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Ovarian Cancer

Advanced Ovarian Cancer
Can someone define what advanced stage ovarian cancer is? Is that when it has spread a far distance in the body from the original site, such as the brain or lungs? I always thought stage 4 was advanced and stage 1 was low grade and stage 2 and 3 were somewhere in between.
Worst day - please help
I'm sorry for posting so much, and being so needy. I don't know where to turn. My mom started her chemo yesterday - and is sooo very sick right now. She is in the hospital w/ IV fluids and zofran - unable to even swallow her saliva. Just prior to the chemo, she was nauseous, but was able to eat and drink small amounts (and…
Strange pain
Ok..I am starting my 3rd three week cycle of Carboplatin and Taxol. Three weeks ago my CA125 was 5 so I am assuming my chemo is doing its job. It has been a little over 8 weeks since my total open hysterectomy. Yesterday I started having these wierd pains. On my left lower side I have a pain that feels like a nerve pain…
I moved on Monday. Took 2nd round of Doxil on Wednesday.
Hi Ladies, Well, after having lived with my sister and her family for 2 1/2 yrs. (since my husband's death in '10), I have moved into my own apartment!! YEAH! 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. With the help of family and several friends, most everything is put away. On Wed. I took my second round of Doxil. So far, so good. Just a…
Naturopath tests
This question is for those that have visited a naturopath. I am going to visit another one closer to home. He wants to run a variety of tests on me that I'm not sure of necessity. An igG food hypersensitivity($219). Intracellular micronutrient analysis (370$). The visit itself wil cost $200. Just wondering of anyone else…
Chemo starts Tomorrow
For my mother. Thank You God. They are starting her on Taxon(?) and carboplatin - all in one day, it will take 10 hours. Three weeks later, they will give her a big dose of one the first day, then smaller doses of the other once a week for the remainding two weeks. then another 2 rounds before possible surgery? Does this…
Hello Everyone....been awhile...Fang Fish here.....
Well, it's been a year and 5 months since Mom got her wings and I'm doing ok. Not the same but ok. There isn't a day that goes by when I don't think about her, but it isn't quite as painful. I come here about twice a month and read the posts. I'm sorry to see the new people but smile when I see all those who were here for…
Mom waiting for chemo to start - very sick - is this normal
My mother was dx last week. We are still waiting final biopsy results, they won't start tx until they recieve it. It has been 10 days since tenative dx. She is sooooo uncomfortable, w/ nausea, and now pain, and seems very weak (maybe the pain meds?). SHe is so bad, I am afraid she is going to die before she even begins…
Mom waiting for chemo to start - very sick - is this normal
My mother was dx last week. We are still waiting final biopsy results, they won't start tx until they recieve it. It has been 10 days since tenative dx. She is sooooo uncomfortable, w/ nausea, and now pain, and seems very weak (maybe the pain meds?). SHe is so bad, I am afraid she is going to die before she even begins…
Mom waiting for chemo to start - very sick - is this normal
My mother was dx last week. We are still waiting final biopsy results, they won't start tx until they recieve it. It has been 10 days since tenative dx. She is sooooo uncomfortable, w/ nausea, and now pain, and seems very weak (maybe the pain meds?). SHe is so bad, I am afraid she is going to die before she even begins…
Terrified
Tomorrow my mother meets w/ the medical oncologist for the first time to discuss last week in the ER, said she had a 20 cm tumor, looks like it's coming off of her ovary, looks cancerous, most likely advanced. She has a lot of ascites. The surgeon has already said surgery is not an option right now due to the extent of the…
Does Blood sugar have any effect on CA 125?
I have read in a couple places that a low glycemic diet will bring down a CA 125 level. Has anyone heard this or any connection with Diabetes, blood sugar an Ca 125?
New here - 19 year survivor and recently dx mother
Hi. I am a 19 year survivor of ovarian cancer - dx in 1993 (I was 25 years old, and i am 45 now) I had and immature terratoma germ cell tumor, stage 1, grade 3, found in an dermoiod cyst. I was pregant at that time, and went through 3 rounds of chemo - cisplatin, bleomycin and etoposide. I tolerated it well, and have been…
Burst bubble
I had my yearly checkup with my surgeon on Thursday. I love him and although he is frank, he is also encouraging. He mentioned that my CA 125 results were trending downward since I began the Tamoxifen in July. I said except for the current one which rose from 24 to 31. He shrugged and said, same thing. I said, you say! I…
The web site keeps kicking me out. Anyone else having that problem?
