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About Me: Female, 77, FL, member since Feb 2008
June, 2006, diagnosed with ovarian cancer, stage 3c, age 61.5 yrs. I have a very supportive husband, 3 wonderful adult children, one grandchild, and am able to work 3 days a week .. for Cancer MD's, no less. I had surgery, then cisplatin/taxol for 6 rounds. Shortly a
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fter, my CA-125 began rising each month. My MD suggested tamoxifen 2x daily. It is effective for 10% of ovarian patients. I thank God it has helped me as my numbers have turned around and I am now within the normal range. I won't be checked for another couple of months and will have a CT/PET at that time. Living with cancer certainly helps you appreciate what you have and not sweat the small stuff. Living with cancer can be exhausting. I thank God for the gift of every day. 9/25/08: still on tamoxifen. #'s been rising since 12/07, but actually dropped off one point this month to 71. Am watching a lymph node near my liver which has remained unchanged for 3 months. 1/8/09: Pet scan showed recurring cancer. Starting carboplatin with taxotere on 1/19/09 ... and so it goes. 4 rounds of carbo/taxol. Cleared some of the cancer but did not touch the node by my liver. Also allergic reaction to carbo. Now trying topotecan ....
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Dec 20, 2009
"Sometimes Hospice can get you through a rough patch and your Mom will be able to resume treatment. In the meantime, I will keep all of you in my prayers.
Judy"
Nov 14, 2009
"Don't want you to miss these comments, Sharon.
Love,
Judy C"
Tumor marker went down after round 2 .. a very good thing. However, have developed severe "foot" syndrome (Hand/Foot Syndrome). I did nothing unusual after Rou...
I write this journal so I have an accounting of what is happening.
Doxil Round 1 was uneventful. Usual constipation. Used ice packs on hands and feet for 48 hrs. (exc...
As I mentioned earlier, had a 5 day stay in the hospital to open up a bowel blockage.
The PET/CT shows "activity" in the small intestine area and combined wit...
04/12
Hi,
This is Vince Karlo S. Iglesia and i am 28, from philippines. i have just read your post last Feb of 2009, http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Ovarian-Cancer/BE-CAREFUL--SPAMMER-REPORTED/show/768522
I am not a spammer, I want to clear my name.. Sorry if my message cause you a trouble. but that was before when i am selling products of Alliance In Motion Global, www.allianceinmotion.com.
But I am not a spammer. im just offering herbal medicines.. Sorry again..
God bless and RIP ma'am..
02/10
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hope you are at peace with your angel wings. RIP Judy xxxxx
01/10
I hear you got through the surgery but the pain monster is still sitting on your tummy. Wish I could chase him away for you. Just know that I'm thinking of you, sending you hugs (very gentle ones). h..u..g.. irene
12/09
I want to wish you a Merry Christmas Judy and I hope and pray you can enjoy this time with family. May the New Year bring you good health and much happiness.
Hugs,
Colleen
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