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shortness of breath with doxil
Has anyone experienced shortness of breath as a side effect of doxil? My mom has been having shortness of breath and has had 4 doxil infusions so far. She has also had pleural effusions drained during this time. I have read that shortness of breath can be a side effect of the doxil, but none of her docs have mentioned this…
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I do belong here...
I've been lurking around this discussion board for a couple of days. I've know about it for awhile, but was just able to read some posts now. I resisted being apart of this or any cancer group. I didn't want to be that person. But alas, I am. I see myself in so many of the posts here. Some of them gave me alot of hope;…
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3C Remission -Barefootn' with NED @ 11 months
Hello Teal Warriors. Sorry for the long post: I went for my follow-up yesterday. My Ca-125 is 3.34. I'm now 11 months post-chemo as of 7-20-09 and 8 months post ileo reversal. I was diagnosed 3C Jan. 28-09. There were multiple complications after the hysto/debulking. I had a temp. ileostomy due to bowel obstruction two…
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survivor videos
For those of you who may not have seen these, they are inspiring, to say the least! http://www.ovariancancer.org/videos/ovarian-cancer-awareness-videos/
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Avastin And Docetaxel
Hello All, I had the doc's visit today. X-Ray was done today. CT scan today at 8 PM My wife is starting Avastin and Decetaxel from July 2'nd ......all set.... Doc decided not to go by CT scan. they will go by CA-125. Any tips / advise / suggestion ? who have used it ????
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Has anyone experienced this?
Hi everyone! I still periodically check this board to see how you guys are doing. As always, I wish you all well. I've decided to write today because I have a question for "the experts." If you remember, I came on this site out of concern for my sis.Her CA-125 kept rising. At last check(which has been months), it had…
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Cancer DOES have a sense of humor :)
Good Morning Ladies, On a lighter note, I'm compiling a list of humorous observations I've made while going thru this journey with OVCA. I guess it's one way of dealing with everything. Here are a couple: 1. Soon after being diagnosed, someone gave me a Teal bracelet that said, "CANCER SUCKS". The package that the bracelet…
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Does Doxil hurt or damage the heart?
I went supposedly for my last treattment of doxil but my doctor wants me to have a couple more treatments. When the nurse was administering the doxil and found out I had to take some more treatments, she was going to ask the doctor about taking another MUGA scan. This kind of worried me. Does anyone have any info on this?
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3rd form of treatment - Doxil - any tips?
Hi- This is my 3rd form of treatment in 2.2 years. I start Doxil Wed., just wondering if anyone has any tips prior and during the use of this drug. I've read about the side effects. Any tips for dealing with the possible hand/foot rash/dermatology issues? Thanks for your help.
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Side effects of doxil
Hi.... I am new to this. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer over 20 years ago. I thought I had it beat. But I guess that was not the case. In 2008 it reared its ugly head and I had a surgery and they couldn't get it all and then went through 6 treatments of chemo (Taxol). Had a PET/scan and they said I was cancer free…
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Celebrating 3 years since dx 3C Stg3!
June 26th, 2007, Dr. Koyama leaned over my bed in the recovery room and said, "I'm sorry to tell you that you have ovarian cancer, stage 3C." Then he walked away. I suddenly couldn't breath and felt like I had been shot in the chest. I was still very drugged and very confused. I thought my life was over! Well, today I am…
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Ovarian Cyst after Breast Cancer
I had breast cancer in July 2007. I had at that time a Mastectomy with reconstruction. I was on top of the world because I did not have Chemo or radiation. I do take tamoxifen daily. Now I am facing an Ovarian Cyst that my Gyn is convinced could very well be cancer. He sent me to a GYN Oncologist who wants to do a surgical…
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Avastin and Taxotere
My wife's CA-125 has risen from 17 to 400 in last two months this is first recurrence. She was treated 6 rounds of Carbo/Taxol and was having her CA-125 as 17. She has her both Overies, FT and UTS removed. Now doctors are thinking of Avastin and Taxotere..... ? HOw is this drug ? will it work ? Any experience ?
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Echinacea - kinda Green Tea - Yogi Brand - Organic - found at Traders Joe
Do you guys use it ? Is it helpful ?
