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Ovarian Cancer

I'M BAAAACCCKK!
Well, my surgery was postponed from January 30 to February 6. I just returned from the hospital several hours ago. Here's the news - doc removed a 1 1/2 cm x 1 3/4 cm mass, clear-cell-carcinoma, same as before. However, this time it was located on the pelvic wall, not within the ovary. He also biopsied some lymph nodes -…
Worried about symptoms I am experiencing
Hi to All, I hope someone here on the board can offer me some of their thoughts or input and possibly be of support to me. I am a little or I should say a lot concerned. The reasons why--- I have been experiencing unwanted weightloss: I weighed 100 lbs two years ago and now I weigh 82 lbs. I lost the weight over the last…
Maintence Chemo Questions
My sister has being considered for the 12 month study where she will be taking a lower dose of Taxol or a newer drug that I don't know the name or just the study with no drug..We were wondering if anyone has participated in this and if so how did the study effect your energy level and does most insurances pick this up??…
newly diagnosed HELP
I am 26 years old and have been diagnosed with stage 3c ovarian cancer. i had a hysterectomy done in december and luckily no major organs were affected but it was in both ovaries, uterus, ect. I have had fluid in the lower part of my chest for months, thats how they found this... i am being treated with carbo/taxol 6…
has anyone experienced this
When iwas diagnosed in dec with stage 3c ovarian cancer in dec 05, i had fluid in my chest that caused me pain and discomfort. My gyn oncologist said it will go away after a few rounds of chemotherapy has anybody had this problem???? and if so did it infact go away with the chemo or did it have to be drained???
Just a quick question
Hello again, I have been reading everything here, every day. Just reading everything and going back and reading past posts has helped me alot. I am going for a colonoscopy on Monday and at the end of February I am going for another ultra sound to see if the growth on my ovary has grown or not. My question is, can a…
thank you all so much.. river has stopped
Good morning everyone, I am now doing so much better. Thank you for all the prayers and support. The river of tears stopped before Minnesota was flooded. :-) I am feeling pretty dang good, after sleeping from Friday afternoon to Sunday, not sure how a person can sleep so much. I have to tell you that my stubbornness has…
Coretta Scott King
Mrs. King died of redpiratory failure on February 7, 2006. It has not been reported very well that she was in Mexico battling advanced ovarian cancer when she passed. It was widely reported that she had a stroke caused by a blood clot in August 2005. Because I've had the experience of finding out that lower body cancer can…
Desensitization protocols
Any suggestions on how to find a cancer treatment place in your area that utilizes a particular procedure without making an apt. and seeing a doctor 1st?
cancer has spread
Hi Everyone, Yesterday was my appointment at the U.The Dr said the cancer was showing up through out my abdomen and yes it was cancer in my lung. The area around my heart has some problems and he thinks it is causing the shortness of breath. On Friday I have a echo cardiogram. Today I got my first dose of gemzar, he said…
cancer has moved into the brain
HI again, it has been a while since I last posted and since then my MIL has been taken off caelix and put on a daily tablet (dont know what it is) and Last week she had a CT which showed a brain tumer.I was afraid that was going to happen. In Oct. she started showing signs of something going on but she would not discuss it…
Cesium Chloride
My mom was recently diagnosed with stage III ovarian cancer. We were hoping to avoid chemo. Does anyone have any information on cesium chloride, or know any experts who may be able to help. We are desperate :(
My Sisters Husband Died
I along with the rest of the Family are in shock at this moment.I am waiting for her to call me back when she gets home from the hospital.She is suppose to have her surgery on the 7th of February-I just got off the phone with her a couple of hours ago-she was short of breath upon moving around and her rbc are down,suppose…
Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy
Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy, a treatment in which anti-cancer drugs are put directly into the abdominal cavity through a thin tube, has been trying to achieve progress by changing the method of drug delivery. A Gynaecological Oncology Group study has been reported in the January 5th edition of The New England Journal of…
recurrences
It seems that a great majority who post here have had recurrences. Does everyone have recurrences??
Advice!
