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Ovarian Cancer

Archives for February 2015

Dental decay
I had my firstline chemo from May 14 to Apr 15 last fall I began dental repairs for quite a few cavities asa well as 2 teeth having to be rebuilt totally filled with the white stuff pois - posts root canals & crowns did anyone else have a dental wreck after ov ca tx? I blame part oif it on not being able to go to dentist…
Amazing cancer treatment result from gene sequencing
Was struck by this story. . . http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/26/health/fast-track-attacks-on-cancer-accelerate-hopes.html in the NY Times. My doc has sent samples from my abdominal tumors away for DNA sequencing; waiting now for results, which should be in soon. I'm not expecting any miraculous results, but wouldn't it be…
BRCA testing
I had the BRCA testing done and just received a call from my oncologist that I am positive. My family history at first unknown, I had breast cancer in 1983 (age 28) and again in 1985. That is when I learned my maternal grandmother died at an early age from breast cancer, and my mother was just diagnosed with breast cancer…
This can't be menopause...right?
hi all, i was diagnosed with stage IV OC in December and since I may have had one period that was ultra short. My body has tried to have one a couple of times with no luck. I'm having mood swings and the last three days I've felt like crying a lot for no apparent reason. I have also been waking up at night covered in…
Private Message Spam
Hello everyone, Thank you to those who've alerted us to the spamming from earlier today, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. While we have security measures in place, we can't prevent all spam. We are currently working on measures to try and block this. If you received a message, please do not respond or…
brca1&2 genetic testing results
Hi all Vey excited we saw geneticest today for results. I DO NOT HAVE MUTATED GENESFFOR EITHER OF THESE. verey happy as I have 2 daughters & 2 grand daughters 1 sis - 2 nieces & 1 great niece. as it was explained. - the general population risk without the mutation for ov & breast ca is 2-5% or with the mutation - could be…
Am I on the right webpage?
I'm not a survivor yet. I just had surgery for stage 3 ovarian cancer and will be starting chemo shortly. I'm looking for someone who can tell me something about what's in the future, if anything. Really scared
HEATT
Just curious has anyone consideeed the heatt trial in california (verthermia)?
What a weekend!!!!
Dear Ladies, What a what a weekend. Friday morning a friend was taking me to a couple of appointments. She could not get me to respond. She noticed my van in the parking lot. She went to the my manager's apartment. She let could get not get me to respond, She went to my apartment manager. When she unlocked my door, I was…
No more carbo - what next?
Feeling low today for two reasons: Had taxol/carbo yesterday and carbo always seems to lay me low. It just makes me feel worse than taxol alone (I have taxol alone on weeks two and three, carbo/taxol on week one). I had two more cycles to go of six carbo/taxol, but yesterday had an allergic reaction and won't be able to…
Pedaling with Purpose
I was flipping through the inflight magazine and saw a picture of women sitting on bicycles and it was "Wheel to Survive" and was SHOCKED to see that this fundraising event was founded in 2012 by the Be the Difference Foundation, a groups started by four ovarian cancer survivors. Upcoming Wheel to Survive events: Dallas -…
Has your OC's DNA been sequenced?
Met with the gyn/onc surgeon yesterday to discuss what comes next, after I had a bad reaction to Doxil, new tumors were discovered, & my CA125 was not going down much. So Gemzar is next for me. The whole story is here: http://CaringBridge.org/visit/CaroleSeaton But what I wanted to know is this: have any of you had your…
Stupid Google. I need to hear your brain mets success stories
Hi Ladies, As I reported last week, my 3 month scans continue to show worsening of the disease. From the neck scan, a spot was found on the lower brain. I am scheduled for an MRI Friday (Feb 6). I am scheduled to see the radiation doctor on the 10th. I am terrified. Now like I know I shouldn't have done, I just googled the…

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