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tongue and throat lit up on Petscan
Last November I had ct/pet scan and my gyno/onc told me my tongue and throat lit up and she thought I might have oral cancer as well as finding 2 more spots in my abdomin. She sent me to an ENT and he found no evedience of ca..thank god. I have never heard of mouth liting up. My ear nose and throat md said it could be side…
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Is she depressed?
Hi ladies, Hope you are all ok. I wanted to pick your brains, just to give you some background mum finished her treatment end of November :) and was diagnosed in may time. My sister received a phone call from mums friend in France , she said she had rung mum one night this week ,and that she had broken down and said she…
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Prognosis: Poor
Wow, I was at my doctor appt. yesterday and saw this on my records. Prognosis: Poor. I cried all day yesterday and feel sick to my stomach today. The report went on to say I failed gemzar, and carbo/taxil and my tumor came back after only 2 months off chemo with taxotere/avastin, so that's why the prognosis. I am…
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My sister may have ovca too!!
My older sister is now in the hosptital and may also have ovca. My God I hpoe not. I do not want her to go through this too. She never married or had children and has cardiac issues and a pacemake. I fear she couldn't handle chemo. My younger sis had bladder ca and currently is urologisy q3months. My other sister died of…
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Jlo
Jlo, You go tomorrow to meet with Dr. S too, right? Good luck and I hope they find a trial to meet your needs!!!
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Husbands
Are there any other husbands on these discussion boards? It seems that the only people who are related/caregivers are women, either mothers, daughters, sisters or friends. It would be nice to hear from other men whose wives have this horrible disease. Chad
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HUSBAND DOES'T WANT TO TALK
ME AND HUBBY APPLEID FOR OUR NEW DRIVERS LICSENCE LAST WEEK AND I NOTICED IT WON'T EXPIRE UNTILL 2019 AND I SAID GEE I WONDER IF I WILL BE AROUND BY THEN . HUBBY TOLD ME NOT TO TALK LIKE THAT AND I AM ALWAYS BEING NEGATIVE. I AM REALLY NOT A NEGATIVE PERSON. I HAVE NVER COPLAINED ABOUT MY ILLNESS. I JUST NEEDED TO TALK…
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My mom has lost a considerable amount of weight, we're very concerned
My mom has a colostomy bag and got back from the hospital last week. She weighed 112lbs when she got home, she has been eating like crazy. She weighed herself this morning, only a week later, and now weighs 109lbs. What could this mean? What could b done to help her gain some weight? Thanks!
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red face
hello Ladies i need advise as you know i had my first carbo/taxol treatment today, and my face is red.... little itchy. i know it can be effect of steroids, but i would like to know how long it lasts and how i can help to get rid of it can i use my creams, just regular mosturizers? thanks so much in advance hugs Victoria
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Update on Reid Pack baby
Ladies! I will try not to use this forum for personal issues. But I feel like we are family and I know many of you are not only teal warriors but prayer warriors. Our son called 2 1/2 hours ago with update: Off ventilator - has a canula (oxygen) but breathing somewhat on his own No sign of seizures this morning Head…
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Prayer Request
Dear Praying Warriors, This does not have to do with me at this time. Yesterday our son's wife gave birth to Reid (they have a daughter 20 months but if you remember they lost twins in 2008). Reid is now at Childrens in Pittsburgh. During birth there was moderate expulsion of placenta from uterus. Don't know exactly how…
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12 year survivor's husband beat Esophageal Cancer!
Hi Friends, If you remember me from a previous post, I shared how I am a twelve year survivor and my husband was diagnosed with esophageal stage III cancer. He went through chemo and radiation at the same time and ended up in the hospital for twelve days. He gradually built up and I got him out of Idaho and into a top…
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starting chemo tomorrow
had my onco appt today - starting chemo tomorrow - 6 rounds of carbo-taxol glad to finally start but nervous of course. Doctor gave prescriptions for anti nausea meds, etc.. She said - absolutely no antioxidents during chemo. Did anyone else had same direction from the doctors? Seems like only vitamin D is ok. about pain…
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My wife's fingernails are falling off...
