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Where to go now?
A few weeks past I mentioned that my sister was showing symptoms of OVC or something. She has a mass in her left adrexena(sp)area...lower left abdomen. A pelvic sonogram revealed nothing. The mass was found via CT. She is anemic and has bathroom issues like no tomorrow. She can eat normally. She did have a thyroid issue…
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Feeling Overwhelmed
Hi Everyone - I'm new here so be gentle with me. ;) I just passed my 18 month mark from my last chemo treatment (6 treatments - 3 carbo/taxol, 3 carbo/taxotere - completed 11/18/10) and so far NED, so yay! I have horrible neuropathy in my feet (I'm 47 but often feel and/or walk like I'm 87!) and chemo triggered rheumatoid…
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waiting for test results AGAIN
ahh, where to start. I have Stage 1A,clear cell, tumor grade 3. I know the stage one is supposed to be encouraging but the clear cell and tumor grade are not and I was put on the standard chemo treatment. The whole time since diagnosis (2-29-2012) I had this nagging feeling there is still something wrong. I have a new onc…
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Low white count
Well thought I would be celebrating treatment #3, and being half way thru. But my numbers were off, and my white count was too low. So I have to come back next week and see how it is. Talk about disappointment!! I was also told I would be given a shot to boost up the white cells after the next treatment. Has anyone else…
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Can fibroids turn cancerious
Hi Everyone, I am new today and not sure if this is where I should ask my question so if it isn't please let me know where to ask. I just got back from having my ultrasound which shows a small fibroid I think 9 MM. My history is that my mother died of stage 4 ovarian cancer in 2000 she had a tumor the size of a honeydew…
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Carlene? Where are you?
I haven't seen Carlene on here in a while. Hope she's okay!
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Luminaria Bags Pictures Posted on My Site
I normally post on the Uterine Discussion Boards but sometimes here. I do read on both sites since I have Uterine cancer and Ovarian cancer is in the same area, it helps to get different opinions and treatment advice. Anyway.... My daughter signed up a team – Pepper’s Kickin Cancer” for walking in the Relay of Life Event…
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Tofu?
Hi Ladies, Is tofu okay for us to eat? I've never eaten it before. The other day when I read the ingredients number one ingredient is soy beans. Trying to be careful. This diet thing is a whole new learning experience for me, plus I am finding conflicting info. out there. Thanks. Carla
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Update Lpack
Til we meet again.... Missing you already, but I know that you're at rest Smiling through the tears, because you deserve And I heard that you reached Glory's side today So allow me to convey Congratulations, you have made it To where the angels trod A celebration in the presence Of Almighty God And I sure wish I could be…
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Update on Mammogram discussion
The radiology place called me this AM and said they would like to look at previous films. Freaked me out big time. I have had 4 mammograms in the last 9 years or so (I know....but they NEVER came back suspicious or anything other than perfectly normal, so I wasn't as good about getting the test done as I should have been).…
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My mom was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer
Hello everyone, I am posting on this website at 1 o clock in the morning because ever since I found out my mom's cancer had come back, I am not able to sleep anymore. My mom was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer 2 years ago. She received 6 rounds of chemo and all indicated the cancer was gone. She was in remission for…
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Sleeping
Hello all I seem to either want to sleep or I am sleeping . How much time should I be sleeping I can't imagine I should be in bed as much as I am. I just finished my 5th round and I am wiped out, all I want to do is sleep. Any advice AggieJ
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News
Hi ladies(and gentlemen)! Thank you so much for all of your kind words of encouragement and support. I so appreciate it. I talk about my web support group often. I did get positive news on Wednesday. My CA 125 was 9.1 - up from the low of 6.9 but when I complained that it had risen my doctor said come on, it's probably…
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Update
Hello ladies, Friday I went to the Onc for my pre-chemo check up. My ca-125 went down another 3 points to 17! I was a bit disappointed since after my first round of topotecan it went down 34 points...but I look at it this way..down is down...right?? While there I mentioned to my Onc that my newly aquired hernia has popped…
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Links Dr. Hulda Clark, and others... it might worth ......take a look ....., it might help.
Dr. Hulda Clark The Cure for all diseases with Many Case Histories..... pdf file It help me, when I didnot known nothing about cancer, what really make us sick, and how to clean your organs, in a secure and pleasent way, with herbs. I dont know how to share a book! help!
