Survivors Needed!!!
I have a dear friend that is battling stage 4 cervical/ovarian cancer for the third time and it has just spread. She is young and vibrant and an amazing human being. She hasn't left the hospital in...
View ArticleDaughter has questions about moms dx
my mom was just dx with ovarian cancer in December she had her first chemo tx six days ago and is having trouble with legs cramps and coNstipation..... what can we do to help her over this...
View ArticleI have some good news :)
I went for my fourth appointment. The doctor is going to go ahead and give me the fourth Doxil treatment. He thinks that if my CA-125 doesn't go down that it's likely from scar tissue or any number...
View ArticleCarbo Taxol 3 week cycle experience?
Hey folks,Most of the carbo-taxol regimens I've read about appear to start with carbo-taxol, then weekly taxol. I'm getting carbo-taxol in a single large dose then will get two weeks rest. And I'll do...
View ArticleMuscle and joint pain after chemo
i am 3 weeks post chemo. I had 18 chemo cocktails, six rounds - carboplatin and taxol and then 2 weeks of just taxol, and then start all over again. I experienced terrible neuropath, it was so...
View ArticleUpdate...
I just had my fourth infusion (about a week ago). My CA-125 is still not lowering, though my symptoms are lessening. I still have fatigue-- though I am in chemotherapy, so it doesn't really surprise...
View ArticleTalcum powder causes ovarian cancer?
Hi,I recently came across this article that caught my attention, http://thelawfirm.com/talcum-powder-lawsuit/. Is this really true. I have been using talcum powder since quiet some time now. It is said...
View ArticleOvarian / Mixed Mullerian Cancer
Hello,I have a relative who was recently diagnosed with Mixed Mullerian Cancer Stage IV. I understand this type of cancer is rare and I have attempted to do my own research and I haven't come up with...
View ArticleOne year ago today...
One year ago today, I was officially diagnosed with cancer. I had gone in for a routine appointment, and they ordered an x-ray. On the x-ray they found fluid on my lungs. I was sent to the ER to...
View ArticleMuscle pain after radiation
I finished 30 radiation treatments for ovarian cancer in December. A few weeks later, I developed pain deep in my buttocks. Recently learned it is probably piriformis muscle. Have had PT for past two...
View ArticleQuestion about time left to live
My Aunt has stage 4 Ovarian Cancer which has spreasd.The CT Scan convinced the doctirs to stop chemo.I would like to know HOW LONG can you live without Chemo.Does anyone know a TIME...
View ArticleClear Cell Carcinoma-How frequent to get CT scan
I was diagnosed with stage 1 ovarian cancer, however it is clear cell which apparently is more aggressive and does not show up on CA-125. I am finishing my last round of carbo-taxol on Feb 21st. I...
View ArticleThe Wait...
Well, last week and this week have been exciting. On Monday evening (which was day 16), I started having cramping, which turned to nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea-- lovely. I ended up taking zofran...
View Article5.3 mass on RT ovary..CA125 40 & OVA1 6 No idea what I am looking at....
Okay...I have been having OVCA symptons for over 4 years and the last year has been pretty intense. I have been to 4 specialist and spoke to my OB-Gyn on numerous occassions about my concerns. I have...
View ArticlePrivate Message Spam
Hello everyone,Thank you to all of you who have alerted us to the PM spamming from earlier today. I apologize for the inconvenience. While we do have securities in place, we are not always able to...
View ArticleCT Scan Results...
I just saw my gynecological oncologist yesterday. I was told that my disease is stable. There is no change between this summer and the last five months. I am going to continue on Doxil. We got our...
View ArticleAnyone Tried A Keto Diet?
Hi all, I'm 1 year into my diagnosis (as of later this month). I have grade 3c low grade serous carcinoma of the ovary. Slow growing, chemo ineffective. I'm wondering if anyone here has tried a...
View ArticleFort Worth
Any members in the Fort Worth area? Trying to connect with Gyn survivors.Discussion boards: Ovarian Cancer
View ArticleRecurrence and any Progress
We are being reassured there are still lots of options for treatment but are feeling really discouraged. Anyone out there had a ca125 rise so soon after chemo treatment and watch fifty shades darker...
View ArticleNew Resource
https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Platform-Build-Your-Cure/dp/0692759891/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1486919944&sr=8-1&keywords=the+healing+platformA new book about integrative oncology....
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