So it’s off to get a CT Scan this morning, I wasn’t scheduled to see my Oncologist until the middle of April, but have been having some stomach aches and some random pain in my abdomen as well, so he ordered a CT Scan and wants to see me Thursday. I’m obviously a little worried...Has anyone had a recurrence within 6 months of their last treatment? Associated with Primary Peritoneal Cancer? Not that it matters, they treat it exactly the same as other ovarian cancers.
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Hi Jules- I had stomach aches and pains and low pelvic pain after finishing first line chemo. I had CT scan and all it showed was a large amount of stool in bowel. lol Hope its nothing for you also. We really panic after each little ache or pain.
Dear Jules, it sounds like you and your doc are right on top of things! Try not to worry, just listen to your body and insist on tests, etc. when things seem off. How's your CA125 these day
My Scan was 100% normal! So I’m going to try and move on from the what could happen phase, which is something I’ve been struggling with from day one. Wish me luck, I start therapy next week.
Thank you all so much for your well wishes and prayers.
Hello Jules, it's been a little bit of time and I was wondering how you are doing? Our cases, in terms of timeline and treatment seem pretty identical.
Hey! I’m sorry I am just seeing your message, I still haven’t quite figured this site out.
I am doing well so far. I had my last treatment 9/17/17 and have been NED since then. And obviously hoping to stay that way. But of course I’m paranoid about every little ache or pain in my abdomen.
This disease changes you. I will never be that same carefree person that I was before my diagnosis, but hopefully I can be better.
Tell me about your journey, how are you doing now?
I had primary peritoneal in March 2016. Debulking surgery followed by 6 treatments carbon and taxol. Was in remission for 18 months when lymph nodes were noted in the neck, chest,groin and abdomen on the ct scan. None in major organs. Did 6 treatments of doxil and carbo. My doctor at Mayo uses the CA125 and also the HE4 blood test. Normal for he4 is 96 to 140. It is now shot up to 156from 96 in January. I see her tomorrow and she will probably want a ct and more chemo. I am so discouraged since my last chemo was in November.
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