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Seeking Advice-14cm cyst on left ovary
Hi Ladies, I'm 46 and I found out last week I have a 14cm cyst on my left ovary. This was found through ultrasounds my doctor ordered due to my lower abdomen sticking out while lying down. One was pelvic and other transvaginal. Ob doctor gave me the CA125, did cervical biopsies, and biopsied a cervical polyp. She said the…
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Lisa1984~Ovarian Cancer~Exhaustive reputable links~ALL U ever need 2 know about OC~
My Dear Lisa~ May I say “welcome” to this Ovarian Cancer forum, although honestly I know that both you and I wish we had never met. Moreover, we wish we had never heard the word “cancer”. However, “You gotta dance with the one what brung you!” This is an old country saying, (no aspersions to the wonderful country relatives…
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HU5F9-GR with Avelumab clinical trial
Hello, I'm a new member and only just found this forum. My mom has been battling a second round of Ovarian since 2016 (was previously 10 years in remission). After running through all the platin-based chemos, her cancer is now considered platinum resistant. Doctor is out of options other than putting her on Tamoxifen, but…
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Tessy3~Your ltr 01-19-19~since orig post was "lost", here is reprint-Valuable references re Ovarian
HERE IS "Tessy3" letter and my reply. I'm very upset about all the valuable information that is missing. Since I keep a record of the posting as well as my reply in my WORD file, I've decided to reprint this. I gave Tessy so many valuable references to help her understand all about Ovarian Cancer. So just in case she…
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Lynparza vs chemo
Greetings! I am new to this panel as a contributor, but have been reading and finding much needed information, confirmation and comfort from many of the discussions over the past year. Now I am at another crossroads, and I would love to hear from others if they have faced or have knowledge to share on this topic. I have…
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"SandiDogLover"~Welcome~Most ladies Here R DX w/some type of OC~a fewer# have Peritoneal Cancer also
Good morning Sandi ~ You came on late last night, consequently I missed reading your post. I was watching the World Series baseball game. But I’m glad I didn’t miss it altogether. I will say that the forum on which you wrote mainly dealt with Lynparza vs. chemo as written about by “VajraWoman8”. There were 16 replies…
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symptoms for recurrence
Hello, All, I just finished 6 cycles of chemo treatment and is currently in NED status. I wonder what types of symptoms to watch out for OC recurrence as I do not like to be CT scanned every 3 months (I plan to discuss with my doctor to opt out for CT scans), I'd rather watch symptoms and blood marker. I do not know if…
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Mom just got diagnosed
My mom just got diagnosed with cancer. She is recieving treatments at vanderbilt soon. Any tips 9r tricks i can help her with.
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Growth found outside the peritoneal cavity
Hi I'm Cindy Exactly a year ago I had surgery to remove an ovarian tumor the size of a small watermelon. Of course it was Stage lllc so I had debridement and omentum removal. I went through 10 sessions of chemo was proclaimed in remission in March now yesterday which is exactly one year since the surgery I had a CT scan…
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BSO SURGERY
After having BSO surgery, has anyone experience cancer in the perotoneal area later?
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Doctors are brushing me off
Anyone else have doctors brush you off for months? I'm not diagnosed quite yet, but also have the signs and swollen lymph nodes in groin and neck. As of lately, my lower back and hip are sore to touch, so now I'm extra worried that help is too late at this point since my bones hurt. It started as back pain after stopping…
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My mom has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer..seeking advice
Hi everyone, I hope it's ok to post here. Although I haven't been diagnosed, my mother has. We have just found out this week so this is relatively new for all of us. I am an only child so I will be one of the main caregivers for my mom and supports as she goes through this process. She just tured 64 last month. For the…
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Olaparib & cediranib (PARP trial)
I'm in the trial at NIH. Starting April 15th. Anyone else doing this trial?
