I also had a second reoccurance and have been on Doxil for over 3 years, with minimal side effects. I can't speak for others, but it has been great for me. It sounds like your doctor is giving you a good choice.
Please keep us posted. I am being treated for my first recurrence with taxotere and carbo and am hoping for another break. (First tx finished 11/06. Took tamoxifen for a year. 2nd tx started 1/09). I am curious to see what you find out with the test from MD Anderson. Thanks for sharing and good luck. Judy
Thank you for your comments. I appreciate your honesty and perspectives. Last week my boyfriend and I traveled to MD Anderson for a 2nd opinion. I was tested for the BRCA1/2 gene mutation and am waiting for the results before deciding which treatment option to pursue.
If I were in your "shoes", I'd get a second opinion. Sounds like you have a good doc, but another viewpoint might be very helpful for you at this point.
I agree with Teresa222 100%. I hope you get another long remission. Your chances are much better than most women with recurrent ovca. Marie
I may be wrong about this, but I feel the only reason you had anything other than a single drug therapy when you first relapsed is the fact that your remission lasted SO LONG. You had the same good fortune on your second remission. Obviously, platinum based drugs have been very successful on you thus far. Now, they will probably use a singleton dose as not to use up your options so quickly.Perhaps they will recommend Doxil. You have been VERY FORTUNATE. I believe I would listen to that ONC who has provided the decisions that have afforded you two long remissions.