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Dr. Laura Shawver Featured on The Burrill Report Podcast
The Burrill Report: Bringing Personalized Medicine to Ovarian CancerMatching the right drug to a particular patient's tumor type, though increasingly common in treating certain types of cancer, is not yet the norm for ovarian cancer patients. The Clearity Foundation is trying to change that by providing ovarian cancer…
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large intake of air
Last night I went to a home party. They were selling kitchen items. The company was featuring items that would receive a 25% donation to breast cancer research if you made a purchase. So the company rep said, the host had told her a couple people at the party had fought cancer, who? and what type? One woman 15 years free…
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Allow me a little closure....Please
I’ve been here a mere three years. Some of you have been here longer than I. Some here are new to me. Some, who were here when I joined, are gone. I deeply miss my dear friend, CarolenK (aka LaudryQueen), who I met here years ago. I still cry when I think of her. She was an amazing, well-read woman. I’ve observed a lot of…
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Monthly Toll Free Telephone Support Group for Women with Ovarian Cancer
Next session is Oct. 9th
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those of you NED & CA 125 in single didgets---are yoiu able to function as if you weren't ill?
Due to my severe stroke & use of just my right side - brain damage - along with chemo brain Stroke fcauses bbrain fog balance & weakness issues. this is all exacerbated by chemo & cancer side effects. hoping for an improvement inwell being after debulking & single digits. Opinions ? have you noticed a big difference in…
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Boehner Advises Americans to Delay Getting Cancer for a Year
WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—In a special Sunday radio address, House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) delivered a health tip to the American people, advising them to delay getting cancer for a year. “We’re involved in a high-stakes fight over our freedom from centralized government control of our lives,” said Mr.…
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News on PARP inhibitors???
Does anyone have any info on status of FDA approval of any of the PARP inhibitors. Olaparib i believe falls in that catagorie Ive heard realy great things about them. Ive headr rumor of approval as soon as Jan. 2014 Unfortanetly my cancer is growing throughtout my active treatment hoping to get some info on other options.…
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Recurrence for stage 1a clear cell
I was just diagnosed with Stage 1a Grade 3 clear cell carcinoma. The oncologist recommended 6 rounds of Chemo even though the cancer was confined to one ovary. Has anyone experienced recurrence switch stage 1a? Did you have chemo? Thanks!!
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Strength and Humor, Alexandra
Dear Alexandra I just want to say that I hold you close in my heart and send you hope and huge hugs. Your strength and your humor will see you through. I am here for you, we are all here for you.. (((Hugs))) Lisha
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Lapse in government funding affects clinical trials web-site
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Anyone bothered by Teeth and gums problems after chemo
my gums are all receding after chemo and my gums are very sensitive three years later. anyone else having these problems
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Ovarian cancer
Please any information would be so helpful. My mom was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer two months ago. We went to a specialist who recommended chemo before debulking ( has anyone had this?) she had one round of chemo and she began to fill with fluid which we were told was normal. She went to get blood tests before…
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bone pain after treatment and what dr uses for pain control
I am having bone, leg and back pain after 6 mo ovarian cancer treatment. I am now 5 weeks from last treatment but I still need my pain meds. When do I stop needing these meds. What are some of you who have pain still using to rid themselves of the bad pain. also the neuropathy is still in my fingers and alot in my feet. I…
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My moms a fighter but I'm scared
In August 2012 my world fell apart when I got the news my mom was diagnosed with stage 2 ovarian cancer. At first I was convinced everything was just going to be okay because she's so strong. But over the course of a few months she started chemo and her legs along with her stomach started to bloat and fill with water and…
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How is everyone doing
Have not been to this board for awhile just checking to see how everyone is doing
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Marriage and Cancer Survival
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2430365/Marriage-improves-cancer-survival-rate-20-BETTER-chemotherapy.html This is not a joke. It's an actual Harvard study. Someone used cancer research money to collect this statistics. Next time I have to go on chemo, I'll say "no thanks, my husband is already making me…
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BRCA1 BRCA2 mutations decision
Hi everyone. I've been reading the posts and have decided to join for some advice from fellow travelers. At 41, (17 years ago) I was diagnosed with triple negative, Her2neu negative, stage 2 invasive breast cancer. I had a lumpectomy followed by 6 rounds of CMF and 35 radiation treatments. I went straight into menopause…
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Mom just diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer, I'm her son.
