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What are you thankful for today?
Always makes me feel better to think on the things I am blessed with. Here is my list: 1. My Savior, Jesus 2. My family 3. Friends 4. Gods word and promises I do hate this disease we have but focusing on anything good will strengthen us for the journey.
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Saw my dr. today. First recurrence after nine month complete remission.
cisplatin/taxol every 3 weeks for 6 rounds. He said he hopes he can put me back in remission. I am stage 3c clear cell. Any one had these drugs? What can I expect? Very upset and nervous, plus just MAD about it!!! Since my kids lost their dad two yrs. ago, I want to live to see my daughter finish college (Dec. '13), both…
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I Got My Scan Results
Doctor's office called this morning and the nurse told me my reslts. She said everything looked good. There was no cancer. We have an appointment for Friday morning and the doctor will go over them with us. She wanted to let me know to stop worrrying and that all was good Eileen
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where are hizzy fitz and nancy
have not seen thses 2 ladies for awhile on here, anynone know how they are
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Question
I don't have ovarian cancer, my dx was appendix cancer but had a scare in April thinking the cancer had spread to ovary so my right ovary was removed. Anyway, this surgery in April combined with the surgery last year on appendix/colon put me into menopause. Not on any hrt right now but started Remifemin about 6 weeks ago.…
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Get my scan in the morning
I get my scan in the morning if you all will pray for me. I am praying they will find no lymphoma and no cancer of any kind. Thanks in advance for praying Hugs Lynda
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The Mystery of Cancer
I found this talk by researcher Mina Bissell to be hopeful a new understanding of cancer
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Etoposide
There seems to be very little information about etoposide and almost no discussion. Even on the csn discussion boards few people have taken it and only one or two report what it was like. Is there anyone out there who has actually used it for any length of time? I am considering starting and would like to know what I am in…
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I hate this dispicable disease
It has taken so many precious lives and now Linda(Clamryn). I have been on this board for two years and have never known so many truly genuine, kind, loving and supportive women. My heart is breaking once again. As I said to Shannon, we already knew Linda was having a tough time but she still came to the board to give…
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Mweee Maria Question for you
In the years since you have beat ovarian cancer have you had any reoccurences? If so where did they pop up and how soon? How did they treat them? I hope you dont mind me asking. Im new here and just finished chemo a month ago for 3C... Thank you Eileen
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Mom is BRCA2 positive, I don't know if I want to get tested
Hello ladies, We found out two weeks ago my mom is BRCA2 positive... Her mom died of pancreatic cancer at 60 (I never knew this was related) and mom was 61 when she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She is "insisting" I get tested... I am 36, married 8.5 years, no kids yet (if ever, but that's another story LOL). I don't…
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First recurrence treatment?
Hi Ladies, I meet with my oncologist tomorrow to discuss his treatment plan. After nine months of complete remission, I have my first recurrence. I was first diagnosed in May '11. What drugs have any of you had for recurrence? Wonder if I will be given carbo/taxol/avaistan again? I'm just frustrated, discouraged, and…
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Hi Val (poopergirl)
I'm sorry that you're having a rough patch. Run chemo #6 in to the endzone like your Buffalo Bills would. We're always right here for you. (((HUGS))) Maria
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new meds
Hi all..It has been awhile since I have been able to post. I have been unable to take any chemo for almost 8 weeks now due to platelets being too low. I last had gemzar on June 7. I went to Florida to M.D.Anderson cancer hospital and met with Dr. Schimp. She was wonderful. I wanted a second opinion. I was dx'd in 4/11, had…
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i'm sad
Just posting a vent today....I'm sad.... My whole life has changed since March. In the beginning I was strong...believing 18 weeks of chemo, I can do it!!!I work every morning and see my own patients. Then every afternoon I try to sleep or at least rest. I've changed my diet and eating habits. I have chickens now so that…
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Ovarian cancer... what would slight, radiating pain in underarm/breast indicate?