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Intraperitoneal chemotherapy vs. IV chemotherapy
Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone has gone thru Intraperitoneal chemo and how that worked. I've been on IV chemo for the last 5 years and I don't know, they just can't seem to find the right chemo combination. I understand that IP chemo might work a little better but I also heard that it's a rough treatment. Just…
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New/need some guidance
Hi everyone. I am new here and have some questions. I have been undergoing infertility treatment. I had two failed IUIs and was about to start an IVF cycle when my doctor found a 2cm cyst and a polyp during transvaginal ultrasound so we were waiting for them to go away before starting the IVF. My estrogen was also very…
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FYI~Novel test to help detect precancerous changes taking place in the Fallopian tubes but not yet "
Good afternoon ladies: Normally I have one person in mind when trying to find references to help them, when it is something I don’t have personal knowledge of or experience with. Much of my e-mail comes in the form of medical alerts relative to Ovarian or Esophageal Cancer because my husband is a 15-yr. survivor of…
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Elevated CA72-4 tumor marker
About a month ago, my wife had a panel of serum tumor markers tested in Europe. The reason why she did it is to serve as a "negative" control for her mother (who is currently a 3-year cancer survivor). However, we unexpectedly found that my wife's CA72-4 level was elevated to 24 and to 16U/ml (analysis done in different…
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Teflon and Scotchguard toxic
Toxins contribute to cancer: https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/09/how-the-epa-and-the-pentagon-downplayed-a-growing-toxic-threat.html?__source=twitter%7Cmain How the EPA and the Pentagon downplayed a growing toxic threat Abrahm Lustgarten Published 3:47 PM ET Mon, 9 July 2018 ProPublica rzoze19 | iStock | Getty Images Teflon…
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Estrogen Fed Tumors
anyone taking Letrozole? I want to know about your experiencE.
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Ovarian / Mixed Mullerian Cancer
Hello, I have a relative who was recently diagnosed with Mixed Mullerian Cancer Stage IV. I understand this type of cancer is rare and I have attempted to do my own research and I haven't come up with much. I would appreciate if you or anyone you know has personally experienced this type of cancer, could give any feedback…
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I'm in love with Ned
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Finished chemo about 8 weeks ago, likely reccurance
Hi, In December I was diagnosed with stage 3 B cancer. I had 6 months of chemo and then had 3 weeks of shingles. I had debulking surgery in March. I started to have some gastro symptoms a couple of weeks ago which increased with distension and pain. I did get 1.7 litres of fluid drained this morning. I don't have my latest…
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Topotecan or Docetaxel
My oncologist has offered me topotecan or docetaxel weekly if chemotherapy is selected. I wonder if any of you have had either of these chemo or havd an opinion as to which would be best. I am 3 years since ovarian diagnosis. I am a 79 year old woman with no previous health problem. I had carboplatin/taxol, with emergency…
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Ovarian Cancer Patient State 3C with Bowel Obstruction
Hello Everyone, I am new to this forum and I wanted to reach out in hopes that someone has had a similar experience. My mom was diagnosed with a bowel obstruction in late July of this year. She had an NG tube placed and she was NPO (nothing by mouth) for 5 days. On the sixth day, she was discharged from the hospital and…
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Leg cramps & Chemo
Hello Everyone, I've had 12 weekly rounds of chemo since April (Carboplatin once every three weeks, and Paclitaxel every week). I've lost my hair and recently gotten low blood counts, but the symptom that's plaguing me a bit is increased tightness in my calf and other leg muscles. I have been able to take nice long walks…
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Dealing with loss
My 55 year old mother passed away after a 20month battle on July 15. I am 5 and a half months pregnant with her first grandchild. I feel like Im in a fog. The 2 week hospice experience, the week of funeral planning.. I’m still waiting to wake up. I keep thinking is there anything different we could have done? What a…
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Gastric Metaplasia with Ovarian Pain
Hi. First time on a message board ever but I have so many questions and would like to stay off of Google or worry the family. I am a 39 year old mother of 6 and pretty healthy individual until recently. I began having stomach troubles 4 weeks ago along with severe breathing difficulties. I couldn't dig deep enough for a…
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Carcinosarcoma on ovary
My 69 year old "healthy" wife had total radical hysterectomy + appendix 2 weeks ago; "carcinosarcoma" ; going tomorrow to gynocolgical oncologist surgeon to learn "staging" opinion. All comments welcomed.
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Recovery time from laparoscopic abdominal surgery?
Backstory (if that helps you give me feedback/insight). I was pregnant when they noticed the cyst - it ended up growing to 15cm by the time of my c-section. The oncologist came in and removed the cyst, ovary and fallopian tube (due to the size and location of the cyst). I misplaced my paper with the pathology results (it's…
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JP Drain Log Sheet, printable:
http://bfflco.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bfflco_drain_log.pdf