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Update about treatment
Hi everyone, Just wanted all to know that I had my first chemo treatment on this past Tuesday and everything went very well. It took seven hours because they ran the treatment very slow. At one point they tried running it faster but I began to have pains in the chest so they slowed it down again. I haven't felt ill and…
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Update: Poss.OvCa surgery
Just to let you know, I did have my surgery last Tues. and all went well. They removed my ovaries. (This was my 6th abd. surgery, incl. 2 cesareans, 1 previous partial hyst., 2 hernia repairs.) Prayerfully, it's my last. The biopsy and all final tests came back benign (no cancer). So I thank all of you for helping me go…
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Up Date On My CT Scan
Hello to all of you ladies. I got the results back on the CT Scan yesterday and they found more cyst then just the one so know I have them on the right and left ovaries. The one on the right side has grown from 2.2cm to 3cm. I am to go in for surgery on the 29th for the (1 cyst) so I am now waiting on the doc to call me…
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Thank you for responding to gaining weight
Thank you all for your help and most important for the support and encouragement. It's not the cancer itself that usually gets the best of a person. May God bless you all. I am new to the cancer survivor network but look forward to getting to know you. God Bless!
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Update On Whats Going On
Hello and thank all of you for your help and concern on my problems. I have seen another doctor today and he wants to do a CT Scan on my adbomen and Pelvis. This well take place at the end of the week or first of next week he said. They are to call Wesd. and let me know when and a time. He didn't want to do a CA125 because…
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Major Signs Can Someone Help
I have been having some problems for a while. Its only getting worse but my doc keeps saying its only a little infection only she can't find anything all is coming back neg. from the pap to vaginal testing. They did a ultrasound and found a cyst that was 2.2cm in size. So she finally agreed to have a laporoscopy done which…
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Chemotherapy
My wife and I had the medical adage that since most of surgical oncology is curative (62%), we wanted to fight her cancers with surgery. Each and every one gave her more life to live. In cases of cancer being in stage I or II, success rates border over 93%. All of the surgeons that were involved in her cancer fight over…
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Need Answers quickly concerning treatment type
Has anyone ever had single agent therapy? Carboplatin alone?????
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Topotecan
Has anyone had any success with Topotecan as a form of treatment for recurrent OVC? Thanks.
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In remission ... now what
Hey all! It's been a while since I've been here. Well my CA125 is down to 17.1!!!! Doc finally allows me to call it remission, but he still wants me to continue with chemo, as long as I can, if I can handle it, but it's up to me. I've had 11 treatments now, plus surgery, I've really had enough. However, if I continue with…
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Ovarian Recurrance
I'm 40 years old and 5 years ago was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer. In January 2003, I was diagnosed with a recurrance. I'm having a hard time dealing with this. I'm not working anymore after being hospitalized for blood clots in my lungs (Cancer related) and have way to much time on my hands. I have joined a support group…
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ovarian cancer - 5years plus
Hello! I am new to this site. Cancer is something I want to talk about, but alot of people get upset. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer April 22,1998, during my annual checkup with my Gyno Dr. I received 6 chemo treatments, and every six months, I receive a pap test and internal. Plus, I have the CA 125 blood test every…
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How to choose a hospital
I'm helping my sister, newly diagnosed with advanced stage III ovarian cancer, research hospitals and doctors to be sure that she's going to the best one for her situation. She's already been told that chemo is necessary first to shrink some of the tumors that are in difficult/dangerous places to improve operability. That…
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Types of treatment
Has anyone ever had single agent therapy such as Carboplatin alone?
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Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays
I just wanted to wish you all the best holiday season. It is so hard to deal with the holidays when we are dealing with cancer. Last year I was so depressed and sick at Christmas. I really did not think I would be here for this one...but here I still am. The doctors were so Doom & Gloom about Ovarian Cancer. Told me I only…
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Genetic Testing
Who would I see about genetic testing to see if my ovarian cancer was genetic or not. My baby sister was just diagnosed with stage 3 just like I was.