I have been told after 3 ultrasounds that I most likely have ovarian cancer. In the past 10 days my symptoms are increasing. The weirdest one is this slightly warming, minute that pain surges through my under arms then into the breast. My lymph nodes do not feel swollen. Any thoughts as to what is going on? Should I rush…
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ca125 over 2000
was told this morning, needless to say the chemo I was on is not working navelbine. Dr has ordered a cat scan waiting to hear when. Will be talking to the Dr some more on what to do next. We talked this morning about a procedure called desensitizing so I can have cabo again had a bad reaction my 9th treament. Also some…
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Question for chemo grads
I finished my chemo 1 month ago today. I am doing very well and have gotten alot of my energy back. When I am tired I rest but I have noticed I don't need naps anymore... I have also noticed that my legs hurt once in a while. I have a mild case of neuropathy in my feet only. The left is worse than the right. I have noticed…
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Shaved My Legs Today :~)
Of all the places for the hair to grow back first. I was laying on the couch the other night watching tv with the family and my son who was sitting next to me (had my legs across his lap) rubbed my leg. He got all excited and said "Mommy you need to shave those legs" We all laughed... This is the second time. The first…
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Bad News
They found a spot on my liver today.Ugh. Im in the hospital because I was supposed to start chemo today but they want to do a petscan first, so Ill start chemo in the morning. This is going to be a loooong night.
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Can an ovarian cyst be linked to ovarian cancer or breast cancer?
I am 16 years old and I have had ovarian cysts since I was 13 when I first got my period. I had very heavy, painful periods that sometimes lasted for more than 8 days. My periods then became irregular and I had odd abdominal pain. My mother thought it might be my apendex so she took me for an ultra scan, I was 14 by then.…
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Clear cell ovarian cancer 3 3
I had clear cell cancer grade 3 stage 3. I have been out of treatment for1 year. I guess I am going through a fearful stage and looking for hope. When I get closer to my appointments I get scared.
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Broke two toes
Well, my summer was off to a great start, with chemo break and all sorts of activities planned. WRONG!!!! I was getting dresssed after a fabulous day at the pool with my daughter and her classmates (special needs class) and lost my balance, fell onto my left foot, foot folded in half, I fell over in slow motioin, smashing…
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Strong ladies
Hi Ladies I have been reading some of you posts, funny ones, scary ones, sad ones everything. I can really see what strength you all have. I have always felt like I was a strong person, but lately I do not feel strong. Mostly scared. Keeping the tears away has become so hard. Every little thing brings me right back to my…
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Just venting...
I am having a bad day or week. My mom was in the hospital over the weekend. She had excruciating pain on her left hip. She asked me to take her to the hospital but we ended up calling an ambulance because there was no way she could get to the car or in it. She had a lot of tests and they determined it it bursitis. My mom…
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Lisha's surgery today...great news!
The tumor was benign...NO cancer! Lisha's hubby called Sue (allmost60) on the lymphoma board and said she's going to be fine. They did a partial hysterectomy and won't need chemo for this. I just wanted to pass on this news to you ladies too. Thanks Beth
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Cymbalta
Hi gals, just a quick update. I am almost finished 6 doses of avastin and am getting my 6th/DC (taxotere and carbo) this week. My CA125 seems to have leveled off, and my body is leveling down, so I asked if I could take a month off of the treatment. My doc wants me to stay on the same combo after my break, but meanwhile I…
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swelling
Just yesterday I noticed swelling in my feet up to my knees and hands. Up five pounds in four days, short of breath today. Also itchy...all over, but especially my hands and feet. I think I itch because of the swelling. This week my neutrophils have been too low for chemo, my Hb hangs around 10, my platlets are low normal…
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Brain tumor... WTH!?!?!
Hi Everyone, Sorry I've been absent of late, but I had to take a break from all the information overload and was busy busy busy with appointments. My surgery for complex mass on Ovary was scheduled for beginning of July, but that may get put on hold now as they've discovered a Brain Tumor wrapping around my Carotid…
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My Friend has Stage IV Clear Cell Ovarian Cancer
Hello to all, I am reaching out on behalf of my girlfriend. She was recently diagnoised with Stage IV Clear Cell Ovarian Cancer that has spread to her lungs. She already had surgery and per the doctor she only has about 6 months. When you research it on the web, the statistic look grim. Let me add that I am a Stage IV…