Happy to find this site that has such caring people.

LMT
LMT Member Posts: 8
edited March 2014 in Ovarian Cancer #1
Hi, This is my first time visiting this site and I am please to find such a caring group of people. I was diagnosed with clear cell adenocarcinoma stage 1A ovarian cancer in November. I had a total hysterectomy and thank God it did not spread to the glands. I am doing 6 chemo treatment Paraplatin & Taxol. I have completed one and will have another this Thursday. I have had in infection and had to go on antibiotics. It is so comforting to read all of your stories. I know this site will give me information I need. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Blessings
Leanne

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  • saundra
    saundra Member Posts: 1,370 Member
    #2
    Thanks for the report
    It is with mixed feelings that we welcome new members to this site. We are here to share our experiences and help you when you need to ask questions. You are one lucky lady to be Stage 1A!!! Chemo is something to get through one at a time and it does get easier. You learn how to cope. Thank you for your prayers and they will be returned.

    ((((HUGS)))) Saundra
  • MichaelaMarie
    MichaelaMarie Member Posts: 163
    #3
    saundra said:

    Thanks for the report
    It is with mixed feelings that we welcome new members to this site. We are here to share our experiences and help you when you need to ask questions. You are one lucky lady to be Stage 1A!!! Chemo is something to get through one at a time and it does get easier. You learn how to cope. Thank you for your prayers and they will be returned.

    ((((HUGS)))) Saundra

    Welcome
    Hello Leanne,

    I echo what Saundra said about welcoming you to this site, but with mixed feelings. We are all saddened when another one of our sisters gets hit with this horrific monster!!! However, on the positive side, it sounds like they have caught it early and that will cause the statistics to soar in you favor! It seems that a lot of we ladies on this site are Stage 111C (or were at the time of diagnosis). It's just so difficult to diagnos until it is in a later stage and has spread. We're always interested in your history, i.e. why you went to the doctor in the first place (symptoms), and how long it took them to finally find out that it was ovarian cancer. Personally, my main symptom was frequent urination, especially at night and weight gain that wouldn't budge. A lot of the weight was in my belly region. When I finally accepted that I couldn't lose the weight on my own, I went to a Nurse Practioner that insisted on a pap smear, which I had been avoiding for a number of years. They (the medical people) were all shocked that the cancer showed up in that pap smear, but of course, it had spread to the uterus, etc., etc. I'm so grateful to that NP for insisting on the pap smear, it probably saved my life! I'm a 5 1/2 year survivor, far esceeding their prognosis, but am pretty much on constant chemotherapy which isn't great, but I do enjoy a good quality of life and have lots of fun!
    We all look forward to hearing more from you, and remember you can offer us help and encouragement just as much as we can for you!!!! Love and hugs, MM
  • MichaelaMarie
    MichaelaMarie Member Posts: 163
    #4
    saundra said:

    Thanks for the report
    It is with mixed feelings that we welcome new members to this site. We are here to share our experiences and help you when you need to ask questions. You are one lucky lady to be Stage 1A!!! Chemo is something to get through one at a time and it does get easier. You learn how to cope. Thank you for your prayers and they will be returned.

    ((((HUGS)))) Saundra

    Welcome
    Hello Leanne,

    I echo what Saundra said about welcoming you to this site, but with mixed feelings. We are all saddened when another one of our sisters gets hit with this horrific monster!!! However, on the positive side, it sounds like they have caught it early and that will cause the statistics to soar in you favor! It seems that a lot of we ladies on this site are Stage 111C (or were at the time of diagnosis). It's just so difficult to diagnos until it is in a later stage and has spread. We're always interested in your history, i.e. why you went to the doctor in the first place (symptoms), and how long it took them to finally find out that it was ovarian cancer. Personally, my main symptom was frequent urination, especially at night and weight gain that wouldn't budge. A lot of the weight was in my belly region. When I finally accepted that I couldn't lose the weight on my own, I went to a Nurse Practioner that insisted on a pap smear, which I had been avoiding for a number of years. They (the medical people) were all shocked that the cancer showed up in that pap smear, but of course, it had spread to the uterus, etc., etc. I'm so grateful to that NP for insisting on the pap smear, it probably saved my life! I'm a 5 1/2 year survivor, far esceeding their prognosis, but am pretty much on constant chemotherapy which isn't great, but I do enjoy a good quality of life and have lots of fun!
    We all look forward to hearing more from you, and remember you can offer us help and encouragement just as much as we can for you!!!! Love and hugs, MM
  • Hissy_Fitz
    Hissy_Fitz Member Posts: 1,834
    #5
    MichaelaMarie said:

