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Ovarian Cancer

Wonder if I should consider a clinical trial for recurrence
I'm still trying to wrap my head around my recent recurrence to the lymph nodes. My oncologists are reviewing my case this week and next, trying to come up with a plan. Are clinical trials worth pursuing or should I exhaust other chemo options first? I have only had carbo/taxol for initial treatment and 1st recurrence. Not…
Understanding My Pathology Report
Ihad my second surgery to remove my uterus, cervix, right ovary and omentum on August 24. The surgeon told me the news from the pathology report was good, and I don't doubt him. But, when I read the surgical pathology report, it does not sound good. How can I learn to interpret this report? I have been to other websites…
Is there anyone that has not been able to stay working after treatments are done?
I started my chemo in March of 2010 and finished in August 2010. I had gone back to work late April 2010. So, I did maintain my job while going through chemo. I timed it so I would have chemo on Tuesdays and have the rest of the week off and return to work the following Monday. My place of employment was wonderful. But…
A bit of hope
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-14761417 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-14730608 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-14728716
Ovarian Cancer back after 12 years
Hi, I am Munawar Sultana. I went through a hysterectomy 12 years back after Ovarian cancer diagnosis. I recieved 4 cycles of chemo as it was stage 1C. Now after 12 years my CA 125 is 169.77. My Onc wants me to get other opinions before she starts the treatment and she is also suggesting a major surgery, as cancer cells are…
Upcoming Run/Walk Events to Break the Silence....PLEASE THINK ABOUT ATTENDING ONE IN YOUR AREA!
Upcoming Run/Walks September 2011 09/10/2011 - Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer - Delaware Valley Chapter Memorial Hall Philadelphia, PA Register here. Learn more 09/11/2011 - Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer - Massachusetts Chapter Marine Park, Day Boulevard South Boston 09/11/2011 - Walk to…
Fibromyalgia and chemo
Just throwing this question out there. I have fibromyalgia and have had it for years could the chemo be making the pain of fibromyalgia worst. I have been put on morphine three times a day 15mg each pill. Some days it does not seem to be near enough for the pain I am going through. the past two day have been really bad for…
i found this today, I dedicate it to my Mom <3
You're still here in my heart and mind, still making me laugh cause your stories live on. I hold you in a thought and I can feel you. I feel you and this gives me strength and courage. The tears I have cried for you could flood the earth ... and I know you have wiped each one away. For you Mother, I promise you this; I…
Rise in CA 125
Hi everyone, I've been receiving chemo for the last 5 years and since last year I've been on constant chemo. I was on Doxil, that didn't help, I was on Avastin & Cytoxan, while some tumors were stable, several others showed growth. Then I was on Avastin & Topotecan, again some were stable, while other showed growth. Then…
Learned something new from my eye doctor today
I love my eye doc! Besides being a brain cancer survivor, he is so compassionate. I asked him about a side effect I have been having from cisplatin/gemzar. I've been noticing that for about a week after infusion, I think I see shadows/shapes/etc. out of the corner of my eyes. He told me that your eyes get there blood…
The last days
As you know Mom died August 17th at 5:32 in the morning. August 15th I was over visiting and I started to sing a song that Mom always sang to me. I don't what it's called but it the first line is "mares eat oats and goats eat oats and little lambs eat ivy, a kid will ivy too, wouldn't you? A kid'll eat ivy too, wouldn't…
Any word from Kathleen or her family yet?
Anyone hear anything since Kathleen's surgery? I keep stopping in here to look for news.
