Ovarian Cancer
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Ovarian Cancer~Questions I need 2 ask re my cancer diagnosis~Helpful "Homework" links~Put your Dr. o
In particular, Madeline236 wants to know what questions she should ask prior to being seen by a gynecological oncologist. http://csn.cancer.org/node/306176 Since I have spoken to her on a separate posting, I think it would be beneficial if every one of us knew what questions to ask when we are seeing a doctor and we…
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what questions should I ask gyno-oncologist at 1st appointment?
So my first appointment with the gyno-oncologist has been scheduled following a suspicious mass found via TVUS on my right ovary and elevated CA125 blood test. I am also BRCA+. Both the CA125 and the TVUS will be repeated just before the appointment so we should know if things are changing at that time. I am trying to…
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Roll Call October 2016
We haven't had a roll call in a long time. Age: 61 Diagnoses: 1. February 2010 stage 3C low-grade papillary serous carcinoma and high-grade serous ovarian cancer. 2. May 2010 stage 2B invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer. 3. September 2012 malignant neoplasm of colon. 4. 2012 platinum resistant, restaged to stage 4 ovca…
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Information Sharing
Hi, if anyone has new information about new treatments I would like for you to share. I watched a show a few weeks ago about an IBM computer called Watson being used at some hospitals to help oncologist pick the best treatment for cancer patients. The show said Watson was correct more times than the oncologist because it…
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First Doxil Dose Yesterday
My first Doxil dose was yesterday. There was one minor hiccup. I had a "reaction" to the steroids. I think it might have been the sensation from the power port they installed on Wednesday. I got flushed, my blood pressure was high, and I felt like my heart was rushing. I did end up finishing the dose, though they added…
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Mother just diagnosed stage 4
My Mom just got diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer . Looking online, I don't see many great statistics for stage 4. She is only 53. I am 27. I guess I am just looking to hear from stage 4 survivors. Looking for some hope.
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Concerned..cancer?
Hello all, I want to thank you in advance for taking the time to read this. This is my first time posting in such a forum so please bare with me. I am a 29 yo female with a history of severe endometriosis, adenomyosis, and ovarian cysts. I have had 2 laprascopic surgeries to remove endometriosis lesions (2011 and 2014.)…
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when is OVCA actually diagnosed? how often should CA125 be done?
Hello everyone, I don't know if I have a right to post here as I don't have an official diagnosis of ovarian cancer. That is actually one of my questions - since it cannot be diagnosed until surgery as biopsy is not recommended, is that the only time I will get a diagnosis of OVCA or do people get one sooner? I am 39 and…
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chemo brain
check this out. I haven't tried it but neurologists can prescribe for the chemo brain http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Healthday/story?id=4507456
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Starting Doxil for first recurrent/refactory disease...
I get my port installed on Wednesday and my first chemo is Friday :) . Oddly I'm excited to get started. Since my cancer live through carbo/taxol, my doctor is being cautiously optmistic, we should know by December/January if the chemo is working.
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Disability Payment Info for Ovarian Cancer Stage IV patients that may B helpful 4 N E One to know wh
“Hello again SUNshine” "Sandaravalli" - Referencing your letter for info on how to go about applying for Disability payments~~Not having any experience in applying for Disability payments, I can’t speak personally. But I think the references I've provided below my name will be a helpful start. And since this is a…
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social security disability
I am diagnosed with OVarian cancer stage 4. MD states that incurable but tretable.. I am planning to apply for social security disability...Please I need guidance and information pls. I am 53 years old....
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Lymph Nodes, How Many Taken
Hi Everyone, If you have a few minutes for this and you are able, would you give me the following data on your cancer? I am most interested in learning about your own experience with regards to cancer type/stage and number of lymph nodes dissected. I am sending these questions to a few of the discussion boards concerning…
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Ovarian cancer stage 4 - Need suggestions to keep WBC up
Hi, Newly diagnosed ovarian cancer stage 4... Undergoing chemotherapy with dose dense carbo and taxol. First cycle went well. Second cycle after day 1 carbo-taxol I devloped low counts.. It took two weeks for counts to come up. Now on 3rd cycle, after day 1 counts went down again and unble continue chemo.. waiting for the…