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OVCA linked to height
Risk of ovarian cancer greater for taller women: http://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/health-news/height-linked-to-ovarian-cancer-7618640 They should spend money researching what prevents OVCA.
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New to cancer
Below is me when I first was digesting my new cancer diagnosis, and the diagnosis of ovarian cancer....Now is me 11 months later...The thought of cancer is still very overwhelming for me. I've been done with chemotherapy for 3 months. I have had MY FIRST OFFICIAL FOLLOW UP WITH MY ca125 and it was 6 the same as it was at…
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initial results on Thursday
Tomorrow I return to see my surgeon/oncologist 2 weeks post my original surgery. It is the day that I get the full report on my pathology results. In my brain, I keep hoping for negative results, thinking this was all a mistake. However, I remember what my two surgeons said after surgery and they were preparing me to…
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starting clinical trial rad001 with avastin
well, i finally switched doctors and am already feeling much more positive with it. my previous oncologist told me the latest petscan showed progression even though my ca125 went from 1384 to 750 in a 2 week period. i tried to make the argument that the gemzar ive been on since january must have been doing something for…
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Great news!!!!!
I just camebakc from my country to see my doctors, and so far no sign of adhesions and cancer!!!! I went to see if they could help me with my pain (when cancer surgery was done, there was a nerve damage, of I have been in a lot of pain), but the iridiologyst and my docs gave me some medicines that they are working pretty…
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It's gone...
I just made it thru another treatment of chemo....4 more to go. I also made it thru another step in the stage of this disease. My hair is gone!! It was the hardest day, and biggest step. But actually, now that it is gone, and not falling out all over the place like my dogs, it feels better. My daughter, who is a hair…
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Worth sharing
"There comes a time in your life when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it. You surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Forget the bad and focus on the good. Love the people who treat you right and pray for the ones who don't. Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is part…
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Homemade Cereal?
Hi Ladies, Do any of you have any simple, inexpensive recipes for homemade cereals? Looking to make my own, healthier version of cereals. Thanks, Carla
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Tummy troubles
I just had my second infusion about a week ago (I go in every 21 days) and for the past week I've had the most ridiculous stomach issues. Every hour or so, I will get the most painful stomach ache ever. Sometimes it goes away in a minute or so, sometimes it lingers. The pain is in my stomach area (under the ribs off to the…
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treatment two, WOW
drugs were pushed faster today than my first treatment. And i feel symptoms already. Don't know what to expect now. From what I have read on here, some treatments are worse than others. So I guess this is a bad one. My ca-125 was 236 before first treatment and is now 119 on the draw they did before second treatment. A…
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Th Cancer Fighting Kitchen
Has anyone every read this book and used the recipes? I have bought it and read some of it so far. It is scientifically based and translated via a chef. I think it can offer many things all of us can use and help us thru our journey.
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Lost in translation
Some of you know I have moved from the US to Denmark. I have not been here a month. I am set up as a resident so I have access to the health system. I got referred to the gyn for cervical cancer....an error of course. The cervical cancer dept sent me a letter that referred me back to my doctor for labs confirming the…
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Petscan nightmare I just sat there and cried
Once again my petscan did not happen, when I got there they went to take my stats and it showed my blood pressure down to 80/45 and we knew that was not right so she took it again it was 83/45 lol so she said it must be the cup so they gave me the medication I sat there without saying a word for one hour then back to the…
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Juice
Has anyone got an opinion (or ever heard of)Nonnie Juice. I don't even know where the juice is from, but it is supposed to ursurp a lot of other supplements. Opinions anyone? Debrajo
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alkaline phosphatase level increased during chemotherapy
Hi there, Would like to seek some advised if there are any medical expert or cancer survival out there. Mum was diagnosed with third stage Ovarian cancer and she is doin her chemotherapy. However, before she can continue with her third treatment of chemotherapy, the oncologist advised her to delay the chemo treatment for a…
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I was doing so well
