Back to Onc/Gyn past Wednesday

LPack
LPack CSN Member Posts: 645
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
I did go back for my scheduled appointment with my onc/gyn Wednesday and let her know what Dr. Copeland from The James Center had said (previous post). She told me that she had not sent me there to change doctors only to get a second opinion on the sensitive bone marrow!

But she also told me that besides me she has one other cancer patient now and is not taking anymore. She has been transitioning into Wellness/Preventive.

Long story short, I am ready to move on to a cancer center. I believe that is what is best for me especially since she is no longer going to stay in the field. Whether I qualify for the clinical trial or not (CA125 is too low! and I have not had my CTscan will get this Monday) I will still change to a cancer specialist.

I am thankful to have this break (my choice really). I would be having chemo Monday (#15) but Dr. Copeland said my body needed a break and to stop taking Neumega shots. After CT scan than I will make another appointment at The James and go from there.

I am shooting for NED again! ☺

Living for Eternity,
Libby

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  • cancer survivor x 4
    cancer survivor x 4 CSN Member Posts: 177
    #2
    NED
    Libby,
    I think you are NED. Your CA-125 is very low and I do not think the CT scan is going to pick up anything. I know a girl who has been stuck at a 26 for 6 monthes and she had a PET/CT scan and nothing showed up. God is great!!!!! Thank-You, Paula
  • Unknown
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  • nancy591
    nancy591 CSN Member Posts: 1,027 Member
    #4
    GOOD LUCK
    Best of luck to you! Hopefully things will go well!
  • Hissy_Fitz
    Hissy_Fitz CSN Member Posts: 1,834 Member
    #5
    nancy591 said:

    GOOD LUCK
    Best of luck to you! Hopefully things will go well!

    That was my first thought
    That was my first thought too....that you might be NED. Would your doctor consider doing a PT/CT scan? They are sooooooo much more reliable for picking up tiny cancer cells/activity.

    Carlene
  • kayandok
    kayandok CSN Member Posts: 1,202 Member
    #6
    Thanks
    for the update Libby! I'm glad you can take a break, and wouldn't it even be better news if you were NED!!
    Hugs,
    kathleen:)
  • azgrandma
    azgrandma CSN Member Posts: 609 Member
    #7
    kayandok said:

    Thanks
    for the update Libby! I'm glad you can take a break, and wouldn't it even be better news if you were NED!!
    Hugs,
    kathleen:)

    I am praying
    Hello my friend
    I am praying all goes well for you
  • msfanciful
    msfanciful CSN Member Posts: 559
    #8
    Hi Libby,
    It sounds like you
    Hi Libby,

    It sounds like you are NED to me as well.

    Everyday is a blessing isn't it? I will continue to pray that everything goes your
    way.

    This was wonderful news for me to hear.

    Take care,

    Sharon
  • BonnieR
    BonnieR CSN Member Posts: 1,526 Member
    #9
    Smart Choice
    Hi Libby, I think your choice is a smart choice. There have been times I said "I nned a break" and then there are times like right now that my body says "I need a break"! We need to listen to both. I pray your new Dr and you are a great fit and that after a break they find you not needing chemo. Hugs ♥ Prayers Bonnie
  • LPack
    LPack CSN Member Posts: 645
    #10
    Thanks
    Thanks for all your encouraging and positive words! I will let you know the results of my CT scans after I find out.

    Sure do feel so much better when off of chemo and shots!! So much more energy.

    I have only had one PET scan and numerous CT scans. Don't know if that is doctor preference or insurance!

    Love you, ladies,
    Libby ☺

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