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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Happy Sunday
I hope everyone has a wonderful day. Karen I hope a thought of your cousin makes you laugh today. Maria I hope your cisplatin "fog" is coming to an end. Carla I hope your antibiotics have kicked in and you are feeling a little better this morning. Tina - You need to do somethign to celebrate that HUGE drop in numbers...…
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Surgery Tomorrow
I am going in for same day surgery tomorrow to have my I P port removed. YAY....I can't wait to get the port removed..... Gotta be there at 11 and surgery is at 1.
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Home from the hospital
First of all ty AZ grandma for posting for me love you for doing it. Hi all I came home on Tuesday night with not a lot of answer except that I do not have an ulcer. I am going to make appointment with my doctor and get refel to a new GI doctor. I will let you all know what I find out. I am still having a lot of pain but…
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HORRIBLE DAY!!
Round 1 of Cistplatin/Taxol on Tuesday. Nausea seems to be under control finally. Now I'm sick with some type of infection. They called me in an antibiotic today. Just took my temp. it was 101.4. I think it's some kind of sinus infection. Nose is runny, spitting out some yucky looking stuff. I have no idea how many hours I…
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Been gone a few days...
I haven't come to the board for a few days. My cousin passed away last Monday. I had posted about his illness. It was difficult as he was like a big brother to me as a child, even though he was mean to me at times! Like a brother. It is sad to lose family members as we get older. I have lost all my uncles and my aunt. But…
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Been in cisplatinland for the past week
and I feel so out of touch. These infusions always put me down for about five days with extreme fatique, constipation, body aches, ringing in my ears etc. Hopefully, my head will feel clearer today for even doing laundry sounds thrilling. Love you all..... ((((HUGS))) Maria
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Difficult times
Hello Dear Ladies I am still having such a very hard time. The pain is so constant and really bad. The doc has adjusted the pain meds, removed the percoset and upped the dose of the dilaudid and the roxanol. I was able to get the results of the ct scan that was done on Tuesday. Mostly good. There is an area that has a…
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Cisplatin. What to eat?
I had round 1 of 6 yesterday. My appetite isn't too bad, but I don't feel like cooking. Because of IBS I can't eat frozen foods (plus they're bad anyway). It's literally 100 degrees outside, so soup doesn't sound too good. Any ideas? Thanks, Carla
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New
I am a 32 year and I have just w/in last months been diagnoised with Stage 1 c Ovarian Cancer I have underwent a complete open hystorectomy in June and just got done with my 1st round of Chemo Carboplatin/Taxol I will be doing 3 rounds. Any helpful things to look for would be great this is a horrible and scary disease and…
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Social Security
I have seen that some of you collect social security while you are going through chemo. Does everyone get to do that? I never knew that. I guess now that my treatments are over it would be good to know if god forbid I have a recurrence.
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Are these side effects?
I have been taking Tamoxifen for about a month now. I have been getting hot flashes. They are mild and don't last long. I have also been experiencing fatigue. On Tuesday I laid down most of the day. Today I went for my haircut and went shopping for a while. I came home and laid down and now when I stand up I feel…
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Nanoparticle fight in chemo resistant ovca.
Just read about an ongoing test being done with these nanoparticles. They attach to the cancer cells only delivering chemo to them. The study was being done at Yale. According to article, it could be used on humans in 2-3 years. Encouraging to hear this. Thought I would share it.
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One down and 5 to go!
I took my first round of taxol/casplatin today. Back the next three days for fluids and anti-nausea meds. (first recurrence) Last year I had taxol/carbo/avastin. It's only 6:30. Is it too early to go to bed? :) It gets dark around 8:15 now. I think I will probably be in bed very early tonight, at least based on how I feel…
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Hemoglobin 6 after chemo....anyone experienced this.
Hi - have any of u experienced a hgb as low as 6 a week after chemo (during that week a unit of blood was given prior to chemo b/c it was low)? A week later hgb = 6. On lovenox b/c of clots discovered at diagnosis of recurrent ovarian cancer - cancer now in omentum, inoperable and no bowel sounds since last intestinal…
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Where Does Everyone Live
I am in Upstate New York. We live just outside the city of Rochester. Just wondering if by chance anyone is near me... Sorry to be asking so many questions. Just trying to get to know everyone :~)
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BRCA1 Test.... Should I or Shouldn't I
I am really having a hard time with deciding if I want to do this test or not. After I had my hysterectomy and was diagnosed my doctor and I talked about it (along with my husband). It was never brought up again. Since my chemo has ended I have been reading up on it and now I am scared to death to have it done. Everything…
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Anne Behyner is in the hospital
Anne called and wanted me to let everyone know she is in the hospital and would like you to pray for her. hugs Lynda
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Debulking recovery extreme pain
Hello Dear Ladies I have just started to post a little since my surgery on July 24. It is now 2 weeks and the pain is still so bad. At times it becomes unbearable. I was wondering how long your recovery was and how long the extreme pain lasted. How did you manage the pain and all that goes along with it? I am eating like a…
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NCEllen
Anyone heard from Ellen? Just wondering how she is doing. k❤
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Remove ovaries but leave uterus?
Was reading through a couple of earlier posts and was just wondering if there is a reason to leave the uterus in and only take the ovaries out in a menopausal woman? I undertand the reasoning behind taking the uterus out (if warranted) and leaving the ovaries in but don't get the opposite. Especially in menopause, doesn't…