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Ovarian Cancer

Second opinion? How do you know when you should seek one?
Got the results from my latest CT scan last week. Long story short, it shows “something” on my spleen. My gyn/onc surgeon thinks it may be a recurrence of my primary peritoneal cancer (which is treated exactly the same as ovarian cancer). My CA-125 number has been slowly rising since summer & is now 44. The surgeon…
Did anyone else have similar symptoms?
Around mid November i had extreme bloating. It was really bad and came on randomly. I have had this once before back in May, accompanied by lower abdominal pains due to being constipated. One visit to the doctor, and he prescribed me something that helps with constipation/bloating/constipation pain, and within 5 days all…
2 Years ago today
It was two years ago today that I had my debulking surgery..... I am very thankful for all of you for your support and love. You truly are a great bunch of people. I am feeling great and my last ca 125 was 5.8... Love you all.
Trans-America Road trip
I've done a lot of overnight travel for work, but it was always on a tight schedule with no time left to stop and smell the roses. Places I mostly covered were: MI, OH, IN, KY, SC, TN, MS, AL and Mexico. I always wanted to travel across America. Just me and my GPS, with no planning, no hotel reservations, to drive, to stop…
Looking for answers
In short. Mom 81 recurrent ovarian cancer on 4 th recurrence only in lymphnodes behind stomach small spot on lung that has been there for ever and same with thyroid lite up during scan . She doesn't want anymore treatments. How slow growing is this monster. Also began suffering from delirium. Trying to keep her at home…
Scans were bad... so scared...,.
Hi Ladies. I received my scans from yesterday this morning. There has been significant change in my abdominal area. A mantle of lymph nodes the report read. My doctor said we are in a tough spot. He stopped Doxil and started Topotecan today. On a positive note, so far my vital organs are still clear. I am just SO scared.…
Remember Harry Potter and the game of Quidditch? Life imitates art
JAPANESE TEENS PLAYING QUIDDITCH AMERICAN TEENS PLAYING QUIDDITCH US ARMY SOLDIERS PLAYING QUIDDITCH IN AFGHANISTAN RUSSIAN SOLDIERS PLAYING QUIDDITCH CUTENESS OVERLOAD QUIDDITCH IN LADYBUG FORM AND FINALLY... SOLID PARENTAL ADVICE
The Gerson Therapy ?? Has anyone tried it?
I had been researching this diet/ therapy for treating all sorts of Cancer ..it sounds so logical to me and all the things I have read about it sound like they have incredibly good results . Netflix has several great documentaries that reference it : Beautiful Truth/ The Gerson Miracle/ Food Matters they state they have…
Thinking of Those in U.S. Midwest & Northeast Bracing for COLD
I hope you all are able to stay warm and dry as you brace for even more cold/snow in the next few days. It's a different story here in Northern California where we are desperate for rain and snow in the Sierra Mountains. Drought and water rationing measures appear to be on the horizon unless we get lots of rain and snow in…
Neurotic Newbee
Long story short, in 2011 I had a hysterectomy, everything taken out was cancer free but I had microscopic cells. This happened one year after my husband died. My CA was 33. Had seven treatments and my CA went down to 6. I was in remission for 1 year 2 months. CA was 77 so I started chemo 10-2-13. I had two treatments of…
had 1st ever panic attack during chemo yesterday and ca 125 down to 17 from 4 ,000
I've never had problems during tx before- but-yesterdayduring tx - I broke into a sweat & felt off -- my hand started itching horridly - I'd read itching could be a reaction to carbo --- then I panicked with fear I might become sensitive to it & have to quit I HAVE DONE SO WELL ON IT ------ started at CA125 at,4,000 NOW AT…
Ovarian Cancer Survivor Wages Fight of Her Life
http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/ovarian-cancer-survivor-wages-fight-of-her-life-205123518.html
Cindy333
Hi Cindy - Was thinking about you yesterday... How did your appointment go?
New Year 2014
Here it comes, ready or not, 2014. I am looking forward to another year with my loved ones and friends. No big plans. Hope to finish out my double mastecotmony and get balanced and tatoos for areoles. Looking at 3 d tattoos. Do you have any plans?
BIG CA125 Number
I posted my story a couple of days ago. And just when I started to get my feet underneath me thinking I could do this (with the help of you all) my general doc called me last night to give me my blood work info that finally came back. My CA 125 was 4550. I see my OBGYN/OCON tomorrow morning to go over the plan for I assume…
Dog detects ovarian cancer tissue 100 percent of the time.
