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Ovarian Cancer

Archives for April 2012

Tummy troubles
I just had my second infusion about a week ago (I go in every 21 days) and for the past week I've had the most ridiculous stomach issues. Every hour or so, I will get the most painful stomach ache ever. Sometimes it goes away in a minute or so, sometimes it lingers. The pain is in my stomach area (under the ribs off to the…
starting clinical trial rad001 with avastin
well, i finally switched doctors and am already feeling much more positive with it. my previous oncologist told me the latest petscan showed progression even though my ca125 went from 1384 to 750 in a 2 week period. i tried to make the argument that the gemzar ive been on since january must have been doing something for…
Th Cancer Fighting Kitchen
Has anyone every read this book and used the recipes? I have bought it and read some of it so far. It is scientifically based and translated via a chef. I think it can offer many things all of us can use and help us thru our journey.
treatment two, WOW
drugs were pushed faster today than my first treatment. And i feel symptoms already. Don't know what to expect now. From what I have read on here, some treatments are worse than others. So I guess this is a bad one. My ca-125 was 236 before first treatment and is now 119 on the draw they did before second treatment. A…
It's gone...
I just made it thru another treatment of chemo....4 more to go. I also made it thru another step in the stage of this disease. My hair is gone!! It was the hardest day, and biggest step. But actually, now that it is gone, and not falling out all over the place like my dogs, it feels better. My daughter, who is a hair…
clinical trials
since I am new I don't understand a lot of things. My Dr is suggesting clinical trials. Can someone explain what this means? I am the one disappointed in my onc, and he simply mentioned it and left the room. Later it occurred to me what he said.
Cancer sucks rotten eggs!
I am so angry I can't see straight. My sister may have OVC or some sort of cancer. She is in shock. OK I get that, but she is not moving. She has no health insurance, so I found one. There is no GYN Oncologist so I have been looking all over the state for the closest one to her. She is focused on the side effects of her…
Hair watch 2012
I'm 3 weeks out from my final chemo treatment and I am anxiously awaiting the first sprout of hair. Every morning, I very carefully examine my head, legs, and pits for any sign of hair. I figure my leg hairs will come back first as my legs were the last hold out when my hair fell out. How long did you take for hair to grow…
Great news!!!!!
I just camebakc from my country to see my doctors, and so far no sign of adhesions and cancer!!!! I went to see if they could help me with my pain (when cancer surgery was done, there was a nerve damage, of I have been in a lot of pain), but the iridiologyst and my docs gave me some medicines that they are working pretty…
I was doing so well
After I swallowed and digested my diagnosis, then decided to shave my head as a preemptive strike, had the port placed and took my first treatment I was doing so well. Emotionally. But this week I am falling apart. My next chemo is Friday and I am hoping I am no sicker than I was the first time. It was bad, but only lasted…
Garden Gal
Hi Hon, I just read your update under another post and so glad to hear that you're healing well. Best of luck with your chemo and let us know how you're doing. (((HUGS))) Maria
initial results on Thursday
Tomorrow I return to see my surgeon/oncologist 2 weeks post my original surgery. It is the day that I get the full report on my pathology results. In my brain, I keep hoping for negative results, thinking this was all a mistake. However, I remember what my two surgeons said after surgery and they were preparing me to…
Petscan nightmare I just sat there and cried
Once again my petscan did not happen, when I got there they went to take my stats and it showed my blood pressure down to 80/45 and we knew that was not right so she took it again it was 83/45 lol so she said it must be the cup so they gave me the medication I sat there without saying a word for one hour then back to the…
This is probably a dumb question, but when you don't know..(immune system)
Hi Ladies, How can one tell if their immune system is weak? I know far too well how much stress weakens the immune system. My white cell count remained normal throughout most of my treatments. I'm on Avastin for maintenance now, and my white counts are still very good. I attended an event a couple of weeks ago in which…
