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Beauty and/or Hair Tips....
This is such a big issue for us girls (hair and looks). I thought it warranted a thread all its own. Do you have experiences, tips, etc that you would like to share regarding wigs, scarves, makeup, etc? Or maybe you're a newbie and have questions? I will start by saying that I finally lost it all - hair, brows, lashes -…
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Avastin Headaches. How long do they linger?
I am wondering if anyone has had these headaches from Avastin. My last treatment was Feb 9th, but I am STILL having terrible daily, lingering headaches. My oncology nurse actually suggested that I "go to an eye doctor, and have my eyes checked". LOL It isnt' that; because I still had the dripping nose & congestion, and…
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MD ANDERSON IN TEXAS, ANYONE?
Not an OVCA post, but our neighbor has a rare blood disease called mylofibrosis. His wife is taking him to MD Anderson in Texas on Monday, which I understand is a top-notch cancer center. They are doing a study there for mylofibrosis. Anyone familiar with this hospital? Thanks for your input. Monika
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New Drugs for Relapsed OVCA
This is some information I found while wasting time on the www. New drug combination for relapsed ovarian cancer by Karen R · December 7th, 2009 Women whose platinum-sensitive ovarian cancer has relapsed lived a little longer and had fewer side effects on a new combination of drugs compared to the standard treatment, a new…
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Round 3
Well I had round 3 of Doxil on Wednesday and worked yesterday and today. Not feeling too bad just a little tired and of course that stupid constipation. Thank goodness for suppositories. I forgot to call about my CA125 (maybe that is a good thing), so will have to wait till Monday. I have a cat-scan in two weeks to see if…
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primary peritoneal carcinoma
I was diagonosed with primary peritoneal carcinoma/ovarian cancer when I was 55 years old. That was in April 1999. Now thanks to medical science and Jesus, I am a survivor of 11 years. My story is similar to most. I was in perfect health and began experiencing symptoms of bloating, gas and a sense of feeling full. When I…
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Neck tumor
Hi everyone, My neck tumor is growing by the day! I can hardly believe my own eyes! It has a slight burning sensation, but is not really painful. It's just so rock hard, and on occasion I accidentally knock it with my hand or arm. My doctor said he wanted to wait to see what the Etoposide does to it, but I don't agree. I'm…
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Had sugery for ovca Oct. 8th 2009 stage 3 completed my chemo. cat scan was clear CA125 10on April 8
I am still getting a lot of abdominal discomfort feel really sore inside,any one else had this problem? On a lighter note this is for Tina, I am from Nottingham. I have been living in the USA 21 years still miss Nottm. Love to all oska
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Dear Bonnie
I was just just reading the new posts and wanted to tell you how happy I am to have you back "on board". (((HUGS))) Maria
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Newbie Also!
I had gone in for my annaul checkup, pap, colonscopy.mamamgram the works. I was led to ask my doctor to run a CA-125, since cancer runs in my family. As, soon as she got the results, and it was elevated, she placed everything on STAT, intrvaginal sonogram, CT scan. plevic exam, the works. When she got those results back,…
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Little bit of a fun poll...been daydreaming lately in my spare time!
Hi ladies and some gents! I figured I would try and add a little fun to my posts. Since going through this cancer experience with Mom and meeting all of you, I now tend to spend alot of time online...whether researching cancer treatments, hospitals, or anything OVCA related...I also now spend alot of time on…
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Finished chemo & am feeling low
Hello everyone, just thought I'd up date you all. I have just finished my chemo and find myself struggling. My last treatment was 3 weeks ago. I was a little disappointed with my CA 125 as it only went down from 70 to 65. I have been in control all the way through my treatment, mainly because it was like a "journey" I had…
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I Am Pretty Sure It Is Back
Good Morning, I started having rectal pressure and could not move my bowels about a month ago. Some rectal pain. CA-125 went from 5 to 7 in 2 monthes. Had a check-up with ob/gyn oncologist. He said everything checked out fine. Just this week I have been very tired with no energy. Have been sleeping alot. Still have rectal…
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Pain
My daughter (31yr old) was diagnosed with ovarian cancer July last year. She had a total hysterectomy and treated with chemo. The surgeon has given her great prognosis. We were all trilled when chemo was over in Dec. We all thought that once chemo was over life might get back to some what normal...... wrong. My daughter…
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A quote to help get through the day
On my birthday, My moms friend steve took me to his friends house, They were having a get together for the super boul, I wasn't paying much attention, because football really isn't my thing, so i took out my note book. As i drew some pretty pictures, my mom started talking to a lady with purple bangs. So my mom told her…
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Etoposide
Hi everyone, I'm anxious to hear from any of you that has been on oral Etoposide. Any success? I guess that is the next drug I will be on. I've read that it is very hard on both the red and white blood counts.....Rats! Fatigue, we all love so much! Take good care everyone! Luv and hugs, MM
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How-to-not-cheer-up a cancer patient
Happy Friday everyone (well not quite yet for some you!) I had my chemo yesterday (doxil/carbo) and not feeling as draggy as I thought I would be. And now I am off to the urologist. I am so happy to report the bladder and kidney are working and no infections for a few weeks, and no bleeding for one week. It has been a bit…
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Dry skin
My skin is awful--so dry that I break out. I look like a 13 year old going thru puberty. ha. So I was wondering if you all know of a good skin cream. I use aquaphor at nite but I can't use it during the day-- I don't want to walk around with it on my face. I need a good face cream. I was an oil of olay user but it just…
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Nothing to complain about
Hi Ladies Well this is a switch isn't it, with nothing to complain about. Just wanted to let you know that I continue to feel great, appitite is fantastic, eating pretty much what I want with a bit of caution though. I'm sitting at the oncologists office now, I just got through with seeing him and he didn't have anything…
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I have fuzz!!!!!
