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White blood cells count
my sister has clear cell carcinoma stage 3c She started her Chemo therapy in Nov 2011 She took three doses till date before the third dose she did blood test and the count of the white blood cells was 10.6 which is within the normal range (4.8 to 10.8), but this raised a question why the count of the white blood cells did…
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A little new year's humor.....
As we progress into the year 2012, I want to thank all of you for your educational e-mails over the past year 2011. I am totally screwed up now and have little chance of recovery. I no longer open a bathroom door without using a paper towel, or have the waitress put lemon slices in my ice water without worrying about the…
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New here
Hi my name is Kim and I'm looking to connect with other ovarian cancer folks. I'm 33 and was diagnosed Nov 20. My whole story, it is rather long: I moved to thailand in Jan of 2009. I started having dizziness and lightheadedness. Sudden constipation followed by chronic diarrhea. Very fatigued. I came home in summer of 2009…
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Fork in the road
My sister had debulking ( stage 3c) 6 rounds of Taxol/Cisplatin/avastin IP and IV. Her OVCA was still there. CA 125 was down to 90's at the end of that. She then had IP port removed. IV taxol now for about 4 rounds along with Avastin. CT scan last week I guess shows some Nodules on the lung. A breast biopsy tested positive…
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the drugs don't work :(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToQ0n3itoII&ob=av2e this song means so much to me xxxx love you mum xxx
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Surgery scheduled
As many of you know I was diagnosed in Aug. 2011 with PPC stage 3C. I have been in remission for several months. I am taking part in a pharmaceutical vaccine trial (CVAC). I have recently found out that I am BRCA 2 positive and the Dr has suggested that I have a double mastectomy. After weighing the pros and cons and…
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Stage 3c . Need info please.
Hello. I'm new to this club. Sorry we are all a part of this club! Im 44 and was diagnosed with 3c stage. Had surgery dec 5th. Still weak and sore. I guess this is normal. I start chemo next week. Just wondering if I need someone to take me or if this sickness starts a couple days after?
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Sometimes family does not really understand
When my son and I were talking the other day he informed me that he doesn't think it is a good idea for me to continue coming to this board. He says now that I am "good" it can only bring me down to read about others who are still in the battle or lose the fight. I tried to explain that we share everything on this board;…
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Halfway thru vaccine trial
I get my 5th out of 10 vaccine doses today. I am getting the vaccine trial CAN-003. (CVAC) So far I have had no problems with it. They tell me they are pleased with what they have seen so far and are opening a new phase soon. It is given different places around the US and Austrailia. Just thought some of you might be…
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Back to chemo next week
after my wonderful and rejuvenating holiday break. It's 2 years this month since I went back on chemo (3C/May 2006 with 3 years remission). My feeling strong time was spent making cookies and candy, sewing up doll clothes, and spending lots of silly time with my granddaughters, kids, husband and friends. I drank lots of…
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Wandering mind!!
Hi everyone, It has been a while since I have posted on this board. It will be 4 years since my stage 3B diagnosis on January 7th, 2012. I just had a stay in the hospital with some abdominal pain and of course they did a CT. I ended up with pancreatitis. My Ca-125 was 11, but the CT showed two soft tissue "nodules" in my…
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Upset over what someone said
What do you think about this? My friend who takes me to all of my chemo treatments was talking about what her sister said to her. She told her she doesn't know why I continue going through with what I do. She doesn't know how I can continue. (I have been on chemo for 2 years with no break). I told my friend that I do it…
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Itching related to carbo/taxol?
