Stage 1A Grade 3 -Number of Chemo treatments recommended

[CLynne]

I had a TAH/BSO to remove a 6 cm endomitroid andenocarcinoma on my left ovary. The cancer was deeply embedded in the tumor and all my lymph nodes were clear.  My Gyn/Onc recommended 3-4 carbol/taxol sessions and then the hemotologist/oncologist who is monitoring my chemo conferred with several other ovarian specialists and they recommended six.

I just finished my third round of chemo and everything has been okay except for mild neuopathy in my feet and hands and a low white blood cell count prior to my last chemo.

I had an appt. today with my gyn/onc and he again repeated that he felt that there would be no significant statistical difference in my outcome, if I only completed 4 sessions.

I'm confused.  I have been trying to locate research information that addresses this and have had little luck.

Also anything I can do to boost my immune system?

Thank you.

[vlr4l]

Goodling- what stage was your cyst in?

[goodling]

I was diagnosed w/ Sertoli Leydig Cancer in October of lastyear my CA125 was 92 and although it was elevated the normal is upto 35 some of patients are well in the thousands.

[Lizza]

Hi ladies...
Just a question...what was your CA level when they first suspected things were wrong?  Thanks for your postings..
Lizza

[chelseagal]

I am 40 years old and was diagnosed in April-04 with Stage 1C - Grade 2 with Clear Cell.  I had complete hysterectomy, BSO, omentum and lymphnodes removed.  I consulted with the three top gyn/oncs in New York City and they all recommended the same treatment - surgery as noted above and six rounds of Taxol/Carbo  treatment given every 3 weeks.  My medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering where I was treated explained that they don't know for sure that six cycles are better than three, but he counseled that six would be the more prudent course.  I finished the chemo up at the end of Sept-04.  Let me say that it will probably not be as bad as you think it is going to be.  They have a lot of supporting drugs to help control the side effects.  I imagined that I would be sick as a dog for the full 18 weeks, but I managed pretty well.  You have good days and bad days and it goes by quicker than you would expect.  Good luck to you!

[MickeyVicki]

The length of treatment is a preference of each doctor, and is based on their personal experiences in successfully treating patients and on the latest research they have read.  Personally, I tend to go with the preferred treatment regimen of  a hematologist/oncologist, but that does not make my choice the right one for you.  Given that you were likely rendered cancer free after surgery, the chemotherapeutic treatment might be just a precautionary measure and your gyn/onc is probably correct.  It is an important precaution considering that you did have a grade 3 tumor.

I have found that the cancer center staff is the best source for information on protecting or improving your immune system.  Probably because they work hands-on with the patients, it seems those people see everything, everyday.  They can advise you of supplements  and let you know of available prescriptions to request of your doctor; care must be taken not to use a medicine or supplement that will react with your chemotherapy.

[hairy]

,my immune system.most nutrition centers have books or evan computers just to help you with your health issues.I know red rooibbush pronounced roy-bosh is very good for cancer patients and there are many other things good for the immune system.Garlic is also good for the immune system,there are many thingsgod bless you and prayer is probably the best thing for your immune systemIll remember you in mine homarype I was some help,mary