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Ovarian Cancer

Archives for May 2013

Scan day
Hi Ladies Feeling just a tad bit worried about the scan and what it may show. Normally I don't worry this much, I tend to be rather detached, but I think everything is starting to just be too much. I am so sick of cancer and waiting for something new to show up. Somedays I feel like it's a game of hide and seek within me.…
last chemo
So today was my last chemo treatment. Have to do the next 6 days of neupogen injection. Then follow up with my dr at the end of the month for bloodwork, ct scan to see where i stand. Hopefully i will be NED. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Back to chemo...
Just got "the" call from my onc. I will be scheduled for chemo starting next week. I don't know the particulars yet. It will be taxol/carbo. I knew it was coming so I am ok. Well, maybe not ok but dealing. I told my mom I feel like I already served my penance; why do I have to do it again? But I know I am in such good…
Doxil delay due to low platelet counts: they're up and down
HI Ladies. My monthly doxil treatment was delayed yesterday for the 3rd consecutive week. I have had 5 treatments, on schedule. Last week they were up to 88. Dr. felt confident they would be in the 90's by this week. Nope! Down to 73. He is certain that it is because I have had so much chemo. 6 rounds of…
15 yr old develops 3 Cent Detection of Pancreatic, Ovarian and Lung Cancer
Jack Andraka is a fifteen year old freshman in Maryland high school. He developed a paper sensor that could detect pancreatic, ovarian and lung cancer in five minutes for as little as 3 cents. He conducted his research at John Hopkins University. This research could change the face of cancer and promote early detection. He…
Can anyone help a ovarian cancer patient in third world country?
Hello everyone. My mom has been diagnosed with third stage ovarian cancer last week. We are from a third world country of Nepal and are below poverty line. We do not have money for treatment and diagnosis so my mom is saying to let it go she is really depressed and has lost hope. I was wondering if there were any charities…

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