Ovarian Cancer
Discussion List
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Genetic testing
Today after nine long months my mom got a good word from the doctor "No evidence of cancer" I haven't been this happy in such a long time. Genetic testing was first brought up by her surgeon and I was all for it. It was again brought up today and it really kind of scared me this time, he was saying things like "double…
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Carbo/ Doxil
Whom has been on this combo and what success have you had also what side effect. I am getting very nauseated on this combo which is driving me nutty . Days of feeling sick are kinda frustrating I don;t mind being tired but vomits is no fun. I am taking an it vomit meds but they don;t seem to be working, I am going to ask…
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Well ladies, some good news to share: My daughter is getting married!!
Hi Ladies, My 22 year old daughter is getting married July 19. Yes, 11 days from now. She and the young man intended to become officially engaged this summer, and marry in December. However, they have decided to proceed on with the wedding when my son is visiting next week. For nearly two years the two of them have been…
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Anxiety 3 years post Ca
Hi Everyone it has been a while since I have posted a 'forum topic' and I have mainly been a lurker for the past year or so but I feel that I need a sounding board so to speak. Basically I am now 3 years post dx for Stage 2C ovca, debulking, dense does taxol/carbo last chemo Dec 2010. I have been doing really well and to…
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Ovarian Cancer - Please help
My wife got diagnosed with an ovarian cancer. Please help me with dos and don;ts. Kindly help me as parallel to chemo what treatment should I follow. As per doctors here, this is an advance stage 3. I am scared with this word "cancer" request all survivors to kindly guide me.
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Pierce Brosnan's daughter Charlotte (41) dies of ovarian cancer
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-23145075
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Just got home from the Teal run
You were all there with me! 700 runners this year, all decked out in teal or their own team shirts. My Onc is a runner and he and his whole office participate. If you have any of these events near enough to your homes, I hope you'll try to attend. I met so many survivors and their families. I spoke to one husband whose…
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2 years in Remission for ovarian cancer 3c
Hi ladies! Its been a really long time since I have been on here. There are only a few faces that I know. And so many new names. I just want to say hi and pass some hope and inspiration for those of you going thru chemo now or those of you Recently in remission. It has been two years on June 28th that was when I had my…
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One week out from double mastectomy
Dear Ones, Sorry I didn't post sooner, but had a very hard time gettting onto this site. A week agao I went in for my double mastectomy, with DIEP rectonstruction and reparir of hernias. As it turned out I did not have 2 hernias, but 3 from the ovarian debulking. They repaired them and then placed a large sheet of mesh…
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chemo update
I am done.....again! Decided against the maintenance clinical trial. I would have to have anoyher infusion of Taxol. My neuropathy is already bad and that would make it worse and permanent according to my oncologist. Plus with my luck I would get taxol in the study instead of the no side effect drug. My doctor said that…
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Hearty Pioneer
Just wanted to know how you are feeling. Hope you have a speedy recovery...we are all here for you.Post when you can....Val 2013-07-01
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Taxotere
Just started Taxotere on Thursday to be given on a weekly basis , I forgot to ask for how long. Has anyone been on this ? They told me I might not have any side effects but I did feel pretty queasy for a couple days but nothing like after the Carbo/Taxol. Does anyone know if the effects are cummalative ? I will ask the…
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the Acid-alkaline Myth
One of the first things a cancer patient will hear from people giving them advice beyond conventional treatment is that they need to keep their body alkaline, with diet and alkaline water. The science, however, does not support this concept: http://chriskresser.com/the-ph-myth-part-1…