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WAITING to find out IF IT'S CANCER
I'm starting this in HOPES of finding others that are possibly facing the diagnosis of Ovarian Cancer or any other cancer. I have been getting Ultra Sounds and had one CT due to problems with Cysts on my right ovary since Sept 2006. I've also had Fibroids in my uterus the entire time. They've all continued to stay the same…
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It's me again
Hello everyone, I am so sorry I've been away for so long and I am so glad that I checked the message board after reading about Linda's good news. Well I've gotten this far right? Remember I was the one who lived in Hawaii, well I'm back in Canada and staying with my brother while I undergo chemo. I had my first treatment…
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One month on...
My wife Linda finished up treatment with Cisplatin and Gemzar February 8. The CAT scan proved clear and the chemotherapist leaned over during a followup treatment and said to the doctor, "Her counts normalized after two treatments." Linda had ascites and that disappeared right away, thank God. So now it's checkups, and it…
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Cystic Solid Masses
I'm totally new on this thing and don't even know if I'll find my way back to this. But, I'm being sent to a GYN oncologist on March 13th. I have a Complex Cystic Solid Mass on my right and left ovary. I'm wondering what things I should know and ask before going to this oncologist. Can anybody tell me anything they know…
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new to this site
Hi, i was diagnosed in march 2007 with stage 3c ovarian cancer. I went thu 9 rounds of chemo plus surgery.Taxol i became allergic to so i finished with taxotere. i had my last treatment on Nov 29 2007. will go back to doctor in March for another ct scan and 125 test. I am struggling with depression and anxiety right now.…
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Happy New Year
May the blessings of hope, courage, peace and gratitude sustain each of us in the coming year. Saundra
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ca125 up
I am concerned because my ca125 has gone up from 13 in Dec to 26 in Feb and now is 30. I have an active tumor in my chest wall and an infected lymph node. When I went out of remission over a year ago my ca125 did not register any higher. In the past my ca125 has not been a good indicator. Now it is going up and I am…
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For Bonnie..Avastin
Bonnie... did the Avastin give you a remission? How many treatments did you have and how were they administered. My Mom will have it every 3 weeks. Tks Liz
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News item
Researchers develop test for ovarian cancer Posted 8 hours 7 minutes ago Medical researchers say they have developed one of the first early detection tests for ovarian cancer. Most women suffering from ovarian cancer only learn of their condition when the cancer is in its advanced stages. Professor Greg Rice from the…
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Floridajo & Joanne..& anyone who can help
Ladies tks for previous answers, but now I'm all confused.. So Medicare pays 80% of what they authorize not of the whole bill??? Do you have to pay everuthing in the meantime before you get through all the paperwork?? Can you help me out with understanding what a supplemental plan is? Even though I'm American I`ve been in…
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metastases to brain
i have been battling the oc since 2005. I have been on this board, mostly reading and getting inspiration among other things! I went to the er sunday and on a cat scan they found a tumor on the brain. I know no details, as of yet. I have more scans and tests wed and see ono on friday. I hope you all pray and if you have…
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Anyone who has had AVASTIN ?
Can I have any info on how this medication works? Why is does Avastin work on OVCA when it is made for colorectal cancer?? Is it administered for OVCA beacause of where the metastasis is located? Does is have good results? Thanks for the info. Liz
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Fort Worth Ovarian Support Group
I was dx in Feb 07 with Stage 1C Ovarian Cancer. I am look for women who may want to start up a support group in Fort Worth. I already go to the NOCC meetings but I really want to have regular support group. I go to a wonderful one at Baylor in Dallas, but can't go each Monday. Any one interested?
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Nancy707
It is so nice to hear great news to start the day. Hugs and kisses go out to you. May more good news come your way with the MRI. Sending love and faith.
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Information on Medicare & Costs
Can anyone tell me how Medicare works? I´m evaluating if I enroll my Mom so that she can revieve treatment in US, in Mexico she has nothing. I would also like to know how much are you charged for each administration of chemotherapy? Tks Liz.
