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Ovarian Cancer

Archives for October 2012

IVIG (immunogammaglobulin therapy) to treat neuropathy
Has anyone tried or had any positive results using IVIG therapy to treat neuropathy? My 77 year old mother was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer and subsequently had a complete hysterectomy and a 6 cycle course of Taxol and Carboplatin which finished in mid-August. Since then she has been taking a chemo pill…
He-4 vs. CA-125
Has anyone experienced an elevated He-4 but a normal CA -125? My doc said the He-4 was more specific to OC but I don't see many posts about ladies being tested for that marker.
Salad Dressing Recipe?
Hi Ladies, I do like salads and I'm trying to them more often. However, does anyone have a low calorie, healthy salad dressing recipe? Thanks, Carla
THOUGHTS & PRAYERS TO THOSE IN HURRICANE SANDY'S PATH
Sending prayers to all who are affected by this horrible storm. Here in Michigan, we are experiencing wind gusts up to 50 MPH, and cold temperatures. Rain will continue tonight and throughout the next several days. I almost anticipate power outages, as we often get them even when the weather is clear. This is minute…
Hurricane Sandy
Thank you Sandy for giving me the day off tomorrow. Almost all the schools around us are closed including ours so no work for me tomorrow... Wooo Hooo
Crazy things happening
Crazy things happening here. I had my last chemo treatment July, 28 this year. Now I am experiencing acid reflux. Never had it before. Doctor is not sure if it is caused by the chemo or not. Any one have any experience with this. What helped? Have noticed a couple of other ladies from Maine on this board. I do not know…
Elevated CA 125 even after Hysterectomy
Hi, my mom had Stage II Ovarian cancer last Sept 2007, she had hysterectomy and chemotheraphy. had all normal blood tests including CA 125. After 4 years of being cancer free, the cancer recur and had a CA 125 value of 90. Her oncologist suggested chemotheraphy, my mom lovingly embraced the treatment as she wants to extend…
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Any one heard from Anne Behymer and Arizona Grandma? Just wondering how they are doing. Best, Debrajo
I am scared ,
Hello everyone,i am seeing a new doctor and i had to have ct scan last week he saw something between my liver and kidney ,now i go for pet scan nov.1 .I am already nevous about the spot but i find out the pet scan is a mobile like a trailor,i am clautrophobic ,has anyone ever had a mobile scan.so tired and scared ..Debbie
Dirty Girl Mud Run, Done!
Well, ladies I went to the Dirty Girl Mud Run yesterday. It was a lot of fun. I never dreamed I would be crawling through mud on my hands and knees. We started out in the middle of the pack but soon were holding up the rear. My one friend and I were unable to do most of the obstacles. My legs do not have the strength to…
Alexandra where are you???
Hi Alexandra - How are you doing? I haven't seen you post since the day you got home after your hysteretomy. How is it going? Will you be haveing chemo again? Thinking of you. Hope all is well...
Hallucinations
Well they had me on lexapro in the hospital for over a week before I realized it so when I got out it didn't occur to me to take it(anti-depressants scare me). Well immediately the morning after I got out I started having hallucinations. Not just visual but sounds and smells/taste. Also severe depression, insomnia,…
new diagnosis
So I am newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer stage 3c, had my consultation today and just waiting for my surgery date. Its so scary but relieved things are starting. Right now I am dealing with panic attacks, bloated stomach, lack of appetite. I just cant wait for it to be over.
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Checking in!
I havent been on here as much lately and wanted to reaquaint myself. I see so many new members and I want to update the sisters I know. For the newbies let me share my story. After 14 months of abdominal pain and severe constipation I was diagnosed just over 2 years ago with 3c Primary Peritoneal Cancer which came from an…
Hysterectomy
Good morning ladies. I had a repeat ultrasound last Friday. The good news is the cyst has t gotten larger. The bad news is its still there. I was hoping it would be gone as my doc said that happens sometimes. Factoring in all the issues of wonky blood work, cyst after menopause I am scheduled Nov 8th for a total…
Checking up on my ladies...
Hi - I am not sure if you remember me, but I posted a while back. I come from the breast cancer forum and often I check on you ladies. Why? Because I feel a connection since I lost the most important person of my life to ovarian c (my mami). And I pray for all of you to be OK no matter what. And to always feel at peace.…
I am trying!
So, I joined a support group, seeing a social worker, financial person dealing with insurance issues etc and today I drove for the first time after my surgery. Then I sat on the porch and read some of my book. I am trying really really hard to act normal and think of things other than this cancer!! I just found out the…
Hello Everyone....been awhile...Fang Fish here.....
Well, it's been a year and 5 months since Mom got her wings and I'm doing ok. Not the same but ok. There isn't a day that goes by when I don't think about her, but it isn't quite as painful. I come here about twice a month and read the posts. I'm sorry to see the new people but smile when I see all those who were here for…
Post Cancer Isses
Hi Everyone, Haven't been online here in awhile but wanted to ask you all something. It's been almost 2 years since my last chemo (Nov 18, 2010) and so far, thankfully, NED. I had stage 1C OVCA, 2 surgeries (radical hysterectomy/salpingo-oophorectomy/appendectomy plus 14 biopsies - my gyn/oncologist was very thorough).…
Hello Ladies ,went to see a new onc.doctor friday for results of ct scans
well i have been waiting to post until i saw the new doctor ,so i saw him and he wanted me to have ct scan ,bone scan and chest xray,went friday to hear results he said the pelvic scan shows a small lesion between liver and kidney and a swollen node next to the lesion.Now i am waiting to have a pet scan.I have been out of…
Support Groups
Today I am going to a support group at the Patrick Demspey Center for Hope and Healing. I sure hope it is a possitive experience and does not make me more stressed out. I was told it was a good idea and they help.
PICKED MY POISON TODAY....
I have decided to go with the Carboplatin IV every 3 weeks and the Taxol IV every week for 18 weeks. I also decided on getting a port. So why am I crying like a baby? Everybody said I feel better when I move forward.
Maria
...how is your brother doing..thinking of you. Take care of yourself..I go for chemo this Thursday...ugh....Val
Finally made my decision, I'm changing doctors.
Hi Ladies, After several days of trying to decide what to do, I have decided to change doctors. I can't live my life without cancer defining me, when I have to play my life around a busy doctor's schedule. The dr. I have used since my chemo began last year, is in our local office one day per week. Often times that day…
Fluid in abdominal cavity after surgery
Hello- has anyone experienced fluid in their abdominal cavity after surgery ? I had my debunking survey 5 weeks ago and immediately following my ab began to fill with fluid. I am a small person and look to be 6 months pregnant. Only in the lower ab area. Doctor first said it was the cancer and they drained 2 liters off and…
No Wig Today For The First Time.
Today is my first day going back to work withuot my wig on. It is going to interesting. I work in a hiigh school and kids are going to wonder why. My hair is short but I have alot of it. Saturday was my birthday and I went ang got it trimmed up and done. I like it alot but can't wait for it to grow some more.... We were…
Microscopic cancer
I was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer in may 2012. It presented itself with several rumors in my chest cavity. They took a biopsy and the markers came back ovarian markers. Took my CA 125 and it was 3200. They did a ct scan and could not see any cancer. Had 4 rounds chemotherapy and rumors in chest cavity were gone.…
What does the letter after the stage mean?
I forgot to ask my doctor. What does the letter after the stage mean? For example Stage IIIa or IIIc.
Wigs and hair loss
For those of you who went wig shopping how many went for a real hair one. Are they worth it? They are so expensive.

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