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Ovarian Cancer

Vein Pain
I just finished chemo 4. My HEM/ONC raised my dosage of Tax/Carb because he said I tolerate it well. I am disapointed that after my 3rd chemo that my CA125 only dropped 1 point from 13 to 12. My blood counts also have not dropped much. I thought that was good, but ONC said they want to see some drop to know it is…
FSH Level too High and please advise me
Hello All, Most of people know me here and My mother was diagonesd in may 2009 with endo adenco stage 3 c grade 1. she had finished chemo in sept 2009. she is in remission with grace of god. In april her ca125 was 7. she went yesterday for her exam. Doctors has ordered her FSH test. Is it test for cancer. Her level come…
Encountering more ovarian cancer patients and a survivor!
Yesterday while in Kroger, a lady came up to me, pointing at my hat, and said "My hair used to look like yours." She said he was 73 and diagnosed with ovarian cancer (stage 3) in July 2010. She ended her chemo in April. She had a nice hair of head. She was so sweet. The other day a friend called to check on me. She was…
my partner's diagnosis and surgery
For the past two weeks I was posting on the Peritoneal Cancer board, but things have changed. A month ago a spike in her CA125 caused concern so she went in to Memorial sloan Kettering and met with a surgeon about finally having her ovaries out. She's put that off for years. To supply a little background she (Nancy) is a…
Bleeding 6 Months After Surgery
HI EVERYONE! I know you all are a VERY close knit group of ladies with lots of support and great advice and words or encouragement. I do read up on here from time to time. My mom is a fighter also...she is on the boards as well. She introduced me here as I am so thankful she did! I like reading about each and everyone of…
Earthquake and Hurricane
Earlier this week, in Maryland (USA) there was a 5.8 earthquake and will be getting a hurricane this weekend! Both are rare for this part of the country. Although I nearly peed my pants during the earthquake and annoyed about the disruption hurricane will do to normal life....I have two more things to add to my list of…
DISTRESSED AND UPSET
My mom has stage 4 ovc and really doent think she wants to go though chemo just to die anyway. Does anybody have any ideas how to keep her hopes up? she already went though surgery and is recovering well but still is unable to eat and is regaining some fuild again. 2 more weeks for chemo, any sugestions in keeping her…
partial bowel obstruction
On Monday, I thought was going to die from pain in my upper stomach. I knew right away that the bowels were doing something weird. I went into the doctor, and he confirmed that I had a partial bowel obstuction and said I could see if it resolved or go into the hosptal. I leave on Thursday (today) for Seattle and then to…
Tumors in liver
I was diagnosed with 3C last year and I am doing well. However, I have a dear friend who was diagnosed last year also but with stage 4. She had surgery and then IP chemo. In Sept. 2010, her doctor told her she was cancer free. In April of this year her cancer came back. She had tumors in her abdomen, in and on her spleen…
Why no sponsors?
While signing up for the winners walk of hope i realized that ovarian cancer gets almost no acknowlegement from the big guns. Everyone sponsors breast cancer. This really ticks me off. Why hasn't always or tampax or someone become a major player in trying to help those diagnosed with this type of cancer. I did send an…
THIS IS UNFORGIVABLE
http://health.msn.com/health-topics/cancer/cancer-drug-shortages-getting-worse-fda-says-2?gt1=31036 As discussed here earlier, some cancer drugs are on 'short supply'. As I read this article I was disgusted at the flimsy but very disconcerting excuses - 'misprints on drug label', 'contamination'. Who's policing this branch…
Ovarian cysts may not lead to cancer
Ovarian cysts may not lead to cancer: study NEW YORK | Wed Aug 24, 2011 5:25pm EDT NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Finding ovarian cysts on an ultrasound scan isn't a cancer sentence for women who are middle-aged and older, a new UK screening study suggests. Women with so-called "inclusion cysts" weren't at higher risk for…
Low Platelet count
I had lab work today. White counts were normal. RBC a little low. Platelets are very low. Nurse Prac. is confident that they will be back up next week. I've had 3 treatments and this is the first time that I may have to have a treatment postponed. Next one is scheduled for Aug. 30. Hope all of you ladies are doing well.…
mesothelin
Hi gals, I found his interesting, although, of-course reults from research are years out. I had infertility for 10 years and never was able to get pregnant. k Researchers Say Discovery Could Lead to New Tests and Treatments By Brenda Goodman WebMD Health News Reviewed by Laura J. Martin, MD Aug. 17, 2011 -- Researchers say…
CA-125 Results
Well, my number had oh so slowly been inching up this year from 1 in January to 4 in July. I had resolved myself to the belief that it was correcting itself to a more normal level. Now, it is back to 2. I am still doing integrative treatments of IV vitamin C, although less frequently than in the past, diet, exercise,…
Great book!