alkaline phosphatase level increased during chemotherapy
Hi there, Would like to seek some advised if there are any medical expert or cancer survival out there. Mum was diagnosed with third stage Ovarian cancer and she is doin her chemotherapy. However, before she can continue with her third treatment of chemotherapy, the oncologist advised her to delay the chemo treatment for a…
Petscan
So I had my catscan last Tuesday and tomorrow I have my petscan and blood work up. Next Monday at 4pn I will know if the cancer is back I just hate the wait so much I just want to know if it is back, what I am facing, and how bad it is. Please all pray fr me pray mainly that the cancer is not back but if it is pray I have…
Juicing and juicers
Hi Ladies, Do any of you juice? If so, what type of juicer do you have? Does anyone happen to own a Health Master or Ninja? I have seen bits and pieces of infomercials lately about these two products. From what I understand juicing is supposed to be extremely healthy. I'm willing to give a try. :) Thanks, Carla
green tea
Here is a link to an article discussing the benefits of green tea and reduce risk of developing ovarian cancer, and increased survival rates of ovarian cancer of women who drank green tea. http://www.green-tea-health-news.com/green-tea-ovarian-cancer.html Anything we can do to help us is always a positive!
Doxorubicin
I know there is currently a shortage of Doxil (USA) Caelyx (UK) so when my oncologist prescribed Caelyx for me last week (How can he not know it had been discontinued - doh) his team managed to substitute it for a different Chemo - Doxorubicin. I was told that it is similar to Doxil/Caelyx but doesn't have the coating on…
Immune system helps cancer
Here's some new info on how the immune system works FOR OVCA instead of against it. I don't think this happens for all cases--mostly for the late stagers like me. My disease was so fast-moving. It makes sense that my own immune system had turned against me. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120220102144.htm
OVCA linked to height
Risk of ovarian cancer greater for taller women: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/height-linked-to-ovarian-cancer-7618640 They should spend money researching what prevents OVCA.
a little something new
When I was told my diagnosis I heard "this is good news Judy" you are Stage 1A!! Well that irritated me because no matter how you slice it I STILL HAVE CANCER!!! Anyway, I later was told by the Onc that I have tumor grade 3,clear cell. So that was horrible news. Since I am considering disability I needed all my records and…
wrong board
Sorry, I'm on the wrong board, but comment anyway if you want(UPSC). Debrajo
Juice
Has anyone got an opinion (or ever heard of)Nonnie Juice. I don't even know where the juice is from, but it is supposed to ursurp a lot of other supplements. Opinions anyone? Debrajo
Starting Treatment
Hello All, I have a question. Does anyone know about poorly differentiated papillary serous carcinoma of the ovary. This is the type of cancer that my mom has. She had her surgery on 2-21-12 with a complete hysterectomy and partial bowel removal. She now has a colostomy. My mom's appointment is next week to discuss her…
disease progression with falling ca125 level
boy....i knew i shouldn't have gotten my hopes up. two weeks ago when i had my last chemo (gemzar) the nurse told me my ca125 level had gone from 1382 down to 750....a drop of over 600 points! wouldn't that make you assume the gemzar was working? today i saw my oncologist for last week's petscan results and he tells me the…
Leg pain
As I read on here many of us have that horrid leg pain. After the initial chemo crash and everything that goes with it, the pain was the worst. My question is, does it continue to kind of come and go throughout? It's not nearly as bad, but some days I still have it. I also have fibromyalgia so it could be that, not sure.
HAPPY EASTER TO ALL OF YOU
Sending prayers and hugs to all of you for a safe, Blessed and Joyous Easter. May this reminder of the New Life we have in our Lord and Savior, bring you joy and peace, and a renewed strength and hope! Monika
New to cancer
Below is me when I first was digesting my new cancer diagnosis, and the diagnosis of ovarian cancer....Now is me 11 months later...The thought of cancer is still very overwhelming for me. I've been done with chemotherapy for 3 months. I have had MY FIRST OFFICIAL FOLLOW UP WITH MY ca125 and it was 6 the same as it was at…
Doxil
Has anyone been on Doxil longterm?

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