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Low Hemoglobin
Has anyone else having or had problems with their Hemoglobin count being way low? My wife dropped 3 points in her red blood cells in two days. Symptoms of extreme fatigue, nausea, and dehydration.
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Internal shaking!
Hi Ladies, Thank you again for answering my repeated questions. I am wondering if anyone else experiences trembling or shaking. Thanks again, Kelly
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Just a quick question!
My mom has a cancer of unknown primary. However, her oncologist suspects that ovaries are the source due to her blood tests. She has had 4 sessions of radiotherapy so far to treat the lesions in her back that are pressing on her nerves. She will be doing chemo after she finishes radio next week. However, she had severe…
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Types of Support for Ovarian Cancer
Hi Ladies, I have been researching and looking for varies types of support for medication, financial etc. and am not finding much luck. Are there programs out there supporting Ovarian Cancer? Most of what I came accross supported nearly everything but our's. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks and God Bless,…
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Neuropathy
Hi ladies , Right mum is complaining of a cramp like feeling in her hands and ankles , is this neuropathy ? And what do suggest we do ? Icepacks? Thanks Liz.
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PPC vs UPSC
is there a difference? I'm trying to keep up with everything on behalf of my sister whose initial diagnosis was serous carcinoma of the endometrium, stage IVB. She went to MDA for a second opinion which validated the first. I will have her ask for the written diagnosis from MDA, but in the meanwhile, can someone unravel…
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I AM STILL DANCING WITH NED
Praise God I am still cancer free, God has answered my prayers yet again. I will no longer have to get PET scans unless my blood counts start to go up. I can now get my port taken out of my chest and be back to normal again. God bless you all for praying for me and my family Hugs Lynda
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Clarity Foundation
I found this on another board and thought I would put the information here for anyone who might be interested. I have heard of blueprinting tumors before and it sounds like a good idea. Keeping everyone in my thoughts and prayers! Kathryn For Patients There are just over 20,000 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the US…
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Taking a Break
My CT scan results showed that I'm close to remission, except for small tumors in the abdomen. Both the chemo doctor and GYN/ONC said that if it were them, they'd take a rest from the chemo and its side effects and watch it. My platelets and ability to fight infection did take a beating. They say that surgery would be too…
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Been Awhile
Wow! Lots of new names and faces! I have not been on in awhile! Finally baby Reid got home from Children's hospital after almost 8 weeks (we have been watching his 22 month old sister 3-4 days a week). But Praise the Lord he is home! Today he is 2 months. Let's see I can now get my senior citizen since last I was on! LOL!…
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Thank you Nancy
Thank you Nancy for responding. No, I haven't kept the skin gathered after putting in the needle, we were told in the beginning we didn't have to. I don't know what's right anymore. I am getting so disgusted with this whole injection bit. And, I do get a little lump afterwards. It's a shame, my whole belly area is full of…
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I met Nancy 591!!!!!!!
She is just as cute and perky in person as her virtual self is here on the message board. Maybe cuter. And her husband is soooooooooo nice. I am delighted that I have had the chance to meet 3 of my wonderful teal sisters in the flesh: Joanie (JLo), Annie, and Nancy. It is so nice to put a face and a real voice to the words…
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All's Well
Chemo ended Friday 3/11. CT SCan on Wed. 3/16. Dr. called today and said it is all clear and no evidence of DVT. So not only am I finished with chemo but I can discontinue blood thinners. I'm numb.(with joy, of course!).
