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chris8588
chris8588 CSN Member Posts: 57
in Ovarian Cancer #1

I saw my onc today and got the results of my biopsy.  Unfortunately it came back positive.  I have two small lymph nodes that are behind my stomach.  They are small and localized.  We are going to do Doxil next.  Fortunately I am not out of options yet I am going to do the chemo then possibly radiation then maybe removal of them down the road.  What is anybody's experience with Doxil.  

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  • Alexandra
    Alexandra CSN Member Posts: 1,308
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    Chris I am very sorry.

    I understand too well how upsetting it is to find out about a recurrence. Let's hope that it's just a temporary setback on your road to recovery and Doxil will take care of it and put you right back into remission. I don't have personal experience with Doxil, but there are many others who will chime in.

    Stay strong my dear,

    (((Hugs)))

    Alexandra

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  • wholfmeister
    wholfmeister CSN Member Posts: 315
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    I'm so sorry!

    I, too, am dealing with two small lymph nodes harboring cancer.  I can tell you I am angry, frustrated, scared and tired of all this.  I don't have experience with doxil..  I started on carbo/Gemzar last week.  So far, it hasn't been too hard on me.  I am wishing the same for you.

    i am hoping your chemo will knock the nodes out and you won't have to proceed with radiation and more surgery.

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  • Loewenhart
    Loewenhart CSN Member Posts: 21
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    Hi Chris
    Sorry about your

    Hi Chris

    Sorry about your news. I totally understand how you are feeling as, I too, am looking for another treatment. I had Carbo/Taxol initially but the cancer returned quickly. The doctor now recommends (PLD/Doxil/Caelyx). I hope you get others chirping in who have had experience with this drug as I'm also very interested. Of course, we must keep in mind, that everyone reacts differently but I believe there will also be some common factors. 

    Healing thoughts

     

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  • lovesanimals
    lovesanimals CSN Member Posts: 1,366 Member
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    Loewenhart said:

    Hi Chris
    Sorry about your

    Hi Chris

    Sorry about your news. I totally understand how you are feeling as, I too, am looking for another treatment. I had Carbo/Taxol initially but the cancer returned quickly. The doctor now recommends (PLD/Doxil/Caelyx). I hope you get others chirping in who have had experience with this drug as I'm also very interested. Of course, we must keep in mind, that everyone reacts differently but I believe there will also be some common factors. 

    Healing thoughts

     

    So sorry, Chris

    I am so sorry that you've had a recurrence.  I myself have no experience with Doxil but am hoping and praying that it kicks your cancer's butt!

    Hugs,

    Kelly

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