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    Ovarian Cancer

     

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    • User: "BonnieR"

      Quick Update

      God's morning to all :-) I know some of you read caringbridge so this is old news and a bit more. This is the day ~ this is the day ~ that the Lord has made ~ that the Lord has made ~ we shall rejoice…
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      Started by BonnieR
      Most recent by Cindy54
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "mopar"

      TO BLUEROSE

      Please let us know how your appointment went. If you posted somewhere else about this, I'm sorry. Can't seem to find anything. But I'm very interested to know what the doctor said. Update us when you'…
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      5 comments
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      Started by mopar
      Most recent by bluerose
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "special123"

      thank you

      I just wanted to say "thanks" for all the info and support I have recieved so far. I am anxious about my first chemo on Wednesday, but I am ready.
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      Started by special123
      Most recent by BonnieR
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "lizper"

      Thank you all !!

      Thank you all for your kind, warming words. It is so difficult for us caregivers.. not for the burden or stress of taking care of a loved one may cause..(which is I told my Mommy all the time, please …
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      Started by lizper
      Most recent by jane65
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "special123"

      My first chemo will be Wednesday

      Hi friends! My appointment to meet the chemo doctor went well. My sister went with me for moral support. I feel as though our roles in life have changed quickly. As the big sister, I always take take …
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      9 comments
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      Started by special123
      Most recent by LPack
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "jane65"

      Getting Concerned

      Some things that are going on in my body are starting to concern me, especially since I've been on a chemo break for about 6 weeks. My belly feels stuffed and I get pains occasionally, my right ankle …
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      Started by jane65
      Most recent by BonnieR
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "bluerose"

      On and off mini anxiety fits as only 4 days left til plans for investigation

      Anxiety fits have started - just lasting a couple of minutes so far - as the day grows closer for my first visit with the Gyno since she received the results of the pelvic ultrasound and the radiologi…
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      9 comments
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      Started by bluerose
      Most recent by Cindy54
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "lizper"

      Feeling Depressed and Guilty

      It's been 2 months since my Mom is with God..My Mommy was never told by the Doctor that she was dying.. he said that profesionally he is allowed to say when the patient asks..and my Mom didn't. He sai…
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      6 comments
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      Started by lizper
      Most recent by Cindy54
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "LPack"

      Starting Chemo Again

      Ladies, Had my followup today. My CA125 went up 80 more points to 193.5. CTscan of pelvis and abdomen was inconclusive, but physical a week later still felt 4 cm mass in colon area. So I will begin ge…
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      9 comments
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      Started by LPack
      Most recent by carol2dogs
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "saundra"

      CA 125 still rising

      My CA 125 continues to rise. Now up to 212 but my oncologist does not want to start chemo until it shows on a CT scan or physical. I will see what the gyn/onc says next Wed. as to his thoughts. I have…
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      4 comments
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      Started by saundra
      Most recent by mopar
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "bobby133"

      chemo

      my mom had reaction to carbo -platin and she had to stop.Anybody can tell me if there is a similar chemo that works as well. thanks julia
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      4 comments
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      Started by bobby133
      Most recent by LPack
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "kayandok"

      chemo and cancer vaca

      Good morning ladies, I have finished 6 cycles of gemzar/cisplatin. My CA seems to have leveled off at 16 or 18. (My NED norm is 5 to 8) My Japanese doc recommended I take a break, do a PET, maybe fema…
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      6 comments
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      Started by kayandok
      Most recent by saundra
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "special123"

      questions for first appointment

      Dear friends, I have my first appointment with the chemo doctor this Friday. I am sure I will be taking in a lot of information at my appointment. Are there any specific questions I need to ask him? S…
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      5 comments
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      Started by special123
      Most recent by LPack
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Vickie O"

      1 year or less without Cancer

      It`s been 7 mths since my last chimo treatment. So far so good,My 3 mth, 6 mth,all good ! I`m scared everyday it will come back.I wonder what the normal reacurance rate is ? My Doc says I have 70-80 p…
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      2 comments
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      Started by Vickie O
      Most recent by mopar
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "jane65"

      waiting with chemo

      Hi ladies, I saw my oncologist this morning, we agreed to hold off on chemo at this time, considering the very slow rise in the CA and the clear CT scan done last month. He said there's probably micro…
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      14 comments
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      Started by jane65
      Most recent by jane65
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "LPack"

