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Swing and a miss: Blood cell counts low
My wife Linda and I trekked for a scheduled chemo only to find out her red and white blood cell counts were low. WBC only 225 when they should be 1200+! She's on cisplatin and Gemzar of course. Doctors said it means the chemo is working and we'll try next week when her blood gets stronger. I confess I was expecting this…
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Nausea and Headaches
My mother (73) was just diagnosed with Ovarian cancer ... it was a huge shock for all of us, this first week after the diagnosis has been rough. She went into the hospital with severe bronchitis (that we thought turned into pneumonia) and learned she was at stage 4, with no previous symptoms. Her treatment will be 3 rounds…
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Cisplatin and Vision Changes
Hi everyone. I made it through treatment 4 last Thursday of Taxotere & Cisplatin without as much pain this time around in my abdomen, but with nausea that doesn't seem to want to go away, unsteady on my feet and I know that my vision is being effected. Has anyone else had IP Cisplatin and deal with vision changes? I…
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PET Scans and Topotecan
Hello ladies, I went to see my Onc and because of the ct scan results we will be doing a PET scan. I have never had one, what can I expect?? Also if the results show cancer we'll be going on to Topotecan...what can I expect from this drug?? I'll be getting it once a week for 3 weeks then off one week. I had a terrible wek…
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Touching base
Hello to all of you brave and tough ladies! I just wanted to take this time to wish you all a wonderful Thanksgiving. I am very thankful for all the tips, advise, knowledge, and freindship that you all provide here. Bless you all, and may comfort of family and freinds surround you. Charlotte
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Step in right direction
My wife's CA-125 dropped from 389 just after surgery to 77 after two cycles/2 rounds of cisplatin/gemzar chemo. We hope this can keep going!
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Huge Doubt
Is it necessary to see a Gyno Dr. when you already have OVCA? I mean, pap smear, pelvic exam, ultrasound, mammography, etc??? My Mom has only seen her Oncologyst since dx October 2005. What is your opinion? Thank you. Liz
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need info and advice
The tumor board met this morning and my onc. presented my case. She just called and said the tumor board recommended seeing a radiologist and doing radiation as a first step. They also suggested conferring with a surgeon to see if surgery was an option. If neither of these steps work then I should try tomaxifon. Have any…
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Effect of cisplatin on lungs
My wife Linda is experiencing shortness of breath in normal activities. We're through two complete rounds of chemo with Cisplatin/Gemzar. The effect has been addressed with our doctors who have not made much of it yet? Anyone have any perspective or experience with this?
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Need some opinions
Hello Ladies !!! Recently I had a ct scan done and the results were a mixed bag. While the lungs showed a decrease in nodule and lymphnode size, the pelvis/abd showed something else. It stated that I had a accumulation of fluid in this area, more than what was seen in Feb.07, when they started me on Gemzar. The radiologist…
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My Mom's update
Dr. saw my Mom last Monday, her 10th and final chemo for 1st recurrence was October 6th (a month ago)so she has felt very good with vitality and energy, good moode, very good appetite and the other day she said she would like to have a beer with her meal!! That was a big WOW for me considering she never drinks and is 76…
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To "port" or not?
Hello everyone. Hope this finds all doing well today!!! I would love to get 'input' from all of you about ports. I know that Bonnie has one, and loves it. I've always worried about them and possible problems. My nurses are starting to complain about my veins.....I'm doing very well so far, and am thinking and praying about…
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Ovarian Cancer Board
I am not sure if you can block this user but someone in the ovarian cancer boards is trying to sell supplements. Looking at their website it looks like it may be a scam. Thanks Jamilou
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My moms battle with Ovarian Cancer...