I was wondering about hot flashes too, I have been getting them since my surgery in Feb, and I think the chemo makes them worse. Do they eventually go away? My dr doesnt want me to take any hormones for them, but it would be nice at least to know they dont last forever.
Waiting for tx to begin
My mom was dx at ER w/ advanced OC last week. She is home now, waiting for final biopsy results to begin tx. She has 20 cm tumor and ascites, and is so uncomfortable. She can't eat much, and it is hard for her to be comfortable. Is this normal for her to have to wait so long to begin tx? Should I be pushing to get in her…
Metformin
Just asked my oncologist to put me on metformin after listening to the CBS morning show yesterday. She said I might experience a few side effects at first, including nausea, loose bowel movements. Has anyone had symptoms like these from metformin? Thanks Shawnna
How important is Optimal Debulking?
I have a quick question. Someone at my support group asked me this and I did not know how to answer. Here is the question. "If your GYN Oncologist tells you that your ovarian cancer (tumor) was encapsulated and he was able to do Optimal Debulking, how important is that in your survival chances?" Does Optimal debulking…
The Naturopathic Approach
Ladies, I've periodically posted information regarding integrative treatments and maintaining NED with diet, supplements, and lifestyle. My story wasn't very earth shattering, it seemed, because I didn't start posting until I was NED. But my prognosis was very poor, my surgery was suboptimal, and my doctor gave me less…
Etopocide
Has anyone been on this chemo? I have just started it in tablet form. I would like to know: ~ How sucessful it is? ~ What the nside effects are? ~ Do you loose your hair? Tina xxx
CA 125 results...not happy.
Had a terrific Thanksgiving and then received my latest results in the mail Friday. I choose not to call in for them because it makes me nervous. For the first time since I started the Tamoxifen in July my count went up. It has gone down steadily each month. Last month it was 24. The current count is 31. Of course I am…
phase 1 and 2 clinical trial patients
Hi, my name is Shannon. I have stage 4 ovc, and just started a clinical trial. It includes recieving a lower dose of taxol once a month for a year to prolong a reocurrance. I was wondering if anyone else has tried a similar trial, and how they are doing?
Stage IV- my fiancé, 22 yrs old
Dear All, My 22yr old fiancé has stage IV OC and will soon have surgery to remove the cancer in her abdomen area. Due to have in Dec this year (2012) or latest Jan 2013. She is the love of my life and I want to be with her regardless of what happens. Is there anyone who can relate to this or advice us on pre- surgery…
Ca 125 rising
Just got ca 125 results; I has risen to 49 from 20. Had ct scan only showed a couple peri-aortic lymph nodes swollen slightly. I don't know what else could be causing this other than a recurrence. Any thoughts?
Lousy. Few Weeks
My condition has not babe good Worsened nueropathy in feet and fingertips ,vertigo.fatuige. We were in Orlando, used wheelchair in airports. My mom palaces while donn there and. Yesterday she was laid to rest. Couldn't make my Live strong at the Y and Thusday I will see mu gyn/onc for maybe diffent chemo. I think I am…
I am a new member I was wanting to know what a normal CA125 is
I was just found out I had breast cancer in Oct.Now I found out I have a ovarian cyst on my ovary . They did a Ca 125 test on my blood . Don't know much about it yet I am in my seventys Hoping the cyst are just that and not cancerous what is normal CA 125?
The Things We Do For Our Caregivers
When we rang in 2012 at our annual New Years Eve Party we never thought for a minute we would have the year we did. A cancer diagnosis,hysterectomy surgery, IP port surgery when it came back cance r, power port installation, 6 rounds of chemo, power port removal and NED status.. Wow... Through it all my husband was my…
New to this site
My mom was recently diagnosed with stage 3 ovarian cancer, she is on this site too and I've read some of the post's and found some of the things you ladies talk about to be really helpful. I am trying to be strong for her, but sometimes its tough and I don't want to share some of my feelings with her becuase I feel like…
Christmas holiday Challenge
Friday morning on my way to work I went through the Tim Hortons drive thru for my coffee and a bagel I was craving. I looked in my rear view me and thought tis the season... When I got up to pay I paid for my order and gabe the girl $2 to by the person behing me their coffee. I told the girl to tell him I said Merry…
1 year later
I dont post alot but I do visit every few days. You ladies have been so instrumental in my journey with ovarian cancer. I have drawn so much strength and hope from this place. It has been a year since I was diagnosed. I finished my chemo in March. It has been a roller coaster for me. Very emotional for me as this was my…

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