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Ovarian Cancer

Extreme vomiting
My mom is diagnosed with recurrent Uterine papillary serous carcinoma, which is similar histology to the ovarian cancer. Her cancer now spreads to her abdomen and she is on Doxil chemo. She had only one treatment. But the consistent vomiting started 5 days after the chemo and has not stopped yet. She is in the hospital…
Doctor puzzled about high WBC, any suggestion?
My sister had total hysterectomy on 8/13. And she is hospitalized since 8/28 because of small intesine blockage. She had high white blood cell count, but no fever and vital signs are normal. Doctors do not know why and where is wrong. Yesterday, they found an air pocket in her abdominal area, the radioalist suspect the…
Thank you all
Thank you for your kind and comforting words. As you say only time will help. We have decided to move next month. Any tips for living in Florida?? I hope this will help us all to change our environment and maybe help me a little bit. Many prayers for you all. Liz
Translation
Hi Everyone, I went online to translate some of the arabic replys. It seems to be about a game site, girl photos and chat rooms. Just thought I'd give everyone a heads up. Hope everybody has a great weekend! Kathryn
No chemo today
I didn't get my chemo today, rescheduled for next week. My oncologist said my blood was barely OK and he does not want to knock be down too hard because of the diverticulitis complication. He did schedule an echocardiogram for tomorrow. My CA125 did go from 434 to 288 since the last chemo so it did knock it back. He wants…
Picture of Mom with wig and new hat and me...
Hi Everyone. I just got back from NY where Mom had her second chemo and is in remarkable spirits. We took a picture for the website. She is in her new wig and summer hat. My sister also purchased a winter hat as well. Her 3rd chemo is in 2 weeks and then CT scan. We hope the chemo will have shrunk the tumors and stragglers…
Libby's update
Had my checkup yesterday. CA125 has gone from 199.8 to 36.3 after two complete cycles (1a&b and 2a&b). Praising the Lord that chemo (gemzar/cisp) is working this second time around too. Ill defined mass on left side (rectosigmoid junction) is somewhat smaller by physical exam. White counts staying up due to Neulasta…
Good News
Hi, I just want to share my good news. I have had 4 treatments of carbo/taxotere, after having 8 treatments of the same back in 2007 and a 15-month remission. My CA125 is down to 22. My gyn-onc says he expects me to go back into remission! I will have two more treatments and then a CT scan at the end of October to confirm…
Date for surgery
Hello to all! I have a date with the oncologist now - September 14th. He said there is a 20-30% chance I may have a temporary colostomy when it's done, because the tumor is close to my colon. He did say the CT/Pet scans were clear in all other areas, and I am grateful for that! I've already made a post-surgical appointment…
2nd Pelvic Ultrasound is in
Just heard today that the cyst has grown a little in just under 2 months but only by 2 or 3 mms each side. The mural node is unchanged at 1 cm. which my doc is happy with as it is the node that she worries about the most. Still I know that a cyst can be cancerous too so suffice is to say I am not relieved by this report…
Bluerose, any news?
Hey Blue, do you have any news to share yet...thinking of you and wishing you well...Cindy
Brenner Tumor
Can anyone give me some information on a malignant Brenner Tumor? I would like to find someone who has been diagnosed with this type of tumor.
Update on Linda
Rather than bits and pieces on posts, thought I'd just a few things about my wife LInda. In early August her counts rose ever so slightly from 6-8 to 21. She grew worried of course, but the next test showed a 25, not a significant rise or an indicator that we're facing more cancer as yet. Last time her counts went from 8…
Could it be cancer?????
Hi all! For the last few years I have had severe bone and muscle pain and have worried what if it is some sort of cancer. Also, I have had so many female problems- heavy periods, sometimes months at a time of bleeding, pain, etc. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. That prompted me to make a few appointments…
my next step
I just got my CA125 (75 up from 18 in June) and PET/CT back. Still some pesky stuff lurking after 6 cycles of the cis/gem. Anyway, after a 3 month break, I will start the doxil September 3rd. Gotta go back and read up on all the stuff I need to prepare.... kathleen:)
They are taking everything out of me..in 2 weeks...
