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Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian vs Appendix Cancer
I've been encountering more and more people who have had cancers found on their ovaries but that were appendiceal in origin (as was mine). I am ever grateful to the pathologist on my case who saw during surgery that the tumor removed from my ovary was a metastatic tumor from my (healthy looking) appendix. Because it was…
Almost three years since diagnosed
With ovca...aroun Labor Day...was going to se my son in Atlanta. I got on the plane and went and had fun. I knw surgery would be soon when I returned. Seems hard to believe...I am still here and fighting like hell. August 30th chemo of Carbo/ Taxol will start again for six more times....I have had18 so far and it will 24 .…
Summer almost ending
What are your plans for rest of summer and fall. I like going the the river and relax and watch the boaters. Also enjoy me backyard and chill on my hammock if I don't fall off and look up at the sky and dream....sometimes we go at night and look at the stars and dream some more.....Val
IF you don't mind me asking... How old is everyone
I have had so many people tell me I am so young for an ovarian cancer diagnosis... I will be 46 in October. How old were you when you were diagnosed?
CarolenK Update
Carolen is currently in the hospital, but will be released on Thursday to return home and into hospice.
I'm new here
Hi, this is my first visit to the forum and I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm Erika and I'm 36, married with 5 kids ages: 10, 9, 6, 4, and 2. My ovarian cancer journey officially began on July 22, 2012. I had surgery on July 26 and am now waiting to begin chemotherapy. I've read through some of the postings here and I…
Stage IV OC with 6 cycles of Chemo/ 78 yrs old
Hi ladies, My Mom (78 yrs old)was diagnosed with Stage 4 OC in February of this year. Her CA125 marker was high and they started her on 6 cycles of Chemo which she completed in June. It made her very weak and gave her no appetite. The Dr's ruled out any De bulking surgery because of her fragile state. She ended up in a…
First chemo cycle & illness
Had my first of 6 cycles on chemo last Thursday. I have been so ill ever since. I am wondering what others experiences were like. I am on carbotaxol.
MY HAIR
It started falling out last night half of its gone already. It hurts just much as the first time it ever fell out.
How are you doing, Antcat?
I was wondering how you're doing. Earlier in the summer, you indicated that you were planning to stop chemo treatments. Please let us know how things are going for you, when you feel up to it. Kelly
Hair
Am through with my chemo and curious to know how long it took for you hair to start growing back and how long did it take to get enough hair to wear without covering your head? Thanks
garden gal here, not doing good
As I posted before I have been vomiting for some time now close to 6 weeks and dealing with nausea too. I'm on cisplatin and was not able to have this weeks treament because the kidney numbers are climbing and very dehydrated,plus my electrolyte numbers are being affected.Been going for fluids but as fast as they pump them…
post surgery abscess ?
Hello Dear Ladies As many of you know, I have been going through a very difficult recovery. The pain has not let up and I feel just awful. Yesterday I spent about 7 hours in the ER getting fluids, iv antibiotics and another ct scan. This is the third scan in less than a month. The scan last week and yesterday both show a…
Clamryn has passed away
Hello Ladies, I am here to complete one of my mothers last wishes. She asked that if something happened to her that I log-in and let everyone know. On June 19th, 2012 we went to the DR to get her latest PET scan results. The results were not good. Her spot on her liver had grown and the cancer had spread to her spine, her…
Getting through those nights
Hi Loves... I know I've mentioned my method for getting through those long nights before, but since we have so many new faces on board, I thought I'd throw it out again. I load up my MP3 player with audiobooks and it's my constant companion when I trying to get to sleep or when I wake up in middle of the night. You can't…
Thanks for not forgetting me!
