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Ovarian Cancer

Archives for June 2012

Update- my CT results, any thoughts??
So I had my appt for pre-op today. We also went over the CT scan results. The Dr. believes there are spots on my appendix, spleen, possibly on my colon, and bowel. He still says there is always a possibility that it will just be endometriosis, but they are preparing for the worst... that it is cancer and it has spread. I…
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GRR! BAD NEWS AND I AM A BASKET CASE!!
Hi ladies. My needle biopsy from near my thyroid area came back suspicious for (whatever that medical term is for cancer). My doctor was shocked. He did say he was concerned about lymphoma, but it is not that. He is very stunned. He did another CA-125 today. The one I think it was last month was 12.8. Early May pet and ct…
Clamryn - You Are My Inspiration
Hello Everyone, I am not a cancer survivor, I am a caretaker. I'm sorry if I offend anyone by being on here. I just wanted to let someone very important to me know how much I care. Well Mom, after a few years of hearing you talk about this board I finally got on here tonight and checked it out. I must say there are several…
Has anyone every heard of Abraxene?
Hello, I haven't been on here too much lately. Dealing with lots of pain. Had pet/scan and found out that it wasn't good. I had my children go in with me this time so they could ask any questions they wanted. The scan showed more progression on the liver. They also seen somethin on my lungs and on my breast bone, but the…
Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer
My sister-in-law has just been diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer it has moved to her lymphoids the doctor gave her a 17% survival rate. She is 29 yrs old with a 12 yr old son I'm scared to talk too much about it with her I was wondering what I should do or not do for her we are scared for her but do not want to make it…
IBS and raw veggies
Hi Ladies, I have had IBS for several years. Compared to many people, my symptoms are mild. However, the more frequently I eat salads and other fresh raw veggies, the more often I experience diarrhea. Does anyone else have this problem? I am seriously considering purchasing a Ninja for Vitamix blender. I have read that it…
Getting tested
Hello All, Usually I cone to the site for info for my mom. But now I need my own advice! My mother passed from ovarian cancer on 5-14-12 after being diagnosed on 2-21-12 after her surgery. Well I already have my own diagnosis of poly cystic ovarian syndrome (meaning multiple cysts on my ovaries). Now I'm having problems. A…
Have a Doctor Appointment on Wednesday
I don't know if I have ovarian cancer or not. I have an appointment on Wednesday. Backgroiund: Diagnosed with breast cancer over 10 years ago, no problems. My back has hurt for the last three years. I told my oncologist about it, she told me to lose weight and do stretching exercises. Back pain being one of the most common…
please pray hard
for my son who had a heart attact yesterday. He's 42 yrs old. He's on a resperator and induced coma. Won't know fo 72 hours if there is any brain damage. He went 40 min. before ambulance arrived. I can handle a lot but please dear god not my children. Please say an extra pray for him. Garden gal Kathy
Bowel obstruction
Has anyone had surgery for a bowel obstruction? My mum has one and they aren't sure whether it is scar tissue or not? She is getting tightness in her chest I think it's because the gases and fluids can't escape. If anyone can shed some light that would be very helpful. Tali
I am getting apprehensive
about my first pet scan. I have had at least 4 ct scans which are not that bad. I am most worried about being in a tunnel in the dark. I was told to fast for 6 hours before and drink only water. I read somewhere not to exercise vigorously which is never a problem in my life but I do go to yoga on that day. I think I'll…
Brain tumor... WTH!?!?!
Hi Everyone, Sorry I've been absent of late, but I had to take a break from all the information overload and was busy busy busy with appointments. My surgery for complex mass on Ovary was scheduled for beginning of July, but that may get put on hold now as they've discovered a Brain Tumor wrapping around my Carotid…
Taste in mouth
I know this has probably been discussed many times on here but just getting to me now and could use some practical suggestions on on ways to help the chemical taste in my mouth. have been using gum and sugar free candy. Any suggestions are welcome. Have had four out of six of my treatments. Each treatment seems to bring…
Could it not be ascites?
