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Turned the corner
I have finally turned the corner from my April 4th surgery. The incision open wound in half the original size since the reopening but looks good and healthy at the twice a day dressings and packings. Home health nurse comes once a day for on change and I go to Dallas to see the surgeon once a week, a 630 mile round trip. I…
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Adhesions
Has anyone had adhesions develop after their de-bulking surgery? If so, what symptoms did you have? Do adhesions show up on CT scans?
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Doxil To Be Available Again
Doxil to be available again, according to U. S. A. Today article: http://yourlife.usatoday.com/health/story/2012-02-20/Replacement-found-for-cancer-drug-Doxil-in-short-supply/53181806/1
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side affects to gymzar
Im in my 10th year of ovarian cancer. I've many reacurrances. listen hair 5 x. i have a very positive attitude most of the time.
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Counterfeit Avastin
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/14/counterfeit-avastin-roche-warning-cancer-drug_n_1277464.html
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Post from Inspire....13 years NED
This was posted on the Inspire board. I know who much everyone loves to read these. She said, "I was diagnosed at Stage III-c on May 17, 1999. I am nearing my 13 year anniversary - dancing with NED - no recurrences. Thank God!"
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Still dancing with NED two year anniversary today
Exactly two years ago today I received my last chemo treatment. I am still dancing with NED, No Evidence Of Disease. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. I am feeling great and have all of my strength back now, have all my hair back also. It is so good to be alive and to be well. I count my blessings each day. Thank…
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Hope springs eternal
So, an update for all of my dear friends from when I began this journey in January 2010. My Ca125 when I was diagnosed in January 2010 was 9824 or thereabouts.... today it is 11. I have survived the initial debulking and 6 rounds of carbo/ taxol. I was declared cancer free with a CA125 of 14 or so in August, 2010. Nine…
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Weekly cisplatin and daily oral etoposide is highly effective in platinum pretreated ovarian cancer
Pretty promising research. May be a good option for those seeking new treatment options... http://www.nature.com/bjc/journal/v86/n1/full/6600002a.html Abstract We investigated the potential of weekly cisplatin and daily oral etoposide followed by oral etoposide maintenance therapy in patients with platinum-refractory…
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so good news after waiting 7months good news
I just want to thank you all for you prays, you know that I applied for AHCCS in August as soon as I was out of work. When I went into the DES office they would not even interview me becuase I had not children. Then about two weeks later I get another application stating I am eligable under the disability close they wanted…
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recurrent ovarian cancer
Just wondering if anyone can tell me what to expect. My mom Stage 3C ovarian cancer survivor is now recurrent cancer for the second time. She wants no more Chemo. She is 80 years old I'm not sure if I agree with this decision, but I will respect that it is hers to make. I'm just not sure what will happen here. I know we…
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Happy second birthday
On Sunday I celebrated my second birthday since my dianosis. I invited 20 of my closest family and friends to a ladies' luncheon. This included my ninety-five and eighty-five year old aunts. On the invitaton I stated "no gifts please, just your presence." I received many cards, plants and balloons. I know some people feel…
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Inhibin Markers
I am posting for a friend - but am a 1 year breast cancer survivor myself. My friend is having Inhibin markers checked and her levels are rising. Does anyone have information on what numbers are high for inhibin? Is this a reliable marker? Are high levels typical of a reoccurance or can they be evidence of something else…
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Chemo not working and ca-125 up
I just found out today that my CA-125 has gone from 35 to 101 in 3 weeks. I just had my 6th round of taxotere/carbo for 2nd recurrence and it's no longer working. I was hoping to get some remission time from that combo as it always worked in the past. Will meet with my oncologist next week to discuss options. Possibly a…
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Officially Two Years NED...
