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New thread for bohan!
Nov 17, 2008 03:06PM in the Ovarian Cancer Community
I'm just now reading this thread, and I have to say, it made me laugh...then giggle...then try to hold my face straight...then burst out laughing again! Oh geez. I really wanna come to that brownie/cookie party! Y'all do know there's a new C&C movie coming out, right? It's actually a chronical of the current concert tour. It's called Cheech & Chong: Li...
Welcome to the Ovarian Cancer Community!
Nov 16, 2008 10:39PM in the Ovarian Cancer Community
Welcome to the Ovarian Cancer Community. Whether you have just been diagnosed, or have been fighting this disease for years, this is a place for you to ask questions, offer advice, and provide support for other women with Ovarian Cancer. If you have a loved one or are a caregiver for someone with Ovarian Cancer, your questions and comments are always welcom...
our dear Kelly
Nov 16, 2008 12:04AM in the Ovarian Cancer Community
I went back to read some of her posts just to jog my memory. I do remember the post where she was talking about her tough time with surgery. I'm so sorry to hear of her passing. I'm really glad you had the opportunity to spend quality time together. The world is definitely short on positive, exhuberant people. Please accept my deepest sympathy, for you, ...
What can one do for chemo nails?
Nov 15, 2008 11:56PM in the Ovarian Cancer Community
My nails did not get as bad as what you describe, but chemo did pretty much ruin my nails. I've had several different chemos, and some were worse than others. The thing about nails is they will rarely clear up, espcially if it is a fungus, until they grow out. I did that, but even the new nails that have grown out have dips in them, and they curve. Do the...
1st recurrence question
Nov 08, 2008 09:09PM in the Ovarian Cancer Community
You say your body rejected Carboplatin. Does that mean you had an allergic reaction to it? That is very common, and it does not mean you are platinum resistant. It just means you had an allergic reaction. I did, as well. I think, for the most part, if that happens, docs will switch you to something else to see if it works rather than work through the all...
Terrible bloating from ascites
Nov 07, 2008 10:10PM in the Ovarian Cancer Community
Ronni is right...go to the ER as soon as you can. Don't wait until the doctor's office opens on Monday. Not only will you lessen the danger, but you'll be amazed at how much better you'll feel, too. I hope you're already getting it taken care of. Let us know how it goes. Gail