to everyone!
To all my wonderful teal sisters: Now that 2011 is drawing to a close, I want to wish all my teal sisters the loveliest of Christmases as you celebrate with family and friends. Let us all for one day try and lay aside this monster who has irrevocably changed all our lives. I am so thankful I found this forum. I admire all…
Abraxane
My Mom has Uterine Cancer and it came back after a few months. She will start Abraxane today. Any one been on this Chemo before?
platlets are down
to 74,000 DR is not all that concerned right now. All other blood work is good. Question-is there anything I can do to increase it? I'm on topo and will be having another treatment the first of Jan. Should I be worried? seems like there is always something new to worry about. Thanks Kathy
Chat sight
What is going on with the chat sight. Haven't been able to use it all week, sure do miss it. If anyone has any info. let me know. Thanks Sharon
Recurrence Rollercoaster
First of all, I would like to say Happy Holidays to all the Teal Warriors out there. I hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends. I have been away from the board for awhile as I have been working part time and am exhausted when I get home. The support group I was going to disbanded and now this is the only…
topo not working......christ I am in pieces
I am in bits. I missed the chance to go and see the consultant today. I then received a phone call from my sister saying that basically we are at the end of the road with mum , and that they would now only offer palliative care. My god , I new this was in the post but , but hearing it for real is sick. I cannot believe…
Do CA125 numbers bounce around?
Was diagnosed a level IIIc in mid-June of this year. After making it through 6 rounds of taxol and cisplatin ip and iv the end of October, I'm just beginning to reach out and ask questions. It was just about asking enough questions to figure out how to survive the operation and chemo and lung drains before. Now I'm looking…
chat
what is going on with the chat sight, hasn't been working for quite awhile. Anyone know?
antcat
Has anyone heard from antcat? I posted a msg for her and have not had a response.
How were you diagnosed
Anyone diagnosed with ovarian cancer from an ovarian cyst.

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