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Ovarian Cancer

Strange goings on on the boards???
Just logged onto the boards (not been on for a few days) and there are lots of weird messages from 2 people about buying drugs on line. THEN I see messages from my friends just saying BUMPED. Just a bit confused???? Tina PS It doesn't take much to confuse me - I'm on tablets you know he he
more new research: Early Versus Delayed Treatment of Relapsed Ovarian Cancer
Early Versus Delayed Treatment of Relapsed Ovarian Cancer (MRC OV05/EORTC 55955): A Randomised Trial Lancet. 2010 Oct 1;376(9747):1155-1163, GJS Rustin, MEL van der Burg, CL Griffin, D Guthrie, A Lamont, C Jayson, G Kristensen, C Mediola, C Coens, W Qian, MKB Parmar, AM Swart for the MRC OV05, EORTC 55955 Investigators…
Cancer terminology
Chemotherapy Terms Chemotherapy encompasses a wide variety of therapy treatments. Terms such as "adjuvant," "neoadjuvant," "consolidation," and "palliative" often add to the confusion surrounding chemotherapy if not properly defined and explained. The purpose of this page is to increase the level of understanding about…
Gratitude
Sometimes I come to the boards and just read. Sometimes I try to provide hope and support. Sometimes I want to add a laugh for the day. Sometimes I'm lonely and want to connect with some people. I am amazed at how much this board has given me as I travel this cancer path with my mother and friends. I am also amazed at how…
Is it possible to have one positive result with this disease or is it always bad news?
Big CT scan this wednesday....I fly out to NY a week from now to be there for the reading of the results....we have not had one good one...from the beginning...is it possible for there to be "no progression" or is that asking too much? Has anyone had this happen once they've had a recurrance or is it always going to…
Niece just diagnosed - need information
My niece who is 28 went in to have a cyst removed from her ovary by keyhole surgery Friday before last. Once they were in there instead of removing the cyst they took tissue for a biopsy. She lives in England and I am here which is very frustrating as things seem to be moving so slowly. Her results didn't come back until…
Port is not working properly
I went in yesterday for my chemo infusion. I have had my power port for 3 years and never ever had a problem. In fact my drip is always a bit faster than they expect and sometimes they have to slow it down. Yesterday, they plugged me in as usual, and although the drip goes through, it is way too slow. But, when I stretch…
white sores in the nose
Has anyone had white sores in their nose while on chemo? My mom is on carbo and doxil currently, but has been on some form on chemo for 16 out of the last 19 or so months. She thought it might be yeast, so they have given her some yeast pills, but is there any other remedy any of you know of for these sores? She has also…
Rash on arms and legs
Hello, I had my first chemo of taxel and carboplatin last week Wednesday on the 12th. I did not have any severe side effects, but on the next week on Monday evening I started to get an itch on my elbows and inner knees. Tuesday I called the doctor and he prescribed OTC Hydrocortizone cream and benedril. He said that this…
Hair Loss
This is the third week after my first chemo, and now I am losing hair in handfuls. Can anyone give me suggestions? Do I cut it short and begin wearing a hat/ scarf now? I knew this was to happen, but not sure how to handle it? Thank you, Chris
New conversation on Gemzar and Cisplatin
Hi, everyone! Okay, here it is, a new thread on the Gemzar and Cisplatin combo. Only, now it is hard to remember who said which for the last few messages. Anita, where is your CA125 after your 5 treatments? any guess as to how many more? Jean and MichaelaMarie, I have not had any real hair loss, either, after 1 1/2…
Good Luck, Nancy591!
