Chemo

floridajo

Well ladies I'm off to chemo..maybe...it all depends on if my wbc's went up or not!!! They also did a ca-125..I am so interested in seeing that number after 3 tx. Say some prayers please that I can stay on course and receive my chemo as scheduled. (((hugz)))..Joanne

kathie687

it would have seemed so strange just four months ago for me to have wished for someone to have a chemo treatment but i understand now. i will be praying that you can stay on your treatments and that your cat125 is good news
kathie

Keelie

Joanne, Here's hoping and praying that you get great news on all fronts today! We'll be anxiously awaiting the news too! Take good care, MichaelaMarie

mopar

Joanne:
Sending good thoughts and prayers your way for good results on your BT, and scheduled chemo.
Let us know what the numbers are and how you're doing!
Blessings!
Monika

jamilou

Good luck Joanne! I will be praying for you!
Jami

shortstuff

I think you are going to see those numbers(the ca125) plummet. You will do great. Keeping you in my prayers. My prayers are getting longer and longer as time goes by. But they help. Take care

collins

Joanne, Good luck with the wbcs! and your c-125. Let us know what the news on the ca-125 is.
eleen

floridajo

Ladies!!!!
Thank you for those prayers and good thoughts...because they worked!!!! My wbc was on the high side and my ca-125 went down 25 points to 51.8!!!! I'm sooo happy..smiles and (((hugz)))..to all of you...Joanne

Keelie

floridajo said:

Ladies!!!!
Thank you for those prayers and good thoughts...because they worked!!!! My wbc was on the high side and my ca-125 went down 25 points to 51.8!!!! I'm sooo happy..smiles and (((hugz)))..to all of you...Joanne

Joanne, I'm sooooooooooooo happy for you!!!! Congratulations! Take good care friend, MichaelaMarie

kathie687

wonderful news, it's a great day

kathie

shortstuff

floridajo said:

Ladies!!!!
Thank you for those prayers and good thoughts...because they worked!!!! My wbc was on the high side and my ca-125 went down 25 points to 51.8!!!! I'm sooo happy..smiles and (((hugz)))..to all of you...Joanne

Hallelujia! However you spell that. Great news!

mopar

floridajo said:

Ladies!!!!
Thank you for those prayers and good thoughts...because they worked!!!! My wbc was on the high side and my ca-125 went down 25 points to 51.8!!!! I'm sooo happy..smiles and (((hugz)))..to all of you...Joanne

And who says there are no miracles today?
Big hugs!
Monika

collins

Great news!!
eleen

bozeta

What meds are you on? I'm on taxotere,carboplatin and avastin. One more treatment and then a 3-4 month break.Last ca125 was 38. Hoping it goes down again next wednesday. A little scared about the break tho seems like I'm losing my safety net.

JanQ

floridajo said:

Ladies!!!!
Thank you for those prayers and good thoughts...because they worked!!!! My wbc was on the high side and my ca-125 went down 25 points to 51.8!!!! I'm sooo happy..smiles and (((hugz)))..to all of you...Joanne

Oh my gosh that is absolutely fantastic! God is so good, we are seeing miracles!
Hugs and Love, Jan

floridajo

bozeta said:

What meds are you on? I'm on taxotere,carboplatin and avastin. One more treatment and then a 3-4 month break.Last ca125 was 38. Hoping it goes down again next wednesday. A little scared about the break tho seems like I'm losing my safety net.

Bozeta,
I'm on Gemzar only. 1 tx 1 time per week for 3 weeks then I'm off for one week. I know how scary it can become when you come off chemo..I felt the same way, I felt like I should be doing something to prevent a recurrence. My onc explained to me that the body needs to come off of chemo and get healthy and strong again. Plus you don't want to use up your chemo choices to fight a disease that is not needing tx. Hope fully you ca-125 will go down below 35 where it should be. My Onc said I will be on this chemo until my ca-125 goes into the normal range, plus 3 more cycles after that. Good luck to you...is this your first time around or a recurrence that your fighting??? (((hugz)))..Joanne

bozeta

floridajo said:

Bozeta,
I'm on Gemzar only. 1 tx 1 time per week for 3 weeks then I'm off for one week. I know how scary it can become when you come off chemo..I felt the same way, I felt like I should be doing something to prevent a recurrence. My onc explained to me that the body needs to come off of chemo and get healthy and strong again. Plus you don't want to use up your chemo choices to fight a disease that is not needing tx. Hope fully you ca-125 will go down below 35 where it should be. My Onc said I will be on this chemo until my ca-125 goes into the normal range, plus 3 more cycles after that. Good luck to you...is this your first time around or a recurrence that your fighting??? (((hugz)))..Joanne

This is my first go around.Hoping my 125 will go below 38 next week then one more treatment.You all have been very helpful to me. Thanks,Liz

micAbbott

floridajo said:

Bozeta,
I'm on Gemzar only. 1 tx 1 time per week for 3 weeks then I'm off for one week. I know how scary it can become when you come off chemo..I felt the same way, I felt like I should be doing something to prevent a recurrence. My onc explained to me that the body needs to come off of chemo and get healthy and strong again. Plus you don't want to use up your chemo choices to fight a disease that is not needing tx. Hope fully you ca-125 will go down below 35 where it should be. My Onc said I will be on this chemo until my ca-125 goes into the normal range, plus 3 more cycles after that. Good luck to you...is this your first time around or a recurrence that your fighting??? (((hugz)))..Joanne

Floridajo
Read this article on Gemzar http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_280/ai_n16850472
I just think we should be aware of all the facts. I want you to be informed. What I read worried me. what do you think? God Bless You.