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Any referals to AVASTIN for OVCA?
Does anyone know someone who has taken Avastin for OVCA and how it has gone? Better yet Avastin combined with Genoxal? Thanks. Liz
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lexapro
Hi, I would like to know if anyone was or is taking lexapro and if so how is it working? Thanks for all your responses
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cyclophosamide side effects?
Hi Everyone, I have a question I was wondering if anyone has tried oral Cyclophosamide I would like to known its effectiveness and in particular the side effects. One thing that does concern me is that it is supposed to be harsh on your bladder. I am concerned on the effects it may have on my kidneys and my bladder as I…
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My first time to chat
I had my 3rd chemo treatment yesterday, I am using 3 hrs. of taxol and 1 hr. of carbo, every 3 weeks. I had to skip last week cause of low blood counts. I was a stage 3c and then had the hysterectomy, and a few limph node removed before chemo. I went to the Doc. cause my stomach was bloated and had pressure in my adomen, I…
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Recurrence to lymp node?
Can anyone tell me if they have had a recurrence to abdominal lymph nodes? I don`t if at DX my Mom had this... in case not and it has spread there now.. id this difficult to fight back--- does this mean it is worse? I`m so scared. Liz
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doctors in the ny,nj,pa area
My mother was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Can anyone recommend a wonderful gynecologic oncologist in the nj,ny or pa area? Thank you
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Weekly Taxol?
Hi all. I've posted on here a few times but I haven't lately since I've kind of been on a break from chemo off and on but now my oncologist wants to do weekly taxol and I'm wondering if anybody has experienced that and if so, how are the side effects? It seems like there wouldn't be much time in between to feel good. So…
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Thank you ladies!!!!!!
Ladies, I just want to thank all of you who come to this site. You give to me so much. You give me a place to be heard, a place to be understood, and a place that feels like home. For all of those things I am eternally grateful. However, the thing I am most grateful for is the inspiration you all give me. You inspire me to…
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Update
Well ladies, I haven't really wrote anything because it really hasnt been good. I was on Doxil for about 3 months and then gemzar, Doxil did nothing for me except to make me miserable. The Gemzar started to bring my numbers down, I was never able to complete an entire cycle because of blood counts. For the past 2 months my…
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New digital CT-Scan
Hi Everyone, I'm worried about my upcomiing CT-Scan because the local hospital has a new updated CT-Scan. It's suppose to be much better at finding things. I'm scared they will find something the other machine didn't. I know that is silly since I'd want them to find anything that is there, but I can't keep from feeling…
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How to help my family
I am 33 years old found out i had stage IIIc ovarian cancer one year and 3 month ago when thought surgery and had everything removed including lyphnoids (didn't even know i had them untill then). I had only gotten life insurance 3 months before i found out and they dropped me of course and said i could try agian later. I…
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Any info on GENOXAL ??
Has anyone recieved Genoxal? After speaking to the Dr. about costs he changed Caelyn for Genoxal... he says this is also good. Thanks for the info. Liz
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For the love a God!!!
Dr. is giving my Mom 400mg Avastin which costs 2600 USD plus 4 20mg Caelyx that cost 860 USD each plus other medication...so it all adds up to around 6,000 USD per chemo.. the thing is my Mom has no insurrance she just spent 1,700 USD for the PET Scan. Yesterday when I found out how much this all is I got sick, I even had…
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To floridajo
Thank you for the info. Can you tell me if Doxil and Caelyx are made from the same Laboratory? Were trying to find something cheaper that Caelyx to mix it with Avastin. Thanks for the help. Liz
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Mom´s PET Scan shows cancer again
Unfortunately my Mom´s PET Scan shows cancer again. The Dr. said she has lymph nodes behind her abdomen (behind her spinal cord and intestines where ever that is) that show metabolic activity. Fortunaltey organs seem o.k. So she needs chemo again.. this is her 2nd recurrance she just finished chemo in October for her 1st…