Chemo

floridajo
floridajo Member Posts: 480
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
Well ladies I'm off to chemo..maybe...it all depends on if my wbc's went up or not!!! They also did a ca-125..I am so interested in seeing that number after 3 tx. Say some prayers please that I can stay on course and receive my chemo as scheduled. (((hugz)))..Joanne

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  • kathie687
    kathie687 Member Posts: 41
    #2
    it would have seemed so strange just four months ago for me to have wished for someone to have a chemo treatment but i understand now. i will be praying that you can stay on your treatments and that your cat125 is good news
    kathie
  • Keelie
    Keelie Member Posts: 97
    #3
    Joanne, Here's hoping and praying that you get great news on all fronts today! We'll be anxiously awaiting the news too! Take good care, MichaelaMarie
  • mopar
    mopar Member Posts: 1,972 Member
    #4
    Joanne:
    Sending good thoughts and prayers your way for good results on your BT, and scheduled chemo.
    Let us know what the numbers are and how you're doing!
    Blessings!
    Monika
  • jamilou
    jamilou Member Posts: 200
    #5
    Good luck Joanne! I will be praying for you!
    Jami
  • shortstuff
    shortstuff Member Posts: 79
    #6
    I think you are going to see those numbers(the ca125) plummet. You will do great. Keeping you in my prayers. My prayers are getting longer and longer as time goes by. But they help. Take care
  • collins
    collins Member Posts: 69
    #7
    Joanne, Good luck with the wbcs! and your c-125. Let us know what the news on the ca-125 is.
    eleen
  • floridajo
    floridajo Member Posts: 480
    #8
    Ladies!!!!
    Thank you for those prayers and good thoughts...because they worked!!!! My wbc was on the high side and my ca-125 went down 25 points to 51.8!!!! I'm sooo happy..smiles and (((hugz)))..to all of you...Joanne
  • Keelie
    Keelie Member Posts: 97
    #9
    floridajo said:

    Ladies!!!!
    Thank you for those prayers and good thoughts...because they worked!!!! My wbc was on the high side and my ca-125 went down 25 points to 51.8!!!! I'm sooo happy..smiles and (((hugz)))..to all of you...Joanne

    Joanne, I'm sooooooooooooo happy for you!!!! Congratulations! Take good care friend, MichaelaMarie
  • kathie687
    kathie687 Member Posts: 41
    #10
    wonderful news, it's a great day

    kathie
  • shortstuff
    shortstuff Member Posts: 79
    #11
    floridajo said:

    Ladies!!!!
    Thank you for those prayers and good thoughts...because they worked!!!! My wbc was on the high side and my ca-125 went down 25 points to 51.8!!!! I'm sooo happy..smiles and (((hugz)))..to all of you...Joanne

    Hallelujia! However you spell that. Great news!
  • mopar
    mopar Member Posts: 1,972 Member
    #12
    floridajo said:

    Ladies!!!!
    Thank you for those prayers and good thoughts...because they worked!!!! My wbc was on the high side and my ca-125 went down 25 points to 51.8!!!! I'm sooo happy..smiles and (((hugz)))..to all of you...Joanne

    And who says there are no miracles today?
    Big hugs!
    Monika
  • collins
    collins Member Posts: 69
    #13
    Great news!!
    eleen
  • bozeta
    bozeta Member Posts: 17
    #14
    What meds are you on? I'm on taxotere,carboplatin and avastin. One more treatment and then a 3-4 month break.Last ca125 was 38. Hoping it goes down again next wednesday. A little scared about the break tho seems like I'm losing my safety net.
  • JanQ
    JanQ Member Posts: 236
    #15
    floridajo said:

    Ladies!!!!
    Thank you for those prayers and good thoughts...because they worked!!!! My wbc was on the high side and my ca-125 went down 25 points to 51.8!!!! I'm sooo happy..smiles and (((hugz)))..to all of you...Joanne

    Oh my gosh that is absolutely fantastic! God is so good, we are seeing miracles!
    Hugs and Love, Jan
  • floridajo
    floridajo Member Posts: 480
    #16
    bozeta said:

    What meds are you on? I'm on taxotere,carboplatin and avastin. One more treatment and then a 3-4 month break.Last ca125 was 38. Hoping it goes down again next wednesday. A little scared about the break tho seems like I'm losing my safety net.

    Bozeta,
    I'm on Gemzar only. 1 tx 1 time per week for 3 weeks then I'm off for one week. I know how scary it can become when you come off chemo..I felt the same way, I felt like I should be doing something to prevent a recurrence. My onc explained to me that the body needs to come off of chemo and get healthy and strong again. Plus you don't want to use up your chemo choices to fight a disease that is not needing tx. Hope fully you ca-125 will go down below 35 where it should be. My Onc said I will be on this chemo until my ca-125 goes into the normal range, plus 3 more cycles after that. Good luck to you...is this your first time around or a recurrence that your fighting??? (((hugz)))..Joanne
  • bozeta
    bozeta Member Posts: 17
    #17
    floridajo said:

    Bozeta,
    I'm on Gemzar only. 1 tx 1 time per week for 3 weeks then I'm off for one week. I know how scary it can become when you come off chemo..I felt the same way, I felt like I should be doing something to prevent a recurrence. My onc explained to me that the body needs to come off of chemo and get healthy and strong again. Plus you don't want to use up your chemo choices to fight a disease that is not needing tx. Hope fully you ca-125 will go down below 35 where it should be. My Onc said I will be on this chemo until my ca-125 goes into the normal range, plus 3 more cycles after that. Good luck to you...is this your first time around or a recurrence that your fighting??? (((hugz)))..Joanne

    This is my first go around.Hoping my 125 will go below 38 next week then one more treatment.You all have been very helpful to me. Thanks,Liz
  • micAbbott
    micAbbott Member Posts: 4
    #18
    floridajo said:

    Bozeta,
    I'm on Gemzar only. 1 tx 1 time per week for 3 weeks then I'm off for one week. I know how scary it can become when you come off chemo..I felt the same way, I felt like I should be doing something to prevent a recurrence. My onc explained to me that the body needs to come off of chemo and get healthy and strong again. Plus you don't want to use up your chemo choices to fight a disease that is not needing tx. Hope fully you ca-125 will go down below 35 where it should be. My Onc said I will be on this chemo until my ca-125 goes into the normal range, plus 3 more cycles after that. Good luck to you...is this your first time around or a recurrence that your fighting??? (((hugz)))..Joanne

    Floridajo
    Read this article on Gemzar http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_280/ai_n16850472
    I just think we should be aware of all the facts. I want you to be informed. What I read worried me. what do you think? God Bless You.

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