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    Ovarian Cancer

     

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    • User: "CSN_Anne"

      Private Message Spam

      Hello everyone, Thank you to all of you who have alerted us to the PM spamming from earlier today. I apologize for the inconvenience. While we do have securities in place, we are not always able to ca…
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      Started by CSN_Anne
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "jeffmensch"

      Question about time left to live

      My Aunt has stage 4 Ovarian Cancer which has spreasd. The CT Scan convinced the doctirs to stop chemo. I would like to know HOW LONG can you live without Chemo. Does anyone know a TIME RANGE? Thanks
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      7 comments
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      Started by jeffmensch
      Most recent by bluesmama
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "jadeh27"

      5.3 mass on RT ovary..CA125 40 & OVA1 6 No idea what I am looking at....

      Okay...I have been having OVCA symptons for over 4 years and the last year has been pretty intense. I have been to 4 specialist and spoke to my OB-Gyn on numerous occassions about my concerns. I have …
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      Started by jadeh27
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "nakanakaokai"

      Survivors Needed!!!

      I have a dear friend that is battling stage 4 cervical/ovarian cancer for the third time and it has just spread. She is young and vibrant and an amazing human being. She hasn't left the hospital in ov…
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      5 comments
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      Started by nakanakaokai
      Most recent by NoTimeForCancer
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Rebekah77"

      Ovarian Cancer & BRCA1 Positive Mutation

      Hello everyone! I have read so many stories of you brave women who fight daily and still find the positive!! So here is a bit more positive to share! My Sister was Diagnosed with OV Cancer Stage 4 in …
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      15 comments
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      Started by Rebekah77
      Most recent by Rebekah77
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "dawnj"

      Muscle pain after radiation

      I finished 30 radiation treatments for ovarian cancer in December. A few weeks later, I developed pain deep in my buttocks. Recently learned it is probably piriformis muscle. Have had PT for past two …
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      2 comments
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      Started by dawnj
      Most recent by dawnj
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Jenda"

      Muscle and joint pain after chemo

      i am 3 weeks post chemo. I had 18 chemo cocktails, six rounds - carboplatin and taxol and then 2 weeks of just taxol, and then start all over again. I experienced terrible neuropath, it was so painful…
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      10 comments
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      Started by Jenda
      Most recent by saritab
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Jodisgoing180"

      One year ago today...

      One year ago today, I was officially diagnosed with cancer. I had gone in for a routine appointment, and they ordered an x-ray. On the x-ray they found fluid on my lungs. I was sent to the ER to have …
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      1 comments
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      Started by Jodisgoing180
      Most recent by NoTimeForCancer
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Susan777"

      After Chemo Steroids....

      Hey all....I have had 2 of 6 treatments. Each time they pump me full of steroids during the infusion and the side effects are a red face and INSOMNIA. I have never taken the oral steroids that are pre…
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      26 comments
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      Started by Susan777
      Most recent by NoTimeForCancer
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Jodisgoing180"

      Update...

      I just had my fourth infusion (about a week ago). My CA-125 is still not lowering, though my symptoms are lessening. I still have fatigue-- though I am in chemotherapy, so it doesn't really surprise m…
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      2 comments
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      Started by Jodisgoing180
      Most recent by Jodisgoing180
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "jessica001"

      Talcum powder causes ovarian cancer?

      Hi, I recently came across this article that caught my attention, http://thelawfirm.com/talcum-powder-lawsuit/. Is this really true. I have been using talcum powder since quiet some time now. It is sa…
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      2 comments
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      Started by jessica001
      Most recent by Tethys41
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "jane1945"

      Atlanta GYN Oncologist

      I need to find any onclogist in Atlanta who takes care of ovarian cancer. I was referred to Dr. Joseph Boveri at gyn Atlanta and didn't like him. Are there any doctors who are compasionate or this doe…
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      13 comments
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      Started by jane1945
      Most recent by Fortie
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Krithi"

      Neoadjuvant chemo effectiveness

      My mom is diagnosed with ovarian 3c (we are still in shock coz she's supposed to be the healthiest & fittest in the family) is advised 3 chemo-surgery-chemo.Now she's done with first chemo & her stoma…
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      5 comments
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      Started by Krithi
      Most recent by Andrea123
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Tethys41"

      Ovarian Cancer and Diet

      For some reason, many patients do not want to hear that if they make some lifestyle changes, it may reduce their risk of cancer, recurrance or even help fight cancer. But for those who are interested …
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      5 comments
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      Started by Tethys41
      Most recent by Tethys41
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Kdfinch"

