Blood Count Problems
Hello everyone! While I have been an avid reader of the discussion board, this is my first post. In December, I was diagnosed with stage 1C ovarian cancer and stage 1 uterine cancer. I have had two...
View ArticleDoxil/Avastin after recurrence
Hi everyone, I'm new to this board.I just started Doxil/Avastin for metastases to the retroperitoneal lymph nodes only five months after finishing carboplatin and Taxol. (I was only Stage IC at initial...
View ArticleStage 3C Ovarian Cancer
My mom got diagnosed with Stage 3C ovarian cancer (age 54) on December 21st, with spread to the omentum with ascites with one lymph note involvement. Per doctors recomendation, my mom completed...
View ArticleDecadron side effects
I have been given decadron steroids before chemo and was concerned about the side effects such as the sleeplessness, "moon face" and weight gain. Have any of you experienced such side effects? I talked...
View ArticleOvarian 3c possible peritoneal reccurance
I'm 2 months into remission of Stage III C papillary serous mixed low high grade ovarian cancer. Just had a CT that showed: Several new areas of wispy and poorly defined soft tissue thickening in the...
View ArticleHair loss
Hello everyone, I am trying to make a decision. I have had my first round of chemo 2 weeks ago. My scalp is hurting so bad, it hurts to do anything. I already have a pixie cut, but if I went shorter...
View ArticleDepression
This is the fourth time I've had surgery (this time I got an ovarian tumor in my right lung) and the fourth time for losing my hair through chemo. I also have bad knees and need both replaced. I am on...
View ArticleNeed advice/help on whether to keep pushing for definitive diagnosis
Hi! Ive been experiencing issues with my CEA and no one can help me so I hope someone can here! My CEA was first checked 2 and 1/2 years ago with some problems I was presenting, the Dr thought I...
View ArticleNeed advice/help on whether to keep pushing for definitive diagnosis
Hi! Ive been experiencing issues with my CEA and no one can help me so I hope someone can here! My CEA was first checked 2 and 1/2 years ago with some problems I was presenting, the Dr thought I...
View Articleneed help
my mom , has ca 125 - 156 .. doctor is saying its suspicious .. although ultra sound is saying "there is heterogeneous SOL measuring 8.0X 5.6 cm seen in operated bed posterior to urinary bladder...
View ArticleEncasement of the inferior vena cava
Has anyone experienced growth of the tumor around the inferior vena cava? My last CT showed partial encasement of the IVC but it was done in the ER to look for something else, the ER doctor didn't...
View ArticleZejula for OC is a Lifesaver Approved by FDA 3/27/17
My wife has Stage 4 ovarian cancer and thank god is remission. The FDA approved a drug called Zejula on 3/27/17 which is a life saver as it helps prevent OC from coming back for those in remission and...
View ArticleSide effects and possible change of protocol
Hello everyone, I am new to CNS, but not new to ovarian cancer, as my name suggests.I have two questions:Does anyone else have swollen and tender breasts? They feel like they used to do before I had my...
View ArticleCoping with anxiety
I have been having severe, paralyzing anxiety for several months now, even before the recurrence was found in April. How are other people managing that? I meditate, take walks, pull weeds in my...
View ArticleNo health insurance and worried about symptoms
Hi I just joined this board because I have a few concerns over some symptoms I have... Fit's of all I haven't been to a gynecologist in over 4 years. The last time I went I tested positive for HPV and...
View ArticleAny Stage II Ovarian Cancer Survivors?
Hi - I am brand new to this discussion board. My mom was diagnosed with Stage 2C ovarian cancer a week ago. Ironically, she had a hysterectomy (including removal of her ovaries) 11 years ago. However,...
View ArticleExtreme pain following surgery?
My mother recently had two tumors removed from her abdomen (Stage 2 ovarian cancer), which also involved a colon resection as the tumors were around part of her large intestine and part of her small...
View ArticleAvastin/docile side effects
Hi Everyone,Im new to this site. I was diagnosed last year with advanced ovarian cancer and have had continuous chemotherapy for the past year and a half. Currently on avastin and doxil. Having...
View ArticleHope is here
I had developed a therapy that cured my own cancer. Let's see if I can help you. Feel free to contact me at fatherh0pehere@gmail.comDiscussion boards: Ovarian Cancer
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