-
anemia and kidney problems
My sister, who finished 6 rounds of chemo on September 5, keeps showing signs of bad anemia (for which she is taking iron) and kidney problems, according to blood tests. Do any of you know of anything she can do for either issue? By the way, she had her port removed at the end of October and her CA125 numbers have fallen…
-
Medicare says NO
Hi Everybody, On Thursday when I saw the doc we thought we had a plan. He said he was pretty sure medicare would approve oxaliplatin and scheduled me for chemo this next Thursday. My platelets had come up to 83 and he said that was high enough. Anyway I got a call yesterday saying medicare will not approve it. I asked…
-
Scared
This is the first time I have posted here. I have had ovarian cancer for about a year and a half. It returned shortly after my first chemo. I am currently receiving more chemo. My last scan showed the new tumor had decreased significantly. I was very encouraged. The last week, however, I have been experiencing pain in my…
-
so this is why i was confused at first
My mom was diagnosed with cancer..i should really find out which..if it's ovarian or cervical..i just know that she had a lot of bleeding beforehand...her period lasted for two months..this is why i was alarmed too and annoyed of the doctors because it seems she even had to call them to get results..it seemed they're not…
-
Lab Results and a bit of a rant :-)
God's morning to all! Sun is suppose to shine and temps are suppose to warm up today. Yesterday my labs showed my platelets are still very low, crept up to 50's, and so are the rest of my counts. Not sure what it will take to get my system working again. NOW my medicare Rant...so skip this part if you like :-) Yesterday…
-
just checking in
Hey, gals! I am just checking in to let you know that I have been busy lately with other things. My oldest grandson plays football and I have been going to his games. Also, I have been keeping sick grandchildren when I'm needed. My daughter-in-law has opened a sandwich shop and I go by every day and see if she needs…
-
worried sick over all that is going on please i need to talk to someone
Hi, I'm 39 years old and for they past month i have had really bad pains in my stomach, blote and gas and lot's of BM. My periods have changed as well and are much more heaver and the blood is so red. I went last week for my yearly. Blood work came back good . Estrogen low and CA125 NEG. She sent me for sono just to check…
-
recurrent ovarian cancer
Hi I am a 42 year old ovarian cancer patient. I was in remission for 3.5 yrs and my cancer came back. I had debulking surgery surgery and will be out of work for I dont know how long. I am single and am worried about my finacial situation. Is there any help out there?
-
Question about Ovarin Cancer????
Next month I go to see the Ob-onconligist, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in Jan. 08 still doing reconstruction, finished 4 rounds A/C, bilateral masctomy, and 8 rounds taxol was supposted to have 12 but it hit me hard so dose 8 was 9-12 terable side effects, I am BRCA1 pos, HPV pos, and had pre-cancerous leasson…
-
Post Operative change
Hi Ladies, I got the results of my full body bone scan and NO cancer. But she did say that the kidney/ureter was swollen. (May be why I was having lower back pain). Anyways, I am Praising the Lord that there was no metastasis into the bones. And will make an appointment to see a urinologist. I asked my onc/gyn was it from…
-
Topotecan
Hello everyone! My doctor wants me to start on Topotecan in two weeks. I know that many of you have already taken this chemo. I would appreciate it so much if I could get your feed-back about your experiences with this drug. Did it work and what were the side effects that you experienced? I guess I am feeling pretty down…
-
Hexelan
I am new to this board, actually, just a few minutes ago. I did not see anything about Hexelan. Or maybe I am looking in the wrong area. But I have Ovarian Cancer Stage 3C and have completed 7 out of 9 cycles of chemo. Am going to my GYN/ONC this afternoon to see what my next step is. Was unable to complete #8 & 9 because…
-
dermoid cyst
I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in april. they removed the tumor and my left ovary and falopian tube. When i went in for my check up a few weeks ago they said i had a dermoid cyst on the right ovary, that they are usually not cancerous, and that to remove it i will have to sign a paper saying they can take the right…
-
carboplatin & gemzar
anyone have experience with these together and the side-effects?
-
L-Glutamine for Neuropathy
Hello again ladies, Can anyone tell me how many milligrams to take of L-Glutamine and B-6 to help neuropathy?? I tried Lyrica, and it didn't help. Thank you; and God Bless all of you!! ~Susan xoxo
-
Has anyone tried or considered Acupuncture or Hypnotism?
