My CA after finishing Gemzar

Susan523
Susan523 Member Posts: 231 Member
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
Well, I got my CA done today. Mine is on a scale of "normal" being 3.5-17.0
Naturally I am still at 18.1 and my treatments are finished. I'm not scheduled
to see my Dr. until September, and I will wait until then to find out what he
suggests our next move be. I will certainly be asking about a possible PARP
research study; if I might qualify for one. (The treatment I just finished I
used Gemzar alone). My CA before beginning this chemo was 116.5

I will probably get another CA next month just to see what things are doing;
and if it skyrockets I'll call my Dr. If it hovers at 18, I'd feel good about
it; I think.

I guess 3rd set of chemos in 3 years wasn't the "charm". Bummer.

~Susan xoxo

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  • Kgirl
    Kgirl Member Posts: 45
    #2
    PARP inhibitor clinical trials that are now open
    Susan,

    If you want to see what clinical trials are open, look at www.cancer.gov Search under clinical trials, then ovarian cancer and then "PARP inhibitors". It looks like there are 4 clinical trials open right now for recurrent ovarian cancer. It might be a good idea to look at the inclusion and exclusion criteria to see which ones you might qualify for and plan for the future. In the meantime, enjoy your time off!

    Kathy
  • BonnieR
    BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
    #3
    could be the charm
    Dear Susan

    I think to come down to 18 from 116 is great. It is not what was wanted but to have it work to bring it down is pretty amazing. I pray your next ca125 is even lower or it stays still at the least. I would say 3 chemos in 3 years and a ca125 is getting good results ~ not quite the results one prays for but still pretty amazing.

    Hugs ♥ Prayers Bonnie
  • kayandok
    kayandok Member Posts: 1,202 Member
    #4
    PARP
    Hi Susan, I might have missed a post, but just curious what happened after your Sep appointment. Did you join a PARP trial?
    Please check in when you have a minute.
    Hugs, kathleen:)

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