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Stage 1a diagnosed - what did you do?
I recently had a total abdominal hysterectomy because of a large tumor on one ovary. They found Stage 1a, serous ovarian cancer in that ovary, but it didn't appear anywhere else. One doctor has recommended four treatments of chemo (carbo/Taxol), and a second oncologist tells me chemo isn't necessary. I'm waiting for a…
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Chemo treatments..
It looks like I'll be having chemo again. My dr. is thinking about useing Cisplatin and Gemzar. Has anyone been on these for treatment?
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New Taxol Study
Hi, I just completed 5 rounds of Taxol & Carboplatin. I am in remission. My oncologist suggested I try a Taxol maintenance dose for three treatments because it showed prolonged remission in ovarian cancer. Since I have significant peripheral neuropathy from the Taxol, he also recommended the option of Carboplatin only for…
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Doxil is working.. P.T.L
Hi everyone, It has been awhile since I've posted an update so here it is and good news at that. Yesterday was my Dr appointment, labwork and chemo. When we saw the Doc he said not to expect my counts to go down until chemo #4, I said that my tumor markers had slowed down in their increase and that I felt they would be…
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my moms cancer
I was on this group about a year ago looking for post surgery and chemo treatment info and everybody was very helpful especially with the nutritional info and support. Anyway to make a long story shot mom was treated for about 7 months with treatments for ovarian cancer only to have the tumors all back in Nov. There was…
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Chemotherapy Drug Concession
Drug Concession Profits are Hugh for Cancer Doctors Cancer doctors have the financial incentive to select certain forms of chemotherapy over others because they receive higher reimbursement. Medical Oncologists are pocketing hundreds of millions of dollars each year by selling drugs to patients, a practice that almost no…
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Chemosensitivity Testing
Chemo resistance may be the one reason many ovarian cancer patients are only receiving very short remissions (not cures). The effectiveness of taxol/carboplatin combination is limited because of the late stages of recurrent ovarian cancer and most patients develop resistance. Most cancer patients have the drug bounce off…
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Chemosensitivity Testing
There are few more imprecise and drastic measures than chemotherapy as a treatment for cancer. The process involves poisoning a patient's system with toxic chemicals in an effort to kill malignant cancer cells. As one who has personnally seen a loved one suffer, I can attest to its destructive and debilitating side…
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Changing the Identity of Medical Oncology
Under previous law, Medicare covered chemotherapy as well as radiation treatment for cancer patients, but did not pay for oral-dose anti-cancer drugs, unless they were available in both oral and injectable form. Medicare Part B covered a total of seven oral-dose anti-cancer drugs under this provision. Older Americans were…
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Officially in remission
I have ovarian cancer stage III and have just completed my first round of taxol and carbo. I now have a clear CT and a CA125 of 11, so I have been told I am in remission. I started a 12 month series of taxotere two weeks ago and so far haven't had many problems. I do wonder if everyone with ovarian cancer fears every…
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tamoxifen after chemo
I just finished 9 rounds of taxol/carbo, have felt rotten for 8 months, had debulking. I've had extreme bone pain, fatigue, hair loss, etc. I'm stage 4 oc. My gyn/onc Dr now wants me to start tamosifen. In researching this drug I find similar side effects and lots of people who say "I had to stop taking it" but don't say…
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adnexal mass
hi, i had a virtual colonoscopy done last week and they asked me to repeat it, could not keep from coughing during the scan and the movement artifacts messed the test up. i am scheduled to go again on thursday. in the meantime, they sent a partial report from the first scan that says i have a 6x3cm left adnexal mass. i…
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Distributed computing & Research
One in four of us will at some time suffer from cancer. The high mortality rate, the suffering experienced by patients from the side effects of existing treatments, and the high costs of treatment all contribute to making cancer a priority for drug research. A new way to help http://www.grid.org/projects/cancer/ A landmark…
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Unusual Ovarian cancer
I have an unusual case of ovarian cancer, as I have some lesions on my tummy. It first appeared some time ago, and I had been seeing a dermatologist and he didn't know what it was. I wasted a lot of time with him trying to discover what it was. I had no pain and never suspected a cancer as I had a recent gyn exam, and a…
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Recurrence, that dreaded word
Hi all, Sorry my question on vaginal bleeding got posted 3 times - don't know what happened there. Anyway, turns out my Stage IC cancer has recurred only 3 months after finishing chemo. My doc feels it was resistant to the carbo/taxol, and the tumor (walnut-sized already) is wedged in between my bladder and my rectum. For…
