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Ovarian Cancer Discussions

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caelyx(doxcil)-ovarian/periton...
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Hi all - I am posting on behalf of my sister who has advanced ovarian which has spread to the peritoneum - she has cancer cells everywhere in the peritoneum.&nb...
207/01/09 Message Rating
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Avstin
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Hi All! I just want to say the only solice I receive is from this site and reading all of your "stories" and life experiences with this monster! I wan...
106/30/09 Message Rating
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new to site warrior
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Hi ladies.  Just wanted to say thank you for all the sharing you all do for all of us.  I was diagnosed in June of 2007 with stage 3.  had debulk...
106/28/09 Message Rating
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Ladies you must read this. I k...
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I went in for my annual exam and my doctor had a problem finding my uterus. She told me I needed to get an ultrasound the next day. The tech told me the results...
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Ladies you must read this
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I went in for my annual exam and my new doctor had a problem finding my uterus. She told me I needed to get an ultrasound the next day. The tech told me the res...
006/24/09 Message Rating
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Teal Warriors
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Hi all you from chemotherapy posting welcome to our new message board. Terry, Harriet, Pam, Sandy, Merryk, Ann, Pat, DianeT, Gayle! We needed a change! lets get...
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Gern Cell Tumor, anyone?
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Hi, I was just wondering if anyone else has had a Germ Cell Tumor.
206/24/09 Message Rating
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What tests did your doctor do ...
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I found out I have a 15 centimeter big mass that is malignant.  The gynecological oncologist /surgeon my Doctor referred me to did not order any tests othe...
506/23/09 Message Rating
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Ovarian Cancer and Avastin
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I was diagnosed with Stage 3 C Ovarian Ca 12/06. I am allergic to Taxel meds, carboplatinum and cisplatin. I was on Gemsar and Cisplatin for a year and then my ...
306/22/09 Message Rating
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CA125
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I have now survived ovarian cancer and reoccurence 2007, 2008, 2009; 80% of the people diagnosed with ovarian cancer have a high CA 125 - so there are some fals...
106/18/09 Message Rating
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Mucinous Type
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I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Feb. of 08.   I went thru the usual treatments of Carbo/Taxol for 6 treatments.  I decided not to do the t...
206/18/09 Message Rating
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GRANULOSA CELL TUMOR
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I am 49 years old. February 2009 I had a total hysterectomy, oopharectomy and a granulosa cell tumor removed.  It was the size of a small football. The sur...
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Anyone ever go on etoposide???
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Hi -I am probably going to try etoposide for the first time this week. Has anyone ever tried it and if so what are the side effects, and what kind of response d...
606/14/09 Message Rating
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Heading in a new direction
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Well, we finally did it, we changed oncologists.  The previous doctor was getting a bit long in the tooth.  We met with our new oncologist yesterday a...
206/11/09 Message Rating
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avastin treament
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As a 15-year ovarian cancer survivor, I've suffered occasional isolated re-occurences, the most recent in my mediastynum 3 years ago. I underwent a med...
206/11/09 Message Rating
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3rd remission
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I was diagnosed with Ovca stage 3 in Dec. 2004,  I had 6 months of Carboplantin and taxol but stopped 4 doses early due to the side effects.  I swear ...
106/10/09 Message Rating
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no mass?
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Hello,I'm 38 and just had a followup ultrasound on my ovaries to see if a cyst had dissapeared. (it did)  My question is...can you have ovarian cancer ...
306/08/09 Message Rating
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ANYONE WITH SEVERE STOMACH PAI...
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Dear Group, I know Chemo is not pleasant, however, I have suffered with terrible stomach pain after each dose of Carboplatin.  This pain lasts 12 to 1...
406/07/09 Message Rating
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HOPE!!!!!! REVERSAL OF PLATIN...
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 Greetings to everyone,This article, which I copied and pasted, may offer HOPE for all of us suffering with ovarian cancer. As we know the platin...
006/07/09 Message Rating
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RU486 (mifepristone) improves ...
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While there is no patent on the drug RU486 (mifepristone), clinical trials may be slow, however, it is available for individual patient use via the Compass...
006/06/09 Message Rating
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Had a routine CA125 4 days aft...
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I requested a CA125 and it was 60. He felt a few nodules on my uterine lining so they will be ultrasounded with ovaries. Im 49 and have gone 6 months off and on...
406/05/09 Message Rating
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What have you done to survive ...
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Just wanted to hear from those ladies who have survived ovarian cancer for at least 5 years. Would you please tell us in detail what you did to make it to the 5...
906/04/09 Message Rating
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avastin
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My doc wants to start me on Avastin in a few weeks.  I'd like to hear from anyone who has been on this drug.  I have ovarian cancer stage 3C diagn...
506/04/09 Message Rating
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Help-Taxol/Chemo
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Hi, I'm new to this message board.  I have ovarian cancer, stage 3, surgery last Sept., and had chemo once a week for 18 weeks (taxol & carbo).&nbs...
505/26/09 Message Rating
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A story of hope
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Greetings all! My mother is entering the last leg of her long journey with ovarian cancer. She has battled the beast for 20 years, beginning in her mid-40's...
105/24/09 Message Rating
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