Looking for Stage II Ovarian Cancer Survivors

cancer survivor x 4 said:

stage 2
Hello,
wow, I found 2, Stage 2 people in 1 day. I was dx in June 2009. I was a 2B. I have 1 more chemo treatment left. Stage 2 people are so hard to find. I found 2 ladies, 1 is 9 years out with no re-occurances and the other lady is 14 years out with no re-occurances. I also am talking to another lady currently, who was a stage 2 and she has 2 treatments left and she is doing fine. This cancer is so hard to find early on. If you want to talk e-mail me at vintagehouse@comcast.net. We can exchange phone numbers. Thank-You, Paula

Stage 2C Ovarian and Stage 2C Uterine Cancer Survivor!!
I was diagnosed with Stage 2C Ovarian and Uterine Cancer on December 22, 2008. I am happy to report that after 6 rounds of Carbo Taxol and 3 rounds of Brachytherapy (internal radiation) I am Cancer Free. The chemo went well, radiation was nothing (internal radiation doesn't leave you with burns)and my hair is growing back beautifully. I was diagnosed when I went to the hospital with back pain. Come to find out I had a tumor (14x13x10cm - yes cm) pressing on my pelvic bone and growing up into/around my stomach. I had a complete hysterectomy (during surgery they found the Uterine Cancer) then started my chemo in January, finished in May had radiation in June and I have never felt better. I still get tired and I still have some other minor problems but other than that I am healthy, happy and alive. Hope to hear from you soon.

lamke said:

Stage 2B
My wife was recently Dx with stage B ovarian cancer and had surgery Oct 2009. Dr put in 2 ports for the chemo but we have not decided yet on whether to use both of them. We are looking for feedback and trying to research as much as possible about the carbo/taxol treatments.

It sucks but Taxol Rocks
I was stage two b with Uterian and cervical as well. My CA 125 never went above a 5 from day one I never showed signs of any cancer until they went in for fibroids and found all 3. I had the Taxol in 2007 and not a problem so far. Still always praying. It's a very sneaky thing and don't ever let your guard down. but you can get through it with God's help. Your never going to do it alone. I am so Glad I had a great Doctor. In Jacksonville Florida Doctor Robertson. He said do you want to kill it than that's what the Taxol will do.

He was right.

ildragonfly said:

stage2
Hi, I just had my 3rd surgery for reoccurrence of ovarian cancer which was originally diagnosed stage2 in March 2002. Two weeks shy of the 5 year mark it reappeared in March 2007. Again 3 weeks ago (short of 3 years), the cancer returned. Each time it has appeared as a removabe tumor and I followed with chemo treatments. The first time I was part of a clinical trial so had 22 treatments of taxol and carboplatin. The second time I had 6 treatments of gymzar and carboplatin...I find out next Monday what the plan of treatment is.
I have been very discouraged by the continued reocurrences but have a great dea of trust and faith in my oncologist. A CT scan did not detect either of the second and third tumors but he ordered PET scans which did find them. My CA-125 only went up to 70 with the second recorrence and to 10 for the third.
I have not been a part of any support group throughtout this ordeal but I feel that finding others like myself is an important part of my coping....there are so many amazing women who have endured and conquered...I am in awe.
ildragonfly

Welcome, to our discussion
Actually, you are an inspiration that one can beat this for 5 and 3 years to some of us. Thanks for your post. Keep up the good work. Saundra

MMK said:

Diagnosed Stage 2c last Feb 2009
Had abdominal surgery - there were two tumors outside the ovaries and on the tubes - one had flopped over and stuck to my pelvic wall and my appendix =-so............total hysterectomy,oophorectomy, appendectomy, also removed my omentum and 45 lymph nodes and part of my pelvic wall. The wash was clean and so were the nodes - so no spread. I went through 6 cycles of carbo/platinum every 21 days in addition to 5 cycles of Avastin as part of trial. My ca-125 before surgery was 65 - just tested at 5 - have been told I'm in complete remission. I would like to believe I have beat this thing.................good luck to all of us with this disease!

Stage 2A Ovarian, 1B endometrial, diagnosed last Feb 2009
I didn't really have any of the classic symptoms, went to a GYN urologist for urinary incontinence and THANK GOD he didn't think my symptoms sounded typical!!! U/S showed ovarian mass. Went in for laparoscopy thinking (hoping) it was endometriosis related, with an Onc/Gyn on call (again THANK GOD)just in case since my ca-125 was 67, ended up having the whole debulking, etc. Nodes/washings were clean, so I am very grateful! Went thru the 6 cycles of Carbo/Taxol, did pretty well, finished in July. My hair is growing back with curls! I love menopause! (it's the small things that make me happy :-)!) I just had my second CT scan, which was essentially OK and my ca-125 was down to 9. I really am feeling great! I tend to forget it all sometimes, but it all comes back with the 3 month checkups. It's great to hear from other folks with Stage 2 ovarian. There just wasn't much information available regarding Stage 2. I'm really just trying to focus on exercising, eating right, keeping a positive mind-set and living each day as well as I can! Each day is a gift!

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stage 2 b ovarian cancer survivor
Dear Nancy

I was diagnosed with stage 2b ovarian cancer on feb 7, 2008. my ca125 was 246 before surgery. I did 6 rounds of chemo paxtol and cisplatan. I feel great. my grade of cancer was 3. I do carry the brca 1 gene and I am going to have the profilatic breast surgery to prevent the on set of Breast Cancer. I also had the robotic surgery. Did you have the robotic surgery? My grandma had breast cancer at 35 and died. My mother had ovarian cancer at 35 they got it no chemo year 1964 then in 1972 got cancer of the peritoneal and died at 43. My older sister died of breast cancer 10 years ago she was a 2 b and age 45. My other sister was diagnose with ovarian 8 months after me stage 3 for her she is find today.

tngirl said:

Last Chemo Today
Hi,

I have been reading your comments and I have to say that you all have been so supportive and have given me strength to keep a positive attitude and to enjoy everything that life has to offer. I have to say a lot of faith in God and his healing has been a blessing. And I can't forget my oncologist, Dr. Kramer and his wonderful and caring staff, they are the best! I just wanted you all to know that I had my last chemo (my 6th) today and am so excited and ready to feel better and to get on with my life. I was diagnosed with stage IIC in August of 2009 and had six rounds of taxol/carbo. Pre-surgery my CA-125 was 85 and is now 12. I go for a six week checkup in February. I know that I will always have some anxiety with the thought of the cancer reoccurring, but I am going to keep on reading your comments and pray for continued blessings. Thank you ladies for being there for me!

I am stage 2C ovarian cancer and...
I was diagnost with 2C ovarian cancer and stage 1 HER2 positive breast cancer february 14 2007. i am BRCA1 positive.My mom died july 2006 - ovarian cancer, she was 75.My aunt had 20 years ego breast cancer, and now had recurrency, at age 73. She live in Russua, St.Petersburg. I had 6 carboplatin/taxoter plus one eyar Herceptin every 3 weeks.Last July my dad (85 years). My ovarian cancer back. CA125 did go up from sept. to dec.-16,19,29,630. Januery 12 I start carboplatin and gemzar. PET scan light up 5 spots in pelvic. Doctor not recomended surgery, too many spots,:(! I hope it is will go in remission again. Sorry about my spelling. did not go scool for english. My russian better.I love to read how you help each other. God bless you all. With best wishes, Zina.:)
P.S. Tomorow my second chimo:(.