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Questions from a caregiver
My wife had ovarian cancer in 2011, had everything removed and went thur chemo, and at the end of the chemo she was cancer free. 6 months later she had breast cancer, in 2012 she had her breast removed and done chemo and radilation. and again they told her the cancer was gone. Now 8 months later in 2013 they told her that…
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September 6, 2013 Wear Teal
Friday, September 6th is wear teal day to support Ovarian Cancer Awareness. I am so excited to be alive and able to wear teal!! Remember to wear your teal!
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Avastin
Any of you ladies taking Avastin for maintenance therapy??? My Dr wants me to start using it and im scared. Im tired of the IV's.
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Happy New Year!
To those of you who are jewish, and those of you who aren't, I wish you all a l'Shana Tovah! HAPPY NEW YEAR MAY YOU HAVE A YEAR FILLED WITH SWEETNESS AND JOY! Susan
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Fallopian Tube Cancer Chemo Question
Ive been diagnosed with stage 3A fallopian tube cancer (serous carcinoma)...the doctors follow the same regimen as epithelial ovarian cancer...I can get platinum based treatment via IV or IP (intraperitoneal)...my question is does anyone recommend IV over IP, or vice versa? Ive been told that IP has better success rate but…
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Blessed
I found out December16th I had cancer...after chemo , surgery and more chemo my CA125 is a 3...Changing my lifestyle and diet to try and keep it that way. I Feel blessed...Stage 4 Survivor.
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The Sound of Music (OVCA adaptation)
Life was all roses and ponies and kittens... Then cancer struck and my fate has been written Blood tests, Taxol bags and vaginal slings These are a few of my “favorite” things Prominent lymph nodes and palpable lesions Morphine, steroids and oozing incisions Wigs, hats and scarves decorated with bling These are a few of my…
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Happy Labor Day!
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Turning 60 today and happy to be getting older!
Hello ladies, celebrating life by turning 60 today. Never thought I would be so happy to get older but it has been a hell of a year! This has already been the most wonderful birthday ever. Thank you all for your support, guidance, wisdom and information along the way. It has helped me navigate through this maze of…
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I HAVE A DREAM...
...that one day we will have a pink heart shape pill that cures all cancers and our biggest complaint will be that it comes only in 6 different flavors. Please, join me in this dream and until then god bless us with nothing but happy hopeful days. Laz
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Checking In
Hi All.. Just wanted to check in and let you know I did not fall off the face of the earth. Things have been CRAZY. I got a new job, school started, sports are in high gear, etc. First the job...While sick, as you all kno, we spend AlOT of time in doctor's offices. I grew to like all the woman who worked in each of the…
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Clear Cell 3C- Just finished chemo
Trying to not think about it too much but enjoy life. Totally content with my life before I was diagnoseed in Feb. 2013. Just finished chemo last week and CT Scan in 2 weeks. It stinks that everything I hear or read is so negative and extra grim with clear cell. Holding on hope that I am not a statistic. I am in God's…