winter's Journey with Ovarian and Fallopian Tube Cancer
Patient: Ovarian and Fallopian Tube Cancer
Patient Info: Currently in active treatment (initial surgery, receiving chemo rounds/radiation), Diagnosed: over 5 years ago, Female, Age: 70, Stage IV
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winter
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Experience with
Ovarian and Fallopian T...
almost 5 years agoremoval of fluid from right Pleural Cavity
Procedure or Surgery
3 liters of fluid removed from pleural cavity took 6 days. pain excrutiating. do not remember much of the hospital stay after major surgery. no tumors nor lesions found in pleural cavity. ovarian cancer is primary site. cancer was in fluid. 1-1/2 wks in hospital then transported to rehab to get strength back. still experience back pain at tube insertion site and at camera insertion site.
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winter
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Experience with
Ovarian and Fallopian T...
almost 5 years agoChemotherapy
Drug or Chemo Therapy
Nothing can be planned at chemo week. Neulasta shot eventually progesses to be very painful. Found Claritin helps with the pain. Begin to get strength back after a week and appetite.
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winter
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Experience with
Ovarian and Fallopian T...
almost 5 years agoChemo brain
Side Effects
constipation; anxiety; diarrhea; eating problems; fatigue; hair loss everywhere; hot flashes; memory changes; mood changes; some nausea; pain; skin changes; sexual side effects; taste change; thinking problems;