Microsoft now branching out into cancer research - sounds great!
Hello friends: Now we “won’t hold our breath, but only God knows where any of us will be 10 years from now, but it’s okay to DREAM. I found this article intriguing. I copied it off the web so you’ll...
View ArticleUnexpected call from chaplain at MDA
My sister got an unexpected phone call/voicemail from a chaplain at MDA last night which was followed up by an email asking her to call back and participate in a spiritual intake. She has late stage...
View ArticleScared - Bad luck
So I had low grade stage 1A endometrial cancer and everything was removed except for one ovary. I was 40 and opted to leave one behind. In the last 4-6 months, I've felt bloated at first but I thought...
View ArticleA Little Gallows Humor
In the spirit of our departed friend, Alexandra....oh, how I miss her humor and wisdom!...a little competition.Can anyone top a CA125 of 18,300 ?Discussion boards: Ovarian Cancer
View ArticleChemo will begin tomorrow
Chemo should start Tues. I have known for awhile now this would happen and watch barcelona a love untold 2016 online free. But hearing the exact day has brought back fear again.I feel like I could cry...
View ArticlePatient AirLift Services is a charitable organization providing travel...
Hello Friends,This may be something that some of our sisters may be in need of and didn’t know about. If you live in the Northeastern part of the region there is a charitable organization called...
View ArticleOvarian cancer stage 4 - Need suggestions to keep WBC up
Hi,Newly diagnosed ovarian cancer stage 4... Undergoing chemotherapy with dose dense carbo and taxol. First cycle went well. Second cycle after day 1 carbo-taxol I devloped low counts.. It took two...
View ArticleLymph Nodes, How Many Taken
Hi Everyone, If you have a few minutes for this and you are able, would you give me the following data on your cancer? I am most interested in learning about your own experience with regards to cancer...
View Articlesocial security disability
I am diagnosed with OVarian cancer stage 4. MD states that incurable but tretable.. I am planning to apply for social security disability...Please I need guidance and information pls. I am 53 years...
View ArticleDisability Payment Info for Ovarian Cancer Stage IV patients that may B...
“Hello again SUNshine” Referencing your letter for info on how to go about applying for Disability payments~~Not having any experience in applying for Disability payments, I can’t speak personally....
View ArticleStarting Doxil for first recurrent/refactory disease...
I get my port installed on Wednesday and my first chemo is Friday :). Oddly I'm excited to get started. Since my cancer live through carbo/taxol, my doctor is being cautiously optmistic, we should...
View Articlechemo brain
check this out. I haven't tried it but neurologists can prescribe for the chemo brain http://abcnews.go.com/Health/Healthday/story?id=4507456Discussion boards: Ovarian Cancer
View Articlewhen is OVCA actually diagnosed? how often should CA125 be done?
Hello everyone,I don't know if I have a right to post here as I don't have an official diagnosis of ovarian cancer. That is actually one of my questions - since it cannot be diagnosed until surgery as...
View ArticleConcerned..cancer?
Hello all, I want to thank you in advance for taking the time to read this. This is my first time posting in such a forum so please bare with me.I am a 29 yo female with a history of severe...
View ArticleMother just diagnosed stage 4
My Mom just got diagnosed with stage four ovarian cancer . Looking online, I don't see many great statistics for stage 4. She is only 53. I am 27. I guess I am just looking to hear from stage 4...
View ArticleFirst Doxil Dose Yesterday
My first Doxil dose was yesterday. There was one minor hiccup. I had a "reaction" to the steroids. I think it might have been the sensation from the power port they installed on Wednesday. I got...
View ArticleInformation Sharing
Hi, if anyone has new information about new treatments I would like for you to share.I watched a show a few weeks ago about an IBM computer called Watson being used at some hospitals to help oncologist...
View ArticleRoll Call October 2016
We haven't had a roll call in a long time.Name: KarenAge: 61Location: MississippiDiagnoses: 1.February 2010 stage 3C low-grade papillary serous carcinoma and high-grade serous ovarian cancer.2.May 2010...
View Articlewhat questions should I ask gyno-oncologist at 1st appointment?
So my first appointment with the gyno-oncologist has been scheduled following a suspicious mass found via TVUS on my right ovary and elevated CA125 blood test. I am also BRCA+. Both the CA125 and the...
View ArticleOvarian Cancer~Questions I need 2 ask re my cancer diagnosis~Helpful...
In particular, Madeline236 wants to know what questions she should ask prior to being seen by a gynecological oncologist. http://csn.cancer.org/node/306176Since I have spoken to her on a separate...
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