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Bishopville, SC

  • Patient: Ovarian and Fallopian Tube Cancer
    Patient Info: Currently in active treatment (initial surgery, receiving chemo rounds/radiation), Diagnosed: almost 3 years ago, Female, Age: 63
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    Wall Post 7 months ago

    Jeannie wrote on bpositive's wall

    We are the same age and I have stage 4, which i guess means it metasized to my liver, diaphram and lymphs. I've had surgery and will have my first round of chemo on Monday the 17th.
    I 'm wondering what that will be like, do you know?

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      Comment 7 months ago

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      jeannie,
      Sorry to be so long getting back to you but we've been out of town. Yes, I've felt pretty good for 2 -3 weeks. I had no troubles with the actual chemo treatment but just felt pretty yukky for a fews following. I first started with 6 treatments 3 weeks apart, Taxol and carboplatin. I did loose my hair about 2 weeks after 1st treatment but I had already gotten a wig. I will be praying that you will do well and have a great PET scan at the end of treatments. One little tidbit that's alittle personal is you might want to take/wear a pad (s) b/c you will be getting lots of fluids??!!! No one bothered to mention that to me.
      I go tomorrow for Dr. visit and labs and Tues. will have 2nd monthly treatment of cisplatin. Praying that my CA 125 will have dropped already.
      Keep me posted on how you're doing. Will be glad to answer any questions that I can.
      Hope this note gets to you. I'm not computer savy so this website is alittle confusing or alot confusing to me.
      Have a great week.

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    DaveWaz wrote on bpositive's wall

    Welcome. Thank you for taking the time to register. I know we have several people on the network with ovarian cancer experience so when you are ready please do not hesitate to reach out to them.

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    I look forward to reading about your progress.

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    I am 62 and have been going thru chemo for over 2 yrs. I was a stage 3C. Guess mine is considered chronic too. Not familiar with adjuvant therapy. Is that the same as maintenance? Are there side effects? Is your CA 125 normal?
    This is my first day on this site or any site. Would love to hear from someone who is going thru this nightmare.
    I understand if you don't feel like sharing.

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