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assay-directed therapy
- By alisonc · New reply 4:09 am
- Discussion in Recurrence · 24 replies
- Hi, I know this has been written about before on this site. However, I am wondering if anyone has heard of it being used on a recurrence? They say the recurrence is not exactly the same as the original ...
Where are cancer tumor testing centers in UK
- By SHAHDAD · Posted 3:07 am
- Discussion in Recurrence · 0 replies
- My sister got recurrence ,can any one tell me and help me where is the cancer tumor testing centers in UK .As in UCL they dont have this facility.I dont know how they suggest the chemo as it has came ...
Where are tumer testing centers in UK
- By SHAHDAD · New reply 3:01 am
- Discussion in Recurrence · 4 replies
- My sister got recurrence can any one tell me and help me where is the Tum,er testing centers in UK .As in UCL I dont how they suggest the chemo as it came back in our case so what to do I am so confused ...
MY PARTNER HAS WALKED AWAY FROM ME....
- By sonia40 · New reply 1:26 am
- Journal · 95 replies
- Hello all just wanting to vent off a little....my partner of 6 yrs has finally packed his bags and walked away...leaving me with my 3 children and our 2 children together...his excuse??? well he couldnt ...
Intraperitoneal (IP) Chemo AFTER IV (Intravenous) Chemo
musicgirl
- By musicgirl · New reply 1:04 am
- Discussion in Side effects of treatment · 10 replies
- I am on a clinical trial and I am developing mouth sores. What was the mouth wash that someone has talked about? Any clues for diet changes ...
Rash - Is it a sign of OC new growth?
- By merridy · New reply 12:57 am
- Discussion in Side effects of treatment · 6 replies
- I have developed a rash on the inside of my legs next to my knees. It itches, is a little purple when touched and is not smooth. I read online something about rashes and ovarian cancer and that rashes ...
Chemo side effects
- By tyke2you · Posted 12:55 am
- Journal · 0 replies
- I have been very fortunate t​o have minor Chemo side effects, but today I got a rude awakening to how they can sneak up on you and literally bring you to your knees. I've had little nausea, but that ...
ascites right before 3rd round of chemo-what does this mean?
- By kuma558 · New reply 12:50 am
- Discussion in Caregivers and family members · 4 replies
- We just checked in today for mom's 3rd treatment and they did a bunch of tests beforehand to get her ready. She has complained about gaining weight on her belly. It turned out she has ascites and they ...
Excuse me...
- By lifeisgrand · New reply 12:29 am
- Discussion in Side effects of treatment · 42 replies
- Is anyone else sick and tired of burping? Seriously, I think I could out burp a pack of beer guzzling bikers. Has anyone found an effective treatment ...
does any1 have ovarian cancer that is not acting normal?
- By phatgirl68 · New reply 12:13 am
- Discussion in Newly diagnosed · 2 replies
- Has any1 that has been diagnoised with oc, had it everywhere but where its suppose to be? my dr found ovarian cancer in 09 after my hystrectomy but got it all(he says) only to have it spread to my liver ...
Small pleural effusion
- By kurri · Posted 12:07 am
- Discussion in What, me worry? · 0 replies
- Hi everyone. I went for a CT scan last week. My doctor rang me and told me everything was clear. I was just reading the report and it says I have a small pleural effusion with out any definate cause ...
for recurrance what does CA 125 count have to be
- By cjpipkins · New reply 12:02 am
- Discussion in Recurrence · 11 replies
- My CA 125 had gone down to around 4 or 5 but went to 30....how high does your CA 125 have to be before the doctor decides to do something ...
Test for BRCA1 and 2
- By michele46 · New reply yesterday at 11:23 pm
- Journal · 2 replies
- I saw an oncolgy nurse specialist today at the Hospital where I am receiving my treatment, she is 100% positiive my insurance will approve this test so the blood will be drawn while I start my chemo next ...
1 st Round of Chemo
- By mariglad · New reply yesterday at 10:56 pm
- Journal · 3 replies
- I had my first round of chemo on the 1/29... I am feeling much better than I thought I would... I am having nausea, but I have been able to hold down food... Also, I have been having a lot of fatigue ...
Hernia
- By LisaHarris · New reply yesterday at 10:48 pm
- Discussion in What, me worry? · 1 reply
- Little background...I was diagnosed Stage IIC November, 2008. Completed the 6 rounds of chemo the end of March 2009. I just saw my oncologist this past Wed. for a 3 month visit. My CA125 was 7.5. The ...
I am home
- By SurvivorJan · New reply yesterday at 10:20 pm
- Journal · 13 replies
- Hi All - just wanted to share an update of the last few days. Last week, I started experiencing some bad abdominal cramps/pains. Thursday they were worse and I was having to take my pain meds more frequently ...
Does anyone still work while they are going through Chemo?
- By bohemianrhapsody8301 · New reply yesterday at 9:23 pm
- Discussion in Newly diagnosed · 21 replies
- Hello everyone, My name is Jessica and I am newly diagnosed OVCA Stage 3C as of June 25, 2009. I am 26 years old and this is my first occurence. I have been so blessed that my chemo side effects have ...
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Why Community Oncology Can Benefit From Cell Function Analysis
- By gpawelski · New reply yesterday at 9:10 pm
- Journal · 49 replies
- As increasing numbers and types of anti-cancer drugs are developed, oncologists become increasingly likely to misuse them in their practice. There is seldom a "standard" therapy which has been proven ...
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