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Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian 3c possible peritoneal reccurance
I'm 2 months into remission of Stage III C papillary serous mixed low high grade ovarian cancer. Just had a CT that showed: Several new areas of wispy and poorly defined soft tissue thickening in the mesentery, along the serosal surface of the proximal ascending colon and in the pelvic fat as well as new trace pelvic free…
Stopping Chemotherapy before 4th Cycle
Hi there, I was diagnosed in March with Ovarian Cancer after finding one tumor, having surgery to remove that tumor & then finding even more tumors during the surgery. I have Stage 3C Ovarian Cancer & ended up losing my right ovary, a smidge of my left ovary, my appendix, & my omentum. I went through 3 cycles of BEP…
HIPEC after first line chemo
Hi, My wife's oncologist recommends heated ip chemo following the completion of her first-line chemo. Treatment is done with 4 incisions in the abdomen. They wash the abdominal cavity with heated chemo drugs (Cisplatin?) for 90 minutes and suck it back out. Requires 1 day hosptal stay. He thinks this can help eradicate the…
22 and newly diagnosed
Hi everyone I'm new here so I'm not sure if I'm doing this right. My name is Abigail, I just turned 22 and I graduated from college this past May. I found out five days ago that the ovarian cyst I had removed a week ago (I also had the ovary removed) is malignant. The possibility of cancer never entered my mind and wasn't…
Monitoring ovarian cancer following chemo
Hi all; In 2004 I was diagnosed with stage 3C her2+ breast cancer. I had a secondary, inoperable tumor in my supraclavicular node. Lumpectomy, chemo, herceptin and intensive radiation followed by arimidex for 6 years during which time I saw my oncologist every 3 months then another year every 6 months. Lots of tests and…
Any Stage II Ovarian Cancer Survivors?
Hi - I am brand new to this discussion board. My mom was diagnosed with Stage 2C ovarian cancer a week ago. Ironically, she had a hysterectomy (including removal of her ovaries) 11 years ago. However, because it was done laproscopically, apparently there were some ovarian cells left behind. She is in complete shock and,…
Episode 3
this episode addresses cancer http://www.mercola.com/dietagainstdisease/watch.htm?utm_source=dnl&utm_medium=email&utm_content=art1&utm_campaign=20170718Z1_UCM&et_cid=DM151218&et_rid=2084193208
Mercola Series
This series is free. It's about a dietary approach to disease. Much of this relates to cancer. I personally know some of the practitioners and patients in these videos. They are not actors. They are real people telling real stories.…
Mitochondria and Cancer
This article is long and technical, but it supports the things I have learned, which explain how cancer starts in the first place. Cancer cells are normal cells, which start to function differently due to toxic exposure, lack of nutrition, lack of oxygen and exposure to chemicals produced in the body when it is under…
Mucinous ovarian Cancer
Ok, hello. I'm new here. My wife was discovered to have a Mucinous Ovarian cancer seventeen months ago. Had surgery to remove a softball size tumor at that time. She was told she was stage IIIA. Since it was Ovarian cancer of the Mucinous type was started out with Oxalipatin and 5FU. This did not work as her CA125 and more…
Extreme pain following surgery?
My mother recently had two tumors removed from her abdomen (Stage 2 ovarian cancer), which also involved a colon resection as the tumors were around part of her large intestine and part of her small intestine. She has a vertical incision from about her sternum to her pubic bone, which I'm guessing is pretty standard. She…
No health insurance and worried about symptoms
Hi I just joined this board because I have a few concerns over some symptoms I have... Fit's of all I haven't been to a gynecologist in over 4 years. The last time I went I tested positive for HPV and they wanted me to schedule a colposcopy because they found precancerous cells. I never followed up on it. Anyway now I am…
Coping with anxiety
I have been having severe, paralyzing anxiety for several months now, even before the recurrence was found in April. How are other people managing that? I meditate, take walks, pull weeds in my garden, have started using medical cannabis, listen to certain songs, and when I can't stand it anymore, take an Ativan. But I…
Encasement of the inferior vena cava
Has anyone experienced growth of the tumor around the inferior vena cava? My last CT showed partial encasement of the IVC but it was done in the ER to look for something else, the ER doctor didn't mention it, and of course, I can't reach anyone in the cancer center to tell me what that means in terms of symptoms/prognosis.…
Depression
This is the fourth time I've had surgery (this time I got an ovarian tumor in my right lung) and the fourth time for losing my hair through chemo. I also have bad knees and need both replaced. I am on constant pain with these thoughI have a scrip for painkillers --I can't take NSAID's, like many people. The surgery scars…
Clear Cell Carcinoma
I completed my 6 cycles of chemo 6 mos ago and would love to hear from anyone that has been dx'd with Clear Cell, I've been told that it's rare and agressive. On 19 Dec 01, they removed a 20cm grade tumor, stage 1a, grade-3. I would really like to hear from survivors that had this type or any other agressive form of…
Anyone else with mucinous cyst/adenocarcinoma?