Symptoms of bloating (constant) up to rib cage and pain after eating. Does anyone know if it could be something else like an ulcer? I had been eating lots of beans which upset my stomach immensely so I wonder if that could have caused an ulcer? Thanks
Mom's birthday party
I had a great day yesterday. It was just what I needed. I woke up and did not really feel like starting the day because I knew I had a lot of work ahead of me. I tend to get a little ambitious with the menu when I have a party. I kissed my mom and wished her a happy birthday, then headed to the kitchen to began preparing…
I am not getting good news
Hi Ladies, had a CT scan 3 weeks agao while in hospital, although they didn't use the IV contrast they were checking for my hernia. Anyway, it showed my tumors are growing, but I knew that because I can actually feel them getting larger. Been thru Carboplatin alone & it did nothing this last time. Saw onc. last week, now…
Recurrence
I found this leaflet incredibly useful... http://ovariancanada.org/OCC-PDFs/RECURRENCE_FINAL
Partial Obstruction of the Small Intestine due to Surgery Adhesions - have you had this? How did yo
I've been in the hospital twice in less than a month because of a partial obstruction of my small intestine due to surgery adhesions (scarring). The main reason why I ended up in the hospital both times was because the abdominal pain would not stop (a crampy pain that came in waves every couple of minutes) and the pain and…
Did surgery help most of your symptoms??
I am 40 yrs old. No ovarian cancer in the family. I have a complex minimally septated cyst on each of my ovaries. One is 8cm, the other is 7 cm. My symptoms are: massive abdominal ascites, constipation, indigestion, heart burn, slight nausea, constant dry mouth, excessive thirst, slight back pain, abdominal hernia, major…
TO DAVE AND TINA
Thinking of you both - please give us an update when you're able. Prayers and Hugs, Monika
Calling all prayer warriors Leukemia after chemo
I am being sent to a blood specialist to rule out leukemia. still having problems with my blood read and white counts. if you ann can pray no leukemia it will be greatly appreciated
Did anyone have major acites and not have cancer?
I have what the radiologist called massive acites and read that it is rare that massive amount of fluid is very rarely from endometriosis. I am so scared and worried now. I was hanging onto the hope that it could be endo, but all of my symptoms are poiting to cancer. So scared.
Not the happiest camper...
My count doubled from 23 to 46 so now I will be scheduled for a ct scan. The onc told me I would have a petscan but the NP said the ct is better(?). I took it well; I wasn't really surprised. I only got emotional when I told her I hate the thought of putting family and friends "through it" again. The onc said she's known…
TX Oncology?
Just wondering who else gets their treatment at Tx Oncology
Needle biopsy today
Hi Ladies, I posted a few weeks ago that I had four spots, one near my thyroid, and 3 near my diaphram area light up during an early May pet scan. My oncologist doesn't think it's related to the OVCA. However, he sent me to a specialist to have the needle biopsy done today. My CA-125 three weeks ago was still 12.8, pet and…
New Curly Hair
On the lighter side of things....just wondering how many of you when your hair started growing back had curly hair. I have never had curly hair in my life! Even as a baby my mom tells me she couldn't even get my hair to curl around her finger. So I have always had short and straight hair. I didn't think it was coming in…
The Omentum and weight gain- (New thread)
I saw that new posts were added to this thread from 2010, so decided to start a new one. My omentum was also removed during my debulking surgery in March 2010. I started on maintenance chemo in May of 2011, which has been ongoing. When my CA125 climbed to 540, even with chemo, the Dr. ordered a CT Scan. The results were…
CA125 test
I'd like to set the record straight on the CA125 test from my point of view ... obviously! Some women who are diagnosed with ovarian/primary peritoneal cancer at a late stage have a normal CA125 reading throughout the course of their treatment. This was the case with me and remains the case. However, if the CA125 reading…
Do night sweats with ovarian cysts mean cancer??
I have a minimally septated complex cyst on each ovary. I started having pain, no swelling, in my underarm and breast last week. Tonight I woke up with night sweats. I keep thinking it is spreading and that I have Lymphoma now. Do these symptoms indicate cancer most likely, or has anyone experieinced these just from having…

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