In case anyone is interested in reading a fascinating, gripping history of cancer, get "The Emperor of All Maladies," by Siddartha Mukherjee. My oncologist suggested it to me, and I loved it. The author is an oncologist and the book is up for a Pulitzer.
surgery date set
Hi everyone, after much deliberation and prayer, I opted to do surgery. I have 6 tumors, all operable, according to my doctor in CA. Date is set for August 31st. I fly to Seattle on the 25th, drop off my son at uni and then off to CA to surgery. I am at peace about the whole thing, but was pretty much a mess for a couple…
Still dancing
Went to my doctor yesterday and I am still in remission, beenof chemo since April. Ca-125 went up a bit from ten to sixteen. I'll take it. THANK YOU for support and advice over the last few years.,,we are truly survivors and one friend told me we are over comers and I like the sound of that..val
Anyone else think this site is slow?
It seems to take forever for a reply to a post to go through... everyone having this problem? (((HUGS))) Maria
do tumors grow faster than microcopic cells
After disappointing shrinkage from six months of Cisplatin/Adriamycin, I see my onc next week to review PET scans. One general question I have is whether the microcopic cells that have not been destroyed have any different triggers or growth from known tumors. With 2 recurrences in 18 months, I was advised not to expect…
Cancer Control Society
Anyone interested in Integrative therapies, the schedule for the Annual Cancer Convention, sponsored by the Cancer Control Society is out. Labor day weekend in Universal City, CA www.cancercontrolsociety.com
Aromatase-inhibitors
Has anyone had experience with a drug called Anastrazole. It is called an aromatase-inhibitor and from what I have read, is used for breast cancer patients. My CA125 has been going up so I had a scan on Friday. There are tiny growths and one enlarged lymph nodes. My medical onc will be consulting with my gyn onc but she…
Frustrated that I just can't do like I used to be able to do...
My focus issues began with my husband's unexpected death last year. Even addressing an envelope was a challenge for me. It's very difficult for me to learn any new information. Even reading for pleasure, I generally have to read something I have read before. Now since I have had this diagnosis and began chemo, it's even…
Food cravings
If I didn't know better I would think I was pregnant. LOL! Last week I wanted poptarts. (never ate any as there were none in the house). Today it's a watermelon. I just sent my sister a text message asking her to pick one up on her way home from work after while. Anyone else have strange cravings? Also last week after my…
baking soda
and molasses are supposed to keep your ph level in balance. I have never heard of this but would like to try. Have any of you tried this and how much sode should i use. This is according to the Health ranger's website. Thanks..val
Recurrence during 1st line treatment
My fiancé was diagnosed with stage 3c ovca in Feb 2011. She under went chemo to reduced size and spread of the tumor before surgery. She had debulking surgery in April 2011. dr was able to remove all visible cancer but did say that her spread was “extensive” she had complete hysterectomy, her appendix removed, and part of…
Things that make you think.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-14555766
IBS
Hi I was just wondering if anyone has experienced IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) as an "extra" problem and unconnected to OVCA? I have recently had an ultra-sound of my tummy and I have NO ascites yet I become bloated after every meal. I feel full and often get bloating in the evening. But during the day when I am moving…
pulling myself back
I'm just starting to come out of the fog of my last cisplatin/gemzar and then gemzar two week stretch. I always feel like I have missed so much so much here on the board and I will try to catch up with everyone. It feels so awesome to be standing up this AM... now is the real tricky part... try to go slow and not overdo...…
Abnormal ovary ?????
I've been having some discomfort in my tummy, kind of bloating after meals. I also feel uncomfortable underneath my lungs (I have a little bit of fluid around my lungs) So my GP (Primary Care Doctor) sent me along for a chest x-ray and an ultra sound of my abdomen. 1. My chest x-ray showed a small amount of fluid in the…

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