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I guess I'm doing this
- By amandajd · Posted November 15, 2009
- 20 replies
- I just found out this week that I have ovarian cancer. I suppose I'm still in shock since I just stared at that first sentence for way too long. As a bit of background, I'm 22, I was doing fertility treatments ...
GOOD MORINING EVERYONE....
- By sonia40 · Posted November 14, 2009
- 10 replies
- Hello all my wonderful and caring friends...i slept in the lounge last night as i was up practically every half hr to urinate....very painfull burning sensation....i didnt realise how common IC is....and ...
Prayer needed
- By sarahbeth · Posted November 14, 2009
- 24 replies
- I just finished my 6 rounds of carbo/taxol and my CT scans came back clear for which I am so thankful but I have a request for all of you who believe in the power of prayer. My childhood best friend was ...
JUST CAME BACK FROM THE HOSPITAL....
- By sonia40 · Posted November 14, 2009
- 12 replies
- Hello all well its been a preety rough weekend...went in on friday morning for a laproscopy, hysteroscopy, cystoscopy and a curette....well the doctor came in to see me in recovery and briefly mentioned ...
Teal Ribbon Golf Tournament
- By Laurel-J · Posted November 13, 2009
- 4 replies
- The second annual Teal Ribbon Golf Tournament in AZ was held Nov. 12, 2009. We had beautiful weather with 107 women participating. We donated $2,000 to the Ovarian Cancer Alliance of Arizona, generated ...
CT scan shows asites...
- By nnavarro · Posted November 13, 2009
- 15 replies
- My CT scan shows asites, no tumors. I am so fortunate to have a gynec-oncologist who always returns my calls. I couldn't wait until Monday for the news as I had convinced myself that the pain I felt was ...
Today's treatment went well
- By tyke2you · Posted November 12, 2009
- 2 replies
- Tomorrow is the last day of treatment for this week. Then we'll just have one more week here in KC. Even if they decide to do the high dose radiation, we will only have to stay overnight and come home ...
Remission, NED, Stable
- By kennebec · Posted November 12, 2009
- 7 replies
- For some time here at Inspire I've noticed others using the terms "Remission" and "NED" (No Evidence of Disease). My Onc has never used those terms. So yesterday I asked if I am considered to be in Remission ...
Neurontin for pain management/neuropathy
- By gpawelski · Posted November 12, 2009
- 23 replies
- I've written before that anecdotally, drugs like Neurontin are used off-label. Most drugs are prescribed off-label. One must be cautious that off-label remedies are fully discussed with patients and must ...
recurrence of ovca
- By nnavarro · Posted November 11, 2009
- 10 replies
- I just found out about this site this morning and already I am more encouraged by reading some of the journal entries. I am amazed at the strength you ladies have. I am in my 3rd and continual round of ...
Take Charge!
- By Ovacom06 · Posted November 11, 2009
- 1 reply
- What I have realized through this experience is that we as women need to take charge of our own health care. Just because a physician tells you, does not mean you should accept it as gospel if you still ...
HAVING A LARPROSCOPY/CYSTOSCOPY ON FRIDAY...
- By sonia40 · Posted November 11, 2009
- 7 replies
- Hello to all the wonderful people who have been following my posts....as you all know i am awaiting surgery for a partial nephrectomy and a gallbladder removal.....but i have also a few gyno problems ...
a time to reach out
- By mickimoo · Posted November 10, 2009
- 35 replies
- It's time for me to take my place amongst my sisters and reach for their hands and ask them to hold mine. I know I can be strong but sometimes I feel so lonely and frightened. Just when I think I can ...
A wonderful idea from the mind of a little girl
- By dleach · Posted November 10, 2009
- 4 replies
- Watch this story about an amazing little girl who let the world know how she felt about them. http://abcnews.go.com/Health/CancerPreve ntionAndTreatment/child-brain-tumor-leav es-notes-family-death/story?id=8998612 ...
Dr. Oz Discusses Ovarian Cancer Tomorrow
- By rem · Posted November 10, 2009
- 0 replies
- Dr. Barbara Goff to Discuss Ovarian Cancer on "The Dr. Oz Show," Wednesday, November 11, 2009 Tune into "The Dr. Oz Show" tomorrow (www.doctoroz.com) to watch SGO/GCF member Dr. Barbara Goff discuss the ...
High Dose Radiation
- By tyke2you · Posted November 9, 2009
- 4 replies
- Anyone had this procedure?? I saw the Dr. for my weekly check-up and he told me they will decide after this week whether or not to do the HDR (high dosage radiation procedure. It takes a couple hours ...
Being a survivor
- By annebert · Posted November 8, 2009
- 6 replies
- I have been meaning to post his here for a while. I stumbled on this poem one day and it encapsulates for me the fact that being alive RIGHT NOW is the best revenge. If you are not familiar with ee cummings ...
cant get motivated
- By kurri · Posted November 8, 2009
- 5 replies
- since finishing chemo in july I just cant seem to get myself motivated. I know I should be eating all the right foods and exercising regularly. I dont feel like cooking and exercise is the last thing ...
not always bright
- By tonye · Posted November 7, 2009
- 0 replies
- yesterday was a trial of anxity and learning how to rise above it, remain my own advocate and not let hospital policy bring me down....and you know with the help of some caring nurses, friends and family ...
"Life Changes and We Change To Adjust To It"
- By Ciboney1 · Posted November 7, 2009
- 33 replies
- I have been missing from here for a while with not much to say; because of some issues here on the forum and because I have had some news I didn't want to hear ( as I know many of you have had the same ...
