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Hi Ladies, I was wondering if any of you live in the Memphis area? If so, who is your doctor? When my medicare begins in August, I will be able to see a gyn/onc. All 4 gyn/onc. are at West Clinic, wh…
It’s finally happening! We are happy to announce that as early as tonight, a new Chat application is being launched on CSN. It is NOT Java-based and it DOES support members using mobile devices. To ac…
I saw my surgeon today. It was 2 weeks from my surgery. It was great to get the staples out. Just a review, first diagnosed 3/2012 optimally debulked and did chemo dense treatment which ended October …
My sister is in recurrence--original DX in 02/11, stage IV B. She is scheduled to start chemo in a couple of weeks but has some concerns about the treatment plan. Her GYN had her tested for targeted c…
A little while back I posted and asked a lot of questions. Here is a quick update. The hospital faxed all the paperwork, contrast ct scan results and my ultrasound results to my doctor. My doctor had …
Governor John Hickenlooper signed into law Colorado House Bill 14-1281, The Right to Try Act. The bill was co-sponsored by a retired physician and supported by others who wish to improve access to una…
I've had a lot going on lately, so I haven't been able to make it back to these boards in a while, but it's been on my mind and I wanted to update you all on my progress. I don't remember what all I s…
Hello Ladies, I'm coming from the Lymphoma board in need of some advise, hope someone can help me. I've had some problems with my menses, my period began on April 23 and has not stopped till this day.…
My mother was diagnosed Oct. 2012 with UPSC (rare grade 3 form of uterine cancer that acts like ovarian) We have been through radical hysterectomy, carbo/taxol 8 rounds, then 2 rounds doxil, and 2 mor…
I have an official reocurrance. Last week I had surgery. My new surgeon was unable to reduce my tumors optimally, but felt he was able to get a lot of tumor. He also stated, I was close to a bowel obs…
I posted my symptoms yesterday (see: new here, please help) I had a doctor appointment today and initially he said he was going to order an ultrasound but by the end of the exam he changed his mind an…
Hi Ladies, In August I will have medicare since I will have been on disability for two years. I have had all my chemo administered by a medical oncologist due to my insurance. The nearest GYN/ONC to m…
I know worrying about something before there is something to worry about is silly but here I am anyway. I am a registered nurse (women's health) so I'm familiar with this area. I am not familiar with …
Hi beautiful ladies after 3 years fighring with this my Dr told me 3 months ago that there is no more treatments for me ans since then he asked me that it is me choice to stop it any time, my CA125 we…
any onr else noticed this with gabapentin? I read it could be a side effect -cbut you never what drug is causing it I'm on 1200 mg/day 400 3 times a day I was talking to a breast cancer survivor a few…
I went to the ER yesterday and hoibble pain in my lower belly. (abdominal pain) I had the pain for a few days. ( I still have it) After blood work, urine test, ct scan and ultrasound I found out I hav…
I've just had my second round of carbo/gemzar/avastin for a first recurrence. I am so short of breath, I can hardly walk from one room to the next. I talked to my gyn/onc's nurse who was unconcerned a…
Hello, my Wife, 43 yrs of age has been diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. Her CA-125 is 508 and there is neoplasticism lesion in the right ovary of 6.5x5.2x6.2 cms and a smaller lesion of 2.1x1.7cms in t…
I wa diagnosed a year ago in May -- 1st TX May 27/ saw my gyne onc Weds May 15 to review CTScan~ finished Tx Apr 1 at first it was 3 mos to start Wait & see program then another doc ( this is a teach…
So I got my results of my ct scan on wednesday, the two lymph nodes that they found have not grown nor have they shrunk. My oncologoist is telling me that I am stable. There are no new nodes but for s…
Hi Everyone: I've been on the Anostrozole (1mg daily) for about 2 months now. Side affects for me have been massive weight gain, painful joints, occasional headaches, just to name a few. Before I star…
My niece had the teal on her mortar board at her college graduation to honor the memory of her mother, my sister, Julie, age 46, who lost her battle March 20. So proud of my niece. See my profile pict…
Here is my follow up. Saw my gyn/onc today and received the results of my pet scan. At least 3 new tumors, 2 in my groin and one behind my liver. The plan is surgery again to debulk optimally again. T…
Hi Ladies. For those of you have taken gemzar, did you experience extreme fatigue? This past Friday I took week 3 (3 weeks on, one week off) of cycle number 2. I am SO tired and sleepy. I have had car…
It looks like it will be another beautiful day, but my mood is dark and dreary. I was first diagnosed in December 2011. I had the customary debunking surgery and carbo taxol regiment. Was NED for 14 m…