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NYU Psilocybin Cancer Anxiety Study is Open
I went to the website for the study I'm hoping to get into and saw that they are looking for volunteers. From my phone screen with the study coordinator, I know it does not matter which stage you are in, or if you are still in treatment or not. Participation requires being in Manhattan several times a week over a period of…
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platelets too low
Hi everyone, I just got back from getting my bloodwork done. My platelets are only 40 and wbc under 2 so no chemo on Friday. Don't know what my ca125 is at yet but hopefully the chemo was as hard on the cancer as it was on me. :-) Still fighting the good fight and enjoying the blessing of each day. The Lord is good, all…
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help!
Dear warrior sisters!! I am now just 6 weeks, had surgery, on my fourth week of Chemo (I do it every week), have surgery scheduled for a port, started Neupogen for three days, have readjusted my work schedule to less hours, and losing my hair this week. Not to mention the hours reviewing statistics, increasing my knowledge…
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Nothing about this disease is simple
So my wife goes to get blood Tuesday... simple right... just go get the blood!! She has had blood before no problem. Wrong seems she has a very very rare antigen in her blood according to the nurse and they had none in the hospital. No big deal they call the Red Cross they check and find out there is none here on the east…
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Painful Feet
I finished chemo #8 as my last treatment in February. In previous treatments I had some numbness in my feet, but in the following 2 weeks after treatment, it went away. However, with the last two treatments, that numbness hung on. Now, I still have a little bit of numbness in my feet, and they hurt like crazy to walk on. I…
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hair loss
Well, I am into my weekly chemo for 3 treatments and in the last few days my head is sore and the hair is falling out. Honestly, of everything we have to go through this is my biggest mountain to get over. But, it is here and I just have to endure it. So my question is....how long does it take for the eyebrows and lashes…
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hi
hi everybody new to this forum..my mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer about 6 months ago. she underwent 6 rounds of chemo therapy and a surgery to remove the tumor. things were looking good till a month or so back, when her ca 125 levels were slightly elevated. after a CT scan they found some nodules in the lung, and…
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Ca 125 test coming up
I am going in next week for my first ca125 test since my two surgeries. I am so nervous. My follow up appointment is a week later to discuss those results and future plan of action. Wow.......didn't think I would be this scared. All I think about is what if it is back? Sorry, just venting to my teal sisters....... -p-
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2 Years NED, but wait for results was awful!
First, let me say a celebration is planned! I just had my 2 year check up yesterday, with blood work in the morning before the exam. No CT this time, as I had one in Jan. I've been having terrible gas and a few other GI symptoms, none specific to OVCA, but making me crazy anyway. The doctor and NP seemed to think things…
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(BHRT) Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Starting to do some research on Bioidentical Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy. Anyone have any information or use them? SO TIRED of the symptoms of being thrown into menopause at age 46. Argh... It's been almost 3 1/2yrs since dx & 2yrs since my last chemo and life is a blessing !!! BLESSINGS & GOOD HEALTH :-)
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Calling all prayer warriors!
Tomorrow is my 6th treatment! I am praying that if any cancer cells remain, they will be killed by this final onslaught. Of course, I dread the next two weeks as I get the usual...bone pain, steroid stuff, restless nights, sweating, chemo brain, problems with hands/feet....etc. I am sort of surprised after reading some of…
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OMG I just posted Happy Mother's Day
on the prostate cancer board by mistake....it was meant for you. You must think I am crazy!!. If any man reads my post he will probably report me. Just had my Gemzar so I mut be loopy. Better get of computer before I do something really bad .like online dating sites ..love val
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weak muscles in the back of legs
During my first week I had sharp muscles pain in my knees. THat has gone away but now have very weak shaky muscles in the backs of my legs from knees down. Any suggestions. I was hoping it would go away but it hasn't during this second week. I appreciate all the help.
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Mom has Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer
I'm new to this and its very hard to tell my story without crying. My mom, who is 67 and my best friend, got diagnosed with Stage 4 Ovarian Cancer in March last year on my birthday. She went through a thorancentesis to get the fluid off her lungs and also in July a debulking surgery to try to get most of the cancer out.…
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Going through initial process
Good morning ladies, I am debating on what to do as I just received word from planned parenthood that my pap and uterine biposy were all clear. My reasons for going to PP were as follows: Bleeding heavily every two weeks or so after being regular all my life (large clots) Bleeding very heavily after sex Spotting with…