post menopausal ovarian cancer

[Hope19]

Please could you tell me the best chemotherapy management for a post menopausal stage 1c grade 2 endometriod adenocarcinoma of the ovary. Is carboplatin and taxol much better than carboplatin alone

[Hope19]

Hi
Mum had her chemo. Very strange as 10 years ago i worked at same hospital. All went well and we had a "nice day" Sounds silly i know but we sat around, relaxed, drank tea, talked, read magazines.
Anyway for 2 days she had zero side effects and felt good. Monday she started to develop joint pain, Tuesday (after her CT)  she suffered from nausea, faintness and vomiting. Today Thurs she has general pain in different parts of her body, indigestion and heartburn. It will be a week tomorrow so with luck the pain will begin to subside.

[Hope19]

Thanks again. I will let you know how things go. I live 300 miles away from my mums but i am travelling up for the first one and can get there a few other cycles. I am worried about the toxicity of the taxol but in the whole scheme of things it is about long term health. I just wish we could share the side effects around the family a little!!! However my mum is very strong and we do feel very positive. She has her second cycle mid December so from your comments it sounds like she may feel okay over the Christmas period. Fingers crossed. Well stay well and i will  let you know. Big day on Friday. Thank you

[rmarie]

I did well with chemo both times.  The first time I did lose my hair, had nausea, however it was taken care of with the antiemetics.  The infusion lasted from 9 to 12:45 and then I would go back to work.  I worked 5 days a week after 2 months, my choice, I could have gone back sooner.  I did get flu symptoms 3 days after the treatment, and went down for the count for the weekend.  My husband got me off the couch and out of the house for a couple of hours during the day.  I worked out 5 days a week, less time than I had before, but I was still in the gym.  Second time, I had more surgery, was out of work 5 weeks and started chemo in 5 weeks.  I dropped my counts that time and got procrit.  I just keep on keep on.  I wish your mom well, she did get diagnosed in an early stage, hopefully she will do great.  Hope this helps
Marie

[OCFB]

I tolerated the chemo relatively well.  Lost all my hair, of course, but that is a minor consideration all things taken into account.  The chemo days were long, but my team kept me quite comfortable.  As to side effects: mouth sores and indigestion mostly.  I did have one stay in the hospital due to fever after my first round, but after that, I was given a shot at each session to offset low blood whitecount.  That did the trick.  Took Nexium for indigestion and daily folic acid supplements for the mouth sores.  It is good to focus on something pleasant for the end of each chemo session.  My husband would always take me away for a day or two afterward (we have an RV).  It was something for me to look forward to afterwards.  Stay positive with your mum and keep a sense of humor.  Keep in contact with the forum; these people are wonderfully supportinve.

[Hope19]

Thank you so much. It is my mum who is having treatment. She is 63 and has endometriod adenocarcinoma. We realise that in fact she has been very "lucky" with the staging. How did you tolerate the chemo?  How about long term? My mum is just about to start and it has all been such a shock. Thank you for taking the time to answer. It was much appreciated and your history is very reassuring, i wish you well.

[rmarie]

The standard treatment for all ovarian cancer is carboplatin and taxol in one form or another.  You are a nice early stage, good luck

[OCFB]

I am 66 and stage 1C 3, TAH followed by chemo, taxoterre and carboplatin, 6 rounds, 1 every 3 weeks.  That was in 2004.  I have had no recurrence and my CA 125's remain at 5-6.  Hope this helps.