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Ovarian Cancer

Hats and scarves
I recently found a couple of nice websites for head wear. (it seems that recently I've been pretty hung up on my hair-less status, more so now that they've extended my treatments) I know I've seen them mentioned in a few posts here, but thought I would start a new thread for any newcomers that may be searching for…
Traveling (cruising) during chemo
I am considering taking a cruise in 6 weeks. I will have had 2 of my first treatments with Carbo/Taxotere. Is this a good idea? I have cruised in the past during treatment with no problems.
Remission
When do you count for remission. What is considered remission? When do you start to count for NED is it when my organs affected were removed, or when I had a clear pet scan, or when my cat scan after treatment was done. Not really sure about all this need a little help. Thanks Sharon
Is a port necessary?
I had a port 7 years ago and it was great at the time. It became infected in 2006 and I came down with sepsis and barely made it and the infected port was removed. I will need to start chemo again soon and wonder if they will suggest another port. Pros and cons??
Question for post chemo ladies.
I had my last chemo on 9/16/2010 and am still experiencing aches, pains, fatigue and a general lack of stamina. I don't want to exaggerate the situation, I am feeling great but I don't think I'm back to before ov/ca. I am 63 and not a real active person so although I was healthy, I know I was not very fit. Here's my…
mom is gone
Mom passed away suddenly this afternoon. We believe she had some type of CVA, likely caused by a blood clot. Her left leg had swollen to 3 times its normal size, a complication post surgery this past week. I cannot even begin to describe the utter loss I feel, the hopelessness..this grief is consuming me. She died with all…
Sluggish port
Got a question re: my PowerPort. I was in Tijuana at an integrative cancer clinic getting treatments for 3 weeks but I had to use a peripheral vein for the blood draws--the port was OK for IV infusions only (the nurses couldn't get blood out of it). Has anyone else had this experience--what should I do about it? By the…
I think I have ovarian cancer
I have been having lower abdominal pain for going on three weeks now. When my husband and i were having intercourse we had to stop because i started crying in was in so much pain in my lower abdominal. a few days later my pain was n my lower abdominal and all the way down to my knees now lastnight it was from my lower…
New advance for ovarian cancer
Tomorrow night on ABC World News, Diane Sawyer will interview Joan Doak who is a survivor and staffer for NOCC (sorry Carlene) regarding a new procedure for identifying ov/ca cells during surgery using a flourescent dye. Below is a link to a news story about this breakthrough. This is news to me, maybe some of you have…
Flushed face
I took my 3rd treatment 3 weeks ago today. Since late this morning my face has been flushed. My B.P. is normal. I have no fever. What could cause this? I typically am red faced a couple of days following treatment, but three weeks? Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks, Carla
Fingers swelled up
I am having a rough time. I currently am on taxotere/carbol. I thought the doctor was going to put me on taxol/carbol, but he decided to go with taxotere. I have had two treatments so far and each one has been dealing me a fit. Have so much trouble with loose bowels. I lost weight with that..7lbs in 3 days. I get that…
I'm a little discouraged
Hi everyone, I guess I'm just getting a little discouraged and a little nervous because my CT scan is next week. I've been on so many different chemos since the fall of last year including Avastin and the tumors have grown a little. I guess I would have liked to hear, they shrunk. I guess I'm getting used to the…
Am I becoming a hypochondriac???
I finished chemo a year ago and everything seemed to be doing well for several months. But then this summer I started really struggling with not feeling well. My ca-125 has been creeping up and the last they checked in July it was 197. They did a ct scan in June but it did not detect any signs of masses at that point.…
Taxotere and Carbo it is!