Hi. Just found you all and thankful. I was wondering if I am alone with my type of cancer - a mucinous cyst on my right ovary with adenocarcinoma tumor inside. 3 years ago I had exact same type of cyst on the tail of my pancreas (but tumor much smaller and consider stage 1 - this time there were mets on the omentum, but no…
Ovarian cancer symptoms and tests
Hi, I actually usually post on the breast cancer board as I was diagnosed in nov with stage 2B invasive ductal carcinoma grade 3 with lymphnode involvement. In dec I had bilateral mastectomy and removal if fifteen nodes. I did six rounds of aggressive chemo and am still doing my herceptin til end of dec this year. I also…
Hair loss
Hello everyone, I am trying to make a decision. I have had my first round of chemo 2 weeks ago. My scalp is hurting so bad, it hurts to do anything. I already have a pixie cut, but if I went shorter and shaved it would that help with the pain at all? I asked my chemo nurse today and she told me my head would get really…
Second Opinion? Stage 2B/2C Serous Carcinoma
Hello, everyone. I'm pretty new to this website but I was looking to get some advice. I was diagnosed with stage 2B Serous Carcinoma and had it removed (the tumor) as well as my left ovary and tube back in December of 2016. I had non-invasive implants and also tested positive for tumor cells in my pelvic washings. I was…
Decadron side effects
I have been given decadron steroids before chemo and was concerned about the side effects such as the sleeplessness, "moon face" and weight gain. Have any of you experienced such side effects? I talked to my doctor about it, and they agreed to reduce the dosage, but I'm still concerned. Any advice?
Stage 3C Ovarian Cancer
My mom got diagnosed with Stage 3C ovarian cancer (age 54) on December 21st, with spread to the omentum with ascites with one lymph note involvement. Per doctors recomendation, my mom completed neoadjuvant chemo before surgery (4 rounds of dose-dense of taxol and carboplatin). Symptom wise she has been great, with the only…
Low grade serous cancer
Hi Folks, My wife is 59 and has been diagnosed with recurrent metastatic low grade serous ovarian cancer. She had borderline ovarian cancer 38 years ago and ended up with congestive heart failure (cardiomyopthy) due to the chemo treatments in 1979. It is my understanding that this low grade cancer is very chemo resistant.…
Clear Cell Carcinoma-How frequent to get CT scan
I was diagnosed with stage 1 ovarian cancer, however it is clear cell which apparently is more aggressive and does not show up on CA-125. I am finishing my last round of carbo-taxol on Feb 21st. I have a CT scheduled for March 8th but wanted to know if anyone knew how often I should get one since the only way to find clear…
Blood Count Problems
Hello everyone! While I have been an avid reader of the discussion board, this is my first post. In December, I was diagnosed with stage 1C ovarian cancer and stage 1 uterine cancer. I have had two surgeries and 3 doses of chemo thus far. My chemo has been on hold for 3 weeks due to low ANC and platelets. I will be…
Snajada~Am choosing 2 answer U here since U R writing on a very old post that's not very active!
Dear Mike: So that others might see your letter and respond, I am putting it here on a new topic forum all your own. I see that you have written before, but you haven’t received a reply. That’s because you answered on a topic line that began 8 years ago, and most on that link have not posted recently. I see that there have…
need help
my mom , has ca 125 - 156 .. doctor is saying its suspicious .. although ultra sound is saying "there is heterogeneous SOL measuring 8.0X 5.6 cm seen in operated bed posterior to urinary bladder -likely mitotic in nature. mimimul free fluid is seen in the pelvis ". CEA IS 1.41 COLONOSCOPY - NORMAL i m very tense and scared…
LYNPARZA~A separate reply 2 "PandaGypsy" re her upcoming treatment if she can afford it! + video & p
Dear “PandaGypsy” ~ I read your very post here at this link: https://csn.cancer.org/node/309418 Since I had no personal experience “firsthand” with Lynparza I didn’t respond. However, I have had “first hand” experience with having my “omentum” removed, but that wasn’t your question. I see on your “about me” page…
Side effects
Hi All, im a care giver to my mother who was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer Stage 3. She underwent an 11 hour surgery on January 31 where they removed organs and cut the pancreatic tail. Since then she has had diarehha everyday and it's caused her to get dehydrated pretty regularl. We've needed to take her back into the…
Has anyone had Doxil start working after 5-6 rounds?
I just had round 6 of Doxil. My cancer has been stable, even though I'm feeling better. This last infusion (round 6), my CA-125 started to fall. I'm supposed to start with a new doctor in April (my husband is in the military and we are moving to a new state). My other doctor would like me on a clinical trial. Here are my…

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