Hi everyone. This is a God sent site. I got the official word today about my moms condition(Ovarian Cancer 4th Stage). The doctor told my wife that my mom would be lucky to see another 3 months. The cancer has spread to her lungs and heart. They did surgery on her yesterday morning to remove the fluid that had accumulated…
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Thanks for your warm welcomes when I joined this discussion board.
Again, I want to say thanks to all of you who took the time to welcome me. Our place is very pretty with a park like yard. We hay and rent pastures for cattle, no farm animals of our own. We are a half mile back from the road, our nearest neighbour is a half mile away. Our view of the Rockies IS awesome. It was ok when I…
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started with CA 25 of 4,ooo anyone else with such high numbers & status of those of you with single-
I’ curious about those of you with a CA 125 in single digits - Have U had your debulking& are you in remission? My numbers have been very high. 4,000 – in May before any chemo. 1,700- after first chemo 500 – after all three ofcarboo/taxal the first round. 250 – after first of second round. Large but going in the right…
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Just saying------
To all the great members here: I thought I'd like to express to you, How I feel and my point of view, And how fortunate I was to find A Discussion Board of this kind. There's a problem we all share That is why we gather there To talk and question how we can fight This beastly disease with all our might! Now we are a…
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Hello! Question about BRCA/Genetic Testing
Hello everyone! First, i have been reading through some of these posts and am in awe of the support here! I guess I should explain a little... I am 27 year old woman with no children. I have been diagnosed with ovarian cysts in the past (age of 15) but have been on birth control consistently for the past 3 years. I have a…
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Buzzzzzzzzzz
I have decided to keep my buzz cut. It's been a couple of months since my last chemo and my hair is slowly filling in. It is quite sparse in the front. I want to let it all fill in and then have my hairdresser buzz it. Not having hair did not bother me initially or the second time. I actually found it rather freeing. I…
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Azgrandma
Just wondering how your scan came out. Hope all is well. Kathy
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Anyone in/near Phoenix need a visit?
Hi all, I've been away for awhile dealing with the passing of Mom....it will be 9 months the 27th. There isn't a day I dont think about her...but i have found some peace here in AZ....I got a puppy in July of last year and have been training her in agility....I've begun to re-engage in life a little bit more but am forever…
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Fallopian Tube Cancer Chemo Question
Ive been diagnosed with stage 3A fallopian tube cancer (serous carcinoma)...the doctors follow the same regimen as epithelial ovarian cancer...I can get platinum based treatment via IV or IP (intraperitoneal)...my question is does anyone recommend IV over IP, or vice versa? Ive been told that IP has better success rate but…
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windybill-Good to see you back on here
Even if sad news got you here. Carlene was one great lady . So hows you Mom doing? And you of course. hugs kats
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don't know what to title this
I will make this as short as possible. I went for my second opinion last Tues. The first clinic I went to did not send the imaging to the second clinic in time for the appointment. The 2nd clinic discussed my symptoms and finding of the first clinic's written radiology report of tvultrasounds. She said that I feel pain…
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The Sound of Music (OVCA adaptation)
Life was all roses and ponies and kittens... Then cancer struck and my fate has been written Blood tests, Taxol bags and vaginal slings These are a few of my “favorite” things Prominent lymph nodes and palpable lesions Morphine, steroids and oozing incisions Wigs, hats and scarves decorated with bling These are a few of my…
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Operating Room of the Future
Whatever you're doing, take 6.5 minutes and watch this amazing video http://www.youtube.com/embed/IfJemqkby_0?rel=0>