Ovarian Cyst, Tumor, & other questions/symptoms
Jul 22, 2008 09:22PM in the Ovarian Cancer Expert Forum
Dear Margie: it sounds like you are doing very well. Your doctor is doing a great job and is being very careful with you. Sometimes it is a good idea to let your bone marrow have a chance to recharge. 6 weeks is not a long periods of time. September sounds just right for a repeat evaluation best wishes Dear Barniegirl, You are connected with the medical...
Re-occurring ovarian cancer
Jul 22, 2008 09:13PM in the Ovarian Cancer Expert Forum
Hi There, Did your wife ever have an elevation of her CA 125? If not, then I would worry more about the scan findings. If she previously has an elevated level when there was cancer present, the current finding might be due to something else. the possibilities include: tumor recurrence scar tissue benign fluid collection with adhesions (such as a lymp...
Topotecan
Jul 22, 2008 09:09PM in the Ovarian Cancer Expert Forum
Hi Fiana thank you so much for the update on your mother. I am glad she is feeling better. it may be too early to really say if topotecan is working or not. I am interested in what her oncologist thinks. I base decisions about changing therapy on several factors: -how someone feels -side effects -evaluation of response (by xray and /or CA 125) so if ...
ovarian cancer
Jul 20, 2008 06:57PM in the Ovarian Cancer Expert Forum
Hi There, In general I would say that if the tumor is not removed, the cancer will not be removed. For an untreated cancer, by definition it will grow and spread. Is your question theoretical or do you have stage 2 cancer and are considering not having therapy for it? Please respond and I am happy to try to help you with this take care
6 months of diareah following colonoscopy
Jul 20, 2008 06:54PM in the Ovarian Cancer Expert Forum
Hi There, I think you have the wrong forum and I sure do not feel qualified to answer your very important questions. There is a gastroenterology forum. Please ask your question there. I hope all works out best wishes
Ovarian Cancer Ruled Out?
Jul 20, 2008 06:52PM in the Ovarian Cancer Expert Forum
Hey there Corky, Thank you for your complete information (except your age which is always helpful to know). You have had the delux super evaluation and wonderful, wonderful care. several ultrasounds and two laparoscopies which show - no sign of cancer and endometriosis. You have a diagnosis and a reason for the elevation of your CA 125 and for your pai...