      Libby's update

      Good Evening Ladies, Had my appointment this afternoon with Dr. J. She was somewhat surprised that my CA125 was up. She did a pelvic exam and said there seems to be about a 4 cm mass on my colon (actu…
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      7 comments
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      Started by LPack
      Most recent by mopar
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "carol2dogs"

      Shout out to Caregivers - Thanks

      Hi, everyone! I just had chemo yesterday, and I was sitting next to a lady with lung cancer who was having a very difficult time with her chemo. Let me just say that she was less than kindly to her be…
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      7 comments
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      Started by carol2dogs
      Most recent by BrittanyC
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Susan523"

      Missed my last Gemzar Treatment

      Well, my blood count was too low last week for chemo, so my final Gemzar treatment was cancelled. And, they do not make up these Gemzar treatments for some reason (anyone know?) I'll get a CA done on …
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      5 comments
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      Started by Susan523
      Most recent by Susan523
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "heatherp8"

      Need surgery - no health insurance

      I work part-time and my husband is on permanent disability receiving SSI. All his medical care is covered by the VA. I have no health insurance. I'm a post-menopausal woman who has just received a dia…
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      4 comments
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      Started by heatherp8
      Most recent by Cindy54
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "LPack"

      PRAYERS FOR SUE

      As I recall, today is the day Sue is having her cytoscopy. Let's lift her up in prayer as a teal body and pray for great results!! Have a wonderful day, lady friends! In His Service, Libby ☺ ♥
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      8 comments
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      Started by LPack
      Most recent by jamilou
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "arbor3"

      NEW CHEMO

      I finished my 3rd round of chemo on April 6th, had a CT scan on April 13th. The scan showed that I have a Liver Dome Lesion that is enlarging. My ONC wants to put me back on Chemo starting June 1st. M…
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      16 comments
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      Started by arbor3
      Most recent by ShirleyWig
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "ShirleyWig"

      Gemzar and rash

      My wife has taken 2 treatments of Gemzar, and has a bad rash on thighs and chest. What is the best medication to help with this rash. She has had over 50 treatments with different chemicals, but this …
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      3 comments
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      Started by ShirleyWig
      Most recent by ShirleyWig
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "blueroses"

      Did anyone have period-like low back aching before diagnosis?

      This is the big stress for me as I wait for the beginning of my diagnosis process to take place, this dull low back pain. It is always there, for the last month or so, but isn't super severe - just th…
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      10 comments
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      Started by blueroses
      Most recent by blueroses
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "kayandok"

      What size grid is standard for the CT?

      Ladies, I have another question. What is the standard CT grid size (is that what it is called?) used in the US/your doc for follow up in treatment? I know that there are different settings that will d…
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      5 comments
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      Started by kayandok
      Most recent by kayandok
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "ck1keeni"

      Questions about Ultrasound

      Hello all, I was wondering if someone could clear the fog for me.A week ago I developed a pain in lower left abdomen. My stomach swelled and I was very bloated. It seemed to be brought on after interc…
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      12 comments
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      Started by ck1keeni
      Most recent by ck1keeni
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "mopar"

      LUNG NODULE

      Well, I arrived home at 3:00 AM TODAY from my 4:00 PM appointment yesterday. But, that's normal. My doctor is not 'too concerned' about this lung nodule. He said that it may not have picked it up befo…
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      5 comments
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      Started by mopar
      Most recent by kayandok
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "BrittanyC"

      Diarrhea?

      My mom (she's right next to me on a laptop as well) has been experiencing diarrhea from 3 pm yesterday to early this morning. She received her 3rd round of chemo (carbo platinum and taxol) yesterday a…
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      6 comments
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      Started by BrittanyC
      Most recent by BrittanyC
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "BrittanyC"

      My Mom

      Hi there! I am new to the board. I ran across this board while looking up Ovarian Cancer on a search engine. First off, my name is Brittany and I am 22 years old. My mother is 51 and is battling Stage…
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      12 comments
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      Started by BrittanyC
      Most recent by LPack
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "LPack"

      Somewhat surprised!

      I could say I am LOL but I am not. Guess I do know my body more than what I think. Long story short - aches & pains. Did pick up CA125 and it is now 113.5 up from 13.5 six weeks ago. I am scheduled to…
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      9 comments
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      Started by LPack
      Most recent by mopar
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "angelsbaby"

      info

      My name is michelle and 1981 had a hysti overies left in had three surgerys in the past to remove cyst so any way about 5 yrs ago i went for my pap the found a cyst on overies but just wanted to watch…
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      0 point
      Started by angelsbaby
      Ovarian Cancer
     

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