Lost mom to stage 4 ovarian cancer...now to find out my risks
My name is Heather Im 32 years old and I just took my mom off life support and she passed yesterday from complications of stage 4 ovarian cancer with lung, liver and bowel mets. It was less than a...
View ArticleUpdate and question-- is it too soon?
Well, I got my BRCA study back and I am BRCA negative. I know that there is a small difference in outcomes between positive and negative results...I did my first round of Doxil two weeks ago. I have...
View ArticleDIM INSTEAD OF EXEMESTANE?
Hi, Everyone:Hoping you can tell me if anyone is taking DIM instead of Aromasin? Getting tired of the myriad of side affects. Currently in year 2, 3 more to go, according to my oncologist....
View Articleneed help understanding MRI report
MY HISTORYI'm still waiting for diagnosis and see the gyn-oncologist on the 22nd but have elevated CA125 and a TVUS found a 2cm solid, vascular nodule on my right ovary. I have most of the symptoms of...
View ArticleEnrolled in Hospice today.
Hoping for help with symptom management (pain control and shortness of breath). And support for my family. We'll see how it goes.Discussion boards: Ovarian Cancer
View Articletoo long until we can see a specialist - ovarian CA?
My wife and I are in limbo right now, so I thought I would turn to people instead of Dr. Google. My wife tried invitro in 2006 and ended up losing her left ovary due to a "nick" during retrieval that...
View ArticleSurgery recovery question
wife was diagnosed in Sept 2016, surgery scheduled then postponed due to blood clot in lung. So started chemo, and will have surgery after 3 cycles of dose dense chemo. it looks like surgery will be...
View Articleupdate: surgery scheduled
so I met with the gyno-oncologist yesterday and somehow really, truly expected she'd say this was all a false alarm and nothing is likely wrong. I thought she'd offer preventative, elective BSO as I'm...
View ArticleNeeding your opinions, please?
I'm new to this forum and have already gained a wealth of knowledge regarding my situation. I'm 57 years old and had a hysterectomy 30 years ago, but still have my ovaries. In the last few months...
View Articlequestioning my decision for hysterectomy
so my surgry is Dec 15 and they need to take ovaries and tubes. The uterus and cervix were 'optional' (unless of course they see something when they open me up). I agreed for them to remove them for...
View ArticleCancer Pain question...
I am currently using Doxil for a recurrence. The first round about two weeks after that round, I felt better-- the heaviness in my chest was gone, the pain in my back. I had my second round about a...
View ArticleTopotecan
I just started Topotecan, 3 weeks on, one week off for recurrent ovca. Looking for anyone with experiance with this drug.Side effects, effectivness, ect...Thanks.Discussion boards: Ovarian Cancer
View ArticleOne More Doxil Question
I'm just curious...If you achieved NED on Doxil, how long was your NED?I have very few symptoms after starting Doxil and my pleural effusion has cleared up, and remained clear.Discussion boards:...
View ArticleOvarian Cancer & BRCA1 Positive Mutation
Hello everyone!I have read so many stories of you brave women who fight daily and still find the positive!! So here is a bit more positive to share!My Sister was Diagnosed with OV Cancer Stage 4 in...
View ArticleHormones
Hello! I am 34 years old. I am an ovarian cancer survivor of almost 12 years now (yay!). I was diagnosed at age 24 with stage 3c. I had a total hysterectomy and did chemo for a year. I am so happy to...
View ArticleHappy Holidays-- small update :)
I had my third appointment for my recurrence. My third round of Doxil is Friday. Just minor mouth sores, that's it. My CA-125 "ticked up" a bit. I "look" good according to the doctor. My pleural...
View ArticleLow grade serous cancer
Hi Folks,My wife is 59 and has been diagnosed with recurrent metastatic low grade serous ovarian cancer. She had borderline ovarian cancer 38 years ago and ended up with congestive heart failure...
View ArticleNeoadjuvant chemo effectiveness
My mom is diagnosed with ovarian 3c (we are still in shock coz she's supposed to be the healthiest & fittest in the family) is advised 3 chemo-surgery-chemo.Now she's done with first chemo &...
View ArticleCancer Pain is Killing Me
I am currently using Doxil for a recurrence. The first round about two weeks after that round, I felt better-- the heaviness in my chest was gone, the pain in my back. Watch UFC 207 Live Stream...
View ArticleLow WBC
Is it normal to still have a low WBC one year after chemo completion? I am trying not to worry before my repeat blood work in two weeksDiscussion boards: Ovarian Cancer
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