1. I was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer May 2005. Had surgery June 13, 2005 to remove a mass the size of a grapefruit. I was told that that had gotten all of the cancer. I worry about this every day because I was unable to be treated with chemo because of a kidney transplant in 2004. My doctors at Cleveland Clinic confered with other doctors from other cancer clinics and it was felt that it was too dangerous for me because of the anti rejection medication I'm taking. I pray that I can look back ten years from now and can call myself a survivor.

Posted at 8:18AM on Aug 29th 2006 by Carol Mosley

2. Want to talk to someone who has ovarian cancer

Posted at 3:44AM on Aug 7th 2006 by janet sampson

3. I had surgery for Ovarian Cancer. I participated in a clincal trial and was off work for a year. I went back to work for a year and have discovered that a small tumour has appeared. I am not eligible for a new clinical trial because my neutrophils are too low. It is not important to start chemo immediately because it wouldn't really make a difference in the final outcome. I can do chemo if I want to. It is up to me.I feel like old news. For awhile I was a star because my count was so low. Now I am so sorry but nothing will really make a difference but we will humour you by letting you do chemotherapy again if you really feel it will help your emotional health. I don't want to put in writing what I feel at this moment. I can't swear loud enough, I can't scream loud enough,What the hell is there that I can do?

Posted at 3:52AM on Aug 7th 2006 by janet sampson

4. Looking for a buddy

Posted at 3:54AM on Aug 7th 2006 by janet sampson

5. I need to talk

Posted at 4:41AM on Aug 7th 2006 by janet sampson

6. Please help me connect to the ovarian cancer blog

Posted at 4:43AM on Aug 7th 2006 by janet sampson

7. Janet,
I would suggest searching on the internet for an ovarian cancer support group. There are many out there.
Kristi Collins

Posted at 12:58PM on Aug 7th 2006 by Kristi Collins

8. I'm 22, and while I have familial history of cancer, I am fairly confident I won't get cancer because my grandmother was in her 70s when she got breast cancer and she survived. However, recently, I was watching MTV recently and saw this girl, Diem, who is 25 and struggling with ovarian cancer! I was just stunned when I recently read her story on SavvyMiss.com: http://www.savvymiss.com/features/feature/article/meet-diem-brown-how-this-brave-25-year-old-is-tackling-cancer.html

Is this story common? And, why is ovarian cancer not well detected and well researched.

Posted at 6:33PM on Aug 7th 2006 by Clare

9. Clare, it is rare to get ovarian or breast cancer at such a young age. It does happen though. I was only 31 when diagnosed with breast cancer and I had no family history.
You can get mammograms starting at 30 or even one now if you really want to have one for a baseline. Ask your doctor.
Ovarian cancer is hard to detect. There is a tumor marker called CA-125 that can help detect it in the early stages.
Also, you can be tested for the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation. This would put you at a higher risk for developing breast and ovarian cancer in your lifetime. It is really up to you how proactive you would like to be. You obviously are aware of your family history and that is good.
I would talk your fears and concerns over with your doctor and then you both can be proactive in your care for the future!
Kristi

Posted at 9:31AM on Aug 8th 2006 by Kristi Collins