Bad news.....and GREAT news

Hissy_Fitz
Hissy_Fitz Member Posts: 1,834
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
I had my post-chemo labs done yesterday. My red count is so low, even with the Aranesp injections every two weeks, that I am close to the point where they might have to stop my chemo for a while, so tomorrow I get two units of blood.

But my CA125 is 53.9, which I know is still high, but pre-surgery it was 4000, and before any chemo, it was 2200.

My family is overjoyed and I hate to burst their bubble, but I know the real test is still to come: will the numbers stay down after the 6 chemo sessions are completed, and what will the CT scan show.

Still and all, this is movement in the right direction and I will take whatever encouragement I can get at this point.

Peace and love to you all.

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  • BonnieR
    BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
    #2
    Congrats
    Congratulations on the continued drop in your ca125, that is an amazing drop. I have had to do transfusions also and you well be amazed how much better you are going to feel and just in time for Christmas. Hugs ♥ Prayers Bonnie
  • saundra
    saundra Member Posts: 1,370 Member
    #3
    Great drop in CA125
    This is a great drop in the CA125. How many chemos have you had since the surgery? I am taking an iron supplement from the Health food store cause "Energizing Iron" which is supposed to be easily absorbed.
    I have had good results with it and my RBC's always come back to near normal. I did have to have a transfusion after surgery and I really felt better right away. You will be amazed at this. Saundra
  • Hissy_Fitz
    Hissy_Fitz Member Posts: 1,834
    #4
    saundra said:

    Great drop in CA125
    This is a great drop in the CA125. How many chemos have you had since the surgery? I am taking an iron supplement from the Health food store cause "Energizing Iron" which is supposed to be easily absorbed.
    I have had good results with it and my RBC's always come back to near normal. I did have to have a transfusion after surgery and I really felt better right away. You will be amazed at this. Saundra

    Chemo Regimen
    I have had 3 sessions of chemo since my surgery, and the plan is that I will get 3 more. I am getting the standard carbo/taxol combo.
  • hopevillarreal2005
    hopevillarreal2005 Member Posts: 1
    #5
    great drop in CA 125
    I am a nurse and my mother just started her fist round of chemo yesterday with taxol/carboplaten combination and had allergic reaction to carboplaten when it was half way done. Her ca 125 was 1422 and it's good to hear this number can go down. Good luck with the rest of your treatment.
  • Lisa13Q
    Lisa13Q Member Posts: 677
    #6
    Hissy_Fitz said:

    Chemo Regimen
    I have had 3 sessions of chemo since my surgery, and the plan is that I will get 3 more. I am getting the standard carbo/taxol combo.

    Fantastic..I'm jealous
    Your numbers are great!!!! The blood count always goes down..Mom had 2 transfusions the other day and it helped a lot. Her CA-125 after 3 chemos, surgery and 2 more chemos is 168....I am soo envious..Congratulations!!!!

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