Ovarian Cancer
Discussion List
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My journey - dose dense carbo/taxol week 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9
I appreciate reading the experiences of others, as it has given me a feel for what I might experience on my journey. I am posting this as a summary of my experience recognizing that everyone's experience is different: on 17 Jan 2017 I received the news that I have ovarian cancer (clear cell carcinoma). 1Feb I had a…
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Alexandra
Yesterday, Feb. 15, 2016, we lost our beloved Alex. Peace be with you my dear friend. I love you Alex.
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Is this 100% OVCA?
Hi, My wife was diagnosed with 2 cysts in her ovaries 2 weeks ago after discomfort in her lower abdomen and pelvic area. One is 3,5cm and the other 5,5cm. Smaller one is simple and avascular, the other is complex and vascular as her ultrasound report says. She had a chocolate cyst removed some 10 years ago. At first doctor…
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Scared, numb
i have been diagnosed as Stage 1C clear cell carcinoma (Ort's surgery removed right ovary, cancer found, full hysterectomy/staging a week ago, no other cancer found - although a nodule on my thyroid seen). My oncologist wants me to have chemo as a protective measure. I have a tendency to freeze up with medical stuff... and…
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New Resource
https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Platform-Build-Your-Cure/dp/0692759891/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486919944&sr=8-1&keywords=the+healing+platform A new book about integrative oncology.
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Fort Worth
Any members in the Fort Worth area? Trying to connect with Gyn survivors.
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Anyone Tried A Keto Diet?
Hi all, I'm 1 year into my diagnosis (as of later this month). I have grade 3c low grade serous carcinoma of the ovary. Slow growing, chemo ineffective. I'm wondering if anyone here has tried a ketosis diet? I've heard it's a good cancer diet as it starves the cancer of the carbs it needs to grow. Any successes? Any find…
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CT Scan Results...
I just saw my gynecological oncologist yesterday. I was told that my disease is stable. There is no change between this summer and the last five months. I am going to continue on Doxil. We got our assignment for this summer. We are going to Colorado Springs. I was wondering if there is anyone with information on C.…
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Private Message Spam
Hello everyone, Thank you to all of you who have alerted us to the PM spamming from earlier today. I apologize for the inconvenience. While we do have securities in place, we are not always able to catch all spam, and we are trying to figure out how this one got around our system. If you received a message from jegac1…
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5.3 mass on RT ovary..CA125 40 & OVA1 6 No idea what I am looking at....
Okay...I have been having OVCA symptons for over 4 years and the last year has been pretty intense. I have been to 4 specialist and spoke to my OB-Gyn on numerous occassions about my concerns. I have been referred to psych to help with anxiety instead. FINALLY, I went to a new OB last week, told her my usual symptons and…
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The Wait...
Well, last week and this week have been exciting. On Monday evening (which was day 16), I started having cramping, which turned to nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea-- lovely. I ended up taking zofran and compazine for Tuesday (after consulting with my doctor. Then on Wednesday, I had a CT scan, which contributed to cramping…
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Clear Cell Carcinoma-How frequent to get CT scan
I was diagnosed with stage 1 ovarian cancer, however it is clear cell which apparently is more aggressive and does not show up on CA-125. I am finishing my last round of carbo-taxol on Feb 21st. I have a CT scheduled for March 8th but wanted to know if anyone knew how often I should get one since the only way to find clear…
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Question about time left to live
My Aunt has stage 4 Ovarian Cancer which has spreasd. The CT Scan convinced the doctirs to stop chemo. I would like to know HOW LONG can you live without Chemo. Does anyone know a TIME RANGE? Thanks