"Usually the chemo helped my Mom with her ascites but didnt clear all of it. For some it can be a battling problem. They can certainly drain some of it after a certain amount is built up. She will have some releif after that. If it is bot..."
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About Me: Female, 53, NY, member since Feb 2009
My name is Patti, and my mother has Stage 3c Ovarian Cancer, diagnosed in Feb 09. She had a complete hysterectomy and debulking surgery in February. Started Carbo/Taxol in March, had severe vomitting with the first 2 rounds of treatment, and had to be hospitalized afte
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r both treatments, until Emend was given. What a tremendous difference. Getting ready for the 4th treatment on Tuesday, and possibly going to try Gemzar or Topecton, as the nuerapathy was getting very bothersome. Neurontin seems to be helping that quite a bit, but the doctors dont want her to have worse permanent nerve damage. I am her caregiver, and have found tremendous support on this website, even though I am not an ovarian cancer survivor. This site has been the best thing that has happened to me since the diagnosis of this horrible disease that strikes women of all ages. It has been one of the most difficult times in my life to watch a loved one suffer so much, and the feeling of such helplessness, not being able to provide relief, or answers, only love and support, and a shoulder for her tears to cry upon. I wish I could take it away from every woman it has inflicted. That is my heart saying that.
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Nov 24, 2009
"Happy Thanksgiving to you all! Sharon I hope and wish the best for you darling:) keep us posted!! My Mom is going thru similar issues.."
Aug 31, 2009
"You are in my thoughts Becky, I am glad you are doing better today...."
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04/10
Hi Pattie,
Things here are ok. This time of year always reminds me heavily of my mom. At least the memories bring the love back into my heart and are met with smiles rather than tears this time:-) Contact me anytime you need to talk, vent, say hi, whatever. I really do understand the journey that you're on.
Love,
Karen
02/10
Pattie, hadn't seen or heard anything in awhile. Hoping all is well. I know how difficult the path is.
Karen
11/09
Thank you for the kind note. Some of us on here don't have cancer and are here to support our loved ones that do, just as you do your Mom. I hope you stick around. Ask as many questions as you need to and even vent if you want. We'll be here for you. Even as caregivers, there are so many things that we can try to help make our loved ones more comfortable and to help them through this awful disease. Take care Lisa
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