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Rosemary, thanks for your recent post to my comments. Yes I actually never put it totally out of my mind that ovarian cancer would again pay me an ugly visit. I did not want to live in a fool's paradise and not suspect the possibility or be unprepared for the initial shock or reoccurence.
As we are the same age and same staging 3c the journey is a lot similar. It is really tough to fight this thing not having the youth thing as an asset. But we do have the mature resolve and experience to focus on the important. I am trying to do a very strict diet that is as nourishing and supportive as possible to help my body fight this thing. I am currently adding ABM Mushroom along with the healthy diet to the regimen of tools I am using. I did a lot of research on it first, and checked out the human trials done so far. I did this not using companies that made their claims to sell the product only. Since I have a mass on the dome of my bladder I need to shrink this thing before it invades the bladder. I am hoping the chemo and ABM together which also has tumor shinking evidence and also excellent immune building results will get together and help me avoid doing the possible operation I may face if chemo alone doesn't stop this thing. I had high grade form of cancer, first time around, and understand your cancer type cannot change. I am concerned about if it is growing or not but have no signs like blood in urine,pain during urination, fevers, just a little bloating. It is such a big crazy mystery. I was in excellent health other than arthritis when this thing took over my life. I am now eating a much better diet, and trying to stay positive on everything. I know a lot of people are wary and scared of adding other things to their chemos and I would say tell your doctor about what you want to do first of course to help with the side effects and progress of the chemo within your body.
all my best, and I would like to follow your progress as well through our journies. Jean

I am following in your footsteps. I feel like I am outside my body and talking about someone else. Whee, what a journey we are facing. Good luck..Your info has helped me .

Thank you Rosemary.You have been so helpful .You told me when I joined this site I could do it. That meant everything. Hope you are still doing well. Will always keep in touch.

I like to hear inspiring stories, as it keeps me upbeat. I worked with a lady who had both breast and ovarian cancer at the same time. She was treated for both (at the same hospital I am treated), and she has survived both for over 13 years.

Going into surgery on Wed or Thursday. Scared but know this is a necessary step forward.

Rosemary, you sound like my twin, hope we can communicate on a regular basis.

Will keep you informed for sure.

Rosemary, my husband is really trying to help me to communicate with others in the same circumstances I found myself in just three months ago. I do feel this will help . I have a ct scan on Nov. 5 th then will be scheduled for surgery. Everyone is very supportive but they are not experiencing what I am. Glad to talk anytime.

Rosemary, would it be possible to send her an email msg? I think she would feel more comfortable that way.
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Thanks, Paul

Rosemary my wife, Lynne, was diagnosed with stage 3c in August and has completed two cycles (3 weeks per cycle) of chemo and if next week's CT scan goes as planned will be having surgery the following week and then 3 more cycles of chemo to follow. She needs someone to talk to who has been through this. Could you be
that person?
Thanks, Paul

Hang in thereRosemary! I am IIa Fallopian Tube cancer and understand how scary those microscopic cells are. Chemo is rough but tolerable. I know you can do it! Hugs!

I was given six month..... almost 8 years ago. I was diagnosed with Stage IV Ovarian Cancer... had debulking surgery and was told I had about six months. Then he got the PET CT Scan back and found out he'd removed all the cancer. I laugh when I remember him bouncing up and down in his chair and yelling "I GOT IT ALL.I GOT IT ALL".... I was 62... I'm 70 now - still no recurrence. I did almost two years of chemo to get here. It's just a number Rosemary....

I was diagnosed with IIIB Ovarian Cancer in August 2010. After surgery, I received Dositaxel and Carboplatin. I developed a allergic reaction to the Dositaxel and that was replaced with Abraxane. After a year remission I was told I have "chronic" ovarian cancer and received Gemcitabine and Carboplatin starting in July 2012. I have reached my lifetime limit for Carboplatin. In April 2013, I started Topetican which I received for two months however the mass continued to increase. I am now receiving Abraxane. I see endless hope not hopeless end!

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