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Ovarian Cancer

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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…
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…
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…
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 -…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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!
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…
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?
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…
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.…
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…
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…
Hi ! I am new here.
A friendly hello to all here. I am a newbie here on this site. I am an ovarian cancer survivor of 8 years and a stage 4. No recurrence to date. Keep the faith my friends! Be well, Jan
Enlarged Ovary?
Hello, I am new here, well in the ovarian board, my fiance had kidney cancer two years ago. Well now we are worried that my Mom might have something. As I write this she is getting a CT Scan, the ultrasound showed an enlarged ovary and enlarged uterus. She is 54, had three kids. The doc is worried bc she stopped her cycle…
FDA Grants Fast-Track Designation for Phenoxodiol for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
FDA Grants Fast-Track Designation for Phenoxodiol for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer WASHINGTON, DC -- November 4, 2004 -- Marshall Edwards, Inc., (Nasdaq: MSHL)(LSE AIM: MSH) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the investigational anti-cancer drug, phenoxodiol, Fast Track status for its…
Marty's husband...Please pray
Marty has not been doing well since her surgery. She has spoken of this site and the chats she has had with all of you. She told me it was a great place for support. I wanted to thank you and ask you for your prayers. We need all the luck we can get at this point. We pray for all of you every night. God bless... John…
ForMySisVictoria
Hello Everybody I'm writing this e-mail because I need somebody to talk to, My eldest sister was diagnosed last week that she has cancer in the ovary, and it souds terrible to hear that, we're all completely DEVASTATED and still in shock as to speak, the other day her doctors says that it's on Stage 3, all we can do is to…
Has anyone experienced a fast spread?
Hi folks- Some exciting things have happened...My husband and I just bought our first house together and we are prepared to move on March 31. It should be a very happy time, but our minds have been refocused to something else. I have been on Doxil for two months now and had an evaluation that showed some bad stuff going…
taking hexamethylmelamine
Well insted of going with an interveinious type chemo my dr. chose this. It is a pill form of chemo. I take 400mg for 14 days and off for 14. I don't know how many cycles I'll have to take. probably depends on how my CA-125 is and my other labs. My question is, once again, has any one take this type of chemo. I know I ask…
Having problems with Abcess.....
Hello and hope everone is having a good weekend so far. I have a question? It seems like everytime they start me back on chmo of any kind I end up with an abcess. Its in the inside above my right hip bone. This last week I was in the hospital. From The 16-23rd. I started chemo pills on the 12th and was on them for only…
lack of libido
Has anyone's libido totally dried up? It's been 14 months since treatment (hysterectomy and 6 rounds Taxol and Carbo) even though I'm feeling good and in remission my libido is GONE. Very frustrating for my husband and me. Any suggestions or feedback out there?
mom with ovarian cancer
Hello, my mom has been battling with ovarian/fallopian tube cancer for about 2 years. Her cancer is so aggresive, that its not responding to chemo. We saw the doctor today, and she has about 6 months to a year life expectancy. What do I need to be doing for her, my family, etc.
my mom has ovarian cancer
I could really use a penpal/mother-figure to help me get through this terrible disease that has hit my mom so very very hard. My mom has about 6 months to 1 year life expectancy. Even though Im 36 years old, I feel like a child still, and don't know how to handle what is yet to come. I am the oldest of 4 children, so I…
mom with ovarian cancer
Hello, my mom has been battling with ovarian/fallopian tube cancer for about 2 years. Her cancer is so aggresive, that its not responding to chemo. We saw the doctor today, and she has about 6 months to a year life expectancy. What do I need to be doing for her, my family, etc.

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