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help with employer
My school district is terminating me because I have been off work for 12 weeks (FMLA). My Dr. recommends I not go to work because of the germs at work. Any suggestions of resources or other ways to stay afloat while undergoing 5 more chemos and trying to get strength back?? I am a single Mom with 2 kids....and this will…
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Libby - Chemo Update
Was unable to have chemo February 15th because of low platelets. Then unable to have chemo yesterday as platelet counts from Sunday were still 6,000 to low. Dr. J had me take blood counts again Monday plus CA125. Actually platelets went up 11,000 more and I COULD have had chemo. CA125 still climbing from 12.2, 28 and now…
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Chemo update
Happy Sunday, Had my Doxil chemo on Thursday and not doing bad. I actually went to the grocery store and out to dinner last night with my daughter and grandkids. Just a little tired today and am going back to work tomorrow. This is a first i couldn't do it when I had carbo and toxil. I'm hoping I won't get too tired…
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I'm back
Returned from and 15 day cruise thru the Panama Canal...Yes, it was hot in Central America....and yes, the canal is really a wonder! Couldn't keep up with the board post during the vacation. I will try to get back on soon. Tomorrow, I head for Dallas to check it with a colon-rectal surgeon to see what he thinks about my…
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Platelets are way down chemo canceled
Dr just called and said platelets are down and they canceled chemoo for monday. This depresses me as this happened last month, but this tine they are down lower than last month. Please pray God will bring them back up by Monday, as I get retested then. Is anyone else having this problem?
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Chemo done when do things get back to normal??
Hi I am new here--just finished my chemo and december and was wondering when the tried and aches go away. Also when does your hair come back? Mine seems to be coming back slowly. I know I should be happy that I am done and told that my scan was clear and everything looks good. But now it seem that I have more aches then…
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Promoting Hair Growth
I found in a cancer magazine that if you take the following 5 supplements, it helps your hair to grow in FASTER. I think it REALLY DOES! You can get them at Wal-Mart, and I go by the doses on the labels. 1)Biotin 2)Vitamin A 3)Vitamin B6 4)Vitamin B Complex 5)Flaxseed Oil ~Hope this helps you all. I think it's helped me,…
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CT's are all clear
Hi ladies, I am relieved to find out all my CT's are clear (lung, pelvic and bone). My CA125 is still at 132, so obviously, there are tumors lurking. My doc says that if they were to take a PET, they would show up, but he doesn't see any point in doing that unless I plan on doing surgery. I have mixed feelings, I really…
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Navalbine
I was diagnosed Stage 3C in January 2007. Had the usual aggressive surgery and then IP/IV cisplatin and taxol. I had an 11 month remission and have been on several chemo regimens since. Most recently I did well on Topotecan for about 8 months. It suddenly stopped working which is maybe just as well because by that time I…
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Neuropathy
Finished 6 rounds of Gemzar/cysplatin followed by 2 treatments of Gemzar/carboplatin. The neuropathy in my fingers, toes and part of my feet is awful. Taking a medication to help but so far has done nothing. I see the doctor next week and hope we can increase my med. Also have a CT scan this Friday to see how I have fared.…
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ORIGINAL CA-125 WAS 5200 - Dropped by 200 after first round of chemo
My Mom was recently diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer for the 2nd time in 29 years. Her CA-125 started at 5200. After her first round of weekly chemo, her CA-125 dropped by 200 to 5000. We've been told by the Dr. that is a significant drop (and we are so thankful for every point dropped). From all of your experiences, does…
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Praise the Lord
Chemo was canceled for today because of low platelets, Got retested today, and praie the Lord get to get chemo on wed. My ca 135 went from 500 to 12 I give God all the glory for doing this for me
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Thinking of you
I just wanted to let you know that I'm still here reading the boards and thinking of you. You all helped me tremendously when my sister had a scare with ovarian cancer. I really just wanted to let you know that there'e people out here praying for you. I know as a breast cancer survivor how hard this all can be, but I feel…
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Saundra
Where is Saundra? She has not posted for awhile. Did she leave on a cruise without saying Goodbye?
