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Positive results from my last chemo

Tina Brown
Tina Brown CSN Member Posts: 1,036 Member
in Ovarian Cancer #1
Just had my final check up after my 6 cycles of carbo/taxol and I feel so relieved. I was so nervous waiting in the doctors waiting room :(

My CA125 has halved (211 - 122) and eventhough it is still quite high my doctor is really pleased as it started off at 1,288. My Ct scan is clear so they are happy to leave me alone and just monitor me every 8 weeks. I said I was a bit scared to leave it 8 weeks so I am to go every 4 weeks.

He also said they are more concerned with how well or ill I am feeling as this is a better indicator for me than my numbers. So unless my numbers go sky high it will depend on how I feel. Also if I can go more than 6 months without the numbers flaring up or I become ill I can go back on carbo/taxol as it really works for me. Alternatively if I need chemo under 6 months it will be topotecan.

Tina xx
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  • kikz
    kikz CSN Member Posts: 1,345 Member
    #2
    Great Tina
    I hope you continue to feel well.

    Karen
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  • Mwee
    Mwee CSN Member Posts: 1,338 Member
    #3
    Rocking those numbers, Blondie :)
    Way to go, Tina.
    (((HUGS))) Maria
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  • kayandok
    kayandok CSN Member Posts: 1,202 Member
    #4
    Tina,
    this is an awesome drop! I hope you can have a well deserved break now.
    hugs,
    kathleen
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  • nancy591
    nancy591 CSN Member Posts: 1,027 Member
    #5
    GREAT NEWS!
    So happy for you Tina. You deserve some good news!
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  • clamryn
    clamryn CSN Member Posts: 508
    #7
    Happy Dance
    Tina, that is wonderful news. I am doing the Happy Dance with you. You have been through a lot and I am so glad that you finally found something that worked for you.

    Hip hip...hooray.

    Linda
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  • JoanC
    JoanC CSN Member Posts: 231 Member
    #8
    Tina
    I am so happy for you and glad you are feeling well.
    (((HUGS)))
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  • Hissy_Fitz
    Hissy_Fitz CSN Member Posts: 1,834 Member
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    Whoo Hoo!!!! Those good
    Whoo Hoo!!!! Those good scans rock, don't they? I wanted to kiss Dr S when he said mine couldn't be more perfect. I was so scared, I popped an anti-anxiety pill before the appointment - something I never do.

    The scan really is the final word. If the beast were back, they would have seen it. The numbers may continue to drop, even though you aren't on chemo. And feeling good is what it's all about.

    Love the blonde look!

    Carlene
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  • Mum2bellaandwilliam
    Mum2bellaandwilliam CSN Member Posts: 412
    #10
    Hissy_Fitz said:

    Whoo Hoo!!!! Those good
    Whoo Hoo!!!! Those good scans rock, don't they? I wanted to kiss Dr S when he said mine couldn't be more perfect. I was so scared, I popped an anti-anxiety pill before the appointment - something I never do.

    The scan really is the final word. If the beast were back, they would have seen it. The numbers may continue to drop, even though you aren't on chemo. And feeling good is what it's all about.

    Love the blonde look!

    Carlene

    Yay.
    That is great news, have a nice break, and do loads of nice things you deserve it xxx
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  • Rookerbird
    Rookerbird CSN Member Posts: 100
    #11
    Marvelous!
    So happy Taxol/Carbo was a successful combo for you! Hope your break extends way past 6 months, and that you can savor every moment.

    Cheers!
    Kathy
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  • Tina Brown
    Tina Brown CSN Member Posts: 1,036 Member
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    Rookerbird said:

    Marvelous!
    So happy Taxol/Carbo was a successful combo for you! Hope your break extends way past 6 months, and that you can savor every moment.

    Cheers!
    Kathy

    Thank you
    Many thanks, hugs and kisses to all my lovely friends who have sent me kind wishes. xxxx Tina
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  • VickiReed
    VickiReed CSN Member Posts: 66
    #13
    Tina Brown said:

    Thank you
    Many thanks, hugs and kisses to all my lovely friends who have sent me kind wishes. xxxx Tina

    Great News Girl!
    It is so good to hear things are going in the right direction and you can finally get
    your life back again. Congrats & enjoy life!
    XXXX
    Vicki
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  • mopar
    mopar CSN Member Posts: 1,972 Member
    #14
    WOW!
    What a drop in numbers! 'How you feel' is important, I agree. And I'd feel better with check-ups every 4 weeks, too. We'll hold the good thoughts for no more rise in numbers, Tina. HUGS & PRAYERS!

    Monika
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  • KarynH
    KarynH CSN Member Posts: 32
    #15
    You go girl!
    Nice to hear that the carbo/taxol has worked and will keep on working should you need it.
    To look good and feel good is the best!
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  • lulu1010
    lulu1010 CSN Member Posts: 367
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    KarynH said:

    You go girl!
    Nice to hear that the carbo/taxol has worked and will keep on working should you need it.
    To look good and feel good is the best!

    I am so happy for you!
    You have been thru so much and always willing to help others with information etc. This is the news we all wish for you and for all of us. You showed us it can be done. Good for you! Go celebrate and have a rockin' summer. ( I didnt recognize you at first! I like the new you!)
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  • Cindy Bear
    Cindy Bear CSN Member Posts: 569 Member
    #17
    Congrats Tina
    This is great news. Enjoy the chemo break. I hope you continue to feel better and stronger every day....
    Hugs,
    Cindy
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  • anicca
    anicca CSN Member Posts: 334 Member
    #18
    Wonderful! Thank you for
    Wonderful! Thank you for sharing your good news. I think you have also helped to illustrate that the CA125 number is very individual and not meaningful on its own.

    DB
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  • LaundryQueen
    LaundryQueen CSN Member Posts: 676
    #19
    anicca said:

    Wonderful! Thank you for
    Wonderful! Thank you for sharing your good news. I think you have also helped to illustrate that the CA125 number is very individual and not meaningful on its own.

    DB

    Good for you!
    Tina

    Here's hoping you continue to do well for a long, long time.
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  • jloe
    jloe CSN Member Posts: 174
    #20
    Fantastic!
    At least 2 good scans this week. First Carlene and now you. Praying for more and wishing you long success.
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  • Cafewoman53
    Cafewoman53 CSN Member Posts: 735 Member
    #21
    Yea !
    Way to go Tina ! I love the blonde look also, my kids hate it when I wear my blonde wig but I feel so pretty in it ! You look great !
    Colleen
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