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Ovarian Cancer

I need questions answered
I have been not feeling right for a long while now. 5 days ago i just started getting a really sharp pain on the right side of my abdomen just above my hip bone. If I press on it it hurts under my ribcage. It also hurts when not pushing on it and i just developed pain around my belly button on the right hand side. It woke…
Doxil and Redness
Hello, I have had three treatments of Doxil and handling it well with the exception of a redness that has started under my arms. It doesn't itch but is more like a sunburn. Has anyone experienced this before? If so, what was used to relieve the pain and redness? Thank you all for being here. It is so helpful to have others…
Recurrence
I finished a year of Taxol consolidation chemo just six weeks ago. My Onc called and told me my numbers have gone from 19 up to 48 in that 6 weeks. Waiting on CT scans in a couple of weeks. Have any of you ever had your numbers double and it WAS NOT the cancer reocurring? No need to say I am scared out of my wits. Not that…
Leg and pelvic pain
Hi all, I have been reading your posts about ovca symptoms and it made me sit up and take notice as I have a lot of the same. I have been having lower right abdominal and pelvic pain which also radiates down my right leg, buttock and lower back and also feeling very tired. I do have a history of endometriosis and have had…
leg /pelvic pain
I have had right pelvic pain for 4 months. I have had a trans vag US and cat scan - both normal. I am getting concerned because I have also been having recurrent pain in my right leg. How is leg pain associated with ovarian cancer? My pain feels somewhat muscular - the muscles, particularly in my IT band get very tender.…
my mother's Symptoms
For the first time I am taking an opportunity to write on this site on my mother's case and I would like to request the experienced readers to suggest me or express their views on this matter. "My mother, is a patient of ovarian cancer, (detected in November 2002) and it was also found that the tumor was in the inoperable…
Megestrol
I just finished chemo, the Dr. found a spot on my cat scan which he said could be the cancer or scar tissue, cyst, etc. Said that all his exams had been normal. My ca125 was 90 after the removal of the tumor. It then went to 24, 30, 36, 17 and the last reading was 8. He put me on Megestrol 160mg daily. Anyone know about…
Madi's Mamaw is finally having surgery!
Hello everyone, I thought I should update you. I have had many more tests since April. I am with the same GYN, she ran a lot more tests and as usual the waiting has been nerve racking. My surgery is scheduled for July 8th, I asked for an appointment for tomorrow with the GYN because I am going to ask her to have a GYN…
Stage 1C, 6 Rounds!
I've decided to go with 6 rounds of chemo; thank you ladies for all your input. I really appreciate you sharing your experiences with me. I did get the book about ovarian cancer recommended - after looking at it for so long, finally read it, returned it to the library and now don't remember author/title. Chemo Brain, don't…
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
I am a student at the University of California, Davis. I am researching the use of CAM for prevention and treatment of ovarian cancer. I would appreciate any personal input/experiences from someone who has used CAM. Any thoughts or experiences you would feel comfortable sharing with me would be great and extremely helpful.
Consolidation therpay
I've just finished my 6th, and presumably final treatment of taxol/carboplatin for Stage IC OVCA. The chemo nurse in charge of setting my appointments and writing my orders said on my last discarge papers that the doc may want to discuss consolidation therapy (additional chemotherapy) at my follow-up appointment. Anybody…
EARLY SYMPTONS.....CAN U HELP!!!
Hello, I was hoping that you all could give me some insight on the early signs of cancer. I am almost 29 yrs old and started to have abnormal periods back in Jan. with practically either spotting or bleeding almost every day. I was quick to blame it on the IUD that I had placed last summer, so I took a trip to the OB/GYN…
tamoxifen/thalidomide/arimadex
I am a 6 year OVCA survivor of many rounds of chemo and surgeries. Right now I am again in remission and have been asked to decide what kind of maintanence treatment I want, if any. Tamoxifen, thalidomide, and arimadex [sp?] (as well as femara) have been suggested. Does anyone have experience with the thalidomide or…
recurrence
My May counts were up some more and the Doc says we didn't beat this but now we'll manage it. He is really hesitant to start me on any chemo because of all the nerve damage that has been done from the previous chemo. I have a CT scan on Monday to see if the cancer shows up on the scan yet. Cancer cells have to be over 2cm…
OVCA STAMP
Hi folks, Just wanted to say hi and check in with you all. Bonnie, as I remember your numbers were creeping up. How are things going with you? I hope things are good. Ground effect, got that garden going yet? Hope you are all doing wonderfully. While you are here, could you take a min. to go to the link below to sign the…
Laporoscopy/DVT
I have had lower right abdominal pain for 4 months. Had vag US and CT - normal. I have not had a CA125. My Dr wants to do a colonoscopy to rule out other abdominal issues. If that is normal she may proceed with a laporoscopy. My question is - will a laporoscopy detect Ovarian Cancer? How accurate is it? Also, I have bad…
What tests to ask doc for?
