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DMXAA and SU11248
one is an antiangiogenic the other a targeted therapy. Get your butts into a trial!! Happy Holidays
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Taxol at 40
Touted as the best-selling cancer drug in history began 40 years ago this past summer (2002). Taxol was found to be virtually insoluble in water. "It had the solubility of a brick". The compound wouldn't dissolve very much in any solution. Without a way to get it into a cancer patient, what good was it? It was discovered…
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Pet scan vs CT scan
I'm nearing the end of the 6 month cycle of chemo and the doc has me scheduled for a CT scan. I've heard that PET scans can be a better diagnostic tool for ovarian, however, the insurance companies won't pay for them. Does anyone have info on this subject? Hope to hear from someone and my blessings to all. Sue
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Vitamins and cancer patients
I have taken vitamins (E,C and .B) for years but now I have been told that cancer survivors should not take vitamin supplements . Has anyone else been told this Elishaw
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hey
when does the chat open?
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immune system ?
Anyone follow a special diet/supplement program to help build up their immune system? (to fight cancer)
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oophorectomy question
Wednesday I am having my ovaries removed. I had my uterus removed 12 years ago. I am post-menapausal and a one year breast cancer survivor. The ovaries are being removed as a precaution. The operation is going to be a lapriscophy (SP?). However, if there is too much scar tissue from the hystorectomy, I will have to be…
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Recently Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer 26
Hi, my name is Laurie and I am 26, I was recently diagnosed with germ tumors on my right ovary. I had debulking surgery and I am going to start radiation this week. I am concerned about losing my fertility, I don't have any children. I was wondering if anyone else had radiation at a younger age and was still fertile after…
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Health Insurance
I am contacting this group because I am looking to help people. As many of you know when a person is diagnosed with cancer it is almost impossible to find health coverage. I am located in Arizona and represent a very large insurance group. Recently we came out with a discount health plan that does not have any preexisting…
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Signs of Recurrence?
Hi, I was wondering if anybody could tell me a little bit more about the signs of a recurrence - are they the same as the original signs (bloating etc.)? A lot of people on this site seem to talk about paying attention to your body, but I guess I don't really know what to pay attention to. Thank you, and all the best to…
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new and looking for penpals
Hello, I am also new to the group and would like some pen pals. I have been a survivor for almost 5 years. I hope that I can be a support system to someone who is currently being treated. My personal email address is kristinmanns@hotmail.com
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ovarian cancer + ca 125
Iwas diagnosed with ovarian cancer 3 years ago. I had the radical hysterectomy and chemo.My ca 125 blood tests came back as normal until the last year when it began to fluctuate between 56 and 105. so far my cat scans have come back negative, but I am still worried because of the numbers on the blood test. has anyone out…
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Pain, No control of body and really scared of what's to come...
I just completed my 6 cycles of Carbo/Taxol on 15 May 2002. Although each treatment took more and more out of me I was still able to stay on schedule. However, I really feel like the side effects have been getting worse. Besides feeling tired and beat up all the time I'm having this pain, that's somewhat controlled by pain…
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immune system ?
Anyone follow a special diet/supplement program to help build up their immune system? (to fight cancer)
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immune system ?
Anyone follow a special diet/supplement program to help build up their immune system? (to fight cancer)
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ca125
I was diagagnosed with ovarian peritol cancer three and half years ago. I had a radical hysterectomy and chemo with taxol and carboplatin and platnim. for the past 10 months my ca125 has been flucuating and it has now reached 175. all my cat scans come back negative. my most recent one was done last wednesday and was also…
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relay for life
I am going to participate in the relay here in Auburn, CA next month. I had never heard of it before. What can I expect? I am still very emotional about how lucky I have been and (just thinking about it makes me tear up) hope that I can keep my emotions under control. Then again, where else can you allow your feelings to…
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Stage IV
Not that I think one is any less than the other, however I do think I understand the meaning of cancer staging, but I am posting this message because I would like to talk with someone who has Stage IV Ovarian Cancer. Is it all doom and gloom? Is there hope? Or lets just share experiences. I can be found at…
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age 30 looking for support
I just had a full hysterecotomy due to ovarian cancer. i am beginning chemo taxon and carbonplatium. I am definetly nervos about everything, being tired at work (teacher) and losing my hair. I am worried about my future having no hormones. Any advice or postive notes would be appreciated.
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Pain after 6 months Chemotherapy
My mother went through ovarian cancer that spread to her stomach. She had rough time through chemo but did great. About 2 months ago she started becoming almost helpless to the point she can't get up swollen feet and hands its like she is a 64 year old woman in a 90 year old body. Four doctors have been confused that think…
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Hormone Replacement?
Hi, I was wondering if anyone out there had info on HRT after their hysterectomy and chemo treatments? I had already gone thru menepause prior to my diagnosis, but I had just recently stopped my HRT 5-6 mos prior to the diagnosis which is how long the surgeon felt my ovarian cancer started. I thought that was an…
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Dr. Lorraine Day?
Hi -- I'm new to the group, and was wondering if anyone here has heard of Dr. Lorraine Day, and more importantly, anyone who has followed her program. Wanted to know what kind of results they got... Thanks, m
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follow up visits with oncologist
Does anyone have good ways to handle anxiety that comes with quarterly visits to the oncologist and yearly MRI scans?
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Update Extra Ovarian Primary Peritoneal
Just wanted to let everyone know that after my 1st session of chemo (1 months worth, I'm going weekly), my new CA-125 count was 13.4! I'm of course thrilled and undergoing my 2nd session now. I was wondering if anyone out there has experienced this and how many more session of chemo did you incur? I'm taking…
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Chemotherapy Resistance
Drug resistance is the principal reason for the failure of chemotherapy. Some tumors (like adenocarcinoma) are highly resistant to virtually all anti-cancer drugs, while other tumors are quite sensitive. Most patient tumors fall in between these two extremes, with resistance to some drugs but not to others. Many mechanisms…
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Increase in CA 125
I found out this week, right before my 6th treatment (Taxol/carbo) that my CA 125 went up from 147 to 199, then the redraw the next day was 190. They changed my taxol to taxotear becuase I have neuropathy, and now I will need two additional treatments. Has anyone else had there ca 125 go up during their treatments? Thanks…
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Univ of WA Study
Hi, Just saw my oncologist last week and he told me of a new report that came out from the Univ of WA for people taking Taxotere. They divided the group into 2, half taking the IV once a month, the others taking weekly IV's. After several years of study they found a greater remission in the people taking weekly IV's. It…
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second surgery
my surgeon wanted to do another big second surgery, but my oncologist insisted that it be done laproscopicaly and have a port put on my hip at the same time. the port was put in so that I could have the next round of chemo put directly into my stomach. after the surgery I was able to go home after spending a few hours in…
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graviola prevents drug resistance
it is from an amazon herb. available online and at health food stores
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exherin looks very good!
made by a Canadian company-it wrecks tumor blood vessels. They plan on releasing it in five years-but you guys should act up-you shouldnt have to wait that long!