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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…
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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…
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Ovarian Cancer Survivor Wages Fight of Her Life
http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/ovarian-cancer-survivor-wages-fight-of-her-life-205123518.html
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Cindy333
Hi Cindy - Was thinking about you yesterday... How did your appointment go?
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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?
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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…
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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,…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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?
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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Alexandra
Just checking up on Alexandra...seeing how you are. Maybe I missed you! Best, Debra
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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…
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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…
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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
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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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Cancers you probably don't care about
Apparently this is one in a series, and it is make a point. Unfortunately I think the readers are talking more about the "cancers you don't care about" vs. the cancer itself. In any event, this was sent to me and I thought you ladies might like it.…
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Dr. Oz Show Today
For those of you who watch the Dr. Oz Show, he's scheduled to cover risk factors associated with ovarian and pancreatic cancers on today's show. Kelly
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Here I go again, pre-scan anxiety
Hi Ladies. I will have scans this upcoming Tuesday (17th). I see the doctor the next day. Hoping I can remain on Doxil. It has kept me stable since March. I've now had 11 rounds of it. If things remain about the same, I will take round number twelve on Wednesday. Side effects from Doxil have been minimal with faituge and…
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UPDATE ON BREAST CANCER
I thought I would update all of you - surgery was last week. I saw my surgeon yesterday for a post op checkup. Surgery was last week, and the pathology came back with clear borders and no lymph node involvement! I can't tell you how happy we are. Now, they will do the oncatype testing on the tumor to check for possible…
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Ca125 how often?
I'm curious how often you typically have your CA 125 checked while in active treatment. It is actually my husband who is the patient, being treated with carbo did to suspected primary peritoneal cancer. He had it checked before his first chemo for a baseline. When should I expect his next test? Before each treatment, or…
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Stage IIIC at 18 years old
I guess I'm really just looking for advice; I stumbled across this site while searching the internet for more information. I have serous epithelial ovarian cancer stage 3c, and I was diagnosed about 2 months ago. I've since had to stop working and basically stay at home doing a whole lot of nothing, which is driving me…
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PAP/HPV Testing - why have it done. Suggestions?
I've posted this on the uterine site, but thought I would get your suggestions here. I was originally diagnosed with Endometrial Adenocarcinoma in 2005 which was found in my uterus, cervix and left ovary. I was treated as ovarian. Ok. why am I asking this? It is because I am wondering why exactly the gyne/oncologists do…
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To make us smile. Val, you'll enjoy this one!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pulZ3jgLM6o Poor kid!! Carla
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My one year Cancervarsary!
It's my one year Cancerversary! One year ago today I had surgery and was diagnosed with Stage three Ovarian Cancer. Still a shock when I think about it. But through the support, kindness, and information I found with this wonderful group of woman I came through it. You answered all my dumb questions and told me exactly…