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Today is my two year cancerversary
- By Jennali · New reply 9:16 am
- Discussion in Survivor stories · 4 replies
- Two years ago on November 26, I went into surgery hoping for a miracle. I woke up to find out I had stage IIIc ovarian cancer. But I have my miracle. I am alive two years later. I am still in treatment ...
Ongoing side effects of Doxil
- By ChiMom · New reply 7:57 am
- Discussion in Side effects of treatment · 12 replies
- I had 2 treatments of Doxil and came thru with flying color. Took all the precautions recommended. The third treatment, I was not so lucky. I got sores on my tongue, inflamed underarm rash and painful,itchy ...
Why are Dr's afraid of herbs?
- By Mimi2009 · New reply 2:39 am
- Discussion in Clinical trials · 11 replies
- Last week my mom was offered to participate in a clinical study. She has platinum resistant IIIc with active growth mostly on her liver. As surgery was not an option, this trial was. Caleyx was offered ...
Rising CA125
- By dooder0420 · New reply 1:42 am
- Journal · 21 replies
- Today I got the results from my latest bloodwork. It has risen, once again, from 15 to 19.6. Had the CT done yesterday, what a day that was, machine broke and had to go(in the dreaded blue gown and all ...
First Week Home After Radiation
- By tyke2you · Posted 1:38 am
- Journal · 0 replies
- Where has the week gone??? I've had my first week home after 6 weeks of radiation therapy. I truly can say I just don't know how to act being in one place for a whole week!!! IT'S GREAT!!! I got rested ...
SEROUS BORDERLINE
- By ASCHE · New reply 12:42 am
- Discussion in Newly diagnosed · 12 replies
- Hi everyone, I have been trying to research my diagnosis. I was so releived to find out I didn' t have cancer when they said I had borderline. Then someone said well that is considered stage one. Asked ...
Happy to reach 50
- By optimist1125 · New reply 12:14 am
- Discussion in Survivor stories · 11 replies
- Diagnosed at Stage 3C, hysterectomy July 2003 6 cycles of carbo and taxol. 15 month remission then recurrence in May 2005 then 8 cycles of carbo and taxetere then 12 cycles of doxil. short break for bowel ...
Ovarian Cancer IIIC and Hepatitis-C survivor. It's been almost 10 years!
- By hope4all · New reply 12:05 am
- Journal · 27 replies
- Hi I’m an ovarian cancer and hepatitis-C survivor. I decided to share my story with you in the hope that you will find the strength you need to triumph over the challenges that come your way. I was diagnosed ...
Big time cramps
- By loveoneanother · New reply 12:01 am
- Discussion in Recurrence · 1 reply
- Wow what to do, what to do. I am a 3 c victim found out i had cancer in feb.08 went thru the usual 6 months of chemo with taxol and carbo. then after 4 months clear of cancer it came back in the pelvic ...
Having cancer at 22?
- By AggieChristian · New reply yesterday at 11:55 pm
- Discussion in Newly diagnosed · 30 replies
- My name is Jessica, I'm 22 years old, and I have just been diagnosed with stage IIc ovarian cancer. I am looking for a "friend" to talk to while going through this new stage in my life. I have been checking ...
hospital stay
Verdict in Hormone replacement
Good Review & Happy Thanksgiving
- By Kellyr1 · New reply yesterday at 11:23 pm
- Journal · 2 replies
- Went to my 3 month checkup - I finished chemo July of 08 and CT Scan, Xray all clear and CA 125 5.3. Nice way to start of a holiday weekend! Happy Thanksgiving to you all ...
Happy Thanksgiving
- By SouthernBelle · Posted yesterday at 8:35 pm
- Discussion in Caregivers and family members · 0 replies
- Happy Thanksgiving everyone. We all need to be so thankful that we are still here and can enjoy the day with friends, family or just one another. God has blessed us in many ways. I know that cancer has ...
I know this might be vain...
- By mwit322 · New reply yesterday at 6:17 pm
- Discussion in Side effects of treatment · 6 replies
- Hi y'all, I know this might be vain but I'm a little worried! Since starting my chemo regimen I've been putting on weight like crazy, and I'm worried for what is going to happen after! I was put on birth ...
IBS vs OVCA
- By owenkitty72 · New reply yesterday at 3:46 pm
- Discussion in Help desk · 7 replies
- Hello, I have been lurking on this site for some time. I wanted to say that your strength and love is so inspiring! I debated about posting my issue because I have not been diagnosed with OVCA, but it ...
Gotta start new chemo Wed. 11/25...
- By Dodie1 · New reply yesterday at 12:36 pm
- Discussion in What, me worry? · 21 replies
- scared to death! Please send as many thoughts & prayers as you can. All are very much appreciated. Take care & God Bless ...
Last cycle of treatment (hopefully!)
- By amsterling · New reply yesterday at 11:20 am
- Discussion in Good news · 13 replies
- Hi everyone! I am now in my last cycle of treatment!!! (: While this is cause for GREAT joy, it's hard for me to get really excited because who knows if it will ever be my *last*, you know? I was diagnosed ...
Joining Inspire
- By Kathysbabygirl · New reply yesterday at 10:28 am
- Journal · 1 reply
- Not sure why I didn't do this sooner. Seeing other peoples trials and triumphs is theraputic, helpful, consoling and educational. I just watched a horribly wonderful movie...My sister's keeper and WOW ...
Giving Thanks!
- By Ovacom06 · New reply yesterday at 10:14 am
- Journal · 2 replies
- I am thankful for so much this year-my family, my friends, and my work. I am also thankful to you all my Inspire friends for you unwavering support. You have given me kind words of support especially ...
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