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Daily reading and prayer by email
I would like to recommend a web site where you can have a daily reading and prayer emailed to you. This is not a cult site, it is part of the Church Army. There is also a six week course New to Christianity? free daily emails explaining more about Christianity and the Christian faith. word-on-the-web -…
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taxotere treatment
Several messages ago some one said they were receiving a 12 month series of taxotere. Can anyone tell me what this is? I just finished chemo in Dec. and not doing any other kind of treatment. Also, I'm having my 1 visit after chemo with my ongologist in April and he said that I wouldn't need to get a blood count. I think…
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Great article on Ovarian Cancer
hi, While going through the internet browsing seeking some info to help me understand facts of ovarian cancer, which is fifth most common cancer among women at http://www.mesotheliomaresourceonline.com/articles/ovarian_cancer.html I came across this site above which is informative, and would be very helpful for people…
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hysterectomy
I had an hysterectomy 2 months ago . The dx Colon Cancer. Have any of you experience pain under your ribs and or your abdomen. I remember that I had a flat tummy after surger but now is kind of inflated. The pain on the rightt rib will come and go....Dr. says that the reason may be because I'm a little bit more active…
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I think I have ovarian cancer!
Tomorrow i go to the doctor to get checked out for what i believe to be ovarian cancer. here are my symptoms: in december 2003, i had my first child. in january 2004, i started on ortho evra. during the nine months that i wore the patch, i had all my usual menstrual cycles. after i went off the patch in september 2004, i…
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Freaking out
I am right now having strong anxiety. I can't sleep at night because I am scared of dying. I am coming up on my 6years old. I got Overian cancer when I was 16. I delt with things great as far as i could tell. But i think i just hid all of my feelings. I want to sleep but I can't i am scared of leaving my fiancee and baby.…
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Great article on Ovarian Cancer
Hi, While going through the internet browsing seeking some info to help me understand Ovarian cancer http://www.mesotheliomaresourceonline.com/articles/ovarian_cancer.html , I came across this site above which is informative, and would be very helpful for people suffering from this type of cancer can get quite a lot of…
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Post-surgery problems?
For those who have had a hysterectomy or other abdominal surgery: did you have any new problems crop up shortly afterward? During my post-op visit, my doctor found a bit of blood during the rectal exam and wants me to get a precautionary colonoscopy. I'm sure many things could cause this, such as the constipation that…
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WHAT IS REMISSION?
Which date do I really use to determine being cancer free: my surgery date or my LAST chemo date? It will be 5 years on March 27 for my surgery date, and 5 years in August when my chemo ended. Thanks for your help!
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Hair loss
Hi, my mom was diagnosed with fallopian cancer about 6 weeks ago but because it is so rare, they are treating it like ovarian cancer. She had her first chemo treatment last Monday -- first three days she did fabulously but has been feeling not so great since. The results from the blood test today are good. But, she's about…
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Laparotomy Scar
My sister recently underwent surgery, having had a "pelvic clearout". Yesterday, she saw her scar for the first time. Are there any suggestions I can pass on to help her right now, maybe ideas how she might reduce the scarring?
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Surgical Menopause
Hi, I have been recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer following removal of a cyst which was originally thought to be related to my endometriosis. Following surgery, the tests showed that I had ovarian cancer. I am now going through my chemotherapy of taxol/carboplatin which will be broken up by surgery. My Gyn/Oncologist…
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Thanks
Bonnie and all at CSN- Thank you so much for all of your support. This was a long battle for Marty and in her last few months she was able to find comfort in the knowledge and friendships she developed here. She died late last night. In a way it is a blessing, but unfortunately, it doesn't help those she left down here.…
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HELP ME!
I need help I posted my info a few times before. I have been having some problems and two of my three doctors thought I might have cancer. One thought endometrial carcinoma and the other OVCA. Well, I had a biopsy done in one of their offices and now he seems to think that my problems(pain) are caused by endometrial…
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Update on Marty
I guess I may have left you all wondering what is going on. Marty has a blood infection that probably came from her iv. She has a very high fever and the doctors are doing everything they can to break it as well as prevent organ failure. This has been going on for several days and there has not been much change. Sepsis is…