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Has anyone tried alternative treatments here in U.S. or Mexico?
Please let me know whether the treatment made a difference and include the name and address (if possible) of the treatment place. Thanks
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leydig cell tumor
I had surgery a week ago today to remove a leydig cell tumor that was growing inside one of my ovaries, had both ovaries removed. The oncologist said that there is no treatment for this kind of tumor is necessary. I am a three year colon cancer survivor. I go back in two week for a follow up visit with my gyn/oncologist at…
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CA125 anxiety
Good morning Teal Warriors. Tomorrow I go for my three month check up with my oncologist and find out my CA125#. Today I can hardly breathe, I am so anxious and teary. I know you will tell me this is normal but I want to know if the fear ever lessens? I am taking an anti-anxiety medication but I don't think it's working.…
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Found out today and need to know what happens next please...
I am 48, pre-monopausal and have been having bleeding and ovarian problems for a few months. My GYN said my ultrasounds are of concern so did a uterine scope and biopsy and it was ok although lining very thickened. Toda I saw the oncologist and my CA-125 has doubled in 2 weeks and now is right at 90. I have a blood…
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They are gone
My ovaries and fallopian tubes are gone. No cancer. great news. Mom's surgery is the 15th. Her doctor seemed very happy at her response to chemo. Yeah. The Twins win! Overall it's a good day. Never thought this is what would constitute a good day. Best wishes to you all. I think of you everyday.
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Question on Neuropathy
I don't think this subject has really been discussed, but I am wondering if anyone else suffers from nueropathy of the colon. I was diagnosed with this back in 06, or I think that is when I had another colonoscopy and he said that and recommended a colostomy. My oncologist said "if you decide to that lets get a second…
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More good news
My oncologist called yesterday with the CA-125 from Thurs' blood test. It is down to 71 after two chemo's. Started in Aug. at 434, Sept. at 288 and now 71. He was really excited and now I am too. Maybe I can get another chemo vacation to celebrate my Golden Anniversary in January with a cruise!!! Saundra
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after chemo ..Is it common? any help?
I had chemo carboplatin& taxol on 9/21/09. that was my first chemo. I am staged at 1c for treatment purposes. bad tumor, bad ovaries, uterus, cervix and some other tissues are removed 6 weeks back by total histerectomy. I had mentally prepared myself for fatigue, nausea, vomiting, hairloss, muscle and joint discomfort &…
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after chemo ..Is it common? any help?
I had chemo, carboplatin & taxol on 9/21/09. that was my first chemo. I am staged at 1c for treatment purposes. bad tumor, bad ovaries, uterus, cervix and some other tissues are removed 6 weeks back by total histerectomy. I had mentally prepared myself for fatigue, nausea, vomiting, hairloss, muscle and joint discomfort &…
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Can you ladies please remind me again......
Hello Ladies Well it's me again, your long lost friend Linda......if anyone remembers. For those of you who don't let me refresh your memory or give you a brief history. It's fast approaching the dreaded two year mark of my diagnosis while at the time living in Hawaii. I was diagnosed with stage III ovarian. After of…
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Leydig cell tumor
I got home from Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital yesterday after having an operation on Thursday of this past week to remove a leydig cell tumor that was growing inside one of my ovaries. They had a pathologist to test a biopsy of the tumor while I was in the operation. I came back that I did not need any…
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I'd like to know
My mother began chemotherapy less than a month ago. We recieved pamplets and added information concerning affect of treatment, but I would like to know the hard truths about the side affects. Aftethe first treatment she had severe diareah and nausea. Her hair has alredy begun to fall out and she has short spells of not…
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Neumega and Neupogen shots for Gemzar/Cisplatin treatment
Just a quick update. Could not have chemo Monday due to counts (what's new ☺), so had 5 days of Neumega and 2 days of Neupogen shots. Never thought I'd be shooting up so much. ☺ Nor going to the doctor everyday for shots. But if it works (and it should) I will just be grateful. Will get CBC Sunday and will have results…
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Finally successful in getting a gyne/onc and now TOTALLY CONFUSED HELPPPPPPPPPPPP !!!!
What a mess I am. Help anyone, please. I have been battling to have a gyne/onc handle my biopsy of a node and cyst on my right ovary since June and finally have been successful in meeting with this kind of specialist rather than a reg. gyne - I have a very complicated history of non hodgkins lymphoma and many side effects…
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Taking care of Mom
My Mother survived breast cancer 7yrs ago. In April she found out that she has Ovarian cancer stage 3C. She had a hysterectomy and they were supposed to take her stomach lining at the same time, but the surgeon found more than what he expected. The stomach lining had more cancer than they had thought, she has a tumor on…
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Question for you all...