      Daughter has questions about moms dx

      my mom was just dx with ovarian cancer in December she had her first chemo tx six days ago and is having trouble with legs cramps and coNstipation..... what can we do to help her over this obstacle?
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      5 comments
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      Started by Kdfinch
      Most recent by abrub
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "madeline236"

      questioning my decision for hysterectomy

      so my surgry is Dec 15 and they need to take ovaries and tubes. The uterus and cervix were 'optional' (unless of course they see something when they open me up). I agreed for them to remove them for t…
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      5 comments
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      Started by madeline236
      Most recent by LorettaMarshall
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Jodisgoing180"

      I have some good news :)

      I went for my fourth appointment. The doctor is going to go ahead and give me the fourth Doxil treatment. He thinks that if my CA-125 doesn't go down that it's likely from scar tissue or any number of…
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      Started by Jodisgoing180
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "1000shoes"

      Low WBC

      Is it normal to still have a low WBC one year after chemo completion? I am trying not to worry before my repeat blood work in two weeks
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      3 comments
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      Started by 1000shoes
      Most recent by azgrandma
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Jodisgoing180"

      One More Doxil Question

      I'm just curious... If you achieved NED on Doxil, how long was your NED? I have very few symptoms after starting Doxil and my pleural effusion has cleared up, and remained clear.
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      3 comments
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      Started by Jodisgoing180
      Most recent by rejoycew
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Jodisgoing180"

      Happy Holidays-- small update :)

      I had my third appointment for my recurrence. My third round of Doxil is Friday. Just minor mouth sores, that's it. My CA-125 "ticked up" a bit. I "look" good according to the doctor. My pleural effus…
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      3 comments
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      Started by Jodisgoing180
      Most recent by rejoycew
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "pam10"

      Nivolumab(Opdivo) for ovarian cancer

      Has anyone gotten into a trial or used this drug off label for ovarian cancer? My mom has stage iv ovarian cancer and we are thinking to try this immunotheraphy drug for her. It is FDA approved for a …
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      9 comments
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      Started by pam10
      Most recent by Lou Ann M
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "PerfectBlemish"

      Needing your opinions, please?

      I'm new to this forum and have already gained a wealth of knowledge regarding my situation. I'm 57 years old and had a hysterectomy 30 years ago, but still have my ovaries. In the last few months I've…
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      4 comments
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      Started by PerfectBlemish
      Most recent by Kaleena
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "tealnpink"

      Roll Call October 2016

      We haven't had a roll call in a long time. Age: 61 Diagnoses: 1. February 2010 stage 3C low-grade papillary serous carcinoma and high-grade serous ovarian cancer. 2. May 2010 stage 2B invasive ductal …
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      15 comments
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      Started by tealnpink
      Most recent by Doodlelady
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "madeline236"

      when is OVCA actually diagnosed? how often should CA125 be done?

      Hello everyone, I don't know if I have a right to post here as I don't have an official diagnosis of ovarian cancer. That is actually one of my questions - since it cannot be diagnosed until surgery a…
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      17 comments
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      Started by madeline236
      Most recent by Tethys41
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "R_Swan"

      Hormones

      Hello! I am 34 years old. I am an ovarian cancer survivor of almost 12 years now (yay!). I was diagnosed at age 24 with stage 3c. I had a total hysterectomy and did chemo for a year. I am so happy to …
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      4 comments
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      Started by R_Swan
      Most recent by Tethys41
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Seekinghope"

      Lost mom to stage 4 ovarian cancer...now to find out my risks

      My name is Heather Im 32 years old and I just took my mom off life support and she passed yesterday from complications of stage 4 ovarian cancer with lung, liver and bowel mets. It was less than a mon…
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      10 comments
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      Started by Seekinghope
      Most recent by Rebekah77
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Anasazi21"

      Topotecan

      I just started Topotecan, 3 weeks on, one week off for recurrent ovca. Looking for anyone with experiance with this drug. Side effects, effectivness, ect... Thanks.
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      1 comments
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      Started by Anasazi21
      Most recent by LorettaMarshall
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Jodisgoing180"

      Cancer Pain question...

      I am currently using Doxil for a recurrence. The first round about two weeks after that round, I felt better-- the heaviness in my chest was gone, the pain in my back. I had my second round about a we…
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by Jodisgoing180
      Most recent by Jodisgoing180
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Pratoman"

      Surgery recovery question

      wife was diagnosed in Sept 2016, surgery scheduled then postponed due to blood clot in lung. So started chemo, and will have surgery after 3 cycles of dose dense chemo. it looks like surgery will be s…
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      4 comments
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      Started by Pratoman
      Most recent by rejoycew
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "madeline236"

      update: surgery scheduled

      so I met with the gyno-oncologist yesterday and somehow really, truly expected she'd say this was all a false alarm and nothing is likely wrong. I thought she'd offer preventative, elective BSO as I'm…
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      7 comments
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      Started by madeline236
      Most recent by Soup52
      Ovarian Cancer
     

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