This month is my two year remission anniversary. (Diagnosed Sept, 2009) I saw my doctor yesterday and he has promoted me to checkups every six months. I still have to have my labs run monthly, for the clinical vaccine trial in NYC, and they do a CT scan every 3 months, as well. My CA125 is 16 and my pelvic exam was normal,…
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new frightened
My CA 125 is elevated. There is a history of ovarian and breast cancer in my family. My CT Scan is tomorrow. I am so worried
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Done with treatment
Hello everyone, I wanted to share with all of you my news about treatment, it is done since 4 weeks ago and also my ct scan from last week came back CLEAR, I'm so thankful with God and all the people that pray for me every day, also my CA125 was -5.5. It took 9 months but the light of the end of the tunnel is there. If you…
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HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
To continue MWEE's previous post. . . Happy Valentine's Day to all of you. HUGS & HEARTS TO ALL MY TEAL SISTERS! Monika
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Had some good news, I think and hope
Hi, went to see my oncologist today, started my 2 week chemo break from Hexalen. He said that my abdominal area felt softer than it has in the past, so I'm taking that as good news. Maybe my CA 125 wasn't that off when my pcp took it in Jan. It had gone from 26 to 15 which I thought was odd, but maybe, this particular…
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Thyroid and now Ovarian
I had thyroid cancer ten years ago and last summer had zero tumor markers. Hooray! But now I found out my ca 125 is 76. After reading so much about ovca and this board I feel silly to be worried! Had ultrasounds yesterday and tomorrow get MRIs. Pelvic exam on Friday. Any one else had this low of ca 125? What was your…
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My only sister - reoccurring ovarian cancer
Some of you may remember me; I lost my husband to lung cancer in October. Now, my sister's ovarian cancer has returned and spread to her pelvic area and she has spots on the outside of her liver. She is my only sister and I am not ready to loose her after loosing my husband. I want to be positive for her because she is…
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Valentines and chemo
Happy Valentine's Day to all! I'm wishing this a day early for tomorrow is chemo day for me. Have I mentioned that my husband has just retired? It's wonderful for him, but it's super wonderful for me too. I can now wave my magic wand when the dog needs to go out :) ! Seriously, it's so much easier for me on those yucky…
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Resolving Insulin Resistance and Reducing Cancer Risk
Insulin resistance is a precursor to type II diabetes. It is a result of a diet high in sugars and carbohydrates. Essentially, the cells become resistant to the insulin that carries glucose into them. The cells are protecting themselves from too much glucose. In response to the elevated glucose in the blood - since the…
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Low Dose Aspirin Therapy
Does anyone take low dose aspirin to prevent recurrence? I've read that it's being used to prevent recurrence of breast cancer, some newer studies show some success for ov/ca as well. I'm currently on Lovenox for a blood clot, my gyn/onc. said some studies have shown that since Lovenox is a blood thinner, it may help…
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fistula
my small intestine formed a fistula out an old incision. Was transpoted from N.H down to Boston for a specalist to take over care. Saw him friday and he decribed the surgery to me and said it was a very serious operation and it could kill me. So needlous to say I hav been a basket case and my family too. All I have done is…
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AMG386...anyone ever heard of this?
my friend in california has a good friend who is a research scientist....all he does is sit in the lab and look for a cure for cancer.....he claims amg386 holds the most promise for recurrence. i had my first recurrence in november after a 10 month remission. topotecan did nothing for me and so i was just switched to…
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OVC-Q & A
I am going to Danish language classes. I had to write and present a one minute intro in Danish. When it came time to present it...the Danish language was really hard and almost beyond me. The gist was my name. That I'd had cancer, which is why my hair looked strange. Also, that if I lived in Denmark long enough, I would…
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update on my update
Hi All... when I posted last week, I had a ear/sinus infection and a week long fever. I was due for chemo tomorrow, but it was postponed till next week. Can't even pretend to be sorry about that... :) . I went to my Super Bowl party last night and had a ball. As always, thanks for all the love and support........…
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Even when it isn't OVCA it still hurts when a friend is dying from cancer.
Hi Ladies. I have a friend who the end of January 2011 was believed to have ovarian cancer. Once they began her surgery last January, they realized they were not dealing with ovarian cancer, but rather a very rare type of I believe stomach cancer. It's extremely rare in the U.S., yet one of the top cancers seen in Japan.…
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Bad day
I am sorry sisters but I did not have a good day today. It has nothing to do with me. A friend of my son's died today. He had Ewing's cancer. This young man was only 20 years old. He was diagnosed in November of 2007. When I got the news, I couldn't stop crying. He had his whole life ahead of him. He was such a strong…