Hello, Ladies, I'm just curious as to whether or not acupuncture or hynotism might be helpful in keeping the cancer away, and helping to control the stress and side effects. Has anyone looked into this, or tried this? Love & Prayers to all~ ~Susan xoxo
-
CA125 Holding
God's morning to all! I just got off the phone with the clinic and they said my ca125 held. Tomorrow is my Dr appointment, chemo is scheduled for Friday but my wbc, rbc, platelets and hemoglobin are all very low so see if they rebound enough or not. May have to postpone it. In case it is postponed I called for an absentee…
-
reaction to contrast dye in ct scan
I just had my ct scan today after my 6 rounds of carbo/taxol. realy hoping the tumor on the liver that they couldn,t get during the big surgery is gone or shrunk or at least not bigger. I should get results on tuesday and if everything is good I will still be in the avastin trial. anyway last ct scan I got just 1 hive on…
-
Femara
I am to start Femara, given for estrogen receptive breast cancer. Been researching the internet and it is kind of new... They did not test my cells at surgery but the hospital still has the tissue samples and i have requested the test. Don't know if I will get it or not. Anyone tried this? Is supposed to be easier than…
-
CHRISTMAS CARDS
Hello to all my Friends: For years I have been purchased Christmas cards from the ACS. However, this year I was hoping to find some that would specifically support Ovarian Cancer research, etc. Is anyone aware? I've done some Google searches and only came up with notecards, as opposed to Christmas cards. And the money…
-
Abdominal CAT Scan results
Hi all, fortunately my Mom`s back pains have calmed lately she is now 3 weeks away from her last chemo so feeling a little better. Thanks to God the Dr. sais the results were better than what he had expected. Bones look fine, and he said that he couldn`t see cancer were it was before(retroperitoneal lymph glands. What he…
-
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Hi friends - I just wanted to tell you that I took Bonnie's advice and did a little something to spread the news about ovarian cancer. We had our annual support staff training this past Tuesday and Wednesday and after hearing that there were so many new people on the board and so many of our dear friends that were having…
-
ca 125
Hey all! God bless you all, and may he carry us all through the good and bad times. I just called about my ca 125 and it went up, not much, from 139 to 181. I am trying not to get upset, but here I go. I know that that number is suppose to be just a poo poo number, dont take it too seriously, and God knows I try not to,…
-
Tamoxifen and CA-125
Hello to all, As I've posted before, I've been prescribed tamoxifen because my CA-125 started rising in September last year. It peaked at 284 about two months after I started taking tamoxifen, and has been going down since. My October reading was 114, still high, but not causing me much concern. Since the CA-125 started…
-
How does an abnormal pap test relate to previous ovarian cancer?
I received a call from the nurse at my doctor's office late this afternoon. I waited 16 days for the results and finally called this morning since I didn't get a postcard in the mail. There were some abnormal cells on my cervical cuff (cervix removed during surgery Jan. 2007) but she says it doesn't mean cancer. I think…
-
Update
Hi ladies, It has been awhile since I have written....I'm just now beginning to feel better. I went to see my Onc last Weds and he increased my pain meds,stopped my diuretics,changed my nausea med to Zofran and gave me megace for appetite. I also needed pottasium and magnesium..so I have had 3 4 hour infusions of those…
-
Report on CT
Well, the CT scan did not show anything, but they don't show spots or lesions less than 1 cm. The physical detected nothing either but because the CA-125 is such a good marker for me, a rise from below 10 to 50 in two months indicates that something is growing and we just can't see it yet. I have three choices (1) Continue…
-
New to this board
Hi, I have been been feeling isolated and alone in fighting my battle against ovarian cancer. I live in a relatively small town and the only person I know with this disease in currently in hospice. I am 48 and survived breast cancer (stage 3) at age 40. I was diagnosed in April of this year, presenting with constipation…
-
pain issues
Hi everyone - I am 9 1/2 months out of treatment and still dealing with pain issues in my lower body. A couple of weeks ago I saw that Saundra had mentioned that she also had pain issues at one point. I am scheduled to see a Rheumatologist in November (took me 6 months to get in) to see if he can come up with a 'reason'…
-
Neurapathy symptoms
Hello ladies, I'm having some strange sensations lately and I was wondering if they are the beginnings of neurapathy. I have a chilly and numb feeling at my upper thigh. It tingles like I just had a cold chill..hair raising....and then I feel some kind of muscle stretching in my toes on the same left leg and feet. I'm…