First recurrence treatment?

mom2greatkids
mom2greatkids Member Posts: 528
in Ovarian Cancer #1
Hi Ladies,

I meet with my oncologist tomorrow to discuss his treatment plan. After nine months of complete remission, I have my first recurrence. I was first diagnosed in May '11. What drugs have any of you had for recurrence? Wonder if I will be given carbo/taxol/avaistan again? I'm just frustrated, discouraged, and scared.

Thanks,

Carla

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  • poopergirl14052
    poopergirl14052 Member Posts: 1,183 Member
    #2
    Normal feelings
    I had Carbo /Taxol again...then next reoccurrence was Cisplatin/Gemzar for four tx because number went up...now back on Carbe/Taxol again. Feeling sad and scared is normal....we are. Human I guess...so it is time to kick butt....Val
  • kikz
    kikz Member Posts: 1,345 Member
    #3
    poopergirl14052 said:

    Normal feelings
    I had Carbo /Taxol again...then next reoccurrence was Cisplatin/Gemzar for four tx because number went up...now back on Carbe/Taxol again. Feeling sad and scared is normal....we are. Human I guess...so it is time to kick butt....Val

    I have my first recurrence
    and I am taking Tamoxifen. That is what my surgeon recommended, and my oncologist concurred. My son and I met with the oncologist and decided to try this option. If it doesn't work I will have chemo. I don't know which one. I am feeling okay but just trying to take it one day at a time. As I have said it is the unknown that gets to me.


    Karen
  • Mwee
    Mwee Member Posts: 1,338
    #4
    Hi Carla
    I was put on carbo/taxo/ because it worked so very well the first time. I'm now on cisplatin/gemzar. Of course you're frustrated and scared. We'll be right here with you every step of the way... here's to kicking butt!
    (((HUGS))) Maria
  • LoveButterflies
    LoveButterflies Member Posts: 74
    #5
    Good Luck Carla! I pray
    Good Luck Carla! I pray whatever treatment you undertake, it will bring you back into remission.

    Take care!

    Carmen
  • lovesanimals
    lovesanimals Member Posts: 1,366 Member
    #6
    poopergirl14052 said:

    Normal feelings
    I had Carbo /Taxol again...then next reoccurrence was Cisplatin/Gemzar for four tx because number went up...now back on Carbe/Taxol again. Feeling sad and scared is normal....we are. Human I guess...so it is time to kick butt....Val

    Dear Carla
    I've been lucky to not have had a reoccurrence, so I can't help you with your specific question. But I'm sending you lots of good wishes and prayers as you and your doctor decide on the game plan. As Val said, you can and will kick cancer's butt!

    Hugs,
    Kelly
  • Glad to be done
    Glad to be done Member Posts: 569
    #7
    LoveButterflies said:

    Good Luck Carla! I pray
    Good Luck Carla! I pray whatever treatment you undertake, it will bring you back into remission.

    Take care!

    Carmen

    Carla I just my chemo at the
    Carla I just my chemo at the end of June. I did cisplatin/taxol so if you end up with that I may be able to answer some of your questions.

    Good luck and let us know how your appointment goes tomorrow

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