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I am 63 years old suffering from ovarian cancer stage 3c High grade serrous confirmed problem Jan 2017 Did 3 cycle of Paclitxel/carboplatin then did major operation Did another 3 cycle ------------ Had a relapse after 5 month. was on another 6cycle of diff drug Gemitabine/Cisplatin/Avastin ------
I am 63 years old suffering from ovarian cancer stage 3c High grade serrous confirmed problem Jan 2017 Did 3 cycle of Paclitxel/carboplatin then did major operation Did another 3 cycle ------------ Had a relapse after 5 month. was on another 6cycle of diff drug Gemitabine/Cisplatin/Avastin ------
FloAnn63
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My Ovacome
6 years ago
Brain mri showing something
I have been having headaches for the padt 6 weeks. They thought it was due to the avastin but suggested a brain mri and body pet CT. pet CT was clear but brain mri showed something on my meninges at base of skull. Oncologist saw me last night and has admitted me for a different mri of brain and a lumbar
I have been having headaches for the padt 6 weeks. They thought it was due to the avastin but suggested a brain mri and body pet CT. pet CT was clear but brain mri showed something on my meninges at base of skull. Oncologist saw me last night and has admitted me for a different mri of brain and a lumbar
ShazD
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My Ovacome
6 years ago
Contact lenses
Hi, I am just about to go for my second Avastin injection this week, I don’t see much improvment since the first, the sight is still quite distorted so don’t feel safe to drive, the glare is a little better but mainly as I have bought the over glasses. I wear varifocals glasses and wondered of wearing
Hi, I am just about to go for my second Avastin injection this week, I don’t see much improvment since the first, the sight is still quite distorted so don’t feel safe to drive, the glare is a little better but mainly as I have bought the over glasses. I wear varifocals glasses and wondered of wearing
MacularAnn
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Macular Society
6 years ago
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I need advice on managing chemo side effects for a stage four NSCLC patient
Hi My wife, 57 and a non smoker, got diagnosed last summer with Shane four NSCLC mesothelioma. The dr at Penn got her on Keytruda, Alimta, carboplatin...which worked for 6 months. But her foundation one has no biomoarkers for targeted therapy. Monday she starts a very powerful, and thus deadly and
Hi My wife, 57 and a non smoker, got diagnosed last summer with Shane four NSCLC mesothelioma. The dr at Penn got her on Keytruda, Alimta, carboplatin...which worked for 6 months. But her foundation one has no biomoarkers for targeted therapy. Monday she starts a very powerful, and thus deadly and
Alman1958
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Lung Cancer Support
6 years ago
Missing chemo
I’m currently on avastin and doxil. I’m going on a vacation and am thinking of skipping one round of treatment so that I’ll feel better and these mouth sores will go away. The way my treatments are scheduled this will mean it’ll be a month between treatments if I skip one. I guess I’m scared that
I’m currently on avastin and doxil. I’m going on a vacation and am thinking of skipping one round of treatment so that I’ll feel better and these mouth sores will go away. The way my treatments are scheduled this will mean it’ll be a month between treatments if I skip one. I guess I’m scared that
Deb52
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My Ovacome
6 years ago
New to the community
Hello I was diagnosed with low grade serous stage 4 ovarian cancer in April 2017. I had surgery which was suboptimal because of massive scar tissue. Did my first set of chemo gemzar carboplatin and can’t remember the third one (chemo brain). Oh and Avastin. Series complete in November 17. Kept taking
Hello I was diagnosed with low grade serous stage 4 ovarian cancer in April 2017. I had surgery which was suboptimal because of massive scar tissue. Did my first set of chemo gemzar carboplatin and can’t remember the third one (chemo brain). Oh and Avastin. Series complete in November 17. Kept taking
Ericksov
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My Ovacome
6 years ago
Next step? Need advice...
