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Blood Work

So I guess Hexalen is mighty potent too. I was wondering why I was having headaches again.
I am suppose to have a Urologist appointment too, but called and they still have not scheduled it. Patience, patience,(I have to remind myself that others need appointments too and it's just not about me).
Love,
Libby
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Congrats on the low ca125
Dear Libby, congratulations on the great results from the new chemo. It is always so great to hear about another chemo working for someone. :-D Could the headaches be from the chemo? Did you read all the side affects that are posted?
It seems like on this cancer journey we are always waiting. Waiting for lab results, waiting for appts, waiting for infusion, waiting for test results. But at least we are still to be waiting for something.
Hugs ♥ Prayers Bonnie -
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CA125saundra said:Hexalen
What was your CA125 before the first cycle of Hexalen? This sounds like a good working chemo on the cancer cells. Too bad it gets the good ones in the blood too. I'll pray they come back up quickly.
I'm glad for you. Keep us posted. (((Hugs and prayers))) Saundra
Saundra,
My CA125 history:
Before surgery 1779.6, after surgery 178, after 1st chemo 119.6, after 2nd chemo 53, after 3rd 27.3, after 4th 16.3, 5th 9.8, 6th 7.2, 7th 7.9 and then treatments were stopped b/c of toxicity. Last carbo/taxol was August. Had blood work in September and CA125 was 6.4. Blood work October 17 and CA125 was 7.9. Started on Hexalen October 20th and had blood work Monday with CA125 at 6.5.
So my CA125 has remained in the normal range since my 3rd chemo treatment.
In His Grip,
Libby -
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Saundra,
My CA125 history:
Before surgery 1779.6, after surgery 178, after 1st chemo 119.6, after 2nd chemo 53, after 3rd 27.3, after 4th 16.3, 5th 9.8, 6th 7.2, 7th 7.9 and then treatments were stopped b/c of toxicity. Last carbo/taxol was August. Had blood work in September and CA125 was 6.4. Blood work October 17 and CA125 was 7.9. Started on Hexalen October 20th and had blood work Monday with CA125 at 6.5.
So my CA125 has remained in the normal range since my 3rd chemo treatment.
In His Grip,
Libby -
Wow
Those are great numbers. Mine went down steadily too in the pre surgery chemo, surgery and post surgery chemo. Was below 10 from Nov. '07 to July, '08 while I was on the low dose Taxol. Steady slow climb since then. I started near at 2988. You are blessed with the young grandkids. Our six are all teenagers and older. Thanks, Saundra
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