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    Ovarian Cancer

     

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    • User: "Radioactive34"

      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…
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      15 comments
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      Started by Radioactive34
      Most recent by JoWin615
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "AnneBehymer"

      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 …
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      18 comments
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      Started by AnneBehymer
      Most recent by AnneBehymer
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "debrajo"

      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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      5 comments
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      Started by debrajo
      Most recent by debrajo
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "nerdyfred"

      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, bef…
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      3 comments
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      Started by nerdyfred
      Most recent by kimberly sue 63
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "undertreatment2012"

      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 …
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      11 comments
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      Started by undertreatment2012
      Most recent by Cafewoman53
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Mwee"

      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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      3 comments
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      Started by Mwee
      Most recent by Radioactive34
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "AnneBehymer"

      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, …
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      4 comments
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      Started by AnneBehymer
      Most recent by lovesanimals
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "karen1951"

      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'…
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      12 comments
      0 point
      Started by karen1951
      Most recent by Cafewoman53
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "mom2greatkids"

      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 …
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      1 comments
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      Started by mom2greatkids
      Most recent by Tethys41
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Tina Brown"

      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 substi…
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      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by Tina Brown
      Most recent by Cynthia Rose
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Babyg1rl"

      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…
      25 views
      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by Babyg1rl
      Most recent by Babyg1rl
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "undertreatment2012"

      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 …
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      11 comments
      0 point
      Started by undertreatment2012
      Most recent by kimberly sue 63
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Blessed_1"

      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…
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      18 comments
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      Started by Blessed_1
      Most recent by kimberly sue 63
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "undertreatment2012"

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

      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.…
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      0 point
      Started by kimberly sue 63
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "mopar"

      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…
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      10 comments
      0 point
      Started by mopar
      Most recent by 2timothy1 7
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "LaundryQueen"

      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 mak…
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      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by LaundryQueen
      Most recent by anicca
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "undertreatment2012"

      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…
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      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by undertreatment2012
      Most recent by undertreatment2012
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "twillits"

      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 …
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      30 comments
      0 point
      Started by twillits
      Most recent by undertreatment2012
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Lisa13Q"

      Prayers to You All

      I'm back in AZ in my new little home decorated with much of Mom's stuff. I come to this board to check in every once in awhile and often feel overwhelmed. I wish I could take this disease away from ea…
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      6 comments
      0 point
      Started by Lisa13Q
      Most recent by Hissy_Fitz
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "mom2greatkids"

      Discussion of Sugar on 60 Minutes tonight!

      Ladies, 60 minutes will be having a segment on sugar tonight (Sunday). It comes on CBS at 6:00 central time. I just set the dvd player to record it for me. Thought some of you might be interested. Car…
      41 views
      10 comments
      0 point
      Started by mom2greatkids
      Most recent by carolenk
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "debrajo"

      wrong board

      Sorry, I'm on the wrong board, but comment anyway if you want(UPSC). Debrajo
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      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by debrajo
      Most recent by carolenk
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "undertreatment2012"

      Leg pain

      As I read on here many of us have that horrid leg pain. After the initial chemo crash and everything that goes with it, the pain was the worst. My question is, does it continue to kind of come and go …
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      3 comments
      0 point
      Started by undertreatment2012
      Most recent by lovesanimals
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Babyg1rl"

      Starting Treatment

      Hello All, I have a question. Does anyone know about poorly differentiated papillary serous carcinoma of the ovary. This is the type of cancer that my mom has. She had her surgery on 2-21-12 with a co…
      3 views
      1 comments
      0 point
      Started by Babyg1rl
      Most recent by carolenk
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "Babyg1rl"

      types of ovarian cancer

      Hello All, I have a question. Does anyone know about poorly differentiated papillary serous carcinoma of the ovary. This is the type of cancer that my mom has. She had her surgery on 2-21-12 with a co…
      4 views
      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by Babyg1rl
      Most recent by Babyg1rl
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "undertreatment2012"

      anemia

      I called my nurse today. I am 10-11 days out from first chemo, I was sick but had been doing really well, until yesterday when the fatigue started. I slept 12 hours last night and woke up tired. Today…
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      7 comments
      0 point
      Started by undertreatment2012
      Most recent by undertreatment2012
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "undertreatment2012"

      I have a question

      I read on a thread from someone who had clear cell that 80-85% of the time this sneaky type of cancer will re-appear,tumors will form and this even happens during the chemo. My Dr has already informed…
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      4 comments
      0 point
      Started by undertreatment2012
      Most recent by carolenk
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "lulu1010"

      Wondering about length of remissions

      Just wondering how long second remissions have lasted for those of you that have been lucky enough to have had them. I guess I am just looking to see what might be possible.
      16 views
      5 comments
      0 point
      Started by lulu1010
      Most recent by poopergirl14052
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "undertreatment2012"

      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…
      4 views
      2 comments
      0 point
      Started by undertreatment2012
      Most recent by undertreatment2012
      Ovarian Cancer
    • User: "lulu1010"

      Doxil

      Has anyone been on Doxil longterm?
      28 views
      0 point
      Started by lulu1010
      Ovarian Cancer
     

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