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What Are The Treatment Procedures For Ovarian Cancer Other Than Chemo?

I am a 73 year old woman with a history of ovarian cancer stage 2 since 2004. I underwent surgery and was told they got all the cancer, I underwent 7 cycles of chemo. My cancer returned in 2007 and was again operated on for the cancer, they also removed my appenbdix and fixed a hernia. I have been on different types of chemo since then the latest being the pill VP16. I have had NED several times during this time, only for it to return again. It is limited to the abdominal area, liver and kidney. The organs are not affected, it seems the tumors are outside. I am now at a point wher I don't feel I want to take any more chem, definetly not through my port, and I believe the VP16 is losing its power, as it seