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    Ovarian Cancer

     

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    • ladyjogger31User: "ladyjogger31"

      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.…
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      Started by ladyjogger31
      Most recent by groundeffect
      Ovarian Cancer
    • lizperUser: "lizper"

      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…
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      Started by lizper
      Most recent by saundra
      Ovarian Cancer
    • galinvaUser: "galinva"

      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 ova…
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      Started by galinva
      Most recent by floridajo
      Ovarian Cancer
    • ladybug52User: "ladybug52"

      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 O…
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      Started by ladybug52
      Most recent by floridajo
      Ovarian Cancer
    • kathie687User: "kathie687"

      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 u…
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      Started by kathie687
      Most recent by Trase
      Ovarian Cancer
    • ladyjogger31User: "ladyjogger31"

      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…
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      Started by ladyjogger31
      Most recent by curlyq1971
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "kris43"

      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 f…
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      Started by kris43
      Most recent by curlyq1971
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "carol1945"

      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 …
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      Started by carol1945
      Most recent by lindachris
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "stryj"

      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 th…
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      Started by stryj
      Most recent by lizper
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "lady342008"

      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 anybo…
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      3 comments
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      Started by lady342008
      Most recent by groundeffect
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "JanQ"

      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 …
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      Started by JanQ
      Most recent by floridajo
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "lindachris"

      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:/…
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      Started by lindachris
      Most recent by lady342008
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "dorion"

      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 y…
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      Started by dorion
      Most recent by dorion
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "unknown"

      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 …
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      5 comments
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      Started by unknown
      Most recent by mopar
      Ovarian Cancer
    • ladybug52User: "ladybug52"

      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 …
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      Started by ladybug52
      Most recent by saundra
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "lady342008"

      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 anybo…
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      7 comments
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      Started by lady342008
      Most recent by jamilou
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "BonnieR"

      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 …
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      Started by BonnieR
      Most recent by floridajo
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "lady342008"

      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 decid…
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      15 comments
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      Started by lady342008
      Most recent by lady342008
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "lydzoejake"

      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-…
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      Started by lydzoejake
      Most recent by lydzoejake
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "unknown"

      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 w…
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      7 comments
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      Started by unknown
      Most recent by unknown
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "unknown"

      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 i…
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      6 comments
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      Started by unknown
      Most recent by lindachris
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "lady342008"

      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 c…
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      4 comments
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      Started by lady342008
      Most recent by lindachris
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "BonnieR"

      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 fri…
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      3 comments
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      Started by BonnieR
      Most recent by saundra
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "lady342008"

      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 a…
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      13 comments
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      Started by lady342008
      Most recent by lady342008
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "unknown"

      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…
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      10 comments
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      Started by unknown
      Most recent by unknown
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "saundra"

      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 …
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      4 comments
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      Started by saundra
      Most recent by JanQ
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "dorion"

      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 ge…
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      12 comments
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      Started by dorion
      Most recent by dorion
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "lady342008"

      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 …
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      5 comments
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      Started by lady342008
      Most recent by curlyq1971
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "carol1945"

      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 wo…
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      3 comments
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      Started by carol1945
      Most recent by saundra
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "lady342008"

      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. THA…
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      7 comments
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      Started by lady342008
      Most recent by JanQ
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