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How do you know
I went to the Dr and got my cat-scan results. My fluid around the lungs has cleared but the cancer is still in a few spots and hasn't improved nor is it worse. I do have some cells around the liver but not on or in it. We decided to stay on Doxil for 2-3 more rounds. I just had my fourth round done Wed and called today for…
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Concerned about pelvic ultrasound report
I was dx with breast ca in Jan. stage 1 no lymph node involvement and just finished radiation. I had been having a lot of pelvic problems-bloating, severe pain, constipation, diarrhea, nausea. So before starting Tamoxifen for the br ca I had a pelvic ultrasound. The results concern me. I have a right enlarged ovary which…
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Germ Cell/Yolk Sack Ovarian Tumours
Hi, I just want to offer to people out there suffering from the above my advice or my experience (as someone who has suffered from and beaten this) and answer any questions you might have about what you are going through if I can possibly help. I wrote a website about my experiences here: www.linkinachain.bravehost.com But…
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Mothers update in Indiana
Hello all, My mom was rushed to the hospital yesterday before her dr. appt. She had pain (from dramomyiosis) and was so weak. She was slightly dehydrated and low blood pressure and low oxygen level. She is at a great hospital which the amulance took her to (not the local hospital). Thank goodness. My father is so glad she…
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Not Such Good News
Spot on Liver....not in it...on it....whats the difference? I totally didn't understand what the doctor was saying...She does not want to do chemo just wants to watch it as concerned that chemo would be too rough on my mother right now...wants Mom to have quality of life and since the cancer isn't causing any problems,…
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Maybe good news
Saw doc yesterday, he thinks one of the pills prilosed maybe causing my blood to drop like it has, he said he has never saw any ones blood do like mine has done. he told me to stop taking the pill. get blood drwn monday so please pray all levels will be up. Yhey have come up some but not alot, although it wsa enough he…
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CA125 rising, should I be concerned?
Hi Ladies, 'Went to the Doc today for my four week check-up before chemo(I am doing maintenance for a year after the initial carbo/taxo.) My CA125 is low. My baseline was pegged at 5. This may seem low, but my original CA125, in the thick of things, was "only" 300. WELL, each visit, it seems to be going up a point. First,…
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LisaQ
How did Mom make out?
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Number of Chemo drugs for Ovarian
Surviviors, My mom is in the beginning of txt (going Wed to discuss options) and I just wondered when it came time for chemotherapy, are there a lot of options?? 10, 15, or 20 different drugs?? Just trying to "keep up the hope." Blessings to All of You, vicki
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PET/CT results
Well, after 5 infusions of Doxil, it was decided I should move on to something else. The PET showed increased uptake in the areas on my colon. I have a new enlarged abdominal lymph node. Overall, the scan isn't bad and the areas on the colon are still small. The disease is not spreading quickly. The CT really didn't show…
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Stage 4 ov, also breast cancer diagnosis
Hello survivors, my mom, age 68 young, diagnosed 3 weeks ago with breast cancer and 2 wks ago with stage 4 ovarian cancer (I think there is a connection here), her breast oncologist said it was non operatable, but my father took her to gyno oncologist and he will operate on 5 -26. you inspire me. I have read and copied…
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Anyone have a thyroid mass?
