Hi Kelly and Lin, I was diagnosed with stage 3c ovarian in April
2007. I have gone through surgery to remove the ovaries, tubes and
parts of the omentum with debulking, then 6 treatments with Taxol and
Carboplatin, finishing in Oct. After finishing the treatments, my MD
prescribed a CT (abd, thorax and pelvis) which showed some
calcifications in the pelvis. A Pet scan was also prescribed but took 2
months to get cleared through insurance. Finally having the Pet done on
12/20, I got my report that revealed my cancer had not spread but was
really not decreased from my pre-chemo Pet scan. I will have a renal
scan (my kidneys are slightly "sluggish") and a scan of my heart and
then begin Doxil treatments. I see the oncologist on Jan 7th for the
final review of the scans and recommendations. I tolerated the Taxol
and carbo pretty well also, but Neulasta caused me such severe bone
pain, they held off on that, but as a result my white count was very
low and I have had to remain out of work, away from crowds etc. After
hearing the news of the pet scan, on xmas eve, I had to hold all this
anguish in and be strong for my family. Today, I'm so very depressed
and sad. I was really hoping to hear the word remission and return to
work, but that is not to be. FYI, in 1982 my mom was diagnosed and
treated for ovarian cancer. She recieved heavy chemo at that time (5fu,
cysplatinal and Adriamycin) she survived without recurrence for 25
years living to the ripe age of 86. She passed away a month before I
was diagnosed. She and her history do keep my spirits up, but I"m so
low right now. I have never been on any message boards before, so I'm a
newbie to this. I wish you both health in the new year and hope your
treatments give you some successes. I do go to Gilda's club weekly for
group therapy and that has been so very benifitial to me. I"ll have to
ask my MD if I'm platin resistent, they didn't mention it. My CA125
went down from in the 60's to the low 30's after surgery, and they have
remained in the same place. I think I went up one point on the blood
drawn 2 weeks ago and they redrew on the 24th. Keeping my fingers
crossed. Lin, what special diet do you follow?? I'm curious. Thanks for
this page, be well, Jeanne