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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…
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Ovarian Cancer
Would like to chat with individual who are in their late 20's
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etoposide
Has anyone taken etoposide? If so, can you please share your experiences?
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Suspicious mass on ovary wait 6 months ?
6 weeks ago a < l centimeter mass/cyst was found on my left ovary. I waited six weeks and then repeated the transvaginal ultrasound. The mass/cyst was unchanged so my GYN is recommending I wait 6 months and repeat the ultrasound. My CA125 is normal 6.5. 5 years ago I was diagnoised with breast cancer. Before I was…
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elevated ca125
I was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer in January 2002.After 6 Chemo Therapies and total hysterectomy I was pronounced free of disease. 3 months later my ca 125 was 2.9 now after another 3 months it has jumped to 93. I have had cat scan and ultrasound and no evidence of cancer cells was found. Never the less my Doctor…
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art61
My wife was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 7/2000 and a complete hysterectomy with 16 lymph node removal was performed. Since cancer showed in 2 nodes, she was treated with taxol+carboplatin and was free for 18 months. The cancer came back in both lungs. Carboplatin treatment destroyed the tumors in the left lung but the…
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help! crabby and tired
I feel so tired and crabby all the time. I am currently going through chemotherepy. I have just started and i'm still trying to adjust to all the emotions that acompany the treatment. Does anyone have any advice
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Recently diagnosed with Extra Ovarian Primary Peritoneal
Was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer, however, after surgery which was a complete hysterectomy and removal of omentum, it was concluded I had extra ovarian primary peritoneal. I'm finding that it is not as rare as I originally thought. I'm 6 weeks post surgery and starting my 3rd session of chemo. Would love to hear from…
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Settlement patients used TAXOL
Cancer patients who took chemotherapy drugs Taxol or Onxol in the past four years may be eligible for a reimbursement from Bristol-Meyers Squibb. The attorneys general filed an antitrust lawsuit against the drug maker,accusing it of using fraudulent means to delay the entry of lower-priced generic versions of Taxol to…
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Gemzar
Has anyone had any success with Gemzar?
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CA-125 Levels-Good/Bad?
In Aug. 2002 I was admitted to the hospital with a pumonary embolism caused by deep vein thrombosis, which I now understand was most likely symptomatic of the cancers that were discovered when I had a biopsy at the hospital (uterine Stage 1B) and the ovarian (Stage 1C) that was uncovered in the subsequent hysterectomy.…
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What to Bring to Hospital
Staging procedure next week. I am a little crazy about it, so I am focusing my energy on packing. I would love any ideas on "must haves" that I may not have thought about. Anything else? Here are some of the things that I came up with: big soft towel/washcloth bathroom sundries favorite pillow, blanket heating pad…
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Qusetion
Would Gatorade help, upset stomach due to medications? please reply back. ty. eamh