I went and got a copy of the report from the neck CT scan because I've been playing phone tag with the ENT. He said in his message to keep an eye out for some enlarged nodes but didn't say where. He's in surgery all day today so I got a copy to take to my gp. It says on the report there is a small low density lesion on my…
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I'm new here
Hi. I just joined the CSN today. I am a 37 year old caregiver to my mother who has been living with stage IIIC ovarian cancer for over 6 years now. Mom moved in with us right BEFORE her initial diagnosis which, in retrospect, was a blessing b/c she has been in our care since the beginning. Over the years, she has had 6…
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Results after surgery
Good Morn..all, I had the second look surgery along with hysterectomy on 4/22 I am slowly healing from the abdominal incision.Although it was questionable as to the need for further surgery i decided to follow my Dr's expertise as to the normal standard of care.Fortunately it was a good call in retrospect.After removing…
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Ritalin???for chronic fatigue/quality of life
Hi- My internist wants me to try taking a small daily dose of ritalin to help combat the severe fatigue and pain. I'm currently on neurontin, clonazepam, and trazadone. She said it is being used to help with the chemo toll and lingering fatigue. ACS did have some current research re: this issue and that was helpful. Just…
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Relationship problems and cancer
I am having problems with my marriage as I go through chemo for PPC. I feel like I have to tiptoe around him so as not to upset him. I am halfway through my treatment and my husband does not know how to support me. He was utterly devasted when I got diagnosed and it was me who tried to comfort him. It was me that said to…
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Need help deceiphering terms! : /
The message from my doctor said I have a large complex lesion on my right ovary. He also said there was some fluid above the right ovary. I'm supposed to call him Monday morning to discuss the next step. Can any of you ladies help me with what this is or means? I also found out that I have three enlarged nodes in my neck.…
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Att Bonnie
Bonnie would you mine if i get your e address mine is snookie43@cox.net
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Libby's 2nd Opinion
Ladies, This may be too long, sorry. Okay, my husband and I went for my 2nd opinion last Thursday to THE JAMES - Ohio State is a Comprehensive Cancer Center designated by the National Cancer Institute. I saw Dr. Larry Copeland who is the Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology…
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got a wonderful suprise
My niece Connie and her chldren came from Tucson yesterday and decorated my yard with posters and things for Mother's day, they all sang Happy Aunts day to you Wish i knew how to upload pic here would show you all. Happy Mother's Day to all
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Prayers for My Mom
Hi Everyone, I just returned from NY..came back a little early...needed a break...My sister has taken over. Mom's 3 month check up is Thursday. They are taking her blood and CT scan. Then she meets next week with her doctor to go over the results. Mom is terrified. I can't blame her. She looks great. She is up and around…
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LeesaG Where are you?
Good Morning, Leesa how are you doing? How many chemo treatments do you have left? I saw Dr. Rosenshein in April and he graduated me to every 6 monthes with him. That was a big step. He is a tough old bird. I still have not asked him why he sent everybody else flowers after surgery, but me. Love You, Paula
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We Are Missing Our Senior Ladies
Good Morning, We are missing our 3 senior ladies very much on this discussion board. That would be Saundra, BonnieR, and LPack. I know 2 of you are recovering from surgery. Hope you get well fast. I am having trouble fielding all of these posts. You 3 ladies answered everyone's post. I need help. We need you back. I hope…
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Post chemo living
Hiya everyone Just thought I would ask a few questions about living after chemo. My chemo finished March 26th and I am slowly getting my strength back. 1. I am conscious of having put weight on and can no longer fit into my pre-cancer clothes. I have tried to lose weight but it is not happening. Is this normal in your…
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Answers that I don't seem to get from my Drs.Can anyone advice?
I was just diagnosed with OC Stage 3 March 30,2010. Had complete hsterecmy,they placed a mediport abdonminal. My first week of Taxol and Carboplatin, was horriffic.The port leaks and I have what they call diabetic veins, so my left arm is all bruised. I am wondering if there is someone who is going through or gone through…
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CA 125 holding steady
Had my labs drawn yesterday and my CA125 is still a 6. That's two months in a row, both drawn after I had completed my first round chemo treatments (6 infusions of Carbo/Taxol). Six may be my nadir. I am NED and doing a year of (monthly) Taxol maintenance. Carlene
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'Vegetative Growth'? What the heck is that?
Anyone know what that means? Got a report back from a pelvic ultrasound and never saw that term before. Of course I will ask my oncologist just wondered if anyone had heard of it before. I think it's on the cyst they found but apparently it hadn't shown up in the previous scan. Vegetative? What, am I growing broccoli in…
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No News is Good News... I Hope!
I have never been one to worry. I'm the laid back problem solver. I went to my GP last Thursday for my annual health check-up. As I was getting up to leave, he mentioned I looked tired and asked if everything was ok. I told him I think life's daily dealings have caught up to me and I have been having a few issues but…
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Why is it difficult for lab to grade my OV stage 1A Cancer
Lab say it a problem to grade my stage 1A OV cancer so now we have to be cautious and say its a grade 3 and do chemo
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Tamoxifen for biochemical-recurrent ovarian cancer
new research that came out this month: "Tamoxifen may be a reasonable treatment alternative for patients with biochemical-recurrent ovarian cancer," concluded Dr. Jean Hurteau and his coinvestigators from the Gynecologic Oncology Group (GOG). But he cautioned that the findings need to be validated in other randomized…