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job search
Has any one ever tried to look for a new job while in the middle of chemo treatments? That was my goal for the new year! Instead I had a complete hysterectomy and now chemo. I am still working, I have to. Just don't know how honest to be. Has any one else been in this situation?
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Ellen62
Hi Ellen: I read your post, and it said that you were being treated @ Sloan Kettering> I am too for OVCA stage 3a. iwas wondering who you doctor was, if you don't mind me asking and if you are satisfied w/ treatment? I am being seen by Dr. Hensley for my chemo, and I like her alot. I am glad to hear you are feeling well,…
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Help! I'm tired & I can't think
Hi, I finished 5 rounds of chemo (Taxol + Carboplatin) 5 weeks ago. I still feel tired all of the time. I think I may be depressed. I am very anxious about a possible recurrence. There is also a constant burning in my stomach not present before the treatment. It is difficult to think. Sometimes it is hard to complete a…
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diagnosing ovarian ca
I've had pain in my left pelvic groin area on & off for 4 years. I also have had constipation. I'm worried about having ovarian ca as my mothers mom had it at age 43. Recently, the pain is more pronounced as well as the constipation. I have some cramping on my left leg as well. Since I am now newly pregnant (1st baby at…
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WAIT A MINUTE!!
I am new to the sight & I was looking through the old posts and I saw something about DVT and ovca being related? WOW! I am 29 years old I suffered from a pulmonary embolism when I was 25 and 27 after my pe I being having problems with my cycle. I bled for two years straight. Doc thought I had adenomyosis and I had an…
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your opinion
Hi everyone, I am 29 years old. I recently started having pain (feels like contractions). I went to the doctor to see what it may be. He told me that a ultrasound showed a "cyst" on my right ovary. Then he proceeds to tell me that my ultrasound results showed a 5cm tumor not a cyst (he said because of the size). I was…
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symptoms you have had
HI, I am a lymphoma and melanoma survivor. I am 40 years old and I have been having aching on my right side. And one night I had a sharp pain and then in the morning,a slight bloody discharge. I am wondering what symptoms,signs any of you had and what advice you could give me as to what to have my doctor check. How do they…
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Angstrom A6 Clinical Trial
I have Stage IIIc ovarian cancer. Dx SII in'98, 2 reoccurrances. Now on Ph.I clin. tr. Anyone else on A6? It's non-toxic--NO SIDE EFFECTS!!!It's getting ready to go to a Phase II trial. Phase I included only @ 30 patients. Only eligible if you have advanced cancer and have had 2 previous rounds of chemo.
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need help with digestion
I'm a stage IIIc ovarian cancer patient opererated on in February 2002. I am currently undergoing chemo for the past 18 months... I develop large amounts of ascites and have been tapped 5 times. I have tried many alternative diets, but constantly have nausea with vomitting and severe gas pains, I am looking for someone…
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Need Opinions
Hello. I was told that I have an ADNEXAL CYSTIC LESION on my left side which appears to have small internal septation measuring 2.9 X 2.5 cm. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in Aug, 2002. Grade 3, Stage 1, 9 mm invasive ductal carcinoma with dcis. Had a lumpectomy, had a resection for clearer margins and 6 weeks…
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I'm so tired
I had my last big chemo last Monday (Feb.9th)and I'm so tired and its been a week. Does it get harder has the weeks progress - this was my eigth one. I'm going to start monthly treatments of taxol. I am so tired of being tired.
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32 yr-old with POSSIBLE new diagnosis...getting prepared just-in-case!...questions in general and ab
Hi...and thank you for reading my message! I have not been diagnosed with ovca, but I have a 13x8x7cm complex cyst on my left ovary, segmented, and mostly fluid-filled (some minimal solid areas). My report also states 'free fluid' in my pelvis. (I'm not sure if this is referring to outside the cyst or not.) My CEA125 came…
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Radical Hysterectomy Decision
Hi, I was diagnosed with uterine cancer after it metastasized. The gynecological oncologist did a biopsy of the tumor, but decided against a hysterectomy. He wanted me to start chemotherapy immediately. The chemo put the cancer in remission. Now I am watching and waiting. Doctors seem split on whether to do a hysterectomy.…
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itching/numbness
Is any one (after 3 treatments)having severe itching? This always occurs on the 7th day after treatment,it usually goes away the next day. This time it has lasted for a week. Dr has given me two prescriptions now, (I think its time for a new dr)he doesn't seem to know whats causing this. Any ideas on how to relieve this,…
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Doxil?
