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Nov 18, 2008 07:06PM in the Ovarian Cancer Community
What is happy feet? I'd love for my feet to be happy right about now. I must have missed your original post. Teresa
article and update
Nov 18, 2008 07:04PM in the Ovarian Cancer Community
Deandra, The article is awesome! You are a very impressive young lady. How do I find your blog at Carepages? I would like to read it. I joined that community tonight. Teresa
Guess Work?
Nov 18, 2008 05:57PM in the Ovarian Cancer Community
I can see why you are confused. I wonder if they consider the remaining tumors non-malignant or so under control that they are non-threatening? Therefore, they consider you in remission. I know...it sounds as if I don't know what I'm talking about just writing it. So many of these doctors speak to us like they're Martians or something. LOL Teresa
CA125
Nov 18, 2008 03:44PM in the Ovarian Cancer Community
I bet if you call your doctor you can find out if he has the results ready for you. I always call my doctor one or two days after the test is given. Good luck. Let us know the results. Teresa
Guess Work?
Nov 17, 2008 07:07PM in the Ovarian Cancer Community
In answer to your question: The ONC's nurse told me today that my CA125 might rise on Doxil for the first two or three treatments. Then, it should go down to the "true indicator." (whatever that means at this point is baffling) I won't have another CA125 until I've been on Doxil a full month. Incidently, I have no signs of passing the Doxil. (pink urine) ...
Guess Work?
Nov 17, 2008 06:32PM in the Ovarian Cancer Community
My CA125 was 8 immediately following my first line of chemo. It was 357 at the time I was diagnosed, prior to surgery, and went down to 75 following surgery. Since it was 8 after chemo and I had an active tumor, makes me think in this instance it was not accurate. What do ya'll think about this now that I've explained this part? Marie: I've also read or ...