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Ovarian Cancer

Archives for March 2017

Analgesic to numb IP port before use
Hi! Can anyone suggest a topic numbing cream I can use before getting access to my IP port? My oncologist's nurse suggested LMX, but it is awfully expensive. Any suggestions will help. Thank you in advance.
6cm multiseptated cyst
I had a CT scan as my follow up treatment from having Kidney cancer five years ago. Well my report came back that I have a 6cm multiseptated cyst in my left adnexal area. They are going to do a transvaginal ultrasound to see if it is on my ovary. I had a hysterctomy two years ago but kept my ovaries. I'm really nervous…
ovarian cancer
hello, my mom has just been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, her ca125 was 1250 before surgery, droped a ittle after surgery, but after 1st chemo it has increased by around 50%!! i wish to know what caused her ca125 to go up? is it normal?
Has anyone had Doxil start working after 5-6 rounds?
I just had round 6 of Doxil. My cancer has been stable, even though I'm feeling better. This last infusion (round 6), my CA-125 started to fall. I'm supposed to start with a new doctor in April (my husband is in the military and we are moving to a new state). My other doctor would like me on a clinical trial. Here are my…
Ovarian cancer-- appendix originated ??
I am 32 years old.. always been pretty healthy.. starting in dec 2016, I began to have some right lower quadrant discomfort... but I had been having bouts of constipation/diarrhea so I didn't think much of it.. in January i started my menses and just never stopped.. I had always been consistent. 3 days done.. so I…
Fear of Recurrence
Hi, you can call me Bee. I was diagnosed a year ago today. Today was a really tough day for me and I was wondering if anyone had any advice on how I can deal with the fear of my cancer of coming back. I was diagnosed on March 11, 2016. I went through chemotherapy from May to July and I'm happy to say that I'm much better…
I got good news!!!!
I went in for my sixth infusion today. I fully expected to be pulled off Doxil, because my cancer had started to grow. I'm on Doxil, and this is my second line therapy. My CA-125 lowered over 40 points. It's still stable, but going down is HUGE-- I have had several CA-125 readings going up.CA-125 is an accurate measure for…
Going in for surgery next week
I am 42, have parents who depend on me, a loving husband....I am scared what will happen to me :( Just venting out...sorry
serous borderline tumor
I had to have my uterus taken out when I was 29 years old in 1979 due to a severe prolapse, and other issues with it. The doctor left both ovaries and tubes. I've had some ongoing pain in the left ovary area for the past four years. I finally found a gyn that ordered a transvaginal and abdominal US. I had a 2.3 cm cyst on…
Endometrioma turned malignant?
Does anyone have experience with an old ovarian endometrioma becoming malignant?
Any Tips for Newly diagnosed
My mom was just diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer. If anyone has any tips for homeopathic remedies for shrinking tumors, prepping for chemo or just anything you did hat helped prepare I would love the tips! She is starting with chemo then robotic surgery before more chemo. Thanks
Recurrence with carcinosis
Hello Who has made a recurrence with peritoneal carcinosis? What is the treatment? Thanck you
Might be lying.
Hello, thank you so much. Please read all! :( I have someone close to me who is really making me concerned. This might be a very long post. So, this person has had ovarian cancer for 2 years now. In the past 2 years there has been no difference in her state of being. It's someone who does not really get along with me…
AMIYA~Info 4 U in answer to your ??? re Endometriotic cysts~Only more complete testing by Drs. can d
Hello Amiya, Since you’ve written on two different sites, I thought it best to create even a third one just for you. I see you’ve posted on a site which began in 2008. http://csn.cancer.org/node/156587 You also posted a similar question on this current link: http://csn.cancer.org/node/308252 So I thought it might be…
Allergic Rx to Taxol
I experienced an allergic reaction to Taxol during my first attempt at Chemo. I will now receive a substitute drug, I can't remember the name. Has anyone else received a substitute after being allergic to Taxol? My dr says I should not lose my hair with this new drug. He also says it will be just as effective, it just is…
Good News...
I just found out that I have been matched for a clinical trial. I don't have many details, but I'm pretty happy about it. My next doxil infusion is next week, so I don't know if they'll keep me on Doxil, or place me on the new drug. I'll post when I have more information :) .
Ovarian cancer after having a complete hysterectomy 20 years ago
I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer stage 2 in September 2016. This was discovered during surgery for diverticulitis, to remove sigmoI'd colon. I had been treated for over a year with intravenous antibiotics through a pic line as well as six cat scans over this period. Well surgeon called in oncologist surgeon and cancer…

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