Posting for my FIL: Just finished 4 rounds of Avastin/Carbo/Taxol Chemo Combo and Oncologist is planning for me to go on Maintenance schedule with only Avastin every 3 wks. 2nd opinion is recommending Avastin /Pemex combo every 3 wks. CT at mid point of 4 rounds showed some shrinkage on main tumor in
Posting for my FIL: Just finished 4 rounds of Avastin/Carbo/Taxol Chemo Combo and Oncologist is planning for me to go on Maintenance schedule with only Avastin every 3 wks. 2nd opinion is recommending Avastin /Pemex combo every 3 wks. CT at mid point of 4 rounds showed some shrinkage on main tumor in
Kspell143
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Lung Cancer Support
6 years ago
Avastin
Just wondering what are the views on Avastin injections, and the side affects being encountered. I read it is widely used and I have just had my first injection, too early to say if it’s helping but not felt too good since.
Just wondering what are the views on Avastin injections, and the side affects being encountered. I read it is widely used and I have just had my first injection, too early to say if it’s helping but not felt too good since.
MacularAnn
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Macular Society
6 years ago
Avastin treatments.
How long is the longest anyone has been on Avastin for maintenance? In Canada the government will pay for 12 treatments, but not more as there is no clinical proof that it remains effective after this period. I know women can continue treatment through other funded methods (clinical trials, private
How long is the longest anyone has been on Avastin for maintenance? In Canada the government will pay for 12 treatments, but not more as there is no clinical proof that it remains effective after this period. I know women can continue treatment through other funded methods (clinical trials, private
AndreeP
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My Ovacome
6 years ago
both eyes same day?
Went to a new specialist and he gave me Avastin injection in both eyes on the same day. This was my 4th injection series and other doctors would not do same day injections. It is better for me due to distance I must travel. Some say it is a risk if one had an issue...this doc says most docs don't do
Went to a new specialist and he gave me Avastin injection in both eyes on the same day. This was my 4th injection series and other doctors would not do same day injections. It is better for me due to distance I must travel. Some say it is a risk if one had an issue...this doc says most docs don't do
2see
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Macular Society
6 years ago
Stage IVb Uterine Cancer
My above diagnosis was in Feb. 2017. I had a complete hysterectomy along with the removal of my omentum. I then had 18 treatments of taxol and carbo. My CA-125 was down to a 7. It climbed again a few months later and I’m now on doxil and avastin for about 6 sessions. My hands, legs and back really
My above diagnosis was in Feb. 2017. I had a complete hysterectomy along with the removal of my omentum. I then had 18 treatments of taxol and carbo. My CA-125 was down to a 7. It climbed again a few months later and I’m now on doxil and avastin for about 6 sessions. My hands, legs and back really
Deb52
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My Ovacome
6 years ago
I’ve recently joined the wet macula brigade unfortunately!
It good to have a forum to chat with people already diagnosed, I am 69 with one eye wet and the other dry, I have just had my first Avastin injection and the dreaded iodine that wasn’t used sparingly, I found the injection more painful than I was led to believe so not looking forward to the next, I have
It good to have a forum to chat with people already diagnosed, I am 69 with one eye wet and the other dry, I have just had my first Avastin injection and the dreaded iodine that wasn’t used sparingly, I found the injection more painful than I was led to believe so not looking forward to the next, I have
MacularAnn
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Macular Society
6 years ago
Lymph nodes down, CA125 up. How can that be?
