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CAN transviginal ultrasound miss OVCA

sophia22x
  • By sophia22x · Posted 8:50 pm
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  • My oncologist told me today that m ultrasound was normal .( I was so relieved to hear this news ). Previous ultrasound revealed ovarian mass and CA 125 of 50.5. Two weeks ago MY CA 125 went down to 37.5 ...

thoughts on CAM (complimentary and alternative medicine)

3Bean
  • By 3Bean · Posted 6:45 pm
  • 1 reply
  • Do homeopaths or naturopaths improve our health? Generally, we all benefit from good counseling, from spending time with people who listen well to our fears and concerns. Some of us benefit from expecting ...

Pay it forward

jbez46
  • By jbez46 · Posted May 18, 2013
  • 3 replies
  • Since being diagnosed with OVCA in January, I have been making ruffle scarves to give to the ladies at the treatment center in Akron. It is my therapy and my mission; to bring some color and joy to someone ...

Recurrence #1 - Doxil Regimen

shalsey11
  • By shalsey11 · Posted May 17, 2013
  • 12 replies
  • Day 1 - Doxil infusion - and the fun begins once again. Was just getting to liking my hair-do after it grew in from the last chemo that ended in November. Oh well. Bought Biotene Mouthwash and Bag Balm ...

Hipec

CHERADAY
  • By CHERADAY · Posted May 17, 2013
  • 1 reply
  • I wanted to get started on my journal about Hipec to hopefully in courage others, if this is for you. Of course my appointment with my surgeon Dr. Boutros (Chief surgeon at Baltimore /Washington Hospital ...

CA125 from 6 - 3 and Met a women 13 years healed

Prostripe
  • By Prostripe · Posted May 17, 2013
  • 6 replies
  • I am 19 months NED and just went to my doc. My CA125 was steady at 6 for 6 months. This time it is a 3. I had been praying for a 3 specifically, and God answered my prayer it is amazing. I am healthy ...

worried

skusnir
  • By skusnir · Posted May 16, 2013
  • 3 replies
  • Back in Feb 2012 I had a total hysterectomy but the ovaries and tubes were left due to menorrahgia. Had to go back in three seprate times for a hematoma in the vault. Back in April 2012 I had another ...

Celebrated 10 Years on May 5, 2013

1TuffCookie
  • By 1TuffCookie · Posted May 16, 2013
  • 17 replies
  • I still remember that day like yesterday, anyone who has been told they have the "BIG C" usually does. This experience has been a blessing, because I feel cancer made me a better person. Life is a precious ...

Footprints in the Sand Poem

1TuffCookie
  • By 1TuffCookie · Posted May 16, 2013
  • 3 replies
  • Footprints in the Sand One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky. In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there ...

6 months post chemo and a recurrence

Twoscoops
  • By Twoscoops · Posted May 15, 2013
  • 25 replies
  • Hello. I was 44 years old when I was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer on May 14, 2012. On May 31, 2012 I had a radical debulking and started chemotherapy 3 weeks later. Chemo finished in October ...

Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer

Tazzywazzy
  • By Tazzywazzy · Posted May 14, 2013
  • 14 replies
  • I'm 43 years old and a single mother of one. In November of 2012 I had umbilical hernia surgery. I had been bloated prior to that surgery, assuming the bloating had to do with the hernia. By December ...

Bloods, bloods, bloods!!!

rosebottom
  • By rosebottom · Posted May 14, 2013
  • 2 replies
  • Well after being requested to engage in a fasting blood test, having pre-op bloods done and also my CA-125 levels tested, the Phlebotomist could not draw from my veins, despite 3 attempts! (here in the ...

CA125 6, and CT shows active disease, how can HAPPEN this????????

Dianne45
  • By Dianne45 · Posted May 13, 2013
  • 12 replies
  • Did anyone of you teal sisters had the same experience?????? When my Doctor told me that, I almost fell from my chair. I knew, the CA125 it wasn't a reliable reading for me, but today going for my 50th ...

Surgery Date

cynceno
  • By cynceno · Posted May 13, 2013
  • 0 replies
  • My surgery has been confirmed for May 29th In West Covina. That is where I am from went to high School there etc. I had been admitted over night at hospital in LA due to my stent coming out. For anyone ...

Happy Mother's Day!

faith50
  • By faith50 · Posted May 12, 2013
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  • I am NED and feeling great today. It has been 4 years since my 2nd occurance of 1c clear cell. . My Dr told me 4 years ago that i had 2 or maybe 3 years to live but Praise the Lord and agressive treatments ...

New article: Mom's virtual cancer family helps daughter cope with loss

John2
  • By John2 · Posted May 12, 2013
  • 0 replies
  • From: John Novack, Communications Director, Inspire Dear members, I'm writing to share with you a new article on NBC's TODAY.com, "Mom's virtual cancer family helps daughter cope with loss." You can read ...

Another Birthday

Sherrie12
  • By Sherrie12 · Posted May 12, 2013
  • 7 replies
  • Well another birthday and would have never thought I would be dealing with cancer again. Found out in March after 5 years. Very lucky that this new tumour is small (3 cm) and have now seen specialist ...

Some Very Special Mothers

Mickeral
  • By Mickeral · Posted May 12, 2013
  • 1 reply
  • Where there is no struggle, there is no strength… Oprah Winfrey@BrainyQuote Dear Fellow Travelers: May I offer a big Mother's Day salute to all of you ladies who face tremendous struggles against what ...

Katrhi Eulogy

BluEyedTygr
  • By BluEyedTygr · Posted May 10, 2013
  • 14 replies
  • I am blessed that I was able to spend the last moments of my Mom's life with her. I was given the opportunity to cuddle with her, hold her hand, smell her skin, kiss her face, and let her know how much ...

Up All Night

Birdie64
  • By Birdie64 · Posted May 8, 2013
  • 0 replies
  • There are 15 songs titled "Up All Night" on iTunes. I would suspect all of them lament the issue {well not exactly - most of them probably celebrate and promote it}..... doubt listening to any of them ...

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