Kelly33
I have been thinking about you and your family. You have many friends here who are concerned about you. If you can drop us a line and let us know how you are doing. I know this is a very difficult time,,you are in my prayers...and your mom is not forgotten..val
Chemo disposal
Ok, I posted the topic about the stink we exude with chemo....so that means chemo is exiting our bodies. I am getting cisplatin and etoposide for my chemo. When the nurses put the drip up they put on the little blue gowns to protect thier regular clothes from any spillage. At on of my chemos, not during mine just while I…
LINDA & KATHLEEN
I'M SO HAPPY TO HEAR BOTH OF YOU ARE DOING WELL! This makes my day! I know it's quite a recovery process, but you both sound so positive and upbeat. God bless you both as you continue to heal and get back to reasonable 'normalcy'. Sending lots of love, hugs and prayers to you both! Monika
I'm Back
The second chemo treatment hit harder than the first so I've been feeling really tired and not sleeping more than 2 to 3 hours a night. I had the 3rd and final chemo today. I feel guilty about celebrating when some are going through so many more treatments, but I'm glad it's over and now things are down hill from here (I…
Chemo stink
Ok, I have just finished this round of chemo. I reek of it. My clothes smell. When I go to the bathroom it smells. The bed sheets smells. I thought it was just me but my mother who is taking care of me can smell it too. It has me besides myself. It makes the nausea worse and I just do not know what to do about it. I am…
Eyes that water during chemo
Hi everyone, I thought I'd share this with you. I've been on Taxotere for 3 full cycles now. I go once a week, 3 weeks in a row, and get a week off for rest. I noticed that after my last chemo visit, my eyes started watering alot. I didn't know what it was from, and forgot to ask my primary care doctor when I saw him this…
Thank you Linda Propocio
Thank you Linda for your reply. I was feeling kind of down after today's visit, but I felt better after reading your note. I'm going to see my gyn/onc next week and see what he says. I've also been on so many chemos for the last year and I told my oncologist today that I really feel like I need a chemo break. I think I'm…
before cancer
what word is now part of your vocabulary....mine is debulking and ned.,,never heard of that before,,,val
wear your teal
and spread the word. September is Ovarian Cancer awareness month. Show your big girl teal panties too..val
upsc
Is anybody with upsc taking herceptin?
Number of rounds of carbo/taxol
Hi ladies. My mother has completed 8 rounds of carbo/taxol. 3 pre-surgery and 5 post-surgery. Her CA125 was very high pre and post surgery. 40,000 pre-surgery down to 977 post-surgery then back up to 3,000 when she restarted chemo. The carbo/taxol has been decreasing the number. It's now down to 172. It still seems to be…
Translation help
Got my scan few dys ago, my doctor says it looks ok, still small portion of a tumor, but wonder what means extremely subtie stippled peritoneal disease adjacentto the spenic flexure of the colon. If anyone translate this for me please.
Pep talk for all
Just wanted to say my sister who had ovarian cancer as of right now has beaten the odds. I can't remember when she was first diagnosed due to my fibro fog, but it was stage 3. She received chemo and then went to a doctor in Atlanta and received heated chemo. Thus far, this has worked for her; as of now there is no evidence…
naturopathy
Has anyone had any experience with adding elements of naturopathy their chemo program? Has it mitigated the side effects of chemo at all?
It's GO GO time!
Well, I arrived safely in CA on Sunday, did the pre-op check in today, saw the gyn/onc (Dr. Miracle Worker) got my meds for when I discharge, and most importantly the GO GO Lightly! My sweet SIL is here with me and we have been having a great time chatting for 2 days as we are running around from pillar to post. Tonigt I…
Doing All I Can to Put the Word Out About Ovarian Cancer Through Videos Now!
It's been a while since I've been on the boards and now that I'm back it's still shocking to see so many new names/faces dealing with ovarian cancers. For those who do not know me, I decided to take a break from the board at a time when we seemed to be losing so many sisters in this fight. It was overwhelming and I felt so…
I just have a prescription for Letrozole 2.5mg, Anyone has used ??
Hello everybody, I'm new in the board, I have been reading so many of the post and ever since I feel a lot better, I do not feel alone in this matter, I'm a very blessed person, because I have so much love ones around me who are giving me courage all the time, but they do not know all you know, so now I feel complete ... I…
To Skeeter and Karen
Hi ladies, I've accessed both your blog sites today and have bookmarked them to follow along. Thank you for setting these up and giving us insight into your respective cancer journeys.

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