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    Ovarian Cancer

     

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    • User: "kikz"

      It's pink again!

      A dear friend of mine was at a local festival and there was a firetruck painted pink in honor of breast cancer. She went ahead and wrote a message for me on it anyway. I guess we'll have to paint our …
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      Started by kikz
      Most recent by undertreatment2012
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "2timothy1 7"

      Soaps & detergents

      I read in Chris Bledy's book (12 yr survivor of 3c), that she would only use soaps and detergents that had ingredients in them she recognized as not harmful. This is due to chemicals being absorbed th…
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      5 comments
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      Started by 2timothy1 7
      Most recent by 2timothy1 7
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "vanessamood"

      Metal taste

      I know that the metal taste in the mouth is one of the side effects of Chemo but... (this is hard to explain) sometimes my stomach gets very acidy and sour and almost like a metal feeling. Is that wei…
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      3 comments
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      Started by vanessamood
      Most recent by Mwee
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "7 angels"

      Name of book

      yesterday I seen a title of book that was written by an ov survivor of 12 yrs and of I didnt write down the title and I sure dont seem to find it today. I wanted to get the book to read. If anyone can…
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      5 comments
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      Started by 7 angels
      Most recent by whiterose
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "2timothy1 7"

      Fish recipes

      Hello everyone. I dont post too often but since my diagnosis in December(stage 3c), I have been reading a lot about foods I should be eating . I have 6 more treatments left and i hear the last ones ar…
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      9 comments
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      Started by 2timothy1 7
      Most recent by undertreatment2012
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Babyg1rl"

      Mom's Update

      Hello All, We got my mom's patho report and her treatment plan. Her cancer involved the right ovary and fallopian tube and the omentum. It is poorly differentiated papillary serous carcinoma. The good…
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      3 comments
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      Started by Babyg1rl
      Most recent by lovesanimals
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "vanessamood"

      Cramps and gas

      I am new to all this. Just had my first treatment two weeks ago. HAve been trying to manage my bowels by using pills etc that the doctor recommended but have been getting lots of cramps?? Is this norm…
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      4 comments
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      Started by vanessamood
      Most recent by lovesanimals
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "undertreatment2012"

      CT results

      I am not a nurse but I have been a medical assistant for 25 years. I have given patient results and know a little bit about terminology of reports and so forth. I asked for a copy of my first CT, that…
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      3 comments
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      Started by undertreatment2012
      Most recent by undertreatment2012
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "karen1951"

      WOW...am i bummed out

      i went to one of the top rated gyn/onc in pittsburgh today to get a second opinion. i was diagnosed stage IV in aug of 2010...did 6 rounds of carbo/taxol....ned for at least 6 months...ca125 started c…
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      28 comments
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      Started by karen1951
      Most recent by my life
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Radioactive34"

      Cancer sucks rotten eggs!

      I am so angry I can't see straight. My sister may have OVC or some sort of cancer. She is in shock. OK I get that, but she is not moving. She has no health insurance, so I found one. There is no GYN O…
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      12 comments
      0 point
      Started by Radioactive34
      Most recent by lovesanimals
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "ktamp"

      Hair watch 2012

      I'm 3 weeks out from my final chemo treatment and I am anxiously awaiting the first sprout of hair. Every morning, I very carefully examine my head, legs, and pits for any sign of hair. I figure my le…
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      11 comments
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      Started by ktamp
      Most recent by kimberly sue 63
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "davevg"

      Cancer cells in urine

      So my wife has been having blood in her urine. They tested and found found a UTI. After 2 rounds of antibiotics she was still having problems so they tested for it again and it came back negative for …
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      52 comments
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      Started by davevg
      Most recent by davevg
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "kimberly sue 63"

      CA125

      We have had a lot of talk about CA125. Here is some info from the ACS link...http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/OvarianCancer/OverviewGuide/ovarian-cancer-overview-new-research "Tumor markers Some women wit…
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      2 comments
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      Started by kimberly sue 63
      Most recent by carolenk
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "AnneBehymer"

      blue toes

      Do any of you deal with your toes turning blue mine do all the time. I wiggle the and get the color back but last night I was sleeping and my mom noticed that half my foot was blue I was sleeping so w…
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      7 comments
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      Started by AnneBehymer
      Most recent by AnneBehymer
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "whiterose"

      On Avastin

      So, I've had two treatments now with Avastin, 15 mg. (per kilogram of body weight) every three weeks. Haven't had any side effects, except my body is a little achy (knees, hips, shoulders). Sometimes …
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by whiterose
      Most recent by AnneBehymer
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "tmpage1273"

      So much admiration

      I just wanted to take a minute to let you all know what an inspiration you are to me. I do not have cancer, but I've had other female issues that led me to this board and after reading what all you go…
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      2 comments
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      Started by tmpage1273
      Most recent by kimberly sue 63
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "anicca"

      The T-Cell Army - Immunological Approach to Fighting Cancer

      I just read such a hopeful article in the current (Apr 23, 2012)issue of The New Yorker magazine. Unfortunately, it's not available online except to subscribers, but the abstract is here: http://www.n…
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      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by anicca
      Most recent by anicca
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "granpatty"

      Cancer treatment alternatives website

      Ladies, check this website, it is great!!! cancerfightingstrategies.com and also bryomed.com
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      19 comments
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      Started by granpatty
      Most recent by granpatty
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "undertreatment2012"

      clinical trials

      since I am new I don't understand a lot of things. My Dr is suggesting clinical trials. Can someone explain what this means? I am the one disappointed in my onc, and he simply mentioned it and left th…
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by undertreatment2012
      Most recent by ktamp
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "carolenk"

      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 wha…
      86 views
      20 comments
      0 point
      Started by carolenk
      Most recent by childofthestars
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "kimberly sue 63"

      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 do…
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      27 comments
      0 point
      Started by kimberly sue 63
      Most recent by kimberly sue 63
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "kimberly sue 63"

      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, thin…
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      38 comments
      0 point
      Started by kimberly sue 63
      Most recent by kimberly sue 63
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "karen1951"

      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…
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      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by karen1951
      Most recent by Tina Brown
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "granpatty"

      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 dama…
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      12 comments
      0 point
      Started by granpatty
      Most recent by granpatty
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "twillits"

      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,…
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      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by twillits
      Most recent by twillits
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "carolenk"

      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 pe…
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      10 comments
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      Started by carolenk
      Most recent by carolenk
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "mom2greatkids"

      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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      Started by mom2greatkids
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Mai24"

      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 eve…
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      10 comments
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      Started by Mai24
      Most recent by lovesanimals
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "undertreatment2012"

      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 thi…
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      11 comments
      0 point
      Started by undertreatment2012
      Most recent by undertreatment2012
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "kimberly sue 63"

      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 …
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      3 comments
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      Started by kimberly sue 63
      Most recent by kimberly sue 63
      Ovarian Cancer
     

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