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Packing for Hospital
Ok. So this may be silly, but my surgery date (hyster/debulking) is Wednesday. Called the docs office, and if I can get there, they will be there. (Thinking of hiring a dog sled as we live in Baltimore). At any rate, are there any things that I should pack that I wouldn't normally think of? Already have the following:…
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During hysterectomy, ovary accidentally sliced open for 2 inches
Does anyone know if that lowered my survival odds, and by how much? It seems likely that this would metastatize the cancer as well as spread it regionally by smearnig cancer cells on various internal organs as it was pulled out through my vagina.
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obstruction-con't thread
Hi my Ladies Well after spending a weekend of absolute terror and a lot of tears. I don't know what's come over me but I just have this horrible feeling of doom, which I prey is just my over active imagination. I find I won't let myself fall asleep because everytime I'm about to go there I dream that I"m in the hospital…
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Update on Mom's chemo
Mom started chemo last friday... She is on Taxol/Carboplatin for one full day every 3 weeks. She is still in the hospital so that actually gives me comfort that she has constant supervision when I cannot be there. The very next day(Saturday) she was complaining that her muscles felt like mush. I also noticed that her face…
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Doxil - mouthsores
10 days into my second dose of Doxil I have mouth sores, various rashes, a painful spot on the sole of my foot and crying episodes. In some aspects the carbo/taxol and cisplat/taxol seemed like a walk in the park. Anyone have any tips to help with mouth sores?
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bowel obstructions
Well always something and I'm getting so tired of all of it at times. The terrified feelings. But I wanted to know if anyone here has had bowel obstructions. If so what was the treatment. I've had this over a year now, rushed to the hospital 3 times because of the excrutiating pain. Now I have no pain and they want to…
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kidney counts up
I have been having some pain/pressure in the middle of my back and had a CT last week. There seems to be a tumor or adhesion on the ureter causing impact and bringing up my kidney count. (I know I have heard some of you vets say that it it not always a tumor when it lights up, but this is the first time I've heard that…
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BonnieR
Have a very Happy Birthday Saturday!!!!! Hope you can celebrate with all the cake and trimmings. You deserve it! Love, Kathryn
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No chemo today
They nixed my chemo today - the last of my six Carbo/Taxol treatments. My platelets were too low. Red cells were low, too, so they gave me another shot of Aranesp. Trying again on Feb 17th. Bummer. Carlene
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Mom starting Chemo tomorrow
Just an update... Mom is starting Chemo tomorrow. I am not sure what kind but she believes the doctor said that they were going to do a full day of chemo every 3 weeks... Does this sound right? She might have misunderstood. The doctor is not available for me to talk to right now. I also found out that all of her tumors are…
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What were your symptoms of Ovarian Cancer?
I was recently diagnosed with Stage I Bladder Cancer. However, my pain began with ovarian pain. When I saw the gynecologist in April 2009 (ovarian pain began around October 2008), they did an u/s and said that the left ovary (where my pain was) had numerous cysts that were unidentified and my right ovary had hemorraghic…
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Another Subject: Snow
Hello Everyone, I live in the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. 1 hour from Baltimore and 1 1/2 from Washington D.C. We are in a very serious situation here. It has been snowing since yesterday morning. We have 40 plus inches of snow and it is not going to stop snowing until tonight. The weather people don't even know…
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My tests and treatment
God's morning to all :-) I ask myself today why am I up already? Oh ya neulasta shot and then back to bed. I had carboplatin Fri/Sat, this well be my last dose of it I believe. The preliminary ct scan said no significant change, but the final report said lots more. I did have one tumor on liver shrink a bit, but also had…
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New Research to combat Ovarian Cancer
Hi There, Been doing a ton of research for my mom regarding uterine cancer (serous carcinoma to be exact) and came across this new study for Ovarian cancer. Thought you may like to see it! Kind Regards, Amanda Disarming Specialized Stem Cells Might Combat Deadly Ovarian Cancer ScienceDaily (Jan. 29, 2010) — Eliminating…
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Superiority of Weekly Paclitaxel Challenges Ovarian Cancer Treatment Paradigm
This just came out February, 2010, and I found it fascinating: Superiority of Weekly Paclitaxel Challenges Ovarian Cancer Treatment Paradigm Dr. Maurie Markman is Vice President, Clinical Research; Professor, Gynecologic Medical Oncology; and Chair, Gynecologic Medical Oncology; The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer…
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debulking
Hi Ladies I keep seeing this word "debulking" and I"ve been meaning to ask. What the heck is this anyway. Should this be something that I should have. Sounds like they go in and scrape around to get all the tumors out of the way. Linda
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Tamoxifen treatment for preventing recurrent Ovarian Cancer?