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Post Chemo Side Effects
Hello All, I am new to the board and love the info,very helpful. I had Ovarian Cancer stage 2 Surgery in August '02, completed chemo Feb'03. Have my 1st 3mo/ checkup May 5th. I am dealing with joint pain in the legs, and weight gain from steroids that is not coming off. My abdomen is bloated looking. Anyone else have these…
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SYMPTOMS OF RECURRENCE?
Does anyone out there know what one would look for in terms of symptoms to know if the cancer has returned? Had totally hysterctomy, omentum, lymph node removal in 2000, found stage 1C ovarian, 6 months of chemo. So far I'm cancer free but have experienced some abdominal discomfort. Also have a little discomfort in the…
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my mom survived stage iiic ovca
hi, yesterday was my mom's last chemo treatment. she was diagnosed late march, had a total hysterectomy/debulking surgery. before her chemo started, doctors found a 5 cm tumor attached to the rectum and the top part of the bladder. After her third round of chemo, amazingly, no trace of the tumor or other lesions were found…
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Taxotere for recurrent OVC
Has anyone with recurrent OVC used Taxotere? If so, can you please let me know if it worked and how long you were in remission after you received it?
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Stage 1a and scared
On May 7, 2003 I was diagnosed with stage 1a borderline ovarian cancer. After a complete hysterectomy/staging procedure, my gyn. oncologist said I was cured and would be fine without further treatment -- just 6 month follow-up visits for the rest of my life. I would love to believe him, but having lost my husband to cancer…
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Tamoxifen for Maintenance?
I was dx with primary peritoneal on 02/02, had surgery with 6 rounds of Carbo/Taxotere, 7 month remission, then 6 more rounds of Carbo/Taxotere. The doctor is now talking about taking Tamoxifen for maintenance. Has anyone out there taken this drug for maintenance? I know it's successful for breast ca. Any news you can give…
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cerebellar degeneration with ovarian cancer
Has anyone been diagnosed with Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration? Brenda
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Johanna's Law-The Gynecologic Cancer Education & Awareness Act of 2003
A bill has been introduced to Congress by Congressman Sander M. Levin and Congresswoman Kay Granger to promote education about gynecological cancers. The bill would authorize a national gynecological cancer early detection and awareness campaign directed at women and their physicians. For a synopsis of the bill, see…
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Physical symptoms of OV cancer
Can anyone tell me how they felt phsically before they were diagnosed with ov cancer? I have not been feeling well and read an article about Gilda Radner and now I'm pretty scared. My grandmother died from gyn cancers and just want some input. Thanks very much, Ceara
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RECURRENCE SYMPTOMS?
Had ovarian stage 1C in 2000 - complete hysterectomy, omentum and lymph nodes, 6 months (every 21 days) of chemo. Changed my diet, exercise, many other things. Feeling good until 7 days ago - started with loose stools, lower abdominal discomfort. Thought it might be virus. Diarhhea mostly occurs within 1 hour after eating.…
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is it imperative an oncologist perform the 1st surgery
Hi- I have all the classic symptoms of ovarian cancer- hugely bloated tummy, cramping, gas, pain, pressure and they just discovered a tumor on my left ovary. I am scheduled for surgery with my regular OBGYN. I have a gut instinct that I could have OC -- my stomach looks SO weird!. Is it wise to allow the OBGYN to do the…
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ovarian cancer & R. Arthritis
Hi, I'm a new cancer survivor, my last chemo yesterday. One of my 'now what's' is what kind of arthritis treatment do I return to now. I've taken nothing except prednisone for joint pain during my chemo. But previously I was taking some pretty powerful immune suppresant drugs. It seems like now I should be wanting to…
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CANCER RECURRENCE?
I am a 3-year ovarian cancer survivor. Had a complete hysterectomy, removal of several lymph nodes and omentum; went thru 6 months of chemo treatments. CA 125 has been consistent between 10 and 19, with it being 20 one time last year. Recent CA125 was 20.1. I know this is not indicative of anything, but I have also since…
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Low white count
My wife has recently undergone her 4th chemo (sisplatin/ifosfamide) and she can't continue her next two until she acheives a count of 5 (she's already had 14 days of nupagin(sp). Is there anything we can do - diet, supplements, etc.? We're very fortunate that her stage IV status has been reduced to a CA125 of 16 and we…