I am 39 yr old and have been battling ovarian cancer for last ten years...Was diagnosed in july 94 with stage III ovarian cancer, had hysterectomy, and six months cysplatin...in 01 had second and third look surgery for rising CA 125, took 18 months carbo/also taxol last six of those...had a 8 mo break now started doxil…
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Extreme Back Pain
Hi, as many of you know I had ovarian cancer, surgery Jan03 and chemo through July03. I then dealt with 2 lymphoceles, that filled most of my abdomen. They would get so large that I looked pregnant - finally a drain was put in and twice a week they did chemical washes, November they pulled the drain... it was getting too…
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my research
Hello Everyone! I am doing my own amateur *research* on the types of medicines and chemotherapy people have had or are currently taking. If you wouldn't mind giving me the names and even the dosage, but I will settle for just names of meds, I would really appreciate it! Please dont worry about spelling :-) You can email me…
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Survivors who had children?
Hi all- I had a laparotomy six weeks ago to remove my Stage I ovarian cancer. I had my right ovary and tube removed, but they were able to leave everything else. They did extensive staging, and everything else came back just fine. Because they caught it so early I do not need to have any further treatment right now. My…
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new meds for ovca? clinical trials?
my sister is stage 4 with mets is on round ? of chemo has been receiving trmnt for three years , running out of options, nausea and diarrhea constant any ideas new out there, i need to help her but i cant seem to,
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Health insurance coverage
Hi I am new to the site, dx January with Stage 1C ovarian cancer. My Highmark BC/BS coverage is excellent so far. Does anybody have any info on what happens if I ever have to switch carriers for any reason (like my husband gets a new job)? Rosiegirl
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In remission...but now my liver's acting up!
I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer a year and a half ago. They thought it was just an ovarian cyst, but turned out to be stage 1 cancer. I had 6 treatments of chemo...Taxol and Carboplatin. I have sailed through everything, and now at my last check up with the oncologist, he says my liver enzymes are six times the norm!…
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fad treatments.
I read alot of fad treatments. I think it was last yr or may be 2 yrs ago that organ juice. that can prevent ovarian cancer. does that have fact or is it false?
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CA125 results
Hello everyone, I got the lab results in the mail and they went up some more, but are still in the normal range. If you remember they had tripled in a 3 month period and the docs wanted me to stop for another test. In a 3 week period they only went up 3 more. I haven't heard from the Drs yet. Thursday is clinic day and…
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Genetic Testing
Hello, I had ovarian cancer 3c, it had spread to my liver,spleen,abdomen,colon, one tumor had wrapped all the way around my appendix - in other words it was bad. But now no signs of cancer. Because my sister had already had ovarian cancer a genetic test was done and it came back that I have the BRCA2 gentic defect. I would…
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gaining weight
Hello, I had my last Chemo treatment July 17th. I had ovarian cancer stage 3c. It had spread to my liver,stomach,spleen, herniated my colon you name it was there. Now in September I started gaining weight and continue to gain. I've gained 26lbs. The Dr says I need to eat less and excercise more. He says the chemo a lot of…
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MyMothersDaughter
Margie, Thank you so much for the nice email you sent. I sent you one and it should be in your CSN mailbox. Take care!
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Results of MRI plus question on CA125
Hello, I don't know if anyone remembers but I have been having awful back pain. Well the MRI shows I have a disc herniation... :-{ not good but not cancer. :-} But I have a second question. My CA125 had been 6 and now went up to 18 (which I know is normal) but my Dr. called and wants me to get another one as it jumped up…
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Ca markers for Poss. OvCa; going for surgery Tues.!
Hi there. I'm new to this site and have had the pleasure of meeting a few of you in chat. Any insight would be appreciated. I'm a 42 yr. old female (obviously) w/2 kids (per C-section). I had a partial hysterectomy (incl. cervix) 2+ yrs. ago. I refused my ovaries to be taken. They were fine then, and I wanted the natural…
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Hello, New to site
Dx with OVCA 3A Dec 2003, on third chemo Taxo/Carbo. I have two questions after my first chemo my hair started coming out but I have not lost all my hair, is this normal for some? I have lower back pain that won't go away. I have used cold and hot pads but nothing seems to help. Thanks and God Bless
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Diet
You hear so much about diet, I don't know what to think. Can anyone lead me in a logical direction - before I focus on just blueberries and grape juice.