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LPack
LPack CSN Member Posts: 645
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
Just letting you teal warriors know. I did have my blood work this morning. My white, hemo, hema, platelets are back to normal. Red cell count 3.77. Been off 2 months without chemo and shots.

But my CA 125 is up to 214. Had been normal for 3 months during my treatment.

Going to The James Center in Columbus for second appointment. Guess I am eligible for the clinical trial now!!!

Sure have felt much better without the chemo last two months! (Don't we all?)

How do I feel about this??? Another opportunity to see God working through my life and my husbands. To Him be the Glory. (Would much rather have heard a lower number!! ☺)

Living for Eternity,
Libby
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  • NCEllen
    NCEllen CSN Member Posts: 115 Member
    #2
    Libby, despite the rise in
    Libby, despite the rise in your CA-125, it is good to see that your body is recouping from the chemo in that your blood counts are returning to normal. This will give you extra strength and hopefully will support the effectiveness of a clinical trial drug, or whatever treatment path is offered to you.
    I know as well as you that He holds our hand and leads us in a steady but gentle path forward, even when we want to break away and run. I will be interested in the clinical trial -I believe my husband is still going strong because of a clinical trial he has been in for almost two years. It's a double blind study and we've never been told whether he's getting the 'drug' or not, but so far his bone scans are clean.
    I think OVCA trials at least tell you what type of drug you're getting so that you know the drug is there working for you. Prayers to you all for safe travel and a positive plan moving forward! Blessings and sunshine, Ellen
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  • saundra
    saundra CSN Member Posts: 1,370 Member
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    Praises to God
    So good to hear that your blood counts are back up and you are feeling better. I think that the cistoplatin and gemzar is supposed to do a number on my counts but they were all in the normal range this morning before the chemo. Maybe the two transfusions I had last week, though.

    Our attitudes seem to be similar. No trials mentioned for me yet..... Saundra
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  • msfanciful
    msfanciful CSN Member Posts: 559
    #4
    Hello Libby,
    Every new
    Hello Libby,

    Every new trial, drug, opportunity is the promise of our opportunity to live a more extended life.

    I just finished my maintenance taxol last week and am now looking forward to my 2-months without the doctors/office visits, etc.

    How long will this break last? I don't know. But I'm glad I have it. Look at what the alternative could be!

    Yes, to Him be the Glory.


    Hugs and prayers,


    Sharon
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  • kayandok
    kayandok CSN Member Posts: 1,202 Member
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    Libby,
    thanks for your update, although I'm sorry to hear your number is up. So wonderful that your blood is back in shape to keep fighting, and you are keeping your positive attitude. Go warrior woman!
    Love and prayers,
    kathleen")
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  • nancy591
    nancy591 CSN Member Posts: 1,027 Member
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    GOOD LUCK
    Let us know what trial they are recommending. I am always interested in who is doing what. Although it is hard to keep up at times.

    Happy to hear you are feeling well though. Build your strength before the next challenge.

    XOXOXO
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  • BonnieR
    BonnieR CSN Member Posts: 1,526 Member
    #7
    You are such a blessing
    Dear Libby, hate the news but love the attitude!! Love Ya Bonnie

    PS Still hoping we connect up when you get to minnesota. :-)
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  • katie.bug
    katie.bug CSN Member Posts: 14
    #8
    BonnieR said:

    You are such a blessing
    Dear Libby, hate the news but love the attitude!! Love Ya Bonnie

    PS Still hoping we connect up when you get to minnesota. :-)

    Bonnie
    I'm in Minnesota as
    Bonnie

    I'm in Minnesota as well *s*

    I wanted to say I love the smile in your picture
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  • azgrandma
    azgrandma CSN Member Posts: 609 Member
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    katie.bug said:

    Bonnie
    I'm in Minnesota as
    Bonnie

    I'm in Minnesota as well *s*

    I wanted to say I love the smile in your picture

    God Bless you
    God bless you and love your hope and spirit
    God will see you through this
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  • Tina Brown
    Tina Brown CSN Member Posts: 1,036 Member
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    Trial
    It is good news that you can be offered the trial now. I really hope it works for you.
    Bless you , Tina
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  • BonnieR
    BonnieR CSN Member Posts: 1,526 Member
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    katie.bug said:

    Bonnie
    I'm in Minnesota as
    Bonnie

    I'm in Minnesota as well *s*

    I wanted to say I love the smile in your picture

    where at in mn
    HI katie, where you at in MN, I live in central mn about 82 miles of the metro. I doctor at women's health center at the U. Who knows maybe we could meet up one day.

    Hugs Bonnie
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