Hi All, I am from Australia and found this wonderful website with so much useful info. I came here initially because my friend has ovca so I wanted to find out as much as I could so I could suport her and have some understanding of what she is going through. More recently I have had some strange symptoms that do concern…
Numbness on leg
Hi, I was diagnosis with ovca in August '03, with a CA125 of over 3000. After the operation I had a numbness on my left thigh. I finish my chemo in January and my CA125 is now 9,yeah. But the numbness is still there. Anyone experience this? Please let me know what can be done to get feeling back in my leg. Thanks so much, j
swollen node
Hi, my mother was diagnosed with Stage 3C OVCA on March of 2003. After 6 treatments with cabo/taxol the cancer was on remission. On her last visit to the oncologist he felt a swollen node near the neck. While her CA-125 and CT scans are clear he still wants to take a biopsy of her node because he is concerned that this may…
Tamoxifen after Doxil
The first time that I got ovarian cancer was in October 1995. I had 6 doses of Taxol and Carboplatin, and the cancer went into remission for 6 years. My stage was 3. I got cancer again in March 2002, and again I had doses of Taxol and Carboplatin, and the cancer went into remission for 5 months only. In December 2002, the…
Topotecan
Has anyone with recurrent ovarian cancer been treated with topotecan. If so could you let me know if it worked and what side effects you had.Thanks Elishaw
Wife
My wife was dianosed about a year ago after undergoing a hysterectomy that she has stage one 1c ovarian cancer since then she has received chemo and had second look surgery with no sign of cancer at second look. She is 55 years old what are the chances of her at this stage of the game dying an old old women someday at home…
Hair loss
Hi. I have recurrent ovarian cancer, stage 3, and lost all of my hair after my first round of chemo (taxol/carboplatin). I found an attractive wig, but it is very uncomfortable to have to wear it from morning till night. My last treatment is Monday. How soon can I expect my hair to grow back to a length of at least four…
Gilda's Club
Hi all - I am aa volunteer at Gilda's Club (named for Gilda Radner) where anyone touched by cancer can go for social and emotional support. They are involved in the Revlon Run/Walk for Women taking place on Saturday, May 1 in NYC- raising money to help fight women's cancers. They need 40 more people to volunteer to help…
counts still going up
Hello, I just got my monthly results and another month - actually 3 weeks - and the numbers keep rising. Next month is my Dr appt and I don't have any idea what to expect. I have now let people know for it's been 3 months now and just creeping up every time. I thought we beat this thing, I thought WOW a miracle. I know it…
skin problems
I am new to the site and in need of some advice. I was diagnosed in June 2001, had surgery with a full hysterectomy and have been on and off chemo ever since. During the last several months, while on Topotecan and now Doxil, I started having some issues with my face breaking out. Has anyone else experienced this on chemo…
How to help as a friend
I am an artist and designer and I am trying to find something to make for my friend who is going through treatment. If I give Christine a stained glass angel or maybe a new hat (with consideration of loss of hair) would that help? I shaved my head with her six weeks ago so I understand the need for a head covering. I just…
Stage 1C, 3 rounds?
I was diagnosed January 30, radical hysterectomy, left ovarian tumor bigger than a football that grew rapidly. Pain had started in December. The tumor burst while they were taking it out, lymph negative but some on my team say 3 rounds may be enough, no evidence to support 6 rounds being neccessary for stage 1C. Had round…
Support of loved one
My cousin was recently diagnosed with advanced stage ovarian ca. She has ascites & is quite uncomfortable. She does not want chemo or surgery. Any advice on how to support her during this time. I don't know if there is any palliative types of surgery or treatments that can be done to help her. She is not very open to…
New member with ovarian ca
Hello I am new tothe site I have had ovarian ca since 6/02 and am on my 2nd round of treatment sure would like to talk to someone else who is going through this

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