After I swallowed and digested my diagnosis, then decided to shave my head as a preemptive strike, had the port placed and took my first treatment I was doing so well. Emotionally. But this week I am falling apart. My next chemo is Friday and I am hoping I am no sicker than I was the first time. It was bad, but only lasted…
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Garden Gal
Hi Hon, I just read your update under another post and so glad to hear that you're healing well. Best of luck with your chemo and let us know how you're doing. (((HUGS))) Maria
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Petscan
So I had my catscan last Tuesday and tomorrow I have my petscan and blood work up. Next Monday at 4pn I will know if the cancer is back I just hate the wait so much I just want to know if it is back, what I am facing, and how bad it is. Please all pray fr me pray mainly that the cancer is not back but if it is pray I have…
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disease progression with falling ca125 level
boy....i knew i shouldn't have gotten my hopes up. two weeks ago when i had my last chemo (gemzar) the nurse told me my ca125 level had gone from 1382 down to 750....a drop of over 600 points! wouldn't that make you assume the gemzar was working? today i saw my oncologist for last week's petscan results and he tells me the…
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This is probably a dumb question, but when you don't know..(immune system)
Hi Ladies, How can one tell if their immune system is weak? I know far too well how much stress weakens the immune system. My white cell count remained normal throughout most of my treatments. I'm on Avastin for maintenance now, and my white counts are still very good. I attended an event a couple of weeks ago in which…
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Doxorubicin
I know there is currently a shortage of Doxil (USA) Caelyx (UK) so when my oncologist prescribed Caelyx for me last week (How can he not know it had been discontinued - doh) his team managed to substitute it for a different Chemo - Doxorubicin. I was told that it is similar to Doxil/Caelyx but doesn't have the coating on…
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Cancer treatment centers of America
Hello All, Has anyone tried the cancer treatment centers of America? If so can you give me a little feedback? My mom has stage 4 poorly differentiated papillary serous carcinoma of the ovary. She hasn't started any treatments yet because her body was too weak after her surgery and she wasn't eating. Now she's eating about…
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CA-125
my dr mentioned we need to find my "normal". I thought normal was 0-35. before surgery is was 45 then 46 and stayed there. after surgery it jumped to 254. before first chemo it was 236. Not much of a drop but still high. So when do they determine my normal?? when do they decide if chemo is working??
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Did anyone question chemo or radiation treatments?
Good evening I have been reading posts on this site for some time and searching for a discussion thread on a particular topic that I have not been able to find. Finally, I registered so I can just ask myself. Did any of you question whether or not to follow the chemo and radiation treatments that were recommended? Did you…
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a little something new
When I was told my diagnosis I heard "this is good news Judy" you are Stage 1A!! Well that irritated me because no matter how you slice it I STILL HAVE CANCER!!! Anyway, I later was told by the Onc that I have tumor grade 3,clear cell. So that was horrible news. Since I am considering disability I needed all my records and…
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green tea
Here is a link to an article discussing the benefits of green tea and reduce risk of developing ovarian cancer, and increased survival rates of ovarian cancer of women who drank green tea. http://www.green-tea-health-news.com/green-tea-ovarian-cancer.html Anything we can do to help us is always a positive!
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HAPPY EASTER TO ALL OF YOU
Sending prayers and hugs to all of you for a safe, Blessed and Joyous Easter. May this reminder of the New Life we have in our Lord and Savior, bring you joy and peace, and a renewed strength and hope! Monika
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Immune system helps cancer
Here's some new info on how the immune system works FOR OVCA instead of against it. I don't think this happens for all cases--mostly for the late stagers like me. My disease was so fast-moving. It makes sense that my own immune system had turned against me. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/02/120220102144.htm
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Pain
Now I know we all have cancer. And I know chemo can cause pain. Having said that, I have had sharp off and on pain in my right upper quadrant since surgery. My cat scan shows and enlarged liver but no obvious masses. So we decided it was from all the probing and biopsies they did within my abdominal cavity. It subsided and…
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Losing your hair
I was just wondering when you start losing your hair, did your scalp hurt? Today for the first time it feels like I bumped my head. I also noticed that when I brushed my hair a lot more came out that usually doesn't. I have been dreading this part for some time. I know it's only hair, and it will grow back, but it is such…