Hello... My name is Brad and I am posting this on behalf of my mom, who is currently about to start Tamoxifen as a "preventative" treatment. After being diagnosed with stage III cancer in 2007 she has been in remission since October of that year. In December after her regular 3 month check up, her CA125 test was 32. Her…
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Armidex
Hi girls, haven't been on in awhile. I see there are several new people I hate that. I am curious if anyone here has been on Armidex? It is a breast cancer med but my doctor feels he has ran out of options (think its time to look for 2nd opinion on that). My mother googled Armidex and found alot of harse side effects so I…
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How can I help my family?
I know this is supposed to be the time that I "focus" on myself. But I have a family that I've always taken care of, and I can't just stop doing that. How can I help my husband and my daughter deal with this? My husband lost his mother to cancer almost 10 years ago to the day of my diagnosis. This is very difficult for…
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Chemo Today
Off to my second chemo treatment. Thank you for all your prayers and information. I have to find out what my CA125 was and is. Blessings Leanne
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Etopocide
Well, here it is almost 3yrs and three treatments later. The first time was carbo and taxol for 8 months with a 1yr and 1month remission. The second time was doxil/carbo/avasin for 6 months with a six-month remission. Now I'm into day 11 of my third treatment of "etopocide" it is an oral form of chemo that I'm to take for…
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Changed my picture
This one is more "true to life". It is recent and post-chemo.
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Celebrating!
Teal Warriors, I am celebrating my 2 years of surviving Ovarian cancer since my diagnosis two years ago today! Praise the Lord for His many blessings! Love you all, Libby♥
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Happy to find this site that has such caring people.
Hi, This is my first time visiting this site and I am please to find such a caring group of people. I was diagnosed with clear cell adenocarcinoma stage 1A ovarian cancer in November. I had a total hysterectomy and thank God it did not spread to the glands. I am doing 6 chemo treatment Paraplatin & Taxol. I have completed…
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Fatigue. It's beginning to impact my life.
I had some fatigue with my initial treatment protocol, but nothing like this time. The weekly taxol is REALLY beginning to make me TIRED, in a way that is affecting the quality of my life. I am 7 rounds into a 1/3-strength WEEKLY taxol infusion, followed the next 3 days each week by shots of Nuepogen. This 'easy' chemo has…
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Sending prayers
I just wanted to tell you all that I keep you in my prayers every night. Mom is just beginning her struggle with this horrendous disease and this board has been a big part of my sanity.. Thank you for helping me tremendously! Live,laugh,love
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OK, Mixed results..has any one experienced this???
First, thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Bonnie, I was thinking a lot about you today and hope things went well.Here's how our day went: Mom's CT scan shows an area, near where they re-sectioned her colon that is "suspect (this area was cancer intense obviously). The radiologist says she's cancer free and that's…
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saw my oncologist
Hi Ladies, I have been kind of down lately, I know it's needing the double hernia surgery in Oct., developing lymphedema, and needing to restart chemo in Jan. One negative blow after the other, I know many of you can relate to how that goes. I recovered from the surgery, and had to immediately start a new chemo, Gemzar for…
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Post Hysterectomy Pain and Discomfort
Was diagnosed stage 3 ovarian cancer in June, 2009, after a total hysterectomy. Completed six rounds of chemo in November and getting stronger. The nagging pain and discomfort originally felt in mostly right lower abdomen is getting more intense and frequent. Should I be concerned?
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Honest answers please
Hello again. I just got home from visiting mom in the hospital-I am getting a little nervous that she might know more than what she is telling me. They are going to put a port in on Monday for chemo/radiation. I asked her what kind of treatment they are going to be doing(so I can come home and post it here to get info) and…