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Green Leaf
Green Leaf Member Posts: 24
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I was dx last year for two illnesses.
One was ovarian cancer (1C) and the other was Dermatomyositis which caused me muscle damages and swallowing problems.
After 2 surgeries and 5 round of chemo, I was in NED Jan this year.
My muscles are improving too.
However, my skin continues to be problematic: itchy, red and inflammed.
And the recent blood test showed my CA-125 has jumped from 8 to 46.
I am very nervous.
I will see my med/ono next Friday to find out what to do next.

I wonder if any of you have dermatomyositis along with OVCA?
Best wishes.

Green

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  • Pattyn
    Pattyn Member Posts: 47
    #2
    Welcome green. I have ovca
    Welcome green. I have ovca but not the derm... You will learn that the ladies on this site are all amazing warriors that will have your back no matter what. God bless you and stay strong. :) pn
  • Green Leaf
    Green Leaf Member Posts: 24
    #3
    Pattyn said:

    Welcome green. I have ovca
    Welcome green. I have ovca but not the derm... You will learn that the ladies on this site are all amazing warriors that will have your back no matter what. God bless you and stay strong. :) pn

    Dermatomyositis
    Thanks, Pattyn.
    Yes, I agree with you.
    I admire the brave ladies who share their very own experiences with other survivors.

    Since the dx of "Dermatomyositis", I have searched for its information. I found it is quite a rare disease. However, people have this disease also have a good chance of having cancer. As it is rare, I do not have high hope that I can find someone with similiar experience.

    Green
  • mopar
    mopar Member Posts: 1,972 Member
    #4
    Green Leaf said:

    Dermatomyositis
    Thanks, Pattyn.
    Yes, I agree with you.
    I admire the brave ladies who share their very own experiences with other survivors.

    Since the dx of "Dermatomyositis", I have searched for its information. I found it is quite a rare disease. However, people have this disease also have a good chance of having cancer. As it is rare, I do not have high hope that I can find someone with similiar experience.

    Green

    WELCOME, GREEN
    So sorry to hear you've been dealing with so much. But so glad that you are done with your treaments! I'm not familiar with Dermatomyositis, but it doesn't sound pleasant. Is it an auto-immune disease? Maybe this could be causing the rise in your CA125. Sending prayers and (((HUGS))) to you!

    Monika
  • lovesanimals
    lovesanimals Member Posts: 1,366 Member
    #5
    mopar said:

    WELCOME, GREEN
    So sorry to hear you've been dealing with so much. But so glad that you are done with your treaments! I'm not familiar with Dermatomyositis, but it doesn't sound pleasant. Is it an auto-immune disease? Maybe this could be causing the rise in your CA125. Sending prayers and (((HUGS))) to you!

    Monika

    Hi Green
    You've come to the right place for information and support. I have OVCA but not the dermatomyositis. I'm so sorry you've had to deal with both. I'm thinking too that the inflammation related to your skin could be causing the rise in your CA 125. Please keep us posted and sending you good thoughts and prayers!

    Kelly
  • Green Leaf
    Green Leaf Member Posts: 24
    #6
    mopar said:

    WELCOME, GREEN
    So sorry to hear you've been dealing with so much. But so glad that you are done with your treaments! I'm not familiar with Dermatomyositis, but it doesn't sound pleasant. Is it an auto-immune disease? Maybe this could be causing the rise in your CA125. Sending prayers and (((HUGS))) to you!

    Monika

    Thank you for your support and prayers
    Thanks to Monika and Kelly.

    Yes, dermatomyositis is an autoimmune disease and is a type of polymyositis.
    The cause of dermatomyositis is unknown but it is believed to be an autoimmune reaction in which the body's immune system mistakes the cells of the muscles as dangerous substances and attacks them. On the surface, it is an acute inflammatory condition of skin and muscles.

    I hope you are right that the jump of the CA125 was only a false alarm.
    I will stay positive and try to not think about the "R" word.

    (((HUGS)))
    Best wishes.
    Green
  • Mwee
    Mwee Member Posts: 1,338
    #7
    Welcome Green
    No dermatomyostis here, but I'm a six year OVCA (3C) survivor and I'm so glad that you found our site. Please let us know how your appt. goes.
    (((HUGS))) Maria
  • poopergirl14052
    poopergirl14052 Member Posts: 1,183 Member
    #8
    Mwee said:

    Welcome Green
    No dermatomyostis here, but I'm a six year OVCA (3C) survivor and I'm so glad that you found our site. Please let us know how your appt. goes.
    (((HUGS))) Maria

    Welcome
    You will find very smart and caring ladies here. I am currently in tx 4 down...will be done in August. Hope you are well this sunny Sunday. I love a good quiet morning....Val
  • Green Leaf
    Green Leaf Member Posts: 24
    #9
    poopergirl14052 said:

    Welcome
    You will find very smart and caring ladies here. I am currently in tx 4 down...will be done in August. Hope you are well this sunny Sunday. I love a good quiet morning....Val

    Thanks to Maria and Val
    I live in Sydney of Australia and today is a sunny Monday too.

    Wishing you all the best.
    Green

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