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I am not getting good news
Hi Ladies, had a CT scan 3 weeks agao while in hospital, although they didn't use the IV contrast they were checking for my hernia. Anyway, it showed my tumors are growing, but I knew that because I can actually feel them getting larger. Been thru Carboplatin alone & it did nothing this last time. Saw onc. last week, now…
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CANNOT Lose This Weight
Ok, so I just joined a few minutes ago out of sheer desperation. I have survived Stage IIIc Ovarian Cancer having been in remission since September 18, 2011 after 6 rounds of chemo. I had a total hysterectomy, appendectomy, and omentum removed. After my surgery I was afraid to eat because I didn't want discomfort from the…
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Walking
My mom stage IIIc after 5th round of chemo she can no longer walk, hitting her hard now beibg 82 doesn't help any. Is it the chemo everything was fine
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Update- my CT results, any thoughts??
So I had my appt for pre-op today. We also went over the CT scan results. The Dr. believes there are spots on my appendix, spleen, possibly on my colon, and bowel. He still says there is always a possibility that it will just be endometriosis, but they are preparing for the worst... that it is cancer and it has spread. I…
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I am getting apprehensive
about my first pet scan. I have had at least 4 ct scans which are not that bad. I am most worried about being in a tunnel in the dark. I was told to fast for 6 hours before and drink only water. I read somewhere not to exercise vigorously which is never a problem in my life but I do go to yoga on that day. I think I'll…
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Looks like fun!
You run for free if your a cancer survivor! http://www.godirtygirl.com/
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TX Oncology?
Just wondering who else gets their treatment at Tx Oncology
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IBS and raw veggies
Hi Ladies, I have had IBS for several years. Compared to many people, my symptoms are mild. However, the more frequently I eat salads and other fresh raw veggies, the more often I experience diarrhea. Does anyone else have this problem? I am seriously considering purchasing a Ninja for Vitamix blender. I have read that it…
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Have a Doctor Appointment on Wednesday
I don't know if I have ovarian cancer or not. I have an appointment on Wednesday. Backgroiund: Diagnosed with breast cancer over 10 years ago, no problems. My back has hurt for the last three years. I told my oncologist about it, she told me to lose weight and do stretching exercises. Back pain being one of the most common…
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Taste in mouth
I know this has probably been discussed many times on here but just getting to me now and could use some practical suggestions on on ways to help the chemical taste in my mouth. have been using gum and sugar free candy. Any suggestions are welcome. Have had four out of six of my treatments. Each treatment seems to bring…
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New Curly Hair
On the lighter side of things....just wondering how many of you when your hair started growing back had curly hair. I have never had curly hair in my life! Even as a baby my mom tells me she couldn't even get my hair to curl around her finger. So I have always had short and straight hair. I didn't think it was coming in…
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Mom's birthday party
I had a great day yesterday. It was just what I needed. I woke up and did not really feel like starting the day because I knew I had a lot of work ahead of me. I tend to get a little ambitious with the menu when I have a party. I kissed my mom and wished her a happy birthday, then headed to the kitchen to began preparing…
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Could it not be ascites?
Symptoms of bloating (constant) up to rib cage and pain after eating. Does anyone know if it could be something else like an ulcer? I had been eating lots of beans which upset my stomach immensely so I wonder if that could have caused an ulcer? Thanks
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Not the happiest camper...
My count doubled from 23 to 46 so now I will be scheduled for a ct scan. The onc told me I would have a petscan but the NP said the ct is better(?). I took it well; I wasn't really surprised. I only got emotional when I told her I hate the thought of putting family and friends "through it" again. The onc said she's known…
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Did anyone have major acites and not have cancer?
I have what the radiologist called massive acites and read that it is rare that massive amount of fluid is very rarely from endometriosis. I am so scared and worried now. I was hanging onto the hope that it could be endo, but all of my symptoms are poiting to cancer. So scared.
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Did surgery help most of your symptoms??