Hi. My user name is Outdoorgirl and I will be a 2 yr. breast cancer survivor in September.I usually post on the bc board,but I have a question for you all. I know that having had bc ,there's a possibility that I could get ovarian cancer also. No,it doesn't keep me up at night,I'm just aware of it. Here is the question.…
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My CA after finishing Gemzar
Well, I got my CA done today. Mine is on a scale of "normal" being 3.5-17.0 Naturally I am still at 18.1 and my treatments are finished. I'm not scheduled to see my Dr. until September, and I will wait until then to find out what he suggests our next move be. I will certainly be asking about a possible PARP research study;…
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My Mother has Clear Cell OVCA...Does anyone else have this? Does this mean she's doomed? I am depres
I spoke with my mother's oncologist this week, and she expressed concern that they found "clear cells" when they analyzed her ascites. Apparently this type of OVCA is highly treatment resistant. So of course, I have been totally depressed, sad, and eating only junk food. I have surgery Monday but seem to be mostly very sad…
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Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer
Hello, I am new to this site. I am a 3 time breast cancer survivor and am currently being treated for Ovarian Cancer. My CA-125 post surgery was 10 and now my CA-125 is an 8. I have 1 more treatment. I was a stage 2B. I would like to hear from anyone else out there that has been in the same situation as me. I am currently…
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Hello from the Chick in the Sticks :-)
God's morning to all! I know a couple of you visit my caringbridge page but thought I better post an update here also. It is wonderful to be able to share good news with you all. My ca125 held, it was a very pleasant surprise and usually doesn't happen once it starts the upward climb. Last visit it had started heading back…
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I am doing great!
I haven't been on in quite awhile. So I just wanted to give a quick update. My last CT scan was great and the pathologist even suggested the tumor may be scar tissue. God is wonderful. I am still on chemo, but now every 4-5 weeks. My CA is at 5! I hope all of you are doing great and keeping positive. God Bless You, Barbara
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Escaped from the Steel City
Hi to all, My husband and I left Pittsburgh on Tuesd., Sept. 22, just as things were really getting geared up the the G20 Summit there. We hadn't expected to be there past Saturday. My surgery on Sept. 16th went very well, but I did have a bit of a heart problem that I'm going to have to watch, probably for the rest of my…
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Strength
I am amazed. Amazed at myself, my mother, and the women that are fighting ovarian cancer. I have come to realize, that behind my mother's words, there is strength. Since I was little and my parents divorced, she has always told me through the hard times, "Don't worry, we will get through this." My mom hates to see me cry…
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Hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemo
Has anyone had the heated intraperitoneal chemo after cytoreduction surgery?
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Can any one help????
Eight years ago i was diagnosed with cervix cancer I had 12 surgeries for it including a hysterectomy they left both ovaries. The state of TN took my insurance they said my husband makes 26 dollars to much a month. On August 14th of this year my husband rushed me to the ER where they found a large leaking cyst on right…
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First visit with the Oncologist.....and a question for all you vets.
Today I met my Ob/Gyn Oncologist. I still don't know as much as I'd like to, since my PCP did not bother to order a CA 125 test, even after he informed me, last Wednesday, that he was relatively certain I have Ovarian Cancer. My tumor is the size of a softball. It is too large to determine, from the ultrasound, if it is…
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HELP WITH ZOLOFT WITHDRAWAL
I see that many of you have taken Zoloft for depression. I just started taking it today...50mg once a day. My doctor gave me a 3 month presciption. Can anyone share their withdrawal experiences? Was it worth taking Zoloft? Some background info.... I was dx with stage 3C in March 2009 & had hysterectomy/debulikng sx in…
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Mass on right ovary still being treated for breast cancer
A mass was found on my right ovary, I have not had the CA125 blood test done yet. I havn't said anything to anyone in my family yet. I really can't . I am still seeing the ONC for breast cancer. I think I will wait until I have the blood test before I say anything. I feel like I do not have any control over my life. I'm…
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small ovarian cysts that ended up being cancer??
I was just curious if anyone out there was ever told they had a cyst or mass smaller than 2 cm. that ended up being cancer??? I have been "not well" since June and am in the process of being diagnosed. I have a 2nd vaginal ultrasound this week and a laproscopic surgery scheduled Oct. 7. My gyn-onc did not seem too…
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Wallstreet Journal Article/FDA Rejects Another Good Ovarian Cancer Drug
There is an article posted in today's Journal regarding a drug for ovarian cancer that was rejected by the FDA. Interesting article...I will bring to my doctor's attention, along with the recent study from Japan posted in HealthDay Magazine. The article describing the current drug Yondelis may be worth calling…