Linda came into the room where my 20 year old daughter and I were looking at something on the computer together and told/showed us that her fingernails are coming completely off. They turned purple during treatments with Cisplatin and Taxotere. She was warned they might break. But this is much more dramatic. She's calmed…
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Carlene
Good Luck today Carlene!!! Wondering how your traveling into NYC went since we had a wintery day yesterday and icy roads this morning. It is supposed to be 39 degrees today. That should melt any ice. I do hope you like Dr. S and MSKCC. Will be looking for your update!!!
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LeesaG Update
Hello Teal Warriors! Good news today from the GreenHouse! CA125 13 CTSCAN Still clean! No changes since the last one with the exception of a new small incisional hernia and the postoperative pocket of fluid in the lower right quadrant has disappeared! WHEW! Next appointment is in April! Love to you all, still praying daily…
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Feeling sad
Life has been tough the last few years. It just seems to go on and on. I have already talked about the breakup of my 26 year relationship, subsequent reconciliation and then during the difficult reconciliation he died. Three years later diagnosed with stage lllc ov/ca. Been through treatment and am now dancing with NED. On…
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clear cell
Are you automatically a grade 3 if you have clear cell ovarian cancer? My pathology report doesn't say what grade I am.... Thanks!
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No Go on Avastin Today
Hi All, Update on me.... I went to get my first treatment for Avastin today and it was a NO GO. My blood pressure was toooo high. And since they have to watch the blood pressure closely while you are taking Avastin, I couldn't start today. So now I get to take blood pressure medicine and they will try next week. Please say…
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question and new to board
hello all, I usually post under breast cancer board as 2x survivor...my mom passed away from ovarian...daughter having problems now and surprise doctors are not really taking her seriously because she is 30...she finally got them to do an ultrasound...i know what things look like and mean with bc, but does anyone know what…
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Answer to Froggy1 About "Demi Colors"
Hi there, I'm so sorry just getting back, but if you haven't found the answer by now. Demi is the "new" word for "semi-permanent". It is absolutely safe in that there is no chemical reaction taking place within the cortex of the hair. And I mean absolutely safe. It usually has a very low-volume activator/developer that…
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what questions need to be asked?
My sister-in-law will be going to the doctor on 1/18 to get her staples out and receive her chemo scheudle. Can you please let me know what questions we should ask? I have no idea. Your replies will be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you in advance. God Bless you all, debbiejeanne
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question.
Does anyone know what and where pericardial lymph nodes are? I would still like to know since I have not talked to the dr yet, what calcified means because I have a few spots on the report that say that and I hope it is not bad news!! Hope your all doing ok. hugs
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Peripheral Neuropathy - What Helps?
I have very minimal peripheral neuropathy. My feet are affected most, but only with some superficial numbness. The problem is that I am on my feet and have to wear very tight boots for work, and that makes it worse. I really need this to go away ASAP so I can work more. I've been taking magnesium and B6 daily, and vitamin…
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Dear Colleen
Is your surgery a go for the 17th? I just wanted to say that I'm thinking of you/wishing you a speedy recovery and will be waiting to hear that you have this additional struggle behind you. (((HUGS))) Maria
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silly questuon
How the heck do you put on false eyelashes??? I have tried several times and gave up. They glue to my eyeballs lol not really but they are crooked and i look like a drunken you know what. My hubby laughed and told me to take them off. I did. I felt down al nite. all the other woman had nice long lashes and i have none.…
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Susan523 ???
Anyone heard from Susan lately? Is she doing ok? She is still posting on FaceBook, but very sporadically.
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Swell question
Hello again I have another question (another complaint!) I would like to ask. Have any of you ladies suffered with bloating (not of the tummy area) generally all over the body especially fingers - my rings sometimes feel tight but not always and my arms and legs are slightly bigger than usual and it's not weight gain but…
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Linda, thinking of you today!
Hope everything goes well with your onc visit. Hope the platelets are high enough for chemo tomorrow.
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New here, saying hello!
This is the first time I've posted on a cancer forum. I'm 63 with two daughters in their 20's, married for over 30 years, and physically active and fit. I was diagnosed with stage 1C, high grade, ovarian cancer on May 3, 2010, which is when I had surgery. My good luck continued as I got through 6 rounds of carbo/taxol…