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Nuerontin
I am still having a heck of a time with nuropathy in my toes and feet. My MD said I could take nuerontin but I refused as I thought I could handle it but I am not so sure now. Does it really help and are there side effects? I just hate to take another pill, but I guess I will. Thanks for the input...val
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How were you diagnosed
Anyone diagnosed with ovarian cancer from an ovarian cyst.
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chat
what is going on with the chat sight, hasn't been working for quite awhile. Anyone know?
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Long term pain
Does anyone still experience bone pain (mine in in the legs) one year after chemo for ivarian cancer w/ neulasta shots also?
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3 years 4 months
I am happy to say that I have made it to 3 years and 4 months of being NED (3C). Merry Christmas to me!!!! I am still amazed how frantic I become right before my test time. I truly believe that I have overcome this beast, but the devil likes to throw doubt in there right before results time. I finally after all of this…
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antcat
Has anyone heard from antcat? I posted a msg for her and have not had a response.
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need info
My mom who is 71 was diagnosed with stage IV in March 2010. She underwent surgery in April, then went through 6 treatments of carbo/taxol. She had a recurrence in Sept.2011 and started back on carbo/taxol. After first treatment her Ca-125 dropped but kidney function was affected. Since she only has one kidney her…
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Few questions
The first is has anybody heard about ginger root and how it makes ovarian cancer cells commit suicide? I googled that, but don't know how to cook with it. Also, does anybody else have a runny nose all the time? Just curious thanks. I can't sleep and was just thinking about this stuff.v I have a lot on my mind and font know…
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Ovarian Cancer & Brain Mets
Hello all, I am fairly new to ACS I would like to start off by saying hello and god bless. I am a caregiver to my mother she is 63, very young in my eyes. At 40 years of age she was dx with bc, chemo, radiation and partial mastectomy, for 20 years she was in remission. Last year at the age of 62 she was dx with Ovarian…
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Share reading on CureToday.com
Dear Friends, Here's an article that is very informative and encouraging. If you click on the cancer type on the top of the site and choose ovarian cancer, you will find more ovarian cancer related articles.…
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another teal angel rises to heaven
My friend who lives in Canada (met her through this site) Just lost her mom yesturday to OVC. My prays are going out to tina and her family. anne
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restless leg syndrome
has anybody ever had this after chemo....i had it last year really bad during my chemo with carbo/taxol....thought i would lose my mind....i would have to get up during that awful tired state and walk around the house. i just started on dec 9 on topotecan and i seem to have it again....thankfully not as bad this time but…
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After debulking surgery
My mother just had debulking surgery 12/8. Diagnosed 9/23, stage IV. She has been through 3 rounds of taxol/carbo and responded very well. CA125 went from 648 to 48 by 11/29. The oncologist said surgert well very well. No visable signs of cancer. Took all female organs and omentum. She will have 3 or 4 more rounds of…
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C Diff
Anybody have c-diff, know about it? I was just diagnosed with it....on flagyl..... Just get in remission and this happens....yes, I take probiotic....and eat yogurt.... HELP!
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Great results
Hi everone !! I haven't posted in awhile either. My latest ca 125 is ....21 !! I feel so blessed and thankful today. My platelets are low at 46, so chemo is rescheduled for next week. I have had 8 rounds of taxotere/carbo. I have to do one more round of chemo and then onc has scheduled a ct scan and ov for 1/12/12. He said…
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Is daily crying common?
Hello everyone, I posted earlier this summer about my mother who found out this year she had cancer. She had a debulking surgery, and is currently halfway through her 27 weeks of chemo they have scheduled. It has been about 7 months since she's known, and about 5 months since the surgery. The chemo is certainly making her…
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antcat alimta question
Hi antcat! I saw that you asked questions in September about Alimta and I am wondering how that has gone for you? My mom just had her 2nd infusion of Alimta on Friday. Eileen
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Interesting Links Regarding Improved Results with Integrative Therapies
http://doctornalini.com/cancer-survivors-live-longer-with-herbal-medicine-and-vitamins/#more-2622 http://orthomolecular.org/library/ivccancerpt.shtml
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Hi, new to this board.
I am not sure yet if I have Ovarian cancer. I had oral cancer and just recently got my 2nd pet scan to make sure it was all clear. The results came back great for my head and neck, but not so great for my ovary. I just saw my pcp yesterday about all the pain I've been in, my lower back, hips legs, etc. She suggested I talk…
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CT scan results as a measure of response to treatment
I have had 3 rounds of Taxotere/Carbo for a recurrence. CA-125 is no longer a good measure for me, so we are using scans. My recurrence is primarily in my lymph nodes (mediastinal, supraclavicle, & axillary) and after 3 treaments the CT results show improved and decreased size of nodes. I also have 2 small soft tissue…
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Ur symptoms
I had breast cancer and have beeo on tomaxafen for 5 months. Recently had a d&c because of pelvic pain, lining thickning, and polyps. My pelvic pain continues and is worse and almost constant. Further testing scheduled. The more I read about ovarian cancer symptoms the more I think this night be my problem. Also been…
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To Hell And Back - Proved My Doctor Wrong
OK. The thread title is a bit provocative. And, I think my doctor would not agree that he has been proved wrong: it would take a completely clean scan to convince him. But, I think my story may help some people, so I am using an eye catching title. It’s lengthy. Those of you who just want a summary can skip to the last…
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Night sweats
Does anybody else get night sweats. I get them every night and I always wake up multiple times because of them. It''s so annoying because I am just dripping.
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surgery but no chemo
Hi Everyone, I just saw this wonderful community and decided I would like to share my story. At 15 I was diagnosed with stage 1 ovarian cancer, I had a tumour on my right ovary, and my first surgery was to remove only the tumour because the doctors didn't think it was severe. A month later I found out that some of the…
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Scans this week.. Really nervous!
I finished my 6 rounds of carbo/taxol/avaistan in late October. CA-125 was 9 in early November. I have CT's today, petscan on Thursday. See the dr. on Nov. 14. Wish I would learn to relax and stop "borrowing trouble." I began my 2 yr. every 2 weeks avaistan maintenance last Wed. Does dealing with this get any easier? ever?…
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Did get chemo
Ladies, I did get chemo Monday, yesterday, after being two weeks late. Had my Blood Work last Friday and all was good. But got results of CA125 and last time was 1445 and now is 2800...........YUK! highest ever for me. Feeling okay but I can tell something is going on in this 108 pound body! Prayfully the chemo will start…
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This will be my first Christmas since my diagnosis.
I am thinking that I will buy myself a really nice Christmas, wrap it, put it under the tree, and act surprised when I open it. The sad part is that I may really be surprised because by then I may have forgotten what I bought myself! :) I know you ladies can relate to this. Carla
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Symptoms, symptoms, symptons...Maybe TMI
I know that once diagnosed, treated, and found NED, it takes the body a long time to heal. Some incidents though just make you want to run for the hills. My big symptom that I ignored was constant contsipation and painful gas. During chemo and right afterward finishing my digestive system was a mess. For the past few…
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Ok onto the next
Got the word from Johns Hopkins on Friday my wife is not a candidate for surgery. That just sucks as it means one less weapon in the arsenal. I will be calling there oncology department today so they can review her stuff while its there and give any chemo suggestions or maybe they have a trial or clinical going she could…
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Third round of chemo
Found out today I will be starting on Thursday my third round of treatment in a year and a half. Plus I had my right kidney removed between treatment 1 and 2 for kidney cancer, I have been a busy girl ! I am starting carboplatin,gemzar and avastin. Any advice ? I am hoping my hair falls out because I hate the curley mess I…