Well, what a learning experience today. My Ob/GYN and GP both met with me and have informed me that due to the strong genetic link in my family, they intend to remove ovaries, tubes, uterus etc. They had already set up an appointment with the surgeon (head of gynecology). Anyway, they said that they are finding more and…
Constipation
Hello Ladies, I just got back from am 8 hour stint ar the emergency room. 'Was having violent abdominal pains. All the tests were negative(they did a CT scan among other things) ANYWAY, the verdict was pain from constipation. This wasn't really from thr ER Doc, but was from the chemo triage nurse(I'm doing maintenance…
no H Pylori
I saw my oncologist this morning, I had my CA125 drawn and he said he expects it to be up again but we won't restart chemo. at this time. I'll have a CT scan in Oct. and if it shows disease, then we'll restart chemo. He wants my body to continue healing and getting stronger from the 10 months of Topotecan, so that it will…
Has anyone heard of this?
I have a friend that bought me Apricot seeds on the internet as a cure for cancer and my mother is driving me crazy about taking 4 Tablespoons of pureed asperagus twice a day. I know you can't believe everything on the internet but have any of you heard of anyone doing these alternative treatments?
multi grain foods
I've read where we are supposed to eat more fruits, veggies, legumes and multi grain foods but was wondering if anyone has ideas in the multi grain foods and also ones that don't have much sugar, which they say we should shy away from. I've only come up with cereals, breads, crackers but sometimes doesn't seem like time to…
Finished Gemzar 20 Jun/ Recurrence already
Hello everybody, I was in the hospital last week with severe dehydration, and they also pumped 4 litres of fluid from my abdomen. Before that, they thought I had a bowel obstruction, so I have been on a liquid diet for WEEKS; which has made me very weak. I had even called my Dr. and had labs done, and he ignored my need of…
Just venting
Today was my mother's 2nd chemo. She had an allergic reaction to the Taxil? This is apparently not a common reaction if you did not have a reaction the first time. Drama..They dosed her up with stuff and got the chemo into her. By the way she also lost her hair this week. It was an 11 hour day. Last night, a friend of the…
Small intestinal blockage, common after surgery?
My sister had total hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy and debulking(Lost 1/4 of her liver too) on 8/13. She seemed recovering ok until yesterday. Vomited everything she ate and no passing at all. Today after a few hours at ER and a CT scan, doctor says she got small intestinal blaockage. How common does this…
diagnosis method of H Pylori?
I was wondering if any of you have been diagnosed with H Pylori, or acid reflux disease. What method was used for the diagnosis, a blood test or a breathing test? Jane
Just an update
God's morning to all! We are up early and ready to head to the cities for my clinic appointment and then chemo. :-) My ca125 did drop another 7pts so that is good and means we will continue on the abraxane treatment. I am going to ask about a ctscan or pet/ct before my next appt with him, havent' had one since March. I am…
doxil question
Hi ladies, I am posting a doxil question for a friend who is in the hospital and has no e-mail access. She had three cycles of doxil with no side-effects. At the end of the thrid cycle, she started to throw up and that lasted for 3 days. When she did admit herself to the hospital, the doctor said it could be the doxil…
a thought
I'm not sure where I read this, but I think about it once in a while. "Sometimes God calms the storm, and sometimes He lets the storm rage and calms His child." Have a pleasant day, Jane
Not sure what to say
Hi. I was diagnosed back in October 2007 with stage 4 ovarian cancer, metastasized to my liver. At the time of diagnosis, my CA125 was near 23,000 (that's not a typo). I was given six months to live. It's been almost 2 years, and I'm still here. Unfortunately, my cancer seems to be the kind that's very good at getting…
It's been a while...update
Hi all, just so you remember my beatuful Mommy is now living with Our Lord. It has only been 4 months and I miss her terribly. I'm often deppressed, sad, angry; normal I guess. It seems that every day that passes I miss her more. And to add to my confusions...I just found out I'm pregnant with my 3rd baby. I;m happy…
Phase 1 Clinical trial/complications...Immpower as antioxidant???
I've posted before...at hospital all day - finally, received decision the docs would postpone going further with clinical study and administering meds due to low white blood cell count. Specifically, the differential count - components of the white blood cell. Neulasta is not part of the study, so if my body cannot rise to…

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