    Welcome
    Hello Leanne,

    I echo what Saundra said about welcoming you to this site, but with mixed feelings. We are all saddened when another one of our sisters gets hit with this horrific monster!!! However, on the positive side, it sounds like they have caught it early and that will cause the statistics to soar in you favor! It seems that a lot of we ladies on this site are Stage 111C (or were at the time of diagnosis). It's just so difficult to diagnos until it is in a later stage and has spread. We're always interested in your history, i.e. why you went to the doctor in the first place (symptoms), and how long it took them to finally find out that it was ovarian cancer. Personally, my main symptom was frequent urination, especially at night and weight gain that wouldn't budge. A lot of the weight was in my belly region. When I finally accepted that I couldn't lose the weight on my own, I went to a Nurse Practioner that insisted on a pap smear, which I had been avoiding for a number of years. They (the medical people) were all shocked that the cancer showed up in that pap smear, but of course, it had spread to the uterus, etc., etc. I'm so grateful to that NP for insisting on the pap smear, it probably saved my life! I'm a 5 1/2 year survivor, far esceeding their prognosis, but am pretty much on constant chemotherapy which isn't great, but I do enjoy a good quality of life and have lots of fun!
    We all look forward to hearing more from you, and remember you can offer us help and encouragement just as much as we can for you!!!! Love and hugs, MM

    So glad you are early stage
    Leanne...

    Best case scenario is not to get OVC at all, the next best is to be diagnosed at stage 1a. Congrats on catching it early.

    I have one more session of Carbo/Taxol (have finished 5) and my CA125 has been normal (19 and 12.5, respectively) since rounds 4 and 5. I am focusing my prayers and positive thoughts on a miraculous cure, or at least a long, long remission.

    We are here for you anytime you feel the need. You can cry on our shoulders or share your triumphs. Either way, we are all in this together - reluctant sisters, but delighted we have one another.

    Carlene
  • Shadow58
    Shadow58 Member Posts: 4
    #6
    Hello
    I just posted for the

    Hello
    I just posted for the first time and then saw your posting.
    I also had surgery in Nov 09 and again in Dec 09. The first surgery
    to remove my ovaries. I had a complex cyst and the doctor wanted to remove
    both. I had stage 1 ovarian cancer ...clear cell. I just met with the
    oncologist today and he recommends chemo. but the Dec surgery (complete hysterectomy)
    showed no sign of any cancer. I believe it was removed in the first surgery.
    but now I need to decide if I can do the Chemo
  • BonnieR
    BonnieR Member Posts: 1,526 Member
    #7
    Welcome
    Dear Leanne, So sorry you had to come this site.. but welcome and yes Thank God you were diagnosed at 1a, that is wonderful news. Come often with your questions and comments, you well find the women here courageous, knowledgable, caring and supportive, Teal Warriors through and through.

    Sending lots of prayers your way. Bonnie
  • LMT
    LMT Member Posts: 8
    #8
    MichaelaMarie said:

    Welcome
    Hello Leanne,

    I echo what Saundra said about welcoming you to this site, but with mixed feelings. We are all saddened when another one of our sisters gets hit with this horrific monster!!! However, on the positive side, it sounds like they have caught it early and that will cause the statistics to soar in you favor! It seems that a lot of we ladies on this site are Stage 111C (or were at the time of diagnosis). It's just so difficult to diagnos until it is in a later stage and has spread. We're always interested in your history, i.e. why you went to the doctor in the first place (symptoms), and how long it took them to finally find out that it was ovarian cancer. Personally, my main symptom was frequent urination, especially at night and weight gain that wouldn't budge. A lot of the weight was in my belly region. When I finally accepted that I couldn't lose the weight on my own, I went to a Nurse Practioner that insisted on a pap smear, which I had been avoiding for a number of years. They (the medical people) were all shocked that the cancer showed up in that pap smear, but of course, it had spread to the uterus, etc., etc. I'm so grateful to that NP for insisting on the pap smear, it probably saved my life! I'm a 5 1/2 year survivor, far esceeding their prognosis, but am pretty much on constant chemotherapy which isn't great, but I do enjoy a good quality of life and have lots of fun!
    We all look forward to hearing more from you, and remember you can offer us help and encouragement just as much as we can for you!!!! Love and hugs, MM

    Symptoms
    Hi MM

    I also had the same symptoms but ended up in emergency with terrible pain in my back. I thought it was my kidneys. I went to my primary who ordered a cat scan that showed a mass 8 centimeters. My ob/gyn was in shock because it was not there during my previous check up, in one year it had grown that large. She contact the oncologist and I was in surgery within a week. When the doctor came out to talk with my husband she was shaking her head because it had grown to 15 centimeter and as I said before it was a miracle it did not burst. Everything was contained but I am still doing chemo because it is a very aggressive cancer. It took just one cell to start all of this and I am not taking chances.

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