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    Ovarian Cancer

     

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    • User: "MichaelaMarie"

      My experts

      I'm calling all of my experts......what a great resource of you I have! My marker has been going up for six weeks (three tests), and today I hear that it has dropped just ONE point. Based on the drop,…
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      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by MichaelaMarie
      Most recent by nancy591
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "umaga2136"

      How do you deal with weird looks? Self esteem help please!

      Hi Everyone. My name is danielle. I am 25 years old. I have stage four ovarian cancer, and am undergoing aggressive chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Have been dealing with cancer for about 5 years …
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      12 comments
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      Started by umaga2136
      Most recent by jtotten1
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Mawty"

      Recurrence confirmed

      Well, I definitely have a recurrence and will go back on chemo -- doxil and carbo. I have to have a new port put in because the last one got infected. I also have to have my heart checked before I go …
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      19 comments
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      Started by Mawty
      Most recent by nancy591
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "JoanC"

      A Quotation for the day

      Quotation: "May today there be peace within you. May you trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith in yourself and othe…
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      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by JoanC
      Most recent by saundra
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "beckyracn"

      port removal

      I have just reached the one year date of remission from IVA cervical ca. Yesterday my oncologist scheduled to have my port removed 12/21. I fear that this is too soon. Has anyone had their port remove…
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      10 comments
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      Started by beckyracn
      Most recent by zinaida
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "lindaprocopio"

      CA-125 dropping with chemo but NOT MUCH; does that mean it's no longer working?

      My CA-125 was 54.9 from my labs drawn before Monday's chemo. I am getting a weekly 1/3 dose of single-agent taxol for my 1st recurrance of UPSC (similar in prognosis and treatment as ovarian papillary…
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by lindaprocopio
      Most recent by saundra
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "leesag"

      Had CT Scan suggesting cancer...looking for hope

      Hi, I've not been officially diagnosed yet, but I had a CT Scan today and my doctor called me within two hours. Apparently the CT scan indicated "carcinomatosis" and "probable metastic ovarian cancer.…
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      9 comments
      0 point
      Started by leesag
      Most recent by Hissy_Fitz
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "DaniellaM"

      Question

      Hi! My sister has ovarian cancer and we recently found out she has brain tumors and that its also in her blood. We are waiting to go on thursday to find out her treatment plan but I am confused. I hop…
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      2 comments
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      Started by DaniellaM
      Most recent by Barbara53
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "MichaelaMarie"

      Hey there, Bonnie

      Hi Bonnie and All, Thanks for thinking of me Bonnie. I did recently post a few times and did a "shout-out" to you on Dorion's subject of "Calling All Angels." Congratulations again for having the bloo…
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      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by MichaelaMarie
      Most recent by BonnieR
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "kayandok"

      Doxil scare

      Just got back from the hospital this am after having my first doxil infusion. (The procedure here in Japan is that with any first time chemo you have to go overnight.) Had a bit of a scare. After 20 m…
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      16 comments
      0 point
      Started by kayandok
      Most recent by renesan
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "baldjulz63"

      anyone on pazopanib trial for ovca

      I would really like to talk to anyone who is on pazopanib trial for ovca. I have been on the trial since August and would love to talk to anyone else who is on the trial.
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      0 point
      Started by baldjulz63
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Cindy54"

      New News

      Okay, ladies, I have not posted on this board for awhile because I really did not think I could add too much to what everyone else was going through in terms of advice. So many have had it so much har…
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      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by Cindy54
      Most recent by BonnieR
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Hissy_Fitz"

      "The Bald Headed Blues".....

      Hilarious! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNaW6FyiJRI
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      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by Hissy_Fitz
      Most recent by EmilysDad729
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "dorion"

      calling all Angels

      Well here I am again, more scared then ever before. Hearing the words "your cancer is very active" has put a massive hole in my heart I can't tell you how aweful I feel. I feel hopeless yet trying rea…
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      11 comments
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      Started by dorion
      Most recent by saundra
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Hissy_Fitz"

      May I suggest?