As I stated in another thread, my 49 year old mom was just diagnosed with type III ovarian cancer. She has just recently had a full hysterectomy and debulking surgery, but some of the cancer remains in her stomach and bladder. What would be your advice on what next steps should be taken next including treatment, diet,…
In Shock - What Does This Mean?
A postmenopausal woman 52 with history of fibroids and hysterectomy 20 years ago with right ovary left intact. Symptoms two years - bloating, pressure, bowel problems, urinary problems, hematuria. Tentative and varied diagnoses over 2 years include irritable bowel, colitis, urinary problems and lots of tests mostly…
ca125 and ctscan results
Yesterday was my CT Scan and ca125 test. Not the best results, my ca125 is now up to 202 and ct scan showed growth of the tumors. The good news was there are no areas of cancer. I cried a river yesterday and feeling a bit lethargic today. Hard to get myself motivated to work on anything. Just want to be a couch potato and…
HRT. Tx for menopase
Has anyone taking drugs for Hormone replacement thearpy. and ended up with cancer? please reply. thank you
hi, looking for guidance
My sister has ovarian cancer which was diagnosed 2 years ago. In the beginning we thought she was going to beat it without a doubt, but now I'm not too sure. She has had a few surgeries and has gone through 4 different chemo medications. She is allergic to the last 2 and her CA-125 count keeps rising. She is in a lot of…
2nd round of carboplatin and taxol
anyone have another round of carboplatin and taxol? after an 11 month remission my moms cancer is back. surgery was not successful the surgeon was unable to remove anything. only hope is for chemo to be effective. she had a great response first time around. anyone in this situation before and what were your results?…
Maintenace Chemo
Oncologist wants to do a year maintenance on just Taxol. He said there is no hard evidence that this prolongs recurrence time. What should I do? Would I not be better off getting my body strong in case there is a recurrence? Do any of you known about this 12 months maintenance study?
Can someone talk to me
I am having extrememe panic attacks about dying. I'm in remission and have been for nearly 6 years now. It hit me this last week normally around bed time that i am afraid of dying in my sleep. It's been a week now and I'm scared. I want to be a good mom but i am here crying all the time. I don't have one to talk to about…
the hardest decision
Back in April my mom, age only 47, was diagnosed with stage 3c ovarian cancer. It was a common story, where her doctor treated her for irritable bowel for months, despite ultrasounds, even told her a growth on her ovary was only a cyst months before without bothering to do a CA-125. She's been through a lot, complete…
heartbroken
I am writing this from Ireland, and I am thrilled to have found this website because I have read lots of messages on the discussion board and its great to see I am not alone in the way I am feeling. To all the ladies out there who are fighting ovarian cancer I send a big huge hug as you all have great courage to be facing…
CA125?
Hi, I was wondering I know that the CA125 is a blood test that gives a possible clue that Ovarian Cancer is present but what do the numbers mean.I was talking to my sister last night,I had encouraged her to get copies of every test or anything done while she is going through this process.Well she went to see her surgeon…
Update
Well I have been on quite the rollercoaster ride since Feb.with the first biopsy and it coming back negative to the surgery and now it is disease. My doctor is waiting for results from California right now to see if he will put me on Tamoxifen or another drug, depending on wheather this is estrogen or progestrone fed, my…
Help me catch my breath...
March of 04 I have a hysterectomy because of endometriosis and large fibroid tumors that were causing me a great deal of pain. I requested that my ovaries be left intact as long as there wasn't any medical reason to take them. At that time I had no reason to suspect I had cancer and the word was never mentioned. For about…
please respond
hi. PLEASE help me figure this out, this is so confusing. my mom was diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer sept 2004. had surgery and carboplatin and taxol. responded well, in remission until 11/05. resumed chemo treatment (carboplatin) 12/05. had problems with nausea and vomitting. thought it was the chemo. but just got…
Dr Visit
It was another long and frustrating day! I found out I was scheduled to have a ct scan Tuesday, but no one called and told me ..... sometimes weekly visits to the clinics add up to headaches and frustrations. Oh well now that I got to complain I feel better. :-) Now here is the latest. Today was my Dr Appointment with the…

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