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Doxil
Today I had my 4th round of Doxil. My CA started out at 250 then went to 125 and today it was 118. Am quite happy we opted to do 2 more rounds then do a scan. Anything to avoid radiation.
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5 year cancerversary!
I was dx 3c OVCA in April 2009 at age 30. I'm still here!! It's been awful at times, but I am thankful to still be alive! I really didn't think I would survive this long. I had a short 11 month remission in 2011. Then it came back. I will beat it again! Blessings to all of you -Natalie
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Has anyone been treated for Hydronephrosis as a side effect
During my recent CT scan and then PET/CT, it appears that my soft tissue mass has grown slightly and that I have what is called moderate hydroureteronephrosis. Apparently the ureter from my left kidney to my bladder is going through the soft tissue and is getting dialated. I now have to see an urologist. I was wondering if…
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stomach pain
Hi, I'm posting for a friend who is legally blind. She had ovarian cancer 2 years ago and had surgery and has also had chemo ever since. the cancer came back in her stomach and she has now been told that she will never go into remission again. her stomach always hurts and pretty bad. she has oxycodone but it makes her sick…
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Can't beat free!
This author is offering her book on ovarian cancer, Cured, My Ovarian Cancer Story, free for the Kindle version on Amazon for the next few days. She's also offering another of her books, on breast cancer, free. I believe the 2nd book is titled My Breast. I have the ovarian cancer book in my Kindle library but haven't read…
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ca125
im 16 months from my last chemo treatment. my ca125 have been 5-6 since ending treatment untill last month when i was a 9 and this month a 10... i know it is still normal level... i have no real symptoms other than irritable bowel but have had that since surgery.... im somewhat worried about a reoccurance.any advice??? i…
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I ha an allerfgic reaction to Carbo yesterday Feb 19 & a m worrfied about completing thjis round of
Hi:. Wise, experienced, teal ladies:l Lowered oxygen saturation – from pulse/ox reader heart rate + 160 full face flush tight chest Nurse immediately stopped infusion – gave me sublingual Benadryl & oxygen- I started relaxation breathing & the heart rate settled down This T x was 8-9th – standard reaction time Current…
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My most important post yet...and I am sorry..
Hello to everyone. I need to apologize, and ask you to read my latest blog entry at www.ourovariancancertrip.com. This is for everyone, but especially those of you that have just been diagnosed, and are being crushed by the negative information you are finding on the web. Please visit my blog and read my latest post. Joan…
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hair loss on Doxil
Has anybody on Doxil had any hair loss. My Oncologist told me he didnt think that I would lose any hair with Doxil, but I am losing like strands. It is like when you brush your hair and you have loose strands that fall down. Its not coming out in clumps like it did with Taxol.
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UP AND DOWN
A roller coaster ride and I am terrified of heights. Since my last post I have been up and down emotionally. Had a cat scan and was told that I am cancer free YEAH! But in the interim my chemo blasted me. It was burning me up from the inside out. I could not walk without pain and/or use my hands. Bottom of feet and palms…
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Hi from the land of snow and ice
Hi Loves, Just wanted to "check in" with update. I've now done 4 years straight of chemo, with the last 29 months on cisplatin/gemzar. Is there an Olympic chemo event? If so, I'm going for the gold. The good news is that I remain stable and able to tolerate this chemo cocktail. (((((HUGS to all)))) Maria
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HAPPY v.d.
Happy St. Valentine's Day... OH my... Roses are reddish, violets are bluish... It's Saint Valentines Day... and yet I am Jewish.. Guess it does not matter, I wish all you ladies well.. Don't run after me.. cause one day I'm going to He** Yes this is all in jest and you can plainly see.. This is the day the candy is on…
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Planned CSN Outage Tonight
Dear Users, CSN will be down for routine maintenance tonight from around midnight to 3:00 AM Eastern Time. We apologize for any inconvenience. The site will be up and running as quickly as possible. Thank you for all you do for CSN! CSN_Nick
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Doctors have my completely confused and in the dark. Please help
.I have had a light dull lower back ache for about 4 months now that increased in pain a bit toward the end of december. On new years eve That pain suddenly radiated around my whole lower back, side and lower abdomin. I wound up in the ER, treated for what they said they didnt think was but had no other explaination for a…
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clear CT scan just less than 1 yr since dx 3 more txs to finish then back to Onc for follow-up plan
Hi all great news yesterday!- cCLEAR CT SCAN-- a year ago in May I was deiagnosed - had 8 liters ( qts) ascites drained CA125 = 4,000 -- started chemo to shrink tumors finally - debulking Oct '13Last CA= 16 Can harley believe I'm here Anxious to finish last 3 tx's to goito onc for follow-up plan. thanks tlo the wonderful…
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What's Coming Down the Pike
Hello Ladies..! OK, I have been reading around here for a while. But I did not find a thread of this type. Over in the Kidney secition one of our brainiacs started a thread with the above name. This has all the latest and greatest new treatments in Clinical Trials. Also for those that may not be aware there is this WEB…
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Concerned tests. Now what?
Hello everyone. I am new here and hoping to get some opinions about some recent tests. Here is a quick timeline of whats been going on. Prior history- Ablation in 2011 to remove endometriosis, ovarian cyst removed, 4 previous abnormal paps. Tubes tied in 2000. No period since 2011. Experienced significant weight loss over…
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Mom begins hospice
Starting today my mom begins hospice. She is 71, she has arhythmia, pneumonia, COPD, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, triple bypass, and just recently her left kidney has died and her right is operating at less than 30%. She has lost a lot of weight and is down to 87 pounds. When my dad used hospice in 2009 it was for three…
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what to do now???
Short version of my situation. My last three treatments we used cytoxen and on the fourth visit the ca125 went from 84 to 115. We took January off from treatment so they could do Genomics testing to help target what might work now. Testing came back not offering anymore options i do my scans this Tuesday. Has anyone else…
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UPDATES: RADIATION FOR ME, GOOD NEWS FOR DAUGTHER!
Many thanks to all of you for your concern and support for my daugther who underwent a cervical cone biopsy. ALL BENIGN! In fact, she currently has NO cervical displaysia at all! This surgery was done by my gynecologic/oncologist who did both of my OVCA surgeries, and I know he is extraordinarly thorough. As you can…
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Questions about my results
Hello Friends! I'm finally back, I had my surgery on January 22nd. My gyno/oncol did not think my very large mass was going to be cancer, but unfortuntualty when he removed it during surgery and took it to the lab they said yes it was cancerous and he then went ahead and did a total hysterectomy. The mass was totally…
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Evil Broccoli
Love your response Alexandra!! Julie x
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ca125
On Thursday I had my 3rd round of Doxil. My Oncologist told me that me Ca has come down from 250 to 149 which surprised him because it usually doesnt happen this early on. He might consider doing 6 rounds instead of 4 depending on how future labs turn out. Anything to avoid radiation. Quite happy
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Time for reflection
Its hard to believe that we started this journey only 6 months ago, it seems like years have gone by. My arling wife of 37 years (as of a couple of weeks ago) went to the emergency room with a pain in the tummy and vomiting and was admitted. Over the next 4 days all sorts of scans and tests were done leading the surgeon to…
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February Check In....
Good Morning Everyone and Happy February 1st... Oh my lord, where did January go??? How is everyone doing? Monika how is your daughter feeling? I met with my new oncologist on Monday. He is a gem.. Love him. When I left NY my onc told me I could see her twice a year and my gyno twice a year. He said since I am seeing a doc…