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Nancy591 - hate to bother you but could I ask you something about your blood thinner injections
Hi Nancy, first I saw your video and I thought it was beautiful. Your son was absolutely adorable. I'm not sure if you're up to it, but I need some help with the blood thinner injections and I know that you're currently getting them. Are you still on them? Do you black and blue after the injection? I seem to black and blue…
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Alcohol During Chemo
A while ago, in a topic I no longer recall, I said that I had been "told" not to drink alcohol during chemo. I believe it was one of several dietary guidelines in a handout I was given prior to my first chemo. Carlene had asked me about that, but I've been unable to find the source. I do know that it did not come directly…
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Mumto Bella and William
I hope this post finds your mum well. I have been thinking about her and haven't seen any posts lately. Last I heard she was starting on doxil and making her sick. Please keep us updated...val
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My heart is with you
I just wanted to wish you all comfort and healing. My mother died at age 49 from ovarian cancer. She was a great mom and I'm so lucky to have known her. I was by her side for her 3 year fight -every hospital stay, each treatment, and I held her at the end. Her bravery is reflected in so many posts I have read on this site.…
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Ca 125
Hello again!!! I have been off the board for a few weeks. I guess sometimes, i need to "get away from it all." I have a brother in law that is in the final stages of colon cancer. He is at home with hospice. Yesterday, the visiting hospice nurse has called in the "crisis team" which means that now he has a nurse with him…
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moving on from dose dense
Hi everyone. I started dose dense taxol (every week for 3 weeks) and carbo in September. Although, initially i did great, the numbers have crept up evrery month now. After consultation with my doctor in the US and here, I am on a short chemo break, and gathering myself together physically, mentally, and spiritually to go…
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To ANICCA re: Ambien
Hi, I have also taken Ambien and wake up after about 4 hours. I was on 5 mg. and the dr. gave me a prescription for 10 mg. I haven't taken it yet. The only time I really have anxiety is when I go to sleep at nite, during the day I'm fine. I wanted Ativan origianlly for anxiety but primary dr. gave me BuSpar. I don't think…
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Hi Nancy591 - how are you doing
Hi Nancy, I was just wondering how you're doing. Hope all is going well for you. P.S. Decided to try to plan a trip this year to Disney and take my nephew. He wants to stay at either the Beach Club or Grand Floridian. He has kind of expensive taste, but loves the themed pools and I'm not sure when I'll be going again.…
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Laundry Queen - response to anxiety from AntCat
Hi, it's so funny that you should have mentioned Ashwaganda. My sister just saw that on Dr. Oz last week and told me about it. I always get so afraid to take anything herbal while on chemotherapy, as I read the drug interactions and it says to be careful with herbs. I've asked my previous oncologist about taking herbs and…
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topotecan/irinocan
Hi again, anyone had either of these with any success, or know of anyone that had success? I am torn between the two. My US doc is saying topo (although he says irinocan is very much the same thing) and my Japanese doc is saying irinocan, but if I want topo then that is basically the same thing. I think, translated they…
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Bevacizumab (AVASTIN) Doubles Risk of GI Adverse Events in Key Ovarian Cancer Trial
I LOVE how I feel on this Avastin/Cytoxin chemo I'm on, so I'm not going to let this stop me from taking this combo. But I wanted to post this recent article anyway for those of you who have had bowel issues or bowel resectioning: Bevacizumab Doubles Risk of GI Adverse Events in Key Ovarian Cancer Trial Elsevier Global…
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I live in a cancer cluster area
I have been reaing that where i live is a cluster where there is a lot of people with cancer and it is carcinogens in our water. this is pretty scarey I live in western ny and way back in the 70's Niagara falls had love canal where homes were built ona landful of chemicals from a nearby plant All those poor people and…
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beauty tip for eye brows
hello, About a moth ago i have lost my hair and one of the ladies on this board gave me tip to use BROW EX-PRESS by ANASTASIA. I have purchased on ebay, but you can also buy it on amazon or sephora. great product! brows looking very real and easy to do it. set includes 2 powders, one highlight, one wax to keep it in place…
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Sad retrospective study: Recommended Treatment Eludes 39% of Medicare Patients With Advanced Ovarian
This is a retrospective study, 1995 to9 2005, and I sure hope this is no longer true. Recommended Tx Eludes 39% of Medicare Patients With Advanced Ovarian Cancer Elsevier Global Medical News. 2011 Mar 7, D McNamara ORLANDO (EGMN) - Only a minority of women in the Medicare population with advanced epithelial ovarian cancer…
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help with neuropathy
hello i am a week after my second treatment of carbo/taxol and neuropathy is horrible, it is annoying and nothing i can do about it please tell me if you have any advise i have tried hot bath - hepled for little bit, pain medication helping but not much i have read that eating ginger helps... any other suggestions? Victoria
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Feeling Very Lucky Today :)
I just got home after my 6 month check-up. Everything seems fine, and my CA-125 is 12.5, no change! I had to call for the result because it wasn't ready before I left the office. My doctor is such a gem! I had my list of questions, and after the first one, he just kind of segued on to the next, so I really only asked 2 as…
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Results of my CT Scan today (Letter too)
Hello, I saw the GYN/ONC today and he gave me the results of my CT scan. Not the best news I could have gotten like remission, but close to it. My CA 125 is now 22.7, physical exam was clear, some small tumors in the abdomen. He said that if it were him, he would give my body a rest from the chemo (I had six rounds…