I read you were starting your trial tomorrow and I just wanted to send along and BIG good luck! Go get em, girl. (((HUGS))) Maria
CA 125 falling
So Mom had her fifth round ofchemo on Monday and her CA 125 was 3,659. I know for a lot of you this would be alarming but for us it is great. Mom started out at 14,301. I am hoping someday she will move into the hundreds and out of the thousands. Her new anti nausea pills also seem to be working although thye are making…
Dr Oz on ovca
Just watched new episode of Dr Oz on new developments in ovca research. Should be available on his website, www.droz.com. Most significant issue was that cancer cells may originate in fallopian tubes and then attach to ovary. Also explains how ovca can spread thruout abdomen so insidiously. Research was done @ U of…
I don't have Bette Davis Eyes....
but I do have Mia Farrow hair!
ovarian cancer chemo and blood thinners
Just Dx with Clear Cell. recovery well after surgery until Sun when left leg swollen. Off to emergency room and treatment for "beginning blood clot" up high in thigh/groin. Left emergency room with prescript for Lovenox (blood thinner) injections one time a day for 6 months. Starting chemo on Nov. 19. Anyone else have…
Fluid around lungs
When my mom was diagnosed with OC, it was found because of fluid building up around her lungs. She had chest tubes put in and has had to have them drained every day, then every two days, now every three days. Fluid slowed down a little but not very significant. Doctor told us that after the first infusion of chemo she…
Mom had her first treatment
She got Taxol/Carbo on Thursday. We spent 2 1/2 hours in the emergency room today because her ascites has gotten so bad that she could not breath. They drained about 5000 ml out of her today. She's at least breathing better. Am so very worried about her. She's 78, with diabetes and is in Renal Failure. She breezed through…
Three down....one to go
Surgeries, that is. Got the new port placed this AM. I woke up before he had completely finsihed up the procedure! He said, "Well....I guess you can skip recovery." I'm good until after the first of the year (I hope). Carlene
I need reassurance
I had my last chemo on 9/16. My oncologist cancelled what would have been the last one on 9/22 because I couldn't tolerate any more. I had ended up in the hospital twice during the chemo. I have appointments scheduled for 11/02 and 11/03 with the oncologist and the oncologist surgeon. I have not even found out what my…
clinical trial
Well, I found out today that I will be starting a clinical trial. It is a phase II trial of an oral medication called ENMD-2076. The drug works in a similar way as Avastin does, by cutting off the blood supply to the tumor. My latest CT scan on 9/30 showed stability with possible slight advancement. No obvious advancement…
DorisEknight
How do you sleep at night? Unbelievable...you've even spammed the childhood cancer boards. I'm going to be sick. {{I'm in the process of bumping recent topics to the top of the boards to eliminate some of the effects of Satan'sSpammer}}
Second surgery anyone?
Hi ladies, Mom had her initial surgery Sept 3rd and it was unsuccessful due to the location of the tumor. It was pretty well contained but it was too close to the blood supply to tell where the tumor started and the blood line ended. Today Mom had her fifth round of chemo. After four rounds her CA-125 number is 4,056 which…
Doris there is nothing suno'NOBLE' about you!
I cant believe it Doris has reinvented herself! Remember to keep the most recent posts at the top, click 'created 'tab twice , bingo! Some people really, have they no respect.
Unbelievable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So, "Doris" changes her(his) name and continues with the ugly work! I'd like to get a hold of her(him) and hook it up to a few good chemo treatments, no meds for side effects! This is SO wrong. I need this board now more than ever and 'am VERY mad.... Froggy
Aha! Get the newsest posts back! Follow instructions!
Click on the created tab and it will show you the oldest posts ,click on it again and you get the newest! Unlucky Doris! Swivvel on that my love!
CALL ACS
This is a post from the breast cancer board....they are being spammed by Doris also. Call ACS - report this spammer to them Sunday, October 24, 2010 11:39 AM "I just did. Stay on to speak with an operator. The more that report it directly to them I would think the more they would get busy doing something about it!…
Really?!?
More spam? Will it ever stop? Good grief!
Wow- this is amazing
Ugly Doris is triple posting, she can't leave it at one. Of course, she may not be a Doris!
Need answers for my sister
Hi ladies, I'm not part of this group I actually have IDC stage IV and post on those sites. However my older sister just had a hysterectomy and was told that she is pre-cancerous. I always thought that you have cancer or you don't. Right now her surgeon is recommending the "We'll check you again in 5 years approach." That…

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