Discuss with others your experiences of symptom management. Remember to always consult your doctors and nurses about specific concerns.
- By jeaniet · October 9, 2008
- 8 replies
- Hi ladies.....I had my last chemo on June 23rd. My hair started to grow back by the first of August and grew like gangbusters for about a month and a half. I know it probably hasn't stopped growing, but ...
- By tjjakovac · September 28, 2008
- 11 replies
- I love this website and read it everyday. The chemo I am on is kicking my butt. If you remember me telling you all I am on Carbo/ Gemzar. After series 1, I ended up in the hospital for 8 days due to Platelets ...
- By kla · September 27, 2008
- 15 replies
- Over the last months .I've had some rather odd symptoms my G.P.doesn't seem to get them & I'm wondering if anybody else has ever experienced these.Due to see Gyn/oncologist next month. I am Having sever ...
- By mikecalginia · September 17, 2008
- 4 replies
- My mother is having her 6th chemotherapy treatment today for her ovarian canccer. We are hoping this will be the last of the session. I have one situation that I am questioning, which is Mom's change ...
- By LifeIsGood · September 14, 2008
- 22 replies
- Hi Ladies! I had my last Taxol/Carboplatin treatment on July 6, 2008 (for stage 1c OC). I have begun to notice continued stiffness in my shoulder area, hips and knees. It kind of feels like the sore/stiff ...
- By Teresa56 · September 5, 2008
- 2 replies
- My Mom is starting to have difficulty swallowing her food but we have not seen it point to just certain foods, it just happens all of a sudden. She will take a bite,swallow and then start gagging. She ...
- By Gia · August 31, 2008
- 10 replies
- Doxcil is an old drug (adriamycin) coated in a stealth liposome which stays around longer in the body thus getting to the cancer cells. The hand/foot skin problem and hot temperature restriction is well ...
- By Lemona · August 31, 2008
- 2 replies
- Has anyone had lymphedema? I just had my surgery Aug. 18 (following 8 rounds of chemo). Just today I had a kind of sharp pain upon touch under my arm into the breast tissue. Once I rubbed it it went away ...
- By Kellyr1 · August 28, 2008
- 9 replies
- HI every one I have noticed that there has been alot of discussions about wigs, hats, & hair loss and I am just wondering if what I am doing is actually making my hair grow in quciker or not. How long ...
- By thewishmaker · August 26, 2008
- 3 replies
- I would like to talk with anyone who has had this course of chemo. Topotecan/Carboplatin ...
- By Teresa56 · August 22, 2008
- 12 replies
- I am curious if anyone suffers severe pain in their legs after chemo treatments have ended. My 74 yr old Mom is suffering with such leg pain but none of her Dr's have been able to find a reason for this ...
- By PamRn · August 22, 2008
- 3 replies
- Has anyone had recurrent UTI's since treatment? I haven't had much trouble with urinary tract infections since I was a child, but I've had 2 lately ...
- By LifeIsGood · August 17, 2008
- 16 replies
- I am thilled that my chemo is over. I had stage 1c OC that was removed during surgery and had 6 taxol/carbo treatments. I was able to maintain my weight during treatments because I would lose weight during ...
- By linda_w · August 14, 2008
- 2 replies
- Is anyone on chemo and dialysis? What are the effects? Linda ...
- By mikecalginia · August 7, 2008
- 24 replies
- My mother's 4th treatment was on July 30. As of now, she is having severe constipation. Has anyone tried an enema without having bacterial problems? Her doctor did not feel having an enema would be safe ...
- By drdu12 · August 5, 2008
- 12 replies
- Hello all, I've been following postings here but not responding alot - first I want to say thank you to everyone - your insights and strength and information about OVCA have been inspiring and comforting ...
- By karenelaine · August 2, 2008
- 5 replies
- I had surgery to remove a 15cm tumor in Jan. 2008. It was stage III oc. I am, after chemo, "cancer free". However, I have developed a honking big hernia in my scar tissue. I am to have surgery Aug 12 ...
- By Ani123 · July 26, 2008
- 15 replies
- Just a quick question...does anyone suffer from aches and pains in the upper body a few days after chemo? I get the usual achey leg joints but what bothers me more is the aches in my neck, chest, shoulders ...
- By annejulia · July 23, 2008
- 5 replies
- I have been on Gemzar/Carboplatin combo after my fourth abdominal surgery in February of this year. Last week I had to have a blood transfusion for the severe anemia which is a side effect of this treatment ...
- By Lemona · July 18, 2008
- 12 replies
- Does anyone else have swollen feet, ankles and legs? I'm wondering if this is due to the chemo. It gets worse as the day goes on and sometimes my ankles are huge. It's not uncomfortable or painful. This ...