Well, what can I say? Saw onc on Wednesday, straight from the airport, still with suitcase. Thanks Ryanair for two cancelled flights. But I had missed my blood tests so had to go there after appointment so that I could get my carbo and caelyx yesterday. Onc agreed that the lymphs by my breast have
Well, what can I say? Saw onc on Wednesday, straight from the airport, still with suitcase. Thanks Ryanair for two cancelled flights. But I had missed my blood tests so had to go there after appointment so that I could get my carbo and caelyx yesterday. Onc agreed that the lymphs by my breast have
Kryssy
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My Ovacome
6 years ago
Totally unexpected diagnosis
No symptoms other than slight bloating. Eat well, sleep well and very active. No cancer in the family. Raised CA125 test so sent for ultrasounds - internal and external. Nothing found. CA125 retest revealed count over 1200. CT scan showed omentum cake from ovarian (or peritoneal) cancer. Confirmed
No symptoms other than slight bloating. Eat well, sleep well and very active. No cancer in the family. Raised CA125 test so sent for ultrasounds - internal and external. Nothing found. CA125 retest revealed count over 1200. CT scan showed omentum cake from ovarian (or peritoneal) cancer. Confirmed
Marie1707
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SHARE Ovarian Cancer Support
6 years ago
What next for me
Well It looks like the Doxil/ avastin mix is not working for me my Ca125 has gone up to 11,000 I was diagnosed 3c in 2015 and did taxol/ carbo then gemzer/ carbo then zejula and now dioxin/ avastin .. Doc said I have 6 to 8 months if I do nothing and he is suggesting maybe weekly taxol again, no real
Well It looks like the Doxil/ avastin mix is not working for me my Ca125 has gone up to 11,000 I was diagnosed 3c in 2015 and did taxol/ carbo then gemzer/ carbo then zejula and now dioxin/ avastin .. Doc said I have 6 to 8 months if I do nothing and he is suggesting maybe weekly taxol again, no real
sandirara
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My Ovacome
6 years ago
Anyone
What’s the longest time on avastin
What’s the longest time on avastin
jools53
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My Ovacome
6 years ago
tired after injections?
Anyone find that they are more tired than usual after avastin injections? This is very uncommon for me, and I do not think I am stressed about the process( 4th injection, both eyes), but I have had to travel a lot for the injections. I notice it for several days. Rather subtle and it is not listed
Anyone find that they are more tired than usual after avastin injections? This is very uncommon for me, and I do not think I am stressed about the process( 4th injection, both eyes), but I have had to travel a lot for the injections. I notice it for several days. Rather subtle and it is not listed
2see
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Macular Society
6 years ago
I’m new, but have to share.
Was diagnosed with wet macular degeneration, left eye, Jan. 2017. I called it the “Big Mac”. At that time left eye vision was 20:70, with approx. 1/2” dia. black jagged floater with extreme distortion.. Right eye 20:20. On Jan. 31, 2017, began 1st monthly Avastin injection, ultimately receiving 4 injections
Was diagnosed with wet macular degeneration, left eye, Jan. 2017. I called it the “Big Mac”. At that time left eye vision was 20:70, with approx. 1/2” dia. black jagged floater with extreme distortion.. Right eye 20:20. On Jan. 31, 2017, began 1st monthly Avastin injection, ultimately receiving 4 injections
jackbenibble
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Macular Society
6 years ago
Has anyone had a doctor not be able to penetrate the eye wall ?
Hello, I am new here and have just had my second Avastin injection. The first one went well, felt a little pressure as the needle was inserted. That day my eye was tearing and sore next morning a little crusty. Bloodshot was not too bad and after a week all seemed back to normal. Yesterday 5/22/18 I
Hello, I am new here and have just had my second Avastin injection. The first one went well, felt a little pressure as the needle was inserted. That day my eye was tearing and sore next morning a little crusty. Bloodshot was not too bad and after a week all seemed back to normal. Yesterday 5/22/18 I
Hidden
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Macular Society
6 years ago
Pinched vision
Anyone ever experience this post macular bleed? My daughter had a macular/edema bleed due to myopic degeneration. She was treated with Avastin around three weeks ago. She also had a blind spot at the time which has since resolved. She had a scan today and they told her she doesn't need more injections
Anyone ever experience this post macular bleed? My daughter had a macular/edema bleed due to myopic degeneration. She was treated with Avastin around three weeks ago. She also had a blind spot at the time which has since resolved. She had a scan today and they told her she doesn't need more injections
Faith8867
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Macular Society
6 years ago
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