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Olaparib 2 month results
Hello teal ssisters Just wanted to report 2 month results from clinical trial. My ca 125 has went from 247 to ...........39!!! My lymph nodes have shrunk 25% . I am so pleased!
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Anne Behymer
A long time friend to this site passed away this morning. God bless her and her family...val
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Help
About three weeks ago my 59 year old mom was diagnosed with Stage 3C Ovarian Cancer. She had surgery a few days later when the GYN Oncologist removed a basketball sized tumor as well as 4 others. He believes he optimally debulked. (not completely familiar with all of the terms) She did amazing after surgery. She started…
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Topotecan
Hi everyone, I started two years ago with chemo for about 9 months, i was free of treatment for 6 months and cancer came back I satrted with Avastin Doxil and Platinol for 5 months, I as ok until 2 weeks ago and My oncologist just told me that the cancer again is back and bad, he usgested to start with Topotecan daily…
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HRT?
Have many of you had Hormone Replacement Therapy, either bio identical or synthetic, and do you suspect it had any impact on getting ovarian cancer?
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Mom2greatkids (Carla) - How are you?
Hi Carla, Just wondering how you are doing? Are you still on the Doxil treatments? Kelly
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COMMERCIALS
I've noticed this past week, several commercials speaking to the signs and symptoms of OVCA. One was from the mother of a prominent eye doctor here in Michigan. Saw two more, but I didn't catch who they were. Just wondered if anyone else has noticed OVCA awareness ads in their area. I'm so happy to see this! (((HUGS)))…
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Does anyone know a specific donation charity for Ovarian Cancer?
Hello All, My little sister just passed away this Tuesday 6/4/13 , when making funeral arrangements I've been asked from several people is there a place they could donate to the memory in her name. I was really hoping to find something more specifically for ovarian cancer or Dysgerminoma the actual type of cancer she had.…
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Worthwhile Quote.
Thought this quote was worthwhile sharing and applied to the discussion board. "Some of the most comforting words in the Universe are "ME TOO". That moment when you find out that your struggle is also someone else's struggle, that you're not alone, and that others have been down the same road." ~Unknown~
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6 months post-chemo
Guys check out my curly grow-up. I crave compliments and it's OK to lie...
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outlook is good
So I had a appt on Friday and everything looks good my numbers are good. He cleared me to go back to work have to have a ct scan then back to see him in a month. But everything is good and I am feeling good about everything
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outlook is good
So I had a appt on Friday and everything looks good my numbers are good. He cleared me to go back to work have to have a ct scan then back to see him in a month. But everything is good and I am feeling good about everything
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shortness of breath & fatigue
Am having shortness of breath and fatigue. Getting a break now from chemo but all tests done for sob are negative. Getting to be a problem especially with the fatigue. First I have had this; anyone else?
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rollcall-2013
Age:61 Diagnosed: April 2012 stage 3c. Ovarian or PPC, doctors are not sure where it started. Treatment: Debulking, followed by 6 rounds of carbo\taxol by I\V. Then 4 rounds of cisplatin by I\P along with 4 more rounds of taxol by I\V. I've been on Avastin as a maintance drug since Dec. 2012. Current status: CA-125 started…
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Low White Cell Counts with Carbo/Taxol second line Therapy for Recurrence.....Anyone else had or hav
Hi am currently trying to get treatment for a recurrence of stage 3A Ovarian Cancer. I was supposed to have treatment once a week for three weeks then one week off however I have been unable to complete a full cycle because my White Cell counts keep dropping very low and Neupogen injections work and then a few days later…
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Our caregivers
In your opinion who got the short end of the stick, who is more anxious and depressed, who is going to suffer longer: you or your caregiver? Next time I feel sorry for myself, I will remember these Australian studies. Let's go and do something nice for our caregivers: parents, children, spouses, other family members,…
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Ovarian Cancer Urban Legends
If you disagree with any of the statements below, please don't kill me. I copied and pasted them from PubMed, that's all. These are not recommendations for survivors' diet or lifestyle. These are studies of ovarian cancer risk factors in general population.
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More Commentary on the BRCA Mutation
This article contains some pretty scientific comments, but it again reflects the issues related to the BRCA mutation. My practitioner has taught me to understand the mechanisms behind cancer, including the content of this article.…
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Dose Dense Taxol
Have just been put on this plus Avastin regimen for a recurrence. Anyone else been there? What should I expect? Thanks!
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Olaparib
Olaparib in Patients With BRCA Mutated Platinum-Sensitive Relapsed Serous Ovarian Cancer: New Data Presented at ASCO A retrospective subgroup analysis of a Phase II study (Study 19) shows the effect that an investigational drug, olaparib, has on progression-free survival (PFS) compared with placebo in platinum-sensitive…
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Votrient (pazopanib)
Glaxo drug shown to delay ovarian cancer relapse (Reuters) - A cancer drug sold by GlaxoSmithKline was shown in a clinical trial to extend by several months the length of time ovarian cancer patients lived without their disease worsening. The findings suggest that the oral drug, Votrient, could be used as a "maintenance"…
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ROLL CALL - JUNE 2013
It's been 6 months since the last Roll Call. Time sure flies. Please post a short status report of where you are in your journey. Dear long-term survivors! If you are just lurking please post too to give newbies some hope and inspiration. Thank you ladies,
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bone pain after treatment and what dr uses for pain control
I am having bone, leg and back pain after 6 mo ovarian cancer treatment. I am now 5 weeks from last treatment but I still need my pain meds. When do I stop needing these meds. What are some of you who have pain still using to rid themselves of the bad pain. also the neuropathy is still in my fingers and alot in my feet. I…
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Recurrence for stage 1a clear cell
I was just diagnosed with Stage 1a Grade 3 clear cell carcinoma. The oncologist recommended 6 rounds of Chemo even though the cancer was confined to one ovary. Has anyone experienced recurrence with stage 1a? Did you have chemo? Thanks!!
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Recurrence for stage 1a clear cell
I was just diagnosed with Stage 1a Grade 3 clear cell carcinoma. The oncologist recommended 6 rounds of Chemo even though the cancer was confined to one ovary. Has anyone experienced recurrence switch stage 1a? Did you have chemo? Thanks!!
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How To Be A Overcomer
I am a survivor of ovarian cancer for seventeen years. I had stage four and a tumor was attached to my upper bowel. Anyone can be a survivor if you have the faith that Jesus is our healer. I had 37 years of day care and just retired. I am starting a support group for cancer and i cant wait to see how many people will be…
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Mwee (Maria), how are you doing?
Maria, I was wondering how you are doing these days? Can we do anything for you? How's the family? Kelly