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    Ovarian Cancer

     

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    • User: "kayandok"

      Lupron shot

      Yesterday, I went in for my lupron (anti-estrogen) shot. Yes, a shot!!! It took all of 5 seconds, and felt so strange to not go down to the chemo room for a 4 hour infusion. My doctor talked me into g…
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      Started by kayandok
      Most recent by kayandok
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "kikz"

      When can I expect to be released by doctor

      I am scheduled for debulking surgery on 6/21 and then three more chemos. I know everyone is different but how long after the last chemo would I be expected to be released by my doctor? I realize I wil…
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      Started by kikz
      Most recent by marleyboo2
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "kayandok"

      Can you ladies fill me in on Femara?

      HI ladies, I have been on 3rd line chemo since September and although the cancer is not gone (4 small tumors in abdomen including 2 lymph nodes) I desperately need a break. I was trying to figure out …
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      4 comments
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      Started by kayandok
      Most recent by BonnieR
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "worriedaboutmom"

      help! liver mets growing-chemo not working!!

      Help! My mom is recovering so well from her massive stroke, only to have the doctor tell her that the topotecan is not working. Her liver mets are growing, now lining of pancreas inflammed from ovca, …
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      21 comments
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      Started by worriedaboutmom
      Most recent by Cindy54
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "saundra"

      Saundra's feeling better

      Sandy's husband Joe here: She had a good night and some good news this morning, her fourth day at Baylor Medical Center with an 'angry' fast-growing tumor (13 cc's). Her bowels started working again t…
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      Started by saundra
      Most recent by Cindy54
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "saundra"

      Saundra's in the hospital

      This is Joe, Saundra's husband. She is now at Baylor Medical Center in Dallas with a bowel obstruction -- an angry tumor about grapefruit size that appeared quickly over the last two months (when she …
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      20 comments
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      Started by saundra
      Most recent by msfanciful
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "froggy1"

      A Decision to be made

      Hello ladies, I have a difficult decision to make. My oncologist, who did my surgery, is retiring this month. I have to choose a new doc in the group. The one who has the most experience has a very ba…
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      Started by froggy1
      Most recent by froggy1
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "ChrisMcG"

      My mom was diagnosed with Stage IV ovarian cancer and I am terrified.

      Hi my name is Chris and I just turned 18, on May 4th my mom wasn't feeling well and went to the hospital only to find out she has stage IV ovarian cancer. I am absolutely terrified and devastated. She…
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      26 comments
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      Started by ChrisMcG
      Most recent by Tina Brown
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "BonnieR"

      Bone biopsy results

      The biopsy came back that I have myelodyspla​sia, so we were told no more chemo. Lots of questions asked, but not all the ones I should have asked. Guess we'll have a lot of questions for the appointm…
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      16 comments
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      Started by BonnieR
      Most recent by LPack
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "JenB910"

      When to expect hair loss?

      I am getting weekly treatments (once a week,every week for 8 wks). Tomorrow will be my 4th treatment and I still have my hair, but the Dr. told me I would definitely lose it all (because of the Etopos…
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      9 comments
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      Started by JenB910
      Most recent by angiedryden
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "lindaprocopio"

      Abagovomab as maintenance drug for OVC (new research)

      Interim Analysis Supports Abagovomab in Ovarian Cancer Elsevier Global Medical News. 2010 Jun 7, R Hyer CHICAGO —Only 19 serious adverse events potentially related to treatment have been reported from…
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      2 comments
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      Started by lindaprocopio
      Most recent by Hissy_Fitz
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "nancy591"

      low carb clinical trial

      There is a clinical trial in the Bronx that is low carb diet with supplemental shake for people with metastatic cancer: RECHARGE Low Carbohydrate Diet Study for Metastatic Cancer Patient Abstract The …
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      8 comments
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      Started by nancy591
      Most recent by marleyboo2
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Hissy_Fitz"

      Local support group......last night's meeting

      I joined a lovely bunch of ladies last night for a BD celebration/support group meeting/homecooked Vietnamese dinner. It was great fun and great food. This particular meeting combined patients with al…
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      10 comments
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      Started by Hissy_Fitz
      Most recent by msfanciful
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "azgrandma"

      Blood is finally coming up

      my white count is finally coming up on it's own, it went from 0.9 to 1.3 in one week. I am on my way to recovery now. Praise God
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      5 comments
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      Started by azgrandma
      Most recent by msfanciful
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "nancy591"

      oncology conference summary

      ovariancancer.org layed out a summary of information given at the recent oncology conference in regard to ovarian cancer. Some interesting information about new drugs, clinical trial results and other…
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      Started by nancy591
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "azgrandma"

      Sugar and cancer

      been reading on the net that sugar is not good if you have had cancer, does anyone know if this is true or not, also is there anythng else beside fresh fruits and fresh veggies that you can not eat
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      18 comments
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      Started by azgrandma
      Most recent by marleyboo2
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "minky1225"

      Update on Mom

      Hi everyone. Just wanted to update everyone on Mom's condition. After 4 long months in the hospital, she was released into a nursing care/rehabilitation facility to start trying to get back to a norma…
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      4 comments
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      Started by minky1225
      Most recent by msfanciful
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Karen9182"

      My IP chemo went well!

