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Not working
The carbo isn't working, I got a reduced dose anyway and looking at study they have asked me to be in. Still sick from the chemo so my brain isn't thinking the best right now. The study is similar to bone marrow transplant but it would be getting one of my childrens killer cells. I'll post later about what it involves.…
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catching up
I'm back from the beach, and just read the posts. Bonnie, my heart goes out to you...I hope you find the strength and determination to go for the killer cell infusion. You have been such a fighter, and I can't imagine you stopping now. There are so many tough decisions to make, and the fatigue and side-affects make it even…
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i'm back
hi all i'm back from Spain. We had a great time although it was a little cool for us use to warm weather in Mexico. My Mom had her 3rd cycle last week and Dr. has ordered a CA-125 before we continue. I feel my Mom preasures for not having more treatments,I understand it's hard but what worries her most is the costs bc of…
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HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
To our MOMS: The women who made us what we are today, shaped our lives, led the way. Always taught us right from wrong, Gave us hope, made us strong. Offered us comfort in our fears, Wrapped us in hugs, wiped our tears. Fed our tummies, spirit and soul, Gave us strength, made us whole. To all our Mother's I'd like to say…
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7 down 5 to go
I am getting over the chemo no, 7 and sure look forward to the downward slope of this maintenance program. Got up and walked outside this morning. Will increase my distance daily as I have to go to Denver area and see a grandaughter graduate from high school the 21st. I will have a ct-scan June 6th and see my Dallas…
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Cartwheel News!!!!!
Hi ladies, My last ca-125 went back down into the normal zone(the flu made it jump up 50 pts.)So my Onc said I will finish the last 3 treatments in my 6th cycle...and then I'm done!!!!!! I'll finish all this on May 30th!!! Then I will get a 8 week vacation off all tests,Dr. visits and chemo's...8 weeks OFF!!!!! I'm so…
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Hello, it's me again
Hi Bonnie, Saundra, Monica, Joanne, and everyone else...How are you all doing? Last time I was here, there was a mixture of good and not so good news. I hope things are getting better. I am trekking to Hopkins again on Friday for the Gemzar and Carbo desenstization. Last time I had another reaction, but they got me…
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Recurrance already
Many of you may remember that some weeks ago I was so delighted as I was finishing my chemo. Within 4 weeks of completion, however, I have a recurrance, and I am now on my second round of chemo. I will be on Cisplatin and Gemzar combo - was going to be carbo and Gemzar, but bizzarly I had an allergic reaction to the first…
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traveling
Travel sounds good...I've never been to Mt. Rushmore. I will be traveling as well, but in the other direction...to the beach at Cape Hatteras. We love to surf fish. Treatment on Friday, neulasta on Saturday, then hit the road for N. Carolina. My thoughts are with you, Bonnie and I hope your scan is good and treatment is…
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After chemo...
My oncologist says that if all goes well, I should be done with chemo by September of this year, but for younger women who do not get complete hysterectomies, what type of after chemo surgeries or procedures are involved? My previous surgeon (I'm trying to switch because he treats me very poorly as a person) said they…
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Update on Carol
Hello! Just wanted to give you a quick update on my progress. My surgery was 4/30, and I came home 5/5, and my first chemo was 5/8. I had some difficulties the Sunday after my chemo, and ended up in the local ER (which was not all that helpful). The next day i went back to Wilmington where I had the surgery and chemo, and…
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North Western
Has anyone heard of a Dr. John Lurain at North Western Medical in Chicago? Would appreciate any info.
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quck update
I know a couple of check Caring Bridge.. for you this is a repeat. :-) Just a quick note to let you know I have to go in for chemo tomorrow and then again in three weeks. My ca125 is still moving upwards and my Dr wants to see if getting the treatments closer together again will change that. So chemo tomorrow, a ct scan on…
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One year today since being diagnosed!
