Update: Numbers climbing a bit

Well, saw Dr. today and my CA-125 climbed to 51; however, my CT scan was clear. This cancer typically starts growing before scan detects it.

I not opting for chemo yet, though. Will wait a month and see what CA-125 is. If it goes higher, will probably try for another Avastin trial.

I'm still feeling pretty good, just a little bummed about the increase.

Getting more energy

Energy level is increasing. Doing yoga daily, acupuncture every other week, and massage in between. Have special pills from acupuncturist to boost "Qi". Drinking pureed veggies with garlic and turmeric, and trying to get enough rest. Next blood work in a couple weeks.

Good news from Doc

Doctor called me today to say that my CA-125 appears to have stabilized (was 24). Other tests look good, and I'm feeling a bit more energetic.
I think maybe the acupuncture, yoga, veggie smoothies, and taking more time to take care of myself are doing the trick.
Did a much longer than expect walk today. Checked out the new country trail loop, expecting to walk for maybe 1/2 hour. Didn't realize it was so long! Was a great day though. LA Fall is the best!

I'm finally getting around to posting - I've thought to several times, but never got around to it.
I spent the first week of July in Costa Rica. What a great place! I love the culture, the people, the terrain. Jodi got to spend the whole month there learning Spanish and playing.

I had my last chemo (Avastin) in mid-July. Since then, had a clear CT scan. The last few Avastin infusions seemed to effect me more. Hives, hands itching and feeling "tight", bleeding in mouth & nose, aching legs. I'm still lacking energy and breaking out with hives every few days, and get up looking like a really old person, but the bleeding has stopped.
My CA-125 has gone up to 26. Getting another test next week

Trying some new diets to boost energy. Staying away from red meat as much as possible, and trying to eat lots of veggies. (Veggie smoothies are not too bad.)

Update

Sorry I've been neglecting to update. Not anything new - all looks good.
I'm still getting the Avastin trial every 3 weeks. My CA-125 was most recently at 9 (which is good).
I get a CT scan in a couple weeks, Dr. says should just confirm that all is well.

thanks.
Cheri

More Good News

Just got word from my Oncology Office that my trial has been "unblinded" and that I indeed am in Arm 3.

Arm 3: Avastin in combination with carboplatin and paclitaxel chemotherapy followed by the maintenance use of Avastin alone, for a total of up to 15 months of therapy.

The study showed that women who continued maintenance use of Avastin alone, after receiving Avastin in combination with chemotherapy (Arm 3), lived longer without the disease worsening compared to those who received chemotherapy alone.

News on my Trial

Hi All.

Here is a news release related to the trial I'm currently on. I think it is good news.

http://www.gene.com/gene/news/press-releases/display.do?method=detail&id=12647

Still looking good

Saw the Dr. today. She has changed her last name to Finklstein from Moller to match her daughter and husband's last name.

All looks good. My CA125 is down to 7 and my recent CT scan is clear.

So, all is good!

Jan 23 Update

Had another treatment and checkup last Wednesday. Everything is the same - holding steady, CA-125 remains at 8. All looks good.