GBenne

Hi GBenne,
I hope you're doing well. I'm curious about what your oncologist suggested for treatment that has you concerned...
When I was diagnosed stage 1 my only treatment was hysterectomy (my particular type of ovarian cancer did not respond well to chemo, they said). Almost eight years later, my cancer returned. I changed doctors/hospitals, had surgery to remove the cancer, and chemo (since it had spread, we decided to hit it hard even if my stubborn type of cancer doesn't respond to chemo - had to try everything we could!).
The chemo was intense, all the usual side effects (hair loss, nausea, vomiting) but I got through it. And I'd do it again in a snap if the darn thing comes back again.
I hope this helps you - please let me know if I can answer any other questions you have...what nexters love to help each other out!!!
Many blessings and much hope,
Nancy

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GregP
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Hello. I can maybe help. Last May I had a surgery to remove a mass that was found from pain I was having. I was then diagnosed with Peritoneal Cancer, went through 6 rounds of chemo, had a debulking surgery on 12/12/12 and then was rediagnosed as primary Ovarian cancer. Went through 2 more rounds of chemo, my last one was 2/7/13. I went back to work on 2/28. My CA125 test was a little elevated last month, I have to wait until 7/18 for my next results to see if it went back down. That's a quick recap. I went through quite a bit and can share my experiences with you. I am 50 years old and live not to far away from you. Let me know how I can help. Have Faith everything will be ok.

Hello,
I am an oncology/end of life nurse that specializes in gyne cancers. Welcome to the "What Next" family. If you should have any questions or concerns that you feel I might be able to help you with, please do not hesitate to ask. There are many excellent people here always willing to help in any way with the latest information or experiences to share. You are among friends….there are no strangers here. I hope you find all the information and support you seek, Carm RN.

Welcome to the WhatNext family! The WhatNext family is made up of people like you who are looking for help or looking to help others. To help you along your journey the WhatNext family has put together a Beginner's Guide to Cancer that I highly recommend you check-out here: http://bit.ly/10BQKCi. Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to others or ask for help.

Wishing you the best.

David
Founder, WhatNexter