I am 40 yrs old. No ovarian cancer in the family. I have a complex minimally septated cyst on each of my ovaries. One is 8cm, the other is 7 cm. My symptoms are: massive abdominal ascites, constipation, indigestion, heart burn, slight nausea, constant dry mouth, excessive thirst, slight back pain, abdominal hernia, major…
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Partial Obstruction of the Small Intestine due to Surgery Adhesions - have you had this? How did yo
I've been in the hospital twice in less than a month because of a partial obstruction of my small intestine due to surgery adhesions (scarring). The main reason why I ended up in the hospital both times was because the abdominal pain would not stop (a crampy pain that came in waves every couple of minutes) and the pain and…
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Recurrence
I found this leaflet incredibly useful... http://ovariancanada.org/OCC-PDFs/RECURRENCE_FINAL
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Needle biopsy today
Hi Ladies, I posted a few weeks ago that I had four spots, one near my thyroid, and 3 near my diaphram area light up during an early May pet scan. My oncologist doesn't think it's related to the OVCA. However, he sent me to a specialist to have the needle biopsy done today. My CA-125 three weeks ago was still 12.8, pet and…
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Happy News
I just got my CA125 and it is "7" It has been 4 yrs and 3 months since DX... I "lurk" here on the board put don't post very often. (((HUGS))) to all you Teal Warriors
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Starting to feel like a hypochondriac but it needs to be asked
Maybe my lack of knowledge of this disease since I'm very new makes this question make no sense since I would have a metastas (I think that's the right use of the word) situation and maybe signs don't matter but anyway, what are the signs of ovarian cancer? So many things have changed with my body since 35, I have no idea…
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The Omentum and weight gain- (New thread)
I saw that new posts were added to this thread from 2010, so decided to start a new one. My omentum was also removed during my debulking surgery in March 2010. I started on maintenance chemo in May of 2011, which has been ongoing. When my CA125 climbed to 540, even with chemo, the Dr. ordered a CT Scan. The results were…
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Do night sweats with ovarian cysts mean cancer??
I have a minimally septated complex cyst on each ovary. I started having pain, no swelling, in my underarm and breast last week. Tonight I woke up with night sweats. I keep thinking it is spreading and that I have Lymphoma now. Do these symptoms indicate cancer most likely, or has anyone experieinced these just from having…
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I found you!!!
Hello new found friends! Oh my goodness- I can't believe that I have been going through this journey for the past 2 years; looking for other survivors, and just found this CSN TODAY. I was diagnosed with OV in March of 2010- had surgery, peritoneal chemo for 4 months, and have been on maintenance chemo since May 2011. The…
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Shades of Grey
Yhis was the topic in my chemo rom this week. my friends were telling me someone brought in a Kindle and started reading aloud this story about sex...they said they shutnthendorr and turned off the tv and had a good ole time. I missed it but it was fun to hear the comments come from some prim and proper ladies.I am not…
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High dose vit c infusions
Hello ladies. I have completed 6 rounds of chemo(IP &IV). Find out Tuesday if I can say "remission". Been considering & have appt set to see dr who does the vit c and is iscador infusions. Not sure how effective this is after chemo or if it can be used as a maintenance alternative. I've seen where some women have had the…
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Sertoli-Lydig stromol cord Ovarian cancer
Does anybody have or know somebody who has this type of cancer. If so what was your experience and what kind of treatment did you take. I havent met another person who has had this type of cancer because its so rare. Most of the doctors I have seen havent treated a case and I just had my 4th recurrance and I am starting to…
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Help please???
I'm 20 years old and a rising senior in college. I just found out my mom has lung cancer and I'm confused to what stage she is in. So couple years ago my mom had ovarian cancer and it was stage 1. The doctors did surgery and removed it but apparently a little bit got away, and the lung cancer my mom has now matches exactly…
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Hi Carlene - how are you doing
Just wanted to say hi and see how you were doing...hope you're enjoying the summer. AntCat
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Rose Bowl, Hula Bowl...no...Toilet Bowl
It's funny what things become important to us while riding the ovarian cancer wave. I have been fighting constipation for the last couple of months. I have tried so many things and finally have been "normal" for the last week. I am so happy and relieved. Since my CA 125 went up a couple of months ago, I have been more…