Forgive me if you've seen this before . . . it was new to me. CTS Ohlin Frank, a chocolate lab whose focus has the intensity of Sherlock Holmes, is only on his fourth training session at Penn Vet Working Dog Center, but he has been able to detect ovarian cancer tissue 100 percent of the time. He and his fellow trainee,…
Today is Carlene Mullins Birthday
AKA Hissy Fitz. She was our Mother Hen on this site for a very long time. I really miss her. She was very smart and did a lot of research on this disease. Happy Birthday in Heaven....miss you....Val
LASER EXCISION CONE OF CERVIX
Anyone ever have this done? My 27 year-old daugther will probably be having this procedure done soon for cervical displaysia (CIN III). I've posted before, but to recap she is at high risk for cervical cancer. I sent her to my gyn/onc for a second opinion, as the first doctor wanted to do a different procedure with much…
Need Hope & Strength
Friday b4 Xmas I went to General Doctor for what I assumed she was going to tell me was gas, that I had been experiencing for 32 hours. She did blood work and a CT scan. And came back into the room with my husband that they called from work to come in when they gave me the news that it looks like ovarian cancer. I was in…
UPDATE ON BREAST CANCER
Hi, Ladies: This is what I posted on the Breast Cancer forum. Just wondered what you think, as I know some of you have had this double whammy also (OVCA & BC): Well, 18 is just 1 point above the 'low' mark, and into the mid-range. As I was told earlier, this is 'up for discussion' as to whether or not I should do chemo. To…
My moms mass
So I'm not to sure what to say here but recently the doctors have discovered a mass that was 34 centimeters on her ovarie. She said she would be needing surgery and probably chemo. This is all the information she would give me. Is 34 centimeters considered big? Will she be okay?
Merry Christmas
Hello Dearest Ladies, Merry Christmas to each of you. I hope this holiday finds you warm and surrounded by family and friends who love you... I have been so busy with the business in Florida. Flying across the country every month has really taken most of my time and all of my energy. Things are looking up, and hopefully…
My mom diagnosed with ovarian cancer
Hi Members, My mom is 61 years old and she is diagnosed with ovarian cancer. CA 125 is 5000 and she has a tumor on her left ovary. CT scan revealed that she has large complex and solid left ovarian mass with post contrast heterogeneous enhancement with necrotic center. The size of the mass is 94x87x48 MM. It says…
Thank You
To those who post upon this board For me you've struck a special chord. Your caring,kindness,help and information Gave much help with problems- even constipation! I know that when needed you'll all be there, And that is why I especially wanted to share My warmest Season's Greetings to your families and you With lots…
A question
What is the scoop on taxotere? I'll have my first infusion January 8. What can I expect? Having the port put in December 30. Not the way I thought I'd be starting 2014 but I'll deal with it as I have the other two times, taking a cue from the courage and grace shown by you, my sisters. Karen
Alexandra
Just checking up on Alexandra...seeing how you are. Maybe I missed you! Best, Debra
How many of you ladies have made changes, either small or drastic to your diets?
Hi Ladies, For a wihle I was eating healthy. Green smoothies daily, more fruits and veggies than I had ever eaten in my life probably. Slowly I slipped back into many old habits. Now that the cancer is growing, I'm feeling desperate. I know that a change in diet can only help, not hurt me. Any suggestions or comments? The…
Votrient
Hello Ladies..!! I do not see a single post here with a listing of new treatments... BUT, I just read on another forum that there is a Clinical Trial using Votrient on other Cancers. Votrient is a failry new drug that is mostly used for Kindey Cancer. So here is some good news.. there are 3 women on this trial that have…
Dysgerminoma
Hi, Denmark calling. Does anybody have experiences with the diagnose Dysgerminoma?? My wife has it, with a few metastases.. she has just begun chemo - and is pretty scared of it.. Hope you have experiences you'd like to share.. yours jesper
Been away
was very ill last week..low immunity..dehydration...rectal abcess...( ouch) and low mag and potassium. Was on IV fluids and antibiotics. My abcess and to be cut and drained...very painful. Can't complain about the care I received as I new most off staff. I came home last Thursday ...weak but getting better...appetite is…

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