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Ovarian Cancer

Some Information On Avastin
Hi Again, My surgery was 2/29 and I have stage 3COC. I will start my first chem on 4/14. I am going to have a port put in on 4/7. I was asked if I would be willing to take Avastin in a clinical trial. I will also be on a combination of taxol/ carboplatin. I would have to sign consent forms. I am a little nervous. Has…
Update on my Mom and personal great news.
Hi all my Mom just recieved her2nd Avastin and Genoxal chemo, apparently not as rough as other chemos, just some minor nosebleed. So we are making that trip to Spain, I pray the Lord all goes well and we come back o.k. Great news for our family... I`m pregnant again!! I'm so happy I can share this with my Mom and scared…
Introduction and questions
Hello ladies, My name is Phyllis and I was diagnosed Oct 8 2007. I am 38 years old, married going on 17 yrs and have to boys ages 12 and 8. I was stage Ic and grade 3. I had a complete hyst. (both ovaries, cervix, uterus, and lymph nodes). I then had 6 rounds of carbo/taxotere. I now am doing Xeloda (1500mg a day) and…
surgery date set
Hi everyone thanks for you prayers, my surgery date is set for April 9th. do you know how long I will be in hospital? I think a couple of days, not sure, I will be celebrating my 54 birthday in East Ohio Regional Hospital in Martins Ferry, Ohio, what a birthday present. I am getting nervous about having this done, talked…
Kathie's Chemo
Hi All...this is Rebekah, Kathie's daughter again. I hope one of these days soon she will feel well enough to get on and chat with you guys herself, but for now you are stuck with me! Just wanted to update you that she had her third round of Gemzar/Cisplatin yesterday. We thought he was going to have to switch her to…
Scared of the Unknown
Hi, I'm new to the board. I want to say God Bless to all of you. I'm 56 and had a hysterectomy in 1990. My ovaries were not removed. I was dx with stage 3 oc in Feb.2008 and had major surgery Feb.29th.My doctor said he had got almost all of it out except for the cancer that had spread and crusted over on the outside of my…
Good thoughts
Hi everyone. Tomorrow I am heading to my first follow up appointment after ending chemo in December. I try to tell myself it's all going to be okay - but you know how it is, the night before and I'm feeling anxious. I'm just asking for you to take a moment and send me positive thoughts tomorrow. I'd so appreciate it. My…
neuropathy
Hi everyone and happy Easter.I know that neuropathy is common during and after chemo, but has anyone had it in their arms? If so, what did you do about it. My doc had me try neurontin. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks and hugs to all.
Third reoccurrence/Avastin-Cytoxan
My wife had a power port removed last week and her orignal smaller unit put back in its place. When her Gyn/Onc surgeon talked to me he congratulated us on our 5 year anniversary. It was 5 years to the date from her first operation/diagnosis of Stage 4 OC. When diagnosed it had already spread through lymphnodes to liver.…
Did you have a daVinci Hysterectomy
I'm REALLY wanting to hear from any and ALL WOMEN who have had the daVinci Hysterectomy. I'm having one on Friday April 18th at 8:00 and I haven't connected with anybody that has had one yet. Is anybody out there that's been through this surgery....? I sure hope to hear from some of you women that went through this. THANK…
Topotecan
Well I may have ask this question before, but...The Gemzar didn't work and my numbers went up 30 more points this month so my doctor wants me to start Topotecan. I really want a break. I have been on chemo for almost 2 yrs with about a 2 month break Jan. and Feb. of 2007. I have heard different things about Topotecan. Has…
Resources and referrals
I've communicated offline with a couple people about things Linda and I have used to recruit help during treatment, etc. The first thing I might encourage you to visit is our CaringBridge site: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/lindacudworth. This is a good way to let friends know how you're doing and how they might be…
ok so now the hair is coming now
Alright, so I knew it was coming out but still it's sad, more of a sad sight. So my question is this, does your head become more sensitive to the touch, mine is it's a wierd feeling, me no likey! do you wear something around the house in bed to keep the hairs from being all over the place? I'm wearing a turban and I look…
just some questions and another update...
This is Jesse again. Her surgery is scheduled for April 14th at 8am. theyre going to remove the cancer on the abdomen well what they can and then she will get chemo and some radiation. My question is what can i do as a caretaker to make her feel better. is there anything i should or shouldnt do. any advice would be gladly…
spot found on left ovary
I am a 2year survivor of colon and rectal cancer, now been to my gyno and he has found a spot on my left ovary, so a total hysterectomy is in order. my sister has been battling ovarian cancer for the fast 3 years, on the third round of chemo, any sugestions on how i should prepare for the surgery, and afterwards, my ca 125…
Did you have a daVinci Hysterectomy
I'm REALLY wanting to hear from any and ALL WOMEN who have had the daVinci Hysterectomy. I'm having one on Friday April 18th at 8:00 and I haven't connected with anybody that has had one yet. Is anybody out there that's been through this surgery....? I sure hope to hear from some of you women that went through this. THANK…
An easy way to help raise awareness
I was asked to share this with each of you. Lisa McLaughlin, President of MOCA(MN Ovarian Cancer Alliance) is one of the 10 finalists for Twin Cities Woman of the Year because of her advocacy work on ovarian cancer. If Lisa wins, MOCA will receive a donation and significant press opportunities. The finalist with the most…
Surgery is April 18 @ 8:00am
Hey there everyone, I wanted to BE SURE and let you all know that my surgery was scheduled for FRIDAY....(yippee.....) April 18th for 8am. I have to be at the hospital for 6am. Now.....I have to decide what to do with my 12 yr old. It's TOUGH not having family around and everyone else is busy with their OWN lives!!! I'll…
intermittent bloating/pain
I was hoping to hear what other people's experiences were as far as abdominal bloating and back pain prior to diagnosis. I've had pelvic pain on and off for years. My gyn usually attributes it to 3 c-sections with 3 very big babies. Recently I've had some back pain centered on my right side. It's right in the middle of my…
update
Hello ladies. This is Jennas fiance Jesse. I am updating for her because shes just to upset to really do anything as am i, and i would like to start off by saying she is always talking about all the women on here. I hope everyone is doing well. I am going to try and explain the best that i can what is going on. I know that…
well...
so I went to the doctors today and he confirmed my fears. I have stage 3b, and he said somehow they missed it. i know docs arent perfect, my mind is so boggled right now!!! my fiance is heart broken its harder than the first time i found out. idk what to do or think or feel. im numb. i will give more detail i just figured…
What to tell my 12 yr old son?
Hey Everyone, for those of you that don't know I'm being scheduled for a da Vince Hysterectomy due to a history of continued problems. You can view info on my profile about all this, but the biggest concern is I now have a Solid Mass the size of a small tangerine as well as having complex cysts that have developed in both…
Happy St Patty's Day
A Wish for a Friend Wishing you a rainbow ~ For sunlight after showers Miles and miles of Irish smiles ~ For golden happy hours Shamrocks at your doorway ~ For luck and laughter too, And a host of friends that never ends ~ Each day your whole life through! Hugs N Prayers to all. Bonnie
Having a daVinci Hysterectomy
Hey Everyone, THANK YOU for all the LOVE, PRAYERS, SUPPORT AND HUGS!!! My friend and I are confident in this doctor. He's the best in our area that my family doctor sent me to. He has a website with above average ratings for him and his entire staff. I was SO RELIEVED to see it's a very small office and WHOLE STAFF is…
worried =/
Ok so i had both ovaries removed, but im showing symptoms when i first got diagnosed again, and my stomach is swelling in one spot i have a doctors appt in a couple of days and im so scared that maybe it came back. i was told by a couple of people that even though the ovaries were removed i can still get cancer there…
New thought
I saw a new saying that I wanted to share in the Health Food shop today. Was posted on a board at the check out with no credit..."Life isn't just about how to survive the storm, but also how to dance in the rain. ((HUGS)) Saundra
I still have hair
Hi Guys Well it's been almost two weeks since my first chemo and I still have every hair on my head! What's up with that? I know it's going to happen but when? I just want this part to hurry up and get over with! What was everyone else's experience? Linda
Scared about Gyn Oncologist tomorrow..
Hey Everyone, my 1st Gyn Oncologist appt is tomorrow and I don't know what to expect. I have so many mixed feelings going on. I feel like I need to know everything there is to know before going in to make the best decisions concerning my issue's. I've heard SO MANY good and bad about hysterectomy's and what one to go with…
coenzyme Q10
Hi everyone: Has anyone read or heard of coQ10 being helpful in the treatment of cancer? I was reading a article in a health magazine about all the research that has been going on with this and was wondering if it's worth it to try it. The article was in LifeExtension magazine.
Where's Saundra?
Hey everyone, I just tried to message Saundra and the thing kept saying she's not in the system. WHAT'S UP WITH THAT???!!!??? Does anybody know what's going on with this? Hope someone can help me. THANKS IN ADVANCE. :-)

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