Ovarian Cancer
Discussion List
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ifIf you have had a recurrance
hI All I am still in Wait & see mode with 3 month appts & NED I am not obsesssively worrying But being vigilant But& learning all I can about recurrancel I can about recurrance. At my last visit - I said: I must have cancer cells in me" to which she agreed & unless they get togeter & create a tumor - we really won't know…
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Surgery Monday
I may be jumping the gun, but I really wanted someone to talk to. My Dr. found a large mass in my lower abdomen not quite three weeks ago, pushing my uterus out of place. My uterus and ovaries all show abnormalities so I am having debulking surgery on Monday morning. I won't know until after the surgery if the mass is…
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Damned Unpretty
Hi I just wanted to say that I found my tumor on my 45th birthday. I have been through four rounds of chemo and thank God my doctor says it's working. I have kept my spirits up through most of it but today has been harder than most. I've cried five difference times about my appearance today. I've developed dark brown spots…
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Bloating/distension treatment?
Started on Abraxane on June 10, after my CA15 soared to 3100 on Xeloda. It's been rough. I have great discomfort from bloating or ascites -- I don't know exactly what, since I've had no scans since March. My question is -- does anyone have a good treatment for bloating? I weigh less than I did a few weeks ago, but my…
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Scheduled TAH on June 11 re-scheduled due to Magnesium Citrate pre-op but changing my decision
Hello, I have been lurking on many ovarian cancer, endometriosis, and hysterectomy websites for a while now since my ob-gyn recommended a hysterectomy last month. I have been battling severe endometriosis for 13 years now. I am turning 43 next month and I have accepted that I will not be able to bear a child of my own. My…
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Checking In
I don't check in often, but I just wanted you all to know that 5 1/2 years since my initial OVCA Stage 3c diagnosis, I'm still here. And after 4 years of my OVCA Brain Mets, I'm still here. There is hope. Love you all, my teal sisters. I pray for all of us every day. Love Leesa
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Avastin (Bevacizumab) to be added to Lipodox for Second line of Chemo - Risk Vs. Benefits ?
History [Complete treatment at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, Delhi, India]: My Mom was diagnosed with Stage 3c (Ovarian)+Stage 1a (Endometrium) cancer in May, 2014 at an age of 64. She underwent a “Primary debulking” (huge operation) in May, 2014 ; with an ileostomy bag connected to collect stool. Underwent First Line of…
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Thanks to all
thank you to everyone that replied to my previous post. Because of you beautiful women/survivors/fighters, I feel I'm in a better place to fight for life and not listen to silly statistics! I hope that im here 20 years from now and can help another "newbies" the way you gals have helped me! with tons of love, heather ❤️
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PLEASE READ ZEN MAMMA'S MAY 7 POST :Booklet on CA 125 Levels" more good info & education
Hi all We in this cancer war need to educate ouselves oin relevant info from reliable sources I WOULD RECOMMEND all newbies read this it ceretainly reinforces all I've learned about CA 125 n my journey agtain emphasizing it is oinly a guideline for our docs toi use in conjunction with other info in our treatment Susan P…
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So scared
hi ladies, im new to this site. I was diagnosed stage 4 on February 17th. Have had a hysterectomy and started chemo april 17th. My question, how do you stay strong and posifive knowing the statistics of this horrible disease? I really do try, but I cry daily. I have faith in my gyno-oncologist, but even positive results…
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super flabby belly since debulking Ovt 14
Hi all - I've been fat all my lifew 63 years I carry my weight in my belly small butt - thighs & hips in proportion. Since the ssurgery & weight gain instead of just being fat it iks like a big glob og bread dough instead oif just puffy fat & now because of the scar - it kind of pouches funny sround my belly button on…