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Guess Work?
Nov 18, 2008 12:01PM in the Ovarian Cancer Community
Just about three days ago, Betty1227 posted (posts/show/685798) regarding another biomarker, HE4. I went onto the Quest Diagnostics website and this biomarker is for monitoring epithelial ovarian cancer. It can be used in conjunction with the CA125. From what I understood, this is a more precise marker when the CA125 fails in some cases. So, for those t...
New thread for bohan!
Nov 13, 2008 03:58PM in the Ovarian Cancer Community
okay, I'm going to confess that I just went to a Cheech & Chong concert. And, I was really annoyed that the air filtering in the venue was way too efficient. No second hand smoke was coming my way.
Tamoxifen didn't work for me
Nov 13, 2008 03:11PM in the Ovarian Cancer Community
For those that knew I started Tamoxifen 8 weeks ago, it didn't work for me. Today at my doctor's appt, I was told my number (CA125) went from 72 (8 weeks ago) to 161. Still not a significant number, but I'll be starting Taxol weekly for the next 6 months. (Hopefully) this will put the disease in check for me. Only time will tell. Now, I will be putting t...
Free House Cleanings for ladies on chemo!!
Nov 11, 2008 07:17PM in the Ovarian Cancer Community
This is great. I'm not on chemo right now, but will remember this for any recurrence. And, I'll be going to my local networking on Thurs and will definitely pass this information along to the other women there. Take care. Angie
Donna's Funeral
Nov 04, 2008 09:37AM in the Ovarian Cancer Community
Dear Jan, Thank you for sharing the beautiful tribute on Donna. Now, as others have said, please concentrate on yourself. This is what is important now. My best, Angie
Reaction to Contrast Dye
Nov 04, 2008 09:25AM in the Ovarian Cancer Community
Dear Janet, I have not had the experience you have had. But, I do want to tell you that I know of some people (not OvCa women) that are allergic to the dye and cannot have the dye injected, otherwise, it could kill them. My girlfriend's grandfather did not know he was allergic to the dye and died. I'm not sure if there is a test that can be done to se...