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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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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…