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TOTAL SHOCK
I posted earlier today about my abdominal discomfort, well I got to see my G.I. doctor,asked him if he had received a copy of my CT scan report,he started to read it out loud. No findings to suggest recurrent disease or metastases. Then something I was not told a 2cm hyperdense mass within the anterior cortex of the upper…
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14 year,stage 4 survivor
Hi ladies! I found this bit of happy news on the Inspire discussion board! "What do you mean by long-time survivor? I am a 14 year ovarian, stage 4 survivor, and yes, I do take supplements and have since my initial surgery. I feel as if they are an important part of keeping my immune system built up so IT can control the…
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Abnominal discomfort
I finished my chemo Feb25th 6 rounds carbo taxol, Cat scan Ned April 8th CA125 9.2. I am still getting a lot of abdominal discomfort not sharp pains sorenes and stomache ache and a bit of bloating. I have been trying new foods and spices in my diet and drinking more organic fruit juice. I also have gas not as bad as after…
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OMG ca 125 4000
My check up the 9th of June after being off for 5 months. I am just Floored. I went in for a ct scan the 14th and haven't heard back yet. I am calling tomorrow. This is my 4th recurrence I believe....at this point I don't know anything about anything--just a fog. Anybody have these high of numbers with a recurrence?
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Nervous about possible breast cancer
Hi, I first want to thank you all for helping me understand what goes along with ovarian cancer. I was diagnosed a little over 2 years ago with stage 3. I had debulking, hysterectomy, etc., and have been doing fine. My dr. who I love, has had to change my chemo's several times as I've have become allergic to them one by…
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CA-125 rise drastically
Hello I'm a victim of OVC I was found - I have this beast last year Sep 2009 When I landed at EMR - over there I was disclosed I have this - OVC Did - 1rounds of Carbo/Taxol 2 rounds of Abraxane with Taxol Surgery - removed all overies, FT and UTS last 2 rounds of Carbo/Taxol Surgery was done on Jan 2010. Last chemo was…
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Update
Just letting you teal warriors know. I did have my blood work this morning. My white, hemo, hema, platelets are back to normal. Red cell count 3.77. Been off 2 months without chemo and shots. But my CA 125 is up to 214. Had been normal for 3 months during my treatment. Going to The James Center in Columbus for second…
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Sanam This is for you
Hi Sanam, When your mother digonised with ovca.what grade and stage she have and what type. Please write her pathology report here so someone can help me. I am asian guy.but my mother had uterine cancer so everyone helps each other like family. write down her report. Thanks Kumar
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Great news
HI everyone, I got some great news today from my doctor. I got results from my CA125 and it had gone down another 40 points. Not only am I rejoicing, but relieved that I am doing the right thing by taking a short chemo break. It feels so good to get good news for a change! The CA125 has consistently gone down since adding…
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allergic reaction to carbo
Bummer for me. I went for my infusion of Gem/Carbo and developed a red rash on my face, back, stomach, chest and arms. It started about 3/4 through the infusion of the carbo. Looks like all platinum based meds are out for me now. Onc and gyn onc will decide if just do Gemzar alone or move on to something. I really don't…
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Any gardeners out there?
Some of you may have read my 'seed box' story on one of my posts. The circle of life and death in a garden allows you to see how natural and inevitable death is for EVERY living thing, not just for us with cancer, but for all of God's living creations. As a life-long organic gardener, I gather the seeds of my plants each…
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my mama went to be with jesus
Hi ladies. Just wanted to let you know that my dear mom went home to be with Jesus Sunday night. I was there in the E.R. holding her hand 15 months ago when we found out about her stage 4 ovca- and I was there with her holding her hand Sunday night when her last breath left her body. She fought hard even to her last…
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Need advise for stage IV recurrence treatment
Hi, I am new to this site and I need advise ASAP. I was diagnosed and had surgergy for stage IV ovarian cancer in late Oct. 2008. I had 6 rounds of carbo and taxol and then 12 more rounds of continuation treatments of taxol. My CA 125 never dropped below 50 but my CT scans were NED and I did great with chemo except of very…
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I'm back
Had my first dose of cistoplatin and gemzar Thursday and two blood transfusions and then they set me free to come home after nine days. So far, just extreme fatique and sleep a lot as to the side effects. Both the gyn/onc and colon surgeon said the further surgery was not an option. All of our kids are coming the 8th of…
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how slowly does doxil work?
My mom is on Doxil for her 1st recurrance of PPC. Her CA125 was up to 3800 just 3 months after her original chemo. After 2 doxils her number was 3200 and after 3 doxils her CA was 2500. She completed her 4th doxil a week ago and has not had the CA rechecked since then. Her oncologist is sending her to a gyno-oncologist…
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Tired? Maybe it's not just the chemo
When I went for my monthly dose of Taxol this week, I mentioned (again) how tired I am. My doctor, who was pretty cavalier about it last month (he said, "It's probably just because we're trying to poison you."), suggested I might consider stopping the Taxol maintenance. I was speechless! (A rare occurrence.) So the next…