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Hi I'm Joanne. New to this group and I have Ovarian Cancer. Looking to connect with others with OVC.
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Hi I'm Joanne. New to this group and I have Ovarian Cancer. Looking to connect with others with OVC.
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Hi @pbprice, I'd also like to add my welcome. How are you tolerating the chemo? Any side effects that you find challenging?
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1 ReactionYes, my first 3 treatments did consist of Taxol, Carbo and Avastin; when I was first diagnosed my CA 125 was 2600, now it is 9.4; Thanks guys for letting me know, there's hope @ the end of the tunnel :<)
Thanks for the encouragement! I'm during everything except meditate and massages, but will incorporate it in my schedule!
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1 ReactionHi Pam
I have completed my chemo, surgery, etc. just recently and am in remission. I was stage 3C. I think your success for remission may depend somewhat on your life style. No sugar. Go on a Mediterranean diet, exercise, meditate, get massages. Your chances of beating this thing are very good. Keep up your spirits. You Will win!
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1 ReactionHi Pam, I’m Rochelle. I had 6 rounds of Taxol and
Carbo platinum. It put my cancer in remission .
I hope it works that way with you.
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2 ReactionsHi, I'm Pam and I'm new 2 the group. I have stage 3 ovarian cancer; I've completed 3 chemo sessions, surgery and now in my 4th chemo session. I have 2 more chemo sessions 2 complete. Does anyone know if this will lead 2 remission?
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1 ReactionNot sure who you are addressing your question to...
Where do you live now?
If your CA125 has 4 consecutive rises, even if they are still within the normal range, it is time for a CT scan. Otherwise, no worries! One and a half years in remission indicates that you are platinum sensitive, that is why you are still cancer free!
Hang in there! It gets better, especially when the chemo is done. After two months, my eyelashes, eyebrows are growing. Hair seems to be slower. Exercise had been my savior- whenever the chemo seemed too much to bear, I got on my treadmill for 30 minutes. It Works! Always made me feel better. I still do 30 minutes a day even though I have (supposedly) no cancer left in my body. It just feels good. Healing also involves getting rid of all sugar. Meditate. Find a hobby you love or an instrument you have always wanted to learn. Whatever, do not give up!