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After first Doxil ca125 jumped
I know I read here in the past about Doxil and ca125. I guess I am looking for reassurance. Before starting Doxil my ca125 was 15. Normal I know but I had a positive biopsy on my colon. 3 wks after my first dose my ca125 jumped to 30. Now it was drawn at a different lab so I will take that into consideration but I'm not…
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IHas anyone had interperitoneal chemo for serous cancer?
I have Intraperitoneal metastasis from werous uterine cancer. I am wondering if any of you women have take this and how you did with it. It sounds grueling and contraversial. Diane
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Anyone else having troube with being tired
I am so tired most of the time after third round of chemo, also having lots of spams in neck, back and stomach almost everytine I eat, my middrift and stomach tighten up and stat to hurt badly anyone else having these kind of problems
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Back to the same ole to topic, sorry
Hey Gang Well I thought I would shut the heck up about this rediculous bowel obstruction thing. Oh by the way, glad to see the board active and see we have some new members and welcome to you guys. Anyway you know my situation, here's the thing......since my release from the hospital I've not gotten rid of the horrible…
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Post Op News
Hi all! Post Op news: staples and catheter come out tomorrow! My husband bought me an expensive bottle of wine so we can celebrate this weekend! Question: My surgeon said he was able to remove 95% of the cancer and that chemo would take care of the rest. Do i really want to know about the remaining 5%? Is this the norm?…
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Craptastic day
So I've been sick since April 2009 and still have a tumor. I'm starting to wonder if I'll ever be in remission. Today I had a break down and cried because I'm sick of being sick. I think it's just starting to sink in that I'll never be 'normal' again. I've been in denial. This sucks and I HATE CANCER!!!! I feel like a…
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Signed on for another year...
I had my last session of the inital chemo yesterday (Carbo/Taxol). My doctor and I talked and we are scheduling a CT scan and pelvic exam. If those look good (and he thinks they will), I have agreed to do a year of monthly Taxol treatments (reduced dosage). He says this is not part of my "scheduled treatment", nor is it…
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When do you get strength back
When do you get your strength back? it hs been since the first of november that i can do housework etc. Tried to do some things today and became so weak. I have to get well, the associated press is wanting to do a story on me and I have to go back to Okla to do the story Looked in mirror today and all of my eye lashes are…
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Ovarian cancer and half done with chemo
Is it just me or are you suppose to have pain after chemo they took everything out but my omentum has nodules and i have lots of pain in my stomach and back. Is anyone else having this problem
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Posting questions
Does anyone have the time & patience to answer my questions on how to post. This is the first board I have been on . I don't know where to go for answers. Thanks, MC
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Cancer & Exercise
I joined this year & am still learning about posting. I was diagnosed March 2008 with Stage IV Ovarian Cancer. I had 3 treatments of Carboplatin & Taxol, surgery July 2008 & 3 more treatments of Carboplatin & Taxol. Still have progression of disease. Three cycles of Doxil - still progression of disease. Tried hormonal…
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UNofficial results of my CT/PET scan: DRUM ROLL>>>>>>>>>
My DIL is a CT-scan technician at the same place where I got my CT/Pet scan yesterday and was able to get the inside scoop from the radiologist that read my scan, and ...…DRUM ROLL,,,,, MY PET/CT from yesterday WAS GOOD!!!! The radiologist told my DIL that NOTHING had uptake on the PET (NOTHING LIT UP!!) The enlarged node…
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update on my mama and lots of questions
Hi ladies! I have not been on here for a very long time, but I am just wondering if anyone has had a situation like this. Let me refresh my moms story as its been a while. My mom was diagnosed this past march with stage 4 ovca that had metastasized into her liver and throughout her abdomen. She was extremely ill and they…
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Neulasta shot
Have any of you heard from your docs that neulasta is possibly a carcinogen? My sister was going to get her first shot last week until the doc told her that it can cause cancer! That was choice one, the other choice was a blood transfusion. My sister's opting for the transfusion. This all sounds scary for her and for all…
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I am new here
New her and new with ovarian cancer would like to make friends
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Results at the half way stage :)
Thought I'd post my latest news. I am about half way through my treatment. I've had a CT scan and just received my 4th infusion of carbo/taxol. My CT scan shows that the thickening of my peritoneum has reduced (maybe you know it better as the omentum)and my left lung is still fluid free (which is fantastic news for me) My…