maryloufrench

maryloufrench, saw your concern about no scans by Kaiser. I have been in remission now for one year with stage IIIC ovarian cancer and have had no pet scan or ct. scan in that time. You are extremely lucky your Cancer was found in the very earliest of stages. I see my doctor every three months for a checkup and have had one pelvic . The CA125 is a good marker for me so that is tested every three months also. The problem with ct and pet scans is the extremes of radiation you are exposed to. Within one year I had three chest x-Rays, and three ct scans so I am surprised I do not light up in the dark. Listen to your body,continue to have frequent checkups and when in doubt call the doc. All of us once diagnosed with cancer have the " what if " syndrome.

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.

Please tell us what you eventually decide.

Welcome to What Next. Please share your story so that others may be cheered by it. I've just turned 70... I'd been told 7.5 years ago that I had six months to live. With Stage IV Ovarian Cancer.... Here I am Cancer Free!!!!!

Hi Mary Lou. Welcome to What Next. There are lots of great people here. If you have any questions, please use the question tab above -- that way the entire network will have access & you'll get a quicker response. I'm glad you found us but sorry for the circumstances that led you here. And good luck sorting out the plans of the various oncologists. Do you trust one more than the other? If not, have you considered a 3rd opinion? Wishing you all the best.

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