Nervous survivor
I was diagnosed with overian cancer November 2018 Stage 4, low grade. I had debunking surgery and 18 weeks of chemo, carboplatin and Abraxine. I will take Letrozole for life. There was still...
View ArticleLooking for Suggestions on dealing with Metal Taste in Mouth
Assuming many who have had treatments have suffered from the side effect of the metal taste in the mouth that will not go away. Any suggestions on how you are dealing with that or dealt with this in...
View ArticleThe Cosmic Study
does anyone have a loved one on a clinical trial called the Cosmic Study for Ovarian Cancer? My Mothwr is on it and not doing well at all. Severe neuropathy and stomach pain. Discussion boards: Ovarian...
View ArticlePower Port Issue
Hello, I'm here to talk about my mom. She is 1 year and 3 months since last day of chemo. Still NED as of June 2019. She gets CA 125's and port flushes very often. She has never had any issue with port...
View ArticleFree BRACA testing
UCSF this past week announced on the TV news. That it will be doing free BRACA testing for those of Jewish decent.Discussion boards: Ovarian Cancer
View ArticleDoes talcum powder cause ovarian cancer?
Hi,I work in a grocery shop in California. One of my colleagues was diagnosed with ovarian cancer a few months back. The biopsy result had evidence of ovarian cancer due to the continuous use of talcum...
View ArticleSo afraid
Hi - I am going to my first gyn oncology visit. I was told the mass is large. I am terrified, and for some reason I am afraid to go to sleep at night. Can anyone help me?Discussion boards: Ovarian...
View ArticleHas anybody took Zejula Chemo pills for maintenance.
Has any one taken this for maintenance from recurrence of Ovarian Cancer? If so can you tell me about your side effects? I am having back pain, joint pain in my hip and knee, and nausea. Just...
View Article10 years since I was diagnosed and doing good
It has been 10 years since I was diagnosed with late stage ovarian cancer. I am doing great and give all the praise to GodDiscussion boards: Ovarian Cancer
View ArticleIn Dire Need of Help Transporting My Mother from Florence, SC to...
Hello All,In January 2019, my mother was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer after a large fibroid was surgically removed and biopsied. After surgery, she underwent chemotherapy treatment and radiation on...
View ArticleYoung ladies dance for BRCA
I want to share these girls dance for those with BRAC mutation. This group consists of 18-6 graders and 4- 7th graders. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9EEcNCJ_Nis&feature=youtu.be Discussion boards:...
View ArticlePossible Endiometrioma? Doctor seems
HiI have been in and out of the ER 4 times in the last year. Every single time they checked My gallbladder, appendix, and other organs. They wouldn't find anything and send me off with pain meds. On my...
View ArticleWhat is the normal treatment for Stage 1 Ovarian Cancer?
Hello....my sister had a huge mass removed from her stomach in October 2019 and it turned out to be Stage 1 ovarian cancer. They got it all out and no other major organs seemed affected.Long story...
View ArticleCarcinosarcoma recurring
July 2018 ovarian carcinosarcoma, complete radical hysterectomy 68 years old. Carboplatin paclitaxol August for 12 months, then Avastin for 6 months until experienced hallucinations at night Stopped...
View ArticleAlt therapies for my mom on hospice
Hi all,It's been awhile since I posted. My mom has metastatic overarian cancer--spread to liver, bowels, with spots on her stomach lining and even spots on lungs. She made a real positive turn-around...
View ArticleScared of ovarian cancer
Hi everyone. I recently had a mastectomy for breast cancer and 3 months later I had a vaginal ultrasound. My GYN wants me to get a hysterectomy because I have a thyroid that is big. My fear is ovarian...
View ArticleWaiting for diagnosis and worried
I'm 27 and have been having concerning symptoms for several months that doctors think might be ovarian cancer. I'm waiting for my CA125 results, but I would appreciate hearing if anyone else had...
View ArticleMixed Epithelial Carcinoma - rare?
Hello friends,I have a mixed epithelial carcinoma (stage 1A, already removed) and my surgeon told me it was rather rare but didnt give me any additional information, other than recommending 6 rounds...
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