I've been wondering what my chemo regime will be for my 2nd recurrence and the winner is- Taxotere and Carbo. He also said I could do Taxotere and Cisplatin, but the Cisplatin seems to be harsher. Will start treatment next week and every 3-4 weeks there after. Doc feels this will put me in remission as it has worked twice…
peach fuzz
Hi all next week is my 5th treatment of taxol/carbo and in October with be my 6th and last of the taxol/carbp and I will only have advastin for five more months after that. The nurse said that with only taking advastin that my hair will start growing back. Here's my question I did not lose all of my hair I have a very fine…
guilt felings
wondering if anyone has dealt with feelings of guilt about surviving cancer and treatment. My Godfather just passed away from pancreatic cancer on Friday. I am a 1 year survivor of ovarian cancer. Having a rather hard time feeling positive about myself when he did not survive. Feel guilt that I survived. Trying to find out…
Fingers swelled up
I am having a rough time. I currently am on taxotere/carbol. I thought the doctor was going to put me on taxol/carbol, but he decided to go with taxotere. I have had two treatments so far and each one has been dealing me a fit. Have so much trouble with loose bowels. I lost weight with that..7lbs in 3 days. I get that…
My first delay in treatment :(
I was scheduled for treatment number 5 today. However, my platelets were at 59, so it will be delayed until next week. A chemo nurse said that they should be back up next week. My white and blood counts were fine. I wonder how many women do get through all 6 of these treatments without any delays? Hope all of you are…
And now, for some GOOD news....
The NOCC selected 9 of the quilt squares for a wall hanging that will be permanently displayed in their headquarters in Dallas, along with a copy of the "book of stories" that was raffled off with the Ovarian Cancer quilt. Four of the squares were ours: Joan Jack Mary Klein Bonnie Lemke Leesa Green I am so pleased about…
I'm getting out!
I still can't believe the sweet words I just heard from my doctor. "Would you like to go home?" 8 days ago, I checked in, had major surgery (6 hours) and a very rough few days. I turned a corner a couple days ago and feel great today.Have to pack up, but will check in later with more details. Hugs to all, kathleen
Juicing
Do any of you ladies juice regularly? I am back and forth in my mind as to whether or not I should buy a juicer. I have read that there are many health benefits to juicing. As always, thanks for your input. Carla
First Fluorescence-Guided Ovarian Cancer Surgery
First Fluorescence-Guided Ovarian Cancer Surgery ScienceDaily (Sep. 19, 2011) — The first fluorescence-guided surgery on an ovarian cancer patient was performed using a cancer cell "homing device" and imaging agent created by a Purdue University researcher.…
A question for ladies in remission
Once I finished treatment my oncologist told me I would see her every six months and my surgeon once a year. I have the CA125 every three months. During treatment I felt so cared for. I could call anytime for any reason. Once I finished treatment I am back in the hands of my primary. I emailed my oncologist in March about…
Cat scan
I got the results of my cat scan today and every thing is going very well. My lymph are reducing and the mass on my adrenol glad is stable. They are not even sure if it is cancer so they are just going to keep an eye on it. I am amazed at fast things are going after only two chemo treatments my numbers droped from 2000 to…
Here is the link to the Youtube video
If any of you would like to see all the memorial pages I made for Saturday's NOCC 5K, you can watch it here. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCWPxH6lzvE&feature=youtube_gdata
Radiation cough
I just finished radiation 2 days ago and I have had a dry cough since starting treatment last week. Just wondering if it might be related. The radiation was aimed above and below my clavicle. Of course, all I can think about are lung mets. This darn disease makes me feel like a hypochondriac and I hate having to focus on…
Just Curious
was just wondering why some are given chemo for a year after they are in remission and others are not, anyone know
Time period between detection and biopsy
I had an MRI hips which showed a tumor on my left ovary. I was given the info by phone by the receptionist and faxed a few doctors to see and an order for a pelvic us. The first gyne/oncologist I saw immediately decided I needed robotic surgery. I am seventy. We planned it in two weeks. In the meantime I began wondering…
still waiting for chemo essay results
or is it assay? I can never keep all my terminology right. I had surgery on the 31st, and it went way better than I ever dreamed. I breezed through, was out of the hospital in 8 days and hardly have any pain 15 days out. My mom and I flew back to Seattle today, when we found out the chemo assay is not due out until next…
Latest Attempt to Get The Word Out About Ovarian Cancer! Augghh!
I'm with you poopergirl and all of us sisters out there to get the word out about this deadly cancer. I was sooo relieved when I view Dr. Oz's program dedicated to this insidious cancer. I thought he gave it excellent coverage and showed the impact it has on everyones' lives. With Dr. Oz's influence and many other highly…

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