Hello we just found out during an annual pap smear that my mother has ovarian cancer...This is such a big shocl to us all and i just dont know what to do...i just take it day by day...They drained 6 liters of fluid from her belly... 3c = There are tumor growths larger than 2cm on the lining of the abdomen; the lymph nodes…
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No sense of relief
Hi everyone, I've been following this board (but seldom post) since I first found it soon after my diagnosis in April of this year. Since then I've gone through debulking/hystorectomy, 6 rounds of chemo, and a second look surgery just last week. Throughout the ups and downs of these past 6 months I've been scared at times,…
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CT Report
I have finally had the report from the conference between all my doctors and they have concurred that the CT was in error and that I am tumor free as far as they can see now. I am going back on Taxol, lower dose every 4 weeks, dropping the carboplatin. We'll save the doxil for later, if needed. This has been a roller…
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Linda's quiet progress
We're done with cycle two of Round Two on Cisplatin and Gemzar. Side effects: Some mild hair thinning. Nausea is manageable. Appetite comes and goes. But we struggled mightily two weeks ago with anxiety and depression. Pulled her through that with help of psychologist and psychiatrist. I had no idea what could happen.…
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Depression Medication w/IP Chemo
I was diagnosed in July 07 with Stage IIC ovarian cancer. Am currently undergoing IV/IP Chemo and have been experiencing severe depression from the diagnosis along with it. Have been prescribed Lexapro, Zoloft, Paxil and the latest Wellbutrin, but they all seem to make me nauseated even when I'm not nauseated from the…
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Hospice and CA-125?
My mom has been fighting stage 4 ovca for last 1.5 yrs. Just stopped a 4th chemo agent after her oncologist figured it wasn't working based on no drop in CA-125 levels (currently in 200s). Her only manifestation at the moment is pleural effusion, for which she is getting a pleurodesis to stop the fluid from reaccumulating.…
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Lymphedema and CA125
Hi all. Here's a wierd question for you. Has anyone experienced lymphedema and if so, did it affect your CA125? I have lymphedema in my right leg due to removal of lymph nodes in the groin area. I've been having carboplatin and doing fine, CA125 dropping after each of four treatments so far, then I started getting physical…
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PET scan report
Just got the preliminary report of my pet scan from my oncologist. No significant growth from the previous pet scan of oct 2006. Nothing shrunk either which is discouraging. I have a < 1/4th inch tumor on my liver and two in my chest wall and some infected small lymph nodes. I just finished 9 rounds of topopecan/carplatin.…
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CT Report
I have finally had the report from the conference between all my doctors and they have concurred that the CT was in error and that I am tumor free as far as they can see now. I am going back on Taxol, lower dose every 4 weeks, dropping the carboplatin. We'll save the doxil for later, if needed. This has been a roller…
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Doxil
I got doxil today with no effects during the IV and none by tonight. So far, so good.
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Can't stop thinking about it!
Hi.. I'm Susan, and I'm 49. I was diagnosed w/Ovarian Cancer in May 2006, at age 48. Stage IIIC. I don't know what the "C" means; I don't know if I want to know. I went through a major surgery, and 6 rounds of Taxo. My hair has just grown in, and now my CA has shot up to 40.6 I also found a lump in/on my abdomen. Has…
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side effects of taxol
Hello, I am a new member, and I hope somebody will answer. I had around of radiation 3 years ago for breast cancer. Last July I was diagnosticated with ovarian cancer. I will have my 3rd round of chemo next week. I am extremely tired but my main problem is needle like pain all over my body as soon I touch my skin. Am I the…
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My Dear Mother, Kathie Lyle
I wanted to let you all know that my mother passed away yesterday. She fought so hard for 10 months and finally her body just had enough. Amazingly, she had her strong personality and brilliant mind right up until the end. I know she found such comfort in your words of support and your understanding of her situation and my…
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Decision
As the waiting game continues (my surgeon/oncologist in Dallas is on vacation this week) my oncologist thinks that it is best to go ahead and do a dose of docel on Friday since it has been four weeks since I have had a treatment just to be on the safe side of the CT. I agreed simply because I tolerate chemo so well so far.…
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Update
I just got home this morning and things went well with my first IV/IP treatment. I tolerated it well, although the bloating everywhere was not what I expected. Thought it would just be my abdomen. But they kept assuring me it was normal if I thought of how many fluids I had received I would realize that. It will take a few…
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CT scan report
The CT scan showed that the three liver tumors are still there and larger than last June in spite of the radio frequency ablation and chemo. My low dose chemo was cancelled and obviously the taxol and carboplatin did not work on the liver. (Maybe not ovarian there?) I will probably be given a different chemical that I have…
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What does anyone know about the CA125
My CA125 came back normal - my dr didn't tell me the actual number. He just said it was perfectly normal. I still can't have the "mass" removed though because of the recent colon resection I just had. The want to wait and let me heal some more before we do anything. Can't I still have cancer even though the CA125 is…