Dear Friends…..I am so sorry I let you all think I had just fallen off the face of the Earth. I don't mean to go all Jason Bourne on you guys, but I know from experience that hospitals and large oncology practices pay people to monitor forums like this one – and this one in particular – and therefore, I can’t be totally…
Pneumonia
The dr. said that some pneumonia showed up in my left lung. I've never had pneumonia before. Fever does seem to be decreasing for longer periods of time after Tylenol. Oh well. At least we know what's wrong. Carla
Received best news ever today
I was diagnosed 3 months ago with stage 3 OVCA. A month later I was tested and confirmed BRCA1 positive. My mom is a breast cancer survivor (10 years NED). We immediately got my mom and my daughter tested for BRCA1 / BRCA2. I was scared and guilt-ridden for a month, which was making my chemo experience not all it was…
Onc appointment update
Hello Dear Ladies I have positive and not so positive news. Yesterday I had a visit with my onc to discuss the possible abscess. She does not believe the pocket of fluid is an abscess or infection. Hooray! She did say that I need to be mindful of any symptom changes, such as fever, chills, worse pain etc. and call right…
Good news from urologist
The urologist found absolutely nothing suspicious when he examined the inside my bladder this afternoon. Thank goodness, no new cancer! He did see one very small bladder "stone", actually a bladder "grain of sand", probably from mineral buildup but nothing to worry about. Thank you all for your prayers and good wishes.…
Post Chemo Side Effects
I wonder why my oncologist does not address the problems I've had post chemo...pain in my feet, which has gotten better over these past few months and now pain in my knee joints. She listens to me when I tell her about these symptons and she notes them, but doesn't give any explanation about them. It's like now that I'm…
Almost free cancer for 6 months
I was at the doctor yesterday for my check-up and after the CT scan the cancer came back, he said 70%of the ovarian cancer come back, my CT said since las examination (6/12) subtle nodular peritoneal disease has developed adjacent spleen and splenic flexure. Loculated fluid is noted in the right paracolic gutter and medial…
Neuropathy
I finished chemo at end of May this year. Neuropathy in hands and feet seemed to peak bout a month and a half after last chemo. Dr said I wouldn't know if it was permanent for a year. Just wondering how long it lasted for others? Thanks Shawnna
Carbo/Gemcitabine
I will be starting both of these on the 9th first week it will be carbo plus the Gemcitabine and then the gemcitabine I think just the next week then off a week and start all over again or it is Carbo and Gemcitabine then Gemcitabine the next two weeks and off one week I will know more on Tuesday. Has anyone else been on…
Victory for Cisplatin
Well after my moaning about the side effects of Cisplatin I have had an amazing result. My CA125 was around 900 before and after only 1 treatment it has dropped to 342. I don't think its been as low as that for well over a year. Plus results from my recent CT scan shows all cells, soft tissue tumour and fluid have all…
Hey Ladies, in the hospital
My fever went up to over 103 this morning. My white counts have bottomed out. 2 or 3 day stay for fluids and antibiotics. I do not like Cistplatin. And this is only round 1 of 6. Carla
Nervous about Tuesday
I have an appointment with an urologist on Tuesday afternoon to find out why I have microscopic blood in my urine and I'm getting a little nervous. The blood was found on three different occasions when my doctor and surgeon were trying to figure out why I was having abdominal pains in May and June. They finally deduced…
CA-125 Count Elevated after 2 Chemo Treatments
My CA-125 count was 4788 when I started Chemo. It is now at 12920 after 2 chemo treatments. I went ahead and had a 3rd treatment. My oncologist was pleased because the tumor is shrinking after 1 treatment. He said that I was responding to the chemo great. I feel good other than when I have the treatments. He is at a loss…
Why won't my fever break?
Just now took my temp. It was 101.8. Of course, I've only been on my antibiotic since yesterday. I take two daily, so I've had 3 doses. Just miserable. I think it's a sinus infection. I've coughed and spit a bunch of crud out today. Cistplatin, if this is only round 1 of 6, what lies ahead? UGH! On a positive note, after a…
cisplatin making me very sick
Already had 2 treaments of cisplatin and have not been able to stop throwing. the nausea is non stop. even with all the drugs they have tried nothing has worked. Was suppose to have chemo yesterday but Dr opt not too because I was so sick. don't know how much more I can take. Been going every day for fluids. Any one else…

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