      Had my first IP (cisplatin) wed. It was easier than I thought it would be. Mostly bloated and bored. My dr. Does an inpatient overnight for the cisplatin because of the need for hydration. The nurses …
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      Started by Karen9182
      Most recent by msfanciful
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "cptv8ing"

      I really need your help!

      My name is Melanie and I just found this board today. I've been looking for something like this for almost 3 years, never thought to look here! That's chemo brain for you! I am stage IV teal warrior. …
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      7 comments
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      Started by cptv8ing
      Most recent by msfanciful
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Hissy_Fitz"

      Linda Dorion

      I got a message from Dorion (Linda) via Face Book. She was in the hospital all last week, having fluid (2 1/2 liters) drained off her abdomen. She is suffering from extreme fatigue. Linda....if you se…
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      7 comments
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      Started by Hissy_Fitz
      Most recent by msfanciful
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "lindaprocopio"

      New research: AVASTIN added to chemo increases progression-free survival in OVC

      This just came out yesterday: Bevacizumab (AVASTIN) Added to Chemotherapy Increases PFS in Ovarian, Related Cancers Elsevier Global Medical News. 2010 Jun 7, N Osterweil CHICAGO (EGMN) - Progression-f…
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      7 comments
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      Started by lindaprocopio
      Most recent by upsofloating
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "misspokey"

      third Alimpta down, count coming down

      Here is an update on how things are going with me. It's been awhile since writing but that's sort of good as nicer weather helps me get out and do some more in yard. I've had my third treatment on Ali…
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      Started by misspokey
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "nancy591"

      cruise/vacation

      I booked a cruise for June 27th. I am a bit fearful I may get 'sick' or have a bowel event on this trip. If I were on land and in the US I'd feel a bit at ease. I know a few of the ladies have recentl…
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      9 comments
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      Started by nancy591
      Most recent by lindaprocopio
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Lisa13Q"

      Mom is Terrified - This is a hard trip

      Hi All, By the time you read this, my sister, mother and I will probably be driving into NYC to meet with my mother's gyn/onc for the results of her PET scan. She is terrified....She is convinced that…
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      7 comments
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      Started by Lisa13Q
      Most recent by msfanciful
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Tina Brown"

      I have had a lovely day today

      Thought I'd drop by and tell you all about my lovely day. I had money as gifts for my 50th birthday in March and I have been waiting and waiting to get the all clear from my oncologist before I could …
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      8 comments
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      Started by Tina Brown
      Most recent by kayandok
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "catcan"

      Doxil out

      Hi Everyone, Spent a night in the hospital with severe pain after trying to eat lunch. The cancer has spread to an area on my left side and if I eat or drink too fast it causes the cancer cells to pre…
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      5 comments
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      Started by catcan
      Most recent by nancy591
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "leesag"

      Chemo #5 and CA125 Results

      Chemo #5 today, uneventful BUT, I had my CA125 drawn! Before Surgery, almost 10,000 After Surgery, 7500 After 2 chemos, 86 After 4 chemos, drum roll please.........16!!!!!!!!! If I weren't currently f…
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      13 comments
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      Started by leesag
      Most recent by nancy591
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Hissy_Fitz"

      The 2010 ASCO Conference and Avastin clinical trial results

      Yesterday, Genentech announced results from a Phase III study of Avastin (bevacizumab) that showed women with previously untreated advanced ovarian cancer who received Avastin in combination with chem…
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      7 comments
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      Started by Hissy_Fitz
      Most recent by seb44
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "LuvMyMom3"

      Chris McG?

      Anyone hear from Chris lately as to how things are going the last few days? If you are around Chris- I am thinking of you and your mom..... HUGS- and prayers... Michele
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      2 comments
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      Started by LuvMyMom3
      Most recent by LuvMyMom3
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Hissy_Fitz"

      Finally beginning to understand the Avastin/No Avastin Issue

      I belong to two local support groups, and of course many of the same people are in both. One member, whom I have never met, recently posted that she was going to Illinois (we live in Texas) so she cou…
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      4 comments
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      Started by Hissy_Fitz
      Most recent by Hissy_Fitz
      Ovarian Cancer
     

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