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I have a question..
Did anyone have vaginal watery vaginal discharge AFTER hysterectomy and debulking surgery? After my internal radiation - I was extremely dry... that was 2 years ago. Now over the past few weeks I have been extremely watery. This makes me nervous but it doesn't really make sense to me because I have no uterus or ovaries...…
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Second round of chemo
Mom just had her second round of chemo and is so sick. Yesterday whole body feeling tight, today throwing everything up. Her first round she didn't have any of this. Will round three be as terrible as this? She was so hopeful after her first round and only have fatigue as her side effect. Now, she's a little depressed at…
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Taxol treatment
I am interested in what warrants getting taxol treatments after completing chemo. Is this a maintenance procedure or does something else have to show up. Thanks
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Today's CA125
No change.....it's still 6.9, the same as last month. Pre-surgery it was an unbelievable FOUR THOUSAND. I'm one year from diagnosis, 7 months out of active treatment, and have had 7 out of 12 consolidation doses of Taxol only (AKA maintenance therapy). God is good. Carlene
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Starting Doxil Thurs. WHEN do I use the ice packs, Eucerin cream, & Instant Ocean soaks?
I've read the posts on Doxil recommending Eucerin cream (original), ice packs on the palms and bottom of feet, and cool Instant Ocean foot baths. I did my shopping and have all my Doxil "stuff", but I couldn't find a post that said WHEN you use this stuff. Should I bring my ice packs to chemo on Thursday and 'chill' my…
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does anyone know if acupuncture will help with fatique?
I was wondering anyone tried acupuncture,or new someone?For fatigue from ov cancer.My mom has recurrent ovc,put back on chemo,it landed her back in the hospital.No food since January because of the tube.If she had energy to get up,move a bit,outside even 5 min,i think shed better her chances of beating this.Muscles are…
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WEDNESDAY UPDATE ON BONNIE
As posted on Caring Bridge today: 'as i lay with bonnie last night with many thoughts racing through my mind i thought of God great Love for all creation that he sent his only SON to pay for our sins that all who believe will have lifeeverlasting reading the daily devotions this morning john 15 16and17 youdidnt choose me…
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sepsis
Hi to everyone,maybe this could help and avoid this for someone with same issues.I dont know. My father has said that the infection is in my mothers blood.apparently its the cancer.Its in her chest cavity.They have taken her off the TPN,Can not give it to her,it was fueling the infection.Her count is still relatively low…
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Meghan....our little adopted sister
I had quite a long conversation with Meghan today and she is doing really well, all things considered. I told her she needed to log in here and give all her big sisters a heads-up. She said she would. Her dad has found a counselor for her, but she hasn't met her yet. Hopefully, it's someone Meghan can bond with and who…
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CONTINUED PRAYERS FOR BONNIE
Just asking that we continue to keep our thoughts and prayers with Bonnie. She's back in the hospital, with pneumonia and a possible bowel blockage. This is according to the Caring Bridge journal entry by daugther, Michelle as of Saturday. And I know all of you ladies will rally with me this morning to lift her up in…
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Blood clot
I am now fighting a deep vein thrombosis in my left leg where the last surgery (second debulking and colostomy) where lymph nodes, circulation and muscle were somewhat damaged. DVT's are pretty painful but the pain cleared after two days of the blood thinner. I have entered a study to see if this new drug is better than…
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*2 things..*1 question & *1 request ..
Has any one heard of Dr .charles b simmone?any info,comments on his work,anything at all? and ! request, i want to ask if you have a moment please say a prayer for my mom,she was taken back into Boston to emergency room,staying,shes so weak,her count is 122,was 33 few mnths ago but no chemo since then,she cant handle it,…
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Genetic Testing
I am wondering if anyone else has done the genetic testing. The day Mom was diagnosed the doctor talked to her about testing. After her first chemo the blood was drawn and has been sent off. My siblings and I are also going to do the testing. Fortunately, the Ontario government absorbs the five thousand dollar price tag,…
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Yesterday was my anniversary, but not the good kind
One year ago yesterday I was diagnosed with Stage IIIc Ovarian Cancer. I had seen my PCP the week before, about a gall bladder issue. At least I assumed it was my gall bladder, and was already fussing and complaining about having to have surgery. (Gee....I wish I could have had gall bladder surgery surgery instead. I…
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Well isn't he an idiot?