I'm on dense dose carbo/taxol. After my second dose of taxol only, I developed severe itching. No rash though. It feels like it is coming from inside my skin. Nothing relieves it. It is getting worse. I can hardly stand it as I am typing. My hands and arms are itching like crazy. If I scratch, it itches even worse. I…
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Just for your information
I am in remission for Lymphoma but a friend in my Hope support group in Largo Florida went to Utopia in Oldsmar Florida with Stage 4 Ovarian cancer and was cured in 6 weeks. It is expensive 1,200 a week. All natural... They use the book Outsmarting your Cancer. The PET is paid by insurance and read by your own Onc. I…
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My Favorite Christmas Gift
My favorite Christmas gift? Hope. Merry Christmas, everyone! Hugs and Prayers. Leesa ;)
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OPT 821 vaccine
I had my first vaccine last Friday. Just a little red area on the injection site. Today is my second vaccine. Just thought some of you would be interested in this clinical trial. A Randomized, Multicenter, Double-Blind, Phase II Trial of a KLH Conjugated Trivalent Ganglioside Vaccine Containing GM2, GD2 Lactone, and GD3…
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Freeing experience
I asked for help from you ladies about taking off my "cancer sucks" wristband and your responses helped me decide it was time. I told my cousin I wanted to do it on Christmas day when most of the people who were wearing their bands would be at my house. I told my cousin I didn't want to just throw them away because I am…
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Just a question
I hope you ladies won't think I am too silly but I wanted to ask for your thoughts about something. Who better to ask? I have been wearing my teal "cancer sucks" bracelet as well as a yellow Livestrong bracelet (a friend gave me) since shortly after I was diagnosed in March of 2010. I have been NED since fall of 2010 and I…
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Am I becoming Rip Van Winkle?
Ladies, I can not believe how much I am sleeping! I finished my first line chemo in late Oct. I am now on Avaistan for maintenance. I am sleeping several hours at night, plus often times a two hour nap during the day. Dr. says I am in complete remission at this time. I lost my husband last April (2010). I"m wondering if my…
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Dear Eward
Thank you so much for asking about me. I've had several problems since October. Was rushed to hospital & alot of pain & after a CT scan found out I had a partial bowel obstruction due to adhesions/scar tissue & tumors on bowel. I was in hospital for 7 days & with diet, it resolved, but primary care doc told me that it…
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CA125 nadir after successful recurrence treatment compared with that at the conclusion of the succes
Those of you who have recurred and then went into remission, was your CA125 at the end of the successful recurrence treatment lower, higher, or about the same as it was when you first went into remission? More broadly, if you had multiple remissions, do the CA125 nadir value after each successful treatment vary?
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My mom can't eat or drink anything
My mom's doctor told us that there are no more options for her. Basically he has given her the talk and offered hospice as an option. She did a test and found that the tumor appears to be blocking her intestine......as a result, anything she eats (which is nothing) or drinks comes out after 15 mins. She lost about 10…
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CARLENE, WE MISS YOU!
I know you're probably busy with the holidays and all, but please check in with us and let us know how you're doing. (((HUGS))) Monika
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CERVICAL CANCER?
I was going to post on 'gynecological' cancer forum, but wanted to consult you ladies first. My daugther, 25 years old, had an 'abnormal' pap smear. She will go for a colposcopy this Tuesday to biopsy the cervical tissue. This was discovered during her routine yearly check-up on December 1. Anyone out there have a similar…
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BLESSINGS IN THE COMING YEAR!
To My Teal Family: May all of you find renewed strength, joy, peace and health in the coming New Year. May it also bring new discoveries, especially those which will free us from all disease. Thank you all for another year of support and friendship! Love, Prayers and Mucho HUGS! Monika
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Mum has gone :(
I cannot believe I am typing this, it still doesn't feel real. Last Tuesady evening mum was taken into hospital , she died on Wednesday night. She had caught pneumonia and just could not fight it off. It has been he'll. In the hospital they asked mum if she wanted to be resuscitated ,she Said yes, it was as much as she…
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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL
My heartfelt wishes to all of you for a very Merry Christmas! I know that many of you are not feeling well, are facing surgery, chemo, and decisions. But I pray that you will find moments in the days ahead to know the joy, love and especially hope that was gifted to us so many years ago. May you have an opportunity to set…
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My mother was diagnosed with ovarian cancer stage 4
Hi All, Couple of days ago my mother was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer stage 4. Can anyone please let me know how the treatment procedure will start. Is it Chemotherapy then surgery or Chemotherapy and then followed by surgery. My mother treatment will be starting from 26th onward and doctor yet to see her CT scan reports.…
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My Mom is very weak
I posted on th caregivers forum too. She's gettng so weak. She wont' let them drain the ascites, because she's afraid the anemia is going to kill her. Her bowels are shutting down I think, and she's having trouble walking. I have no idea how to get through this. Hospital bed is coming in tomorrow. She told me yesterday she…
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For mum!
For you mum , my uptown girl. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCuMWrfXG4E&ob=av3e This song played at my sisters xmas day , it made me just think of mum. Mum loved nice things and always looked so immaculate. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx