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Update from Chris and LInda
It's been a while since I wrote and probably some of you won't recognize us, but we're headed into our 8th year of ovarian cancer treatments for my wife Linda. She's had a couple remissions over that time but last year and this proved how difficult this disease can be to beat. She had colon resection surgery last December…
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Noninvasive Micropapillary Serous Carcinoma
Hi, I was just diagnosed with this cancer in June. I'm only 27, and I was wondering if anyone else had it. I've been told it's extremely rare. I have no family history, and making this even rarer, I only had it in my left ovary with spread to my peritoneum. I did not do chemo and am in complete remission (for the moment)…
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Feeling down and can't handle stress like before.
Hello, This is my first time to this blog. I was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer in July 2009. I had a complete hysterectoy and appendix removed. I had 6 cycles of carbo/taxol and then a whole year, once a month, of taxol. Then in March 2011 the cancer came back in my liver. In June 2011 I had the right lobe of my…
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surgery
so I had my surgery a week ago today and am recovering, its hard,but just taking one day at a time. My staples come out on the the 16th and hoping i will feel even better when they come out.
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My Mom Has UPS Cancer which Acts like Ovarian.She Needs Avastin.So far the Insurance Says No
Any One else had this Problem? It's been A month since her last chemo Treatment.The Dr.Has written 2 letters so far.I'm getting Scared,Is their any thing I can do?
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Got my blood work back and no cancer
just got my lab work back and no sign of lymphoma, so happy and praising God
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This sucks!
I know I have only had one treatment, but this bites. I was feeling pretty good since my first chemo this past Wednesday. Tonight I feel wheepy, tired, body aches. I was a formally very active person. Working a lot and working out at the gym and riding my racing bike in warm weather. Now I am reduced to laying in bed at…
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I feel good about this
Well, this is day 3 after Chemo counting chemo day. I had my very first one on Wednesday.So far I have been eating, no nausa, and just a little tired. I even went for a walk with my dog. About a mile. I hope this is what its going to be like for me. I am going to take advantage of the times I feel good. Now time to rest....
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Doxil? Well, I think I'm losing my mind. Third attempt about new drug
From another board, I have learned that the drug my dr. plans to try next is Doxil. What can anyone tell me about it? Did you have success with it? My recurrence is all lymph node involvement. Thanks. Carla
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Stereotyping OVC cancer
I have been NED for about a year, now. I have been having severe migraines. I had them before the cancer, but the hysterectomy seemed to take care of them. Now they are back in full force and worse. I normally don't think twice about them. The past couple of weeks, my extremities have started shaking. Not a major shake,…
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Here is the link to the chemo my doctor plans to start next week (cont. from previous post)
http://www.macmillan.org.uk/Cancerinformation/Cancertreatment/Treatmenttypes/Chemotherapy/Individualdrugs/Liposomaldoxorubicin.aspx Anyone had this? Thanks, Carla
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Another question about Chemo day after
Did anybody have mild flushing the night of and the next day of Chemo?
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My first Chemo today and problems
Well, I had Carboplatin and Taxol today for my very first chemo. The needle went into the port with no pain. Started off good. Then the nurse started the drip of Taxol and in less than 5 minutes I had a reaction. My face got bright red, my breathing was labored, and my blood pressure went up to 180/110. They gave me a 30…
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My first Chemo today and problems
Well, I had Carboplatin and Taxol today for my very first chemo. The needle went into the port with no pain. Started off good. Then the nurse started the drip of Taxol and in less than 5 minutes I had a reaction. My face got bright red, my breathing was labored, and my blood pressure went up to 180/110. They gave me a 30…
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scans today not good after 3 rounds cistplatin/taxol Anyone had lipos/doxo?
I recurred in May after about 7 months remission. My old dr. has had me on three rounds of cistplatin/taxol. After I developed pneumonia in August, my dosage of both drugs was reduced by 20%. I changed drs. I saw my new one for the first time last week. I had abdominal/pelvic/chest CT today. He called me a little while…
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Beauty tip
Yesterday I found out about something awesome. Eyelash extensions! This women I went to said she can do them for cancer patients that already lost there lashes they look real and last 6 to 8 weeks. My eye lashes have grown back in but they just make them look fuller and fab, It's just amazing. I wish I knew about them when…
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I'm hesitant to post this, because I don't want to discourage any of us
However, how do we cope when we know we are losing another "teal sister." I know a lady who was diagnosed with OVCA maybe two years ago? Anyway, I just learned tonight that they're giving her only 3-4 months to live. She is the head librarian where my daughter attends college (a small private, Christian school). My…
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GARDEN GAL
I am quite concerned as I have not seen a post from garden gal for a while now. If you are there garden gal, please let us know you are alright - been thinking about you. Tina xxxxx
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3 year anniversary
3 years since the doctors told me I had an incurable cancer. 3 years since I was told the average survival rate for my cancer was 8 - 18 months. Ha ha ha I tricked you all - I am still here and feeling really well and free from chemo (at the moment) I am looking forward to another 3 years living and managing my illness. I…
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Well went in yesterday for the results of my pet scan...back to chemo
My doctor said the pet scan shows two spots one between my liver and kidney the other in my abdomanal area,one is one cintermeter the other is one and 1/8 in size,he said we could watch them for awhile are do 6 chemo treatments,I told him chemo i would reather go on and get it over.He said if my insurance will except it he…
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CT Scan and Power Port Removal
It's been awhile since I have been on here. I think that means I'm getting along pretty well now. It has been a year since my OC diagnosis and surgery. I finished up 8 rounds of chemo in mid-February. I'm finally getting past some of the post chemo pain in my feet and knees. My hair has grown back. I just went for my 2…
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Three Year anniversary
Exactly three years ago yesterday i was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. today i feel very good and am back to my old self. still waiting on the results of my last blood work to come back, praying it does not show lymphoma. Life is great and i am so gratfeul to be alive
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Doxil Side Effects
Hi all, I am now into my second treatment of Doxil and at about the two week point of this 4 week cycle I have been hit with burning hands and feet, blotchy but non-itchy rash on lower legs and fore arms, prickly itchy heat type rash on my chest, back and thighs and unpleasant reflux (which I have under control with…
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Hallelujah Acres products anyone?
http://ecommerce.hacres.com/?utm_source=Hacres&utm_medium=Web&utm_term=Nav&utm_campaign=E-Commerce Hi Ladies? Have any of you purchased any products from Hallelujah Acres? Thanks, Carla
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Anyone from Maine or Northeast
I was just thinking how nice it would be for some of us to meet. I realize that people are from all over, but I was wondering if anyone is from Maine or the Northeast.
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Anxiety!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi everyone. Well, I start my first Chemo next Wednesday. Today I went shopping for hand sanitizers, new tooth brush, face masks, special floss that won't make me bleed, etc. This past Wednesday I found a wig I liked. I also purchased some hats and scarves. I am ready. I have known that I have cancer since October 2nd,…
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Latest CA 125 result
ia 24, down 5 from last month. The Tamoxifen is still working. It took 16 days for the letter to come. I am too chicken to call, it makes me nervous. It usually takes about 10 days. I am going to ask my doctor about that next visit. I am already due for another one on November 13th. The fun never stops, huh ladies?…
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Surgery date
Hi ladies! I finally got my surgery date, for 11/06/12, I am feeling anxious but at the same time can't wait to put this behind me. I am lucky for the amazing support team i have! If you have any tips on how to get through recovery I'd more than appreciate it!! Thanks. Hope all is well with you ladies.
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Gynecological Cancer Retreat
I had the pleasure of attending a ground breaking retreat this past weekend for suvivors of gynecological cancers, primarily ovarian. 22 cancer survivors attended, at various stages in their journey. We spent so much time sharing experiences and bonding. We ate delicious food aimed at health. One of the suvivors is my…
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Hello
I took the summer off to have a spinal fusion and am healing nicely. Just before that my Dr. wanted to give me two extra rounds of Carbo/gemzar/avastin just for good measure. Well now the back surgeon gave the go ahead to restart the chemo and my numbers doubled from 12 to 27 which are not high but usually is indicitive of…