Even though I am getting Taxol monthly for maintenance, I can feel fuzz growing on my head! And my eyebrows! If I don't have to go back on a stronger cocktail, maybe I will have real hair in a few months! Too early to tell what the texture might be, but I can already see that it's gray on top and dark in back. I can fix…
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Appointment trip gone awry
Yesterday I had an appointment with my gyn/onc for a follow-up. I hadn't seen him since he did the surgery last Sept. My husband went with me, and we planned to make a little shopping expedition (Trader Joe's & IKEA) while we were in the big city that's two hours away from home. Things started badly-doctor was running an…
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Need Help Making a Decision
Good Morning, I know this is stupid, but I need advice. I want to go on a cruise in April. It cost $3000.00. I was ready to give the Carnival Cruise people my credit card number yesterday, but I chickened out. Why? Because in April I could have a re-occurance. I have been NED for almost 9 monthes. My CA-125 is 6 and I had…
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Fuzzy Hair In Public
I did it! I went out in public with my fuzzy head. My hair is about 1/2 inch long and it is too hot to wear wigs or scarves. So I went to Tractor Supply, Target, Panera Bread today without headgear. I free so brave and free! Mary
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Thank God for great Doctos!!
Wow!!!! It is been so long since last time I wrote something!!!! Last time i needed help for my adhesions problem...This time i just want to say Thank God for the Doctors that are helping me...No trace of the cancer after 2 1/2 years!!! No trace of the adhesions after 2 years!!!! This is amazing...I had to go out of the…
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CT Results
Hello Everyone, Well, I got my CT results back from today. Clear and clean scan. The pressure on the rectum is from area's of the colon bulging above the area of the rectum. This is from old age and surgery and various other non-related cancer issues. Yesterday, I was sure I was going to be in trouble. I think I made…
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Saundra: Saturday morning
Hi, husband Joe here. Saundra rested well last night (Friday). Her white count is elevated, so she's on two antibiotics and will remain in the hospital at least two more days. This morning she had her catheter removed (hooray!). She's to remain on a soft diet until bowels completely return to normal. Your posts are a great…
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message from dorion and Meghan
Hey everyone! It's Meghan, Just wanted to say Hello and thank you for the support for my Mom, She talks about this site, and the people, and how totally awesome you all are...All the time. Bye bye! Hello my Darling Ladies, I missed all of you so much. Meghan really wanted to say hello to you Ladies, she is awesome. She has…
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BONNIE'S TUESDAY CARING BRIDGE UPDATE
Thought everyone would like to know. . . "Another quick update on Mom. She is doing well but still in the hospital. They think she may go home tomorrow. She has gotten 2 blood transfusions and they did an enema through her stoma to remove the blockage. She is feeling much better but is still tired. She will get food today…
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Meghan
Good Morning Meghan, Can you help my 13 year old son become as mature as you? All he cares about is girls and video games. He is a straight "A" student and won the "Young Writer's" award for Jefferson County and the "Young Artist" award for Jefferson County and he is in the "Young Scholars Academy", but he lacks your…
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Not good news
Hello All, Well, true to my guess, the Alimta didn't work. Plus, the doctor said the tumor on my neck (size of an egg) could be Lymphoma. Very depressing news. I've known that one can get another type of cancer from all of the chemo and cat scans, but have never really read that this has happened to anyone on the board.…