      I check people's "about" page if I am unfamiliar with their name/story. It frustrates me sometimes to find that there is none, or that the information is obviously ver outdated. Then I thought........…
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      1 comments
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      Started by Hissy_Fitz
      Most recent by nancy591
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "survivor3innj"

      Stress

      We had discussed the relation of stress and cancer on another topic. I thought I should start a new discussion on this topic because it seems to be an interesting topic. We were discussing how many pe…
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by survivor3innj
      Most recent by nancy591
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "survivor3innj"

      Update

      I figured while I'm on the computer I should give you an update on my sister. If you recall, she had had a hysterectomy, but they left her ovaries, one year after having breast cancer. Now her CA-125 …
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by survivor3innj
      Most recent by nancy591
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "nancy591"

      question for MK-4 Dani

      Hi, I was looking at your profile. We have alot in common and are about the same age. How old is your daughter? I've been looking to connect with other Moms with young kids. Please email if you'd like…
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      0 point
      Started by nancy591
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Hissy_Fitz"

      Frustrated vent....

      Once again I have had to put off the two root canals that I have been planning since November. My temporary crown came off yesterday, to boot. Last week my numbers (red and white counts) were good, bu…
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      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by Hissy_Fitz
      Most recent by LPack
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Hissy_Fitz"

      Whoo Hoo!!!!!!!

      Had my blood work done this AM and my CA125 is...........(drumroll, please).............. NINETEEN. I was totally prepared for it to be elevated, as I have a UTI, so this was a very pleasant surprise.…
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      20 comments
      0 point
      Started by Hissy_Fitz
      Most recent by helenud00
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "helenud00"

      Mom's chemo started Friday....learning to navigate this crazy world.

      I know this is a discussion board focuses on Ovarian cancer; however, there were no sections for Peritoneal cancer and it's my understanding both are treated similarly. My mom was diagnosed with Stage…
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      10 comments
      0 point
      Started by helenud00
      Most recent by helenud00
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Hissy_Fitz"

      Cancer diets...

      I have heard everything, from "Cancer feeds on acid; don't eat citrus fruit", to "Cancer feeds on sugar; don't eat sweets", and even, "Asparagus will cure/prevent Cancer". My doctor tells his patients…
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      24 comments
      0 point
      Started by Hissy_Fitz
      Most recent by LPack
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "LPack"

      Chemo experience yesterday

      Good Morning Ladies, Yesterday I had my 10th chemo treatment (2 weeks late). Had my Gemzar and was 5 minutes into Cisplatin when I started having chest pains. Called nurse and she stopped the drip and…
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by LPack
      Most recent by LPack
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "msfanciful"

      CA-125 count jumped from 15 to 37.

      Hey everyone and Happy New Year! January was my 2-month lab visit. After the lab I found my ca-125 went from 15 to 37! The past 6-months every 2 months my counts would go up about 2 points, but now...…
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by msfanciful
      Most recent by nancy591
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "jane65"

      Bluerose?

      Hi, Has anyone heard from Bluerose, it's been quite a while since she's posted. I hope things are going well with her. Jane
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      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by jane65
      Most recent by BonnieR
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "kayandok"

      pain in the middle of my back

      Hi ladies, I am due for my 5th doxil Thursday, CA125 is at 132 a few weeks ago. I have this pain right smack in the center of my back that is getting worse every day. After a good night's rest, it act…
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by kayandok
      Most recent by fuzzytrouble
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "billsgal"

      Navelbine/Gemzar Combination

      Hi, I have Stage IV Peritoneal Carcinomatosis, which is treated the same as ovarian cancer. Just had fluid siphoned out of my abdomen, but it keeps on building up so that I am bloated and uncomfortabl…
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      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by billsgal
      Most recent by MIMI of 4
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "kayandok"

      my ramble on "chronic disease"

      Hi everyone, I was dx June of 07 and am coming up this June on being a three year survivor of OvCA 3C. I did have a glorious 8 month NED but now am in the stage they have coined, "treating as a chroni…
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      10 comments
      0 point
      Started by kayandok
      Most recent by saundra
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "kathryn1"

      Cleaning for a reason

      I checked this website and it looks like it would be a big help if it's available in your area. Kathryn Cleaning for a Reason If you know any woman currently undergoing Chemo, please pass the word to …
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      0 point
      Started by kathryn1
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "amberlo"

      cisplatin, etoposide, bleomycin

      has anyone been on therapy with any of these drugs, i keep reading the forums but it seems as if no on has been on the same chemo therapy as i just got done with.i am 25 years old and i was diagnosed …
      14 views
      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by amberlo
      Most recent by june 15
      Ovarian Cancer
     

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