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Boosting Your Immune System
Good Morning, It makes sense to me, that the stronger your immune system is, the better it can fight off cancer cells. I want to know what things different people are doing to really boost their immune systems. Nancy707, please weigh in on this, because I know you are doing some different things and I would be interested…
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waiting for ca125 results, on topotecan
Started my third round of topotecan yesterday, and will go all week. Dr did a ca125 yesterday, little nervous about this one. Chemo has been ongoing without a break for a year now. Before starting topo they did a ca125 and was 320 down from over 900 while on carbo. Had to stop carbo because of a severe reaction took…
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Dear jloe - I have a question for you please re: your discussion to me for help
Dear jloe....I appreciate what you wrote and I don't feel so alone...I guess I was feeling sorry for myself yesterday. I am going to see my gyn/onc next week and he is also my surgeon. I am going to ask him about possibly doing surgery to remove some of the tumors. I've had 3 surgeries so far. You wrote that you've had 9…
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Metformin as anti-cancer agent
Metformin is used for polycystic ovarian syndrome & for type 2 diabetics. Here's more interesting information on metformin. Just curious if any of the survivors were taking Metformin before they were diagnosed with OVCA? Or does Metformin (Glucophage) protect women from OVCA? I know the info is REALLY technical, but the…
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I could use some help please.....
Hi everyone, well got my CT scan results today....they weren't good. Tumors still have grown and it's very discouraging...earlier last year was on gemzar/carbo until I developed allergic reaction to carbo and that part had to be stopped. Gemzar didn't help. Took a few months break and started with new cancer center in Oct.…
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just need to cry on my teal sisters shoulder
I finally got in the see the pain doctor to see if we can get the bone pain under control. I had been on 15gm of morphine three times a day with 5-10 mg of oxycodone every four hours as needed for pain as a break through medication. I was already on tramadol 200 mgs a day and 1800 mg of iburporfin a day. When I met with my…
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Glucosamine may be a good idea
FIRST: You have to see the connection between OVCA and somthing called "survivin." Survivin is something malignant cells have that help them survive. ******************************************************************************************* SURVIVIN EXPRESSION IN OVARIAN CANCER Z. Liguang1, L. Peishu1, *, M. Hongluan1, J.…
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ovca and long term disability insurance
Hi teal sisters !! I seem to be in a real dilema. My employer has been great and had helped me out with several problems. I had applied for ltd in May 2011 because according to HR it took 3 months to qualify. I was not eligible for short term or fmla at the time I was diagnosed due to a previous surgery in august 2010.…
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Stomach Pain....
Hi All....have not posted in a while. I have been feeling so discouraged. I just finished five of six chemo treatments and each time i feel more poorly. I have so much pain in my abdomen that I finally gave in and took the vicodin. I took this week off from work which I find so annoying. I love my job and I want to be…
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Another BIG hope for the future...
Here's a link to a BBC article on the efficacy of a British flower to kill JUST the cancer cells in various forms of cancer. http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/em/fr/-/news/science-environment-14855666
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ECCO-ESMO: New Review Supports Bevacizumab in Ovarian Cancer
Log in or create a free account for complete access to everything MedPage Today has to offer! ECCO-ESMO: New Review Supports Bevacizumab in Ovarian Cancer This report is part of a 12-month Clinical Context series. By Ed Susman, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Published: September 28, 2011 Reviewed by Vandana G.…
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Newly Diagnosed
My mother-in-law was just diagnosed with stage IV ovarian cancer. What a roller coaster ride this has been. I am closer to her then my own mom. I can't imagine our lives without her. She is 70 years old and is very healthy otherwise. Her spirits are great, she is a strong Christian women who is not afraid of dying. Her…
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IP Chemo
I have my first ip chemo in 2 weeks. Doctor said I will spend the night in the hospital to keep me on iv fluids. I am scared! Wondering what to expect. Any advice with be greatly appreciated.
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Full hysterectomy and epidurals
It looks like I might be headed for a full hysterectomy soon but because of heart damage from prior chemo drugs etc. they won't let me have a general anaesthetic so are suggesting an epidural. Has anyone here had a full hysterectormy with an epidural? How was it? Thanks.
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Post Chemo NUTRITION....
Hi Girls! I have one chemo left. I have decided to attack this beast from a nutritional standpoint when that is over. I ordered the Anti-Cancer book that one of you highly recommends and now I am looking for a good book or two regarding nutrition. I have read that eating an anti-inflammatory diet is a good idea. Anyone…
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I need advice.....
