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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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Things that make you think.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-14555766
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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…
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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...…
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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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Why don't I miss them??
So, after I came back from Canada, I was really depressed because, it really wasn't what I expected. At all. I have this weird feeling that things would be exactly the way they were, like me and my best friend would hang out until 8:00 PM just being crazy and weird, loud, you know, kids... Then I'd go back home, to my mom,…
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chemo breaks
Hi, has anyone ever taken chemo breaks. I guess I'm at the point where I can use a chemo break because I've been on constant chemo since last October. It just gets to a point when a person says to themself, I need a rest. Although my dr. hasn't mentioned any chemo break yet, I think, if this treatment doesn't work, I'm…
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Goodbye Mom
My Mom passed away at home this morning at 5:30. We will miss her so much. It brings me a small amount of comfort knowing that Mom had no pain, she was just to tired to continue fighting. She fought for 14 months and she gave it everything she had and then some. 24 treatments in 14 months, a clinical trial and surgery. Mom…
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Test other than CA125
I once saw something about a test for ovarian cancer, I think it is called HE4? Does anyone know anything about this? Is it available yet? I hate the CA125 test. Mine has been up and down and then up. I had second surgery in Jan. and chemo in April and May. Had 6 chemos prior to that after surgery to remove blockage in…
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How is it possible to cry everyday?
I woke up today and was just doing fine....then....boom......I realize.....oh yeah....she's gone.....it seems so unfair how she had to go........i feel selfish....kids are hungry.....people have no homes, and I am crying because my mother, who was 78, died from this dreaded disease.......that guilt I have over being upset…
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Stabbing Pain in Lung/Heart area
Anyone, I think I read in here a person who had similar symptoms. Pls help. I finished by 6th dose os cisto/taxol 8/3 and 8/7 the Dr. admitted me to the hospital with neutropenia (dangerously low wbc) even tho I was taking neuprogen shots to avoid this. We were able to bring up the wbc fairly quickly but by the time i got…
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Chemo and sleepiness
HI Ladies. I just took treatment number 3 on Tuesday (9th) I had carbo, taxol, and avaistan. I've had a few body aches, some diarrhea, but extreme sleepiness. It's like I can't keep my eyes open at times. I've already taken 2 naps today. Where's my energy? LOL! I want to give my body what it needs, but at the same time I…
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Hernia recovery
Hi Carlene, I was just wondering how your surgery recovery is doing? Joan
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Tonight I am attending my very first OVCA support group meeting.
I am looking forward to this meeting. I have spoken on the phone with 2 of the members. One of the ladies is coming to pick me up, let me ride with her. I'm a little nervous though. A social worker who works with cancer patients and their families is scheduled to speak. I'll let you know how it goes :) Carla
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when to start feeling menopause effects
Hi There. I am on the breast and thyroid boards...I have posted here before about having a hysterectomy due to cysts on my ovaries...So I had the surgery 3 days ago, and it didn't look like cancer according to the surgeon, so I am waiting for the pathology...now I am wondering how soon after the surgery did you experience…
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post surgery questions
Debulking on the 11th. Hysterectomy, omentum and 6" of colon. Doc still put in a port for IP therapy. I remember many of you saying that bowel issues were what made IP not an option. Pain medication was fairly light, morphine pump for first 12 hours but by the time I woke up it would take about 40 minutes / 4 pushes to…
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Joliet Illinois - Support Group
December meeting cancelled due to holidays Joliet Women's Cancer Support will meet the last Wednesday of each month 7pm Where: Joliet Oncology-Hematology Associates, Ltd 2614 W Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60435 Thanks!
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Remission
Saw my onc this morning and my ca125 dropped to a 9. He said no more chemo. I will be doing blood work every month. Also looking into clinical trial at either UCSF or Stanford. My onc is not too crazy about this idea though. Thanks for all your kind words and great support. Rosemarie
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Blogs
Do any of you ladies have blogs? I started on the night I was told I had cancer. It was very personal at first and I couldn't share but now I'm ready to share. Is it okay to share links to blogs here? If so I would like to share in case anyone would be interested in reading it and I would like to read your blog if you have…
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coach pures
I don't know if it bothers anyone else but coach pures has really pissed me off. This is our website to give and receive support for all that we are going through. To have someone come on this website just to sell pureses make me mad. I guess I just needed to vent about it. Anne
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My mom's latest colostomy saga
Hi guys----looking to vent and mostly for some advice. My mom had a wound debridement last Tuesday that led to yet a second colostomy (unplanned). Her first one is now not functional but still there ( lucky her). Anyway the new one is recessed which basically means that the intestine does not peek out the hole like it is…
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Pain or symptoms with blood clot to lung/Coumadin
From recent discussions, it appears blood clots become somewhat likely as chemo treatments climb into double digits. Did you have pain or distinct symptoms ? My latest CT scan showed I had a blood clot in my lung but it seems to have dissolved on its own. My onc was surprised I did not seem to have symptoms or pain and he…
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Chemosensitivity/Resistance Assay Part of NCCN Guidelines
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) updated the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines for Oncology to include the use of chemosensitivity/resistance assays. The NCCN states that chemosensitivity/resistance assays are being used in some NCCN member institutions for decisions related to future chemotherapy in…
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Prevention Magazine on OVCA
I just read the article in Sept. 2011 issue of Prevention Magazine, which can be downloaded as a pdf. It seemed to go a little further than the usual symptoms being misdiagnosed, which seems good to me. No matter what, we still have to rely on doctors giving a diagnosis, or at least checking things out more carefully. I…