So today I got home from school. And I have this project that nobody told me about until last minute (I was absent last tuesday) And they told me a few days ago. Now here I am with this stupid project I have to do. So today I'm almost done but i'm in a group with boys and they don't like to co-operate so i've been doing…
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primary peritoneal spread to breast
I am wondering if any of you have had ovarian/primary peritoneal spread to the breast? Or two primary cancers...ovarian/PPC and primary breast cancer? My mom was diagnosed 1.5 years ago with primary peritoneal, stage 4. In the spring, they found cancer in her breast. Since she was already back in treatment for the…
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I am my mothers 8th child
I am the youngest out of eight children.Today is my parents 53rd wedding anniversary.My Mother has recurrent ovarian cancer,she was diagnosed two years ago right before Christmas and was flown immediately in to Boston for emergency surgery.When they heard the news,my Father just dropped and layed over my mother at the…
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Cancer is so limited
Someone gave my mom this today in a beautiful frame. It made her feel better somehow and a little stronger too. I thought I would share it with you. Cancer is so limited. It cannot cripple love. It cannot shatter hope. It cannot corrode faith. It cannot destroy peace. It cannot kill friendships. It cannot suppress…
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Jayne is still at home, treating her blockage and trying to avoid the ER
Jayne has been told that she has just weeks to live. The pain is so bad, she and her husband are thinking of discontinuing the TPN feedings. Jayne has a bowel obstruction and will probably be heading to the ER before long. She is hoping the doctors can resolve it quickly and send her home. Carlene
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Prayers for My Mom...Please
Hi All, Mom has her first CT scan this Tuesday after 2 rounds of the Doxil....really nervous....Don't know how/if I can handle news of progression...Hers came back so fast and I am really nervous this time. If the doxil hasn't slowed it down, I think we're in big trouble.....I believe good thoughts help.... Just not ready…
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Delayed effects of Chemo? or Horomonal Issues?
I had a hysterectomy and removal of one ovary in April followed by 8 weeks of Chemo which ended July 7. I am Cancer free and obviously very happy about that! But I'm concerned I may be suffering from some hormonal issues. My hair did not start thining until week 5 of Chemo, it was very minimal but about a month after my…
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Dr. Oz
Dr. Oz show has an anticancer show on now. The doctor speaking is Dr. Lee. He is talking about anti angiogenesis. I just turned the show on now, 3:45p so I missed most of it. He is talking of superfoods. The 5 top foods are: Bok choy. Eat it 3x week. I didn't get the serving amount. Cooked tomatoes. Eat 2-3cups 3x week…
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Chemo "lite" for my mom who is still in ICU?
Hi everyone---I wanted to let you know that my mom is still hanging on in ICU. She has been in ICU on mechanical ventilation for three three weeks now. We had a phone conference with the MD's today. Her pulmonary status has been stable for the last week on 40% ventilation. She is no longer on paralytics but continues to be…
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Good news for Angela in Houstin
Angela flew to Anderson for a second opinion. She tested positive for the BRACA and the doctors gave her a very good chance for survival from her 3c ovarian cancer. They said everything was going in her favor. Her doctor at U.C. Davis trained at Anderson and knows the Dr. that she saw in Houstin. The two drs. have been…
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Tamoxifen pre-op
Hi there, was wondering if anyone has had to take Tamoxifen as a pre-op measure to try hold back the rate of recurrent cancer growth, whilst waiting for surgery? I am waiting for my surgeon to return from holidays (3weeks away yet) to do a laparoscopy/ laparotomy? and probably follow with more chemo My oncologist has…
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New to this board
I am new to this particular board. I was dx with Stage IV Colon cancer last July and was declared NED on April of this year. On Sept 13th, my dr removed my left ovary and a cyst. It turned out to be cancerous. I don't have any other details right now and probably won't until Tuesday when I go back to the doctor. I really…
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New genetic marker for Ovarian Cancer
July 22, 2010 -- A newly identified genetic marker may help predict ovarian cancer risk, Yale University researchers report online in Cancer Research. Variations in the KRAS gene occur in one-quarter of women with ovarian cancer, and 61% of women with ovarian cancer who have a family history of breast and ovarian cancer.…
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Back to it: Taxol and Cisplatin for Linda
We start our third round of treatments tomorrow. Linda's last treatments ended February '08. Obviously we were hoping it whacked it completely but there is a tumor in her lower abdomen so we're going after it. You all know the score. Those two drugs are strong so we appreciate your prayers and well wishes. I'm going to try…
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Good News
After 9 months when is my beautiful mom's dx,last night was one of the happiest night that we had together. Her Oncologist said the scan was clear. Though she has 4 more sessions of gem/campto to go and by then it would be 1 full year and she will be a "one year survivor". Along this way this board has been such a blessing…
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Clinical Trials: any reason to NOT do one? (Phase 2 trial of XL147)
I know some of you have done Clinical Trials. I have until next Wednesday to decide if I want to participate in one at Fox Chase in Philadelphia. ( http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01013324 ) I have a high grade recurrent endometrial cancer which is treated with the same drugs as ovarian cancer, but I think the drugs…