I just finished treatment #5. I had am optimal debulking surgery in june and my number is now 11. Do I really need #6? My doctor says I should go through with it, but I am sick of it. Will this last one make such a difference? I welcome all opinions here, and thanks! Robin
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When do the hot flashes ever go away?
I had my surgery in May of this year. I was having a few hot flashes prior to that. However, now, especially at night I wake up sweating. That's with a fan blowing on me. I turned 49 in August. What has been some of your experiences? Do they ever go away? :) Thanks, Carla
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beginning to see through my chemo haze
Hi Loves, Just coming back from two weeks of chemo haze. Week one gemzar/cisplatin and week two gemzar. I've been doing this for the past 21 months and believe it or not, it's beginning to feel routine. The good news is that my Ca-125's are holding so steady that I'm now going to be able to take some schedualed "extra…
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Advice for Daughter of OVCA
Hi Ladies. My mother was diagnosed with OVCA in January of this year. Next week I'm going to my first annual gynecologic exam since her diagnosis. I'm 38 and I'm just wondering if I should ask for additional tests - CA125, vaginal ultrasound? Also, was wondering about being tested for the BRC1 (?) gene? I wonder if this…
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Questions for women with hysterectomies
I am seeing my onc ob/gyn tomorrow. I won't be seeing her for a long time. I would like to know if there are any questions I should ask about what to expect for the future concerning...my hormones and well anything to do with my female parts and sex...etc????
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red spots
Hi everyone I have an appointment later today with my GYN/ONC but I thought I would throw this out at you all. I have red bumps on my face, chest, and back may in other places that I just can't see lol. I was wondering if this is from the chemo or what. It looks like chicken pox but I know it's not because I have had them…
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cancer is back
My mom went to the oncologist today got pet scan and blood work back. Cancer has returned to lining of the stomach, liver and also lower cavity of one lung. She will start back on chemo same combo as before carbo/taxol. Also will be in a research study but won't know whether she is getting the real medicine or a placebo.…
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OVCA Vaccine
Log in or create a free account for complete access to everything MedPage Today has to offer! ECCO-ESMO: Vaccine Shows Promise in Ovarian Cancer This report is part of a 12-month Clinical Context series. By Ed Susman, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Published: September 26, 2011 Reviewed by Vandana G. Abramson, MD;…
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new restrospective: Chemosensitivity and Outcome of BRCA1- and BRCA2-Associated Ovarian Cancer Patie
Chemosensitivity and Outcome of BRCA1- and BRCA2-Associated Ovarian Cancer Patients After First-Line Chemotherapy Compared With Sporadic Ovarian Cancer Patients Ann Oncol. 2011 Jan 12;22(6):1346-1352, PMLH Vencken, M Kriege, D Hoogwerf, S Beugelink, MEL van der Burg, MJ Hooning, EM Berns, A Jager, M Collée, CW Burger, C…
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Should I get the flu shot before starting chemo?
I start chemo on Thursday and am thinking about getting the flu shot before I start. Does anyone know of a reason why this is not a good idea? I intend to ask my doctor too. Thanks
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Ovarian cancer 5k walk
Hi ladies I just wanted to let you know on Oct 16th in west Orange NJ there is a ovarian cancer awareness walk being put on by the NOCC, sorry Carlene, signed up before your post. I am visting my parents that week and it would be cool to meet any of my fellow csn teal sisters.
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the color teal
Who choses the color for cancer. I was on the uterine cancer blog and found someone talking about ovarian cancer group have taken teal as their color when teal is for all female cancers. They also went on the say that ovarian cancer groups think that ovarian cancer is more deadly that other cancers. I just find it a little…
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A Great Day!
I spent the morning in Forest Park, St. Louis at the 5th annual Roc Star 5K. There were about 2000 participants and they presented a check for $55,000 to Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes Hospital. My team had 20 people (aunts and uncles, cousins, siblings, my daughter, mom and husband). It was our first year and now that…
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Chemo resistant tumors
I was getting a thermography done yesterday, and it turns out the nurse performing it is the same nurse practitioner I had heard of a few months ago who was working on a clinical trial, treating cancer with large doses of proton pump inhibitors. I got a full hour to ask her questions, and she is a wealth of information.…
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Well, it's back
My dear wife, Cindy, had her last Taxol consolidation therapy last month. Went to MD Anderson for CT Scan and CA125 today. Several lymph nodes came back positive on the scan. CA125 was only at 9.5. Her CA125 had previously ranged from 2-4 during our one year of remission. New plan is to go on carboplatin/gemzar/avastin…