Hey Everyone!!! Its finally Jenna this time!! =]. I have been so exhausted since my second surgery and then wednesday i got my first chemo treatment which knocked me out till today. Today is my first day actually up! I came home yesturday also. I thought chemo would be easier this time but it was alot harder maybe because…
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memory loss
Hi everyone. I am wondering if any of you wise women can let me know if you had problems with memory loss after chemo. I am 4 months out from chemo but my short term memory is getting worse every day. I have been in touch with my oncologist and they asked if I would like a Neuro consult and I said no, I just wanted someone…
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Greetings
Hi to all! Just reading all the posts and can't believe it's been so long since I've checked in. Things are going as good as they can with me, and I just want to say all of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and God bless. Charlotte
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Question
Hello Ladies, I have a question for you all. My ca-125 # was 15,this was after my 3rd cycle of Topotecan. I then started cycle 4,and caught the flu. I was on antiobiotics for 13 days. I had my pre-chemo labs pulled on the 15th,which included a ca draw. My labs came back normal so I could start my 5th cycle,but my ca #…
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Recovering from surgery
Hey Everyone, :) Things have been interesting since having my full hysterectomy on April 18th. I had a reaction from the anestisia and was really sick for HOURS until they found something that made me sleep through it. I received an eye injury during surgery that THANK GOD has recovered 100%. They dealt with my eye AFTER…
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Carol's surgery 4/30
Hi everyone! I am back home. I had surgery on 4/30, and it went fine. My doc got most of it, and the chemo should get the rest. One of the tumors was in the bladder/rectal area, and my bladder evidently took a beating. I had to leave the hospital with an in-dwelling catheter, but I hope to get rid of that this Friday when…
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Update!
I am sure many of you are wondering what in the world is going on with me! I didn't get to start chemo on Wednesday! We got up early Wednesday morning and headed to the hospital for chemo. I got there and we waited about an hour for them to tell us that they didn't have me a room! And plus, they couldn't put my port in. So…
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computer speed
things seem to be much faster this morning to me.
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Surgery for Jenna went good!
This is Jesse...I would like to start off by saying we made a date for our wedding! Saturday August 23rd at the outerbanks in north carolina! Im happy to say that Ive taken over the planning which i must say i give credit to the brides to be bc its very very stressful! Okay so update on Jenna: She had surgery monday…
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i'm back
hi all i'm back from Spain. We had a great time although it was a little cool for us use to warm weather in Mexico. My Mom had her 3rd cycle last week and Dr. has ordered a CA-125 before we continue. I feel my Mom preasures for not having more treatments,I understand it's hard but what worries her most is the costs bc of…
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I'm Engaged!!!
www.danielandlyndsie.blogspot.com
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Stage IV Ovarian CA & Neuprogen
My friend and I are both breast CA survivors, and she has been diagnosed with Stage IV ovarian CA. She has had her surgery, and has mets to the lung, so she is now beginning chemo thru a port and received a shot the day after her first six hour chemo of what I assume is Neupogen. She is sicker from the shot (?) than she…
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headaches
Hello Ladies Once again back with a question. First let me apologies for not keeping up with the discussions here, I've just been trying to keep my mind off this thing and busy, there are days that I don't even think about cancer, except for the no hair and lashes are getting sparse. I have a question, I've had this…
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scared of the unknown
i have had ovarian cancer for 3 years and it has gotten worse each day - my ca125 is up to 10,000 and i am in pain alot. I am normally a optimistic positive person who does not feel that way now. How can I get back my smile even though I am facing the unknown. This is my first time on here
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They found something
Hi, this is Jesse again. She got some tests and scans done and well they found a tumor in her stomach. im so nevervous and scared because were not sure if its cancerous yet. its just very dissappointing and i figured i would update while jenna took a nap. hopefully soon though we will find out.
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So Sorry!!!
I am sure many of you are wondering what has happened to me!!! The last week has been a complete blur! Thank you so much for all of your emails and encouraging notes!!! I did get them! I am so sorry for not responding before now! I have had a rough week emotionally and spiritually. It seemed like every where I turned…
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Surgery 4/23 moved to 4/30
Hi, this is Carol. My surgery got moved by a week because of problems with the EKG. This was mind-blowing for everyone, because I am an addicted runner and in excellent health aside from the cancer. And yes, there really wasn't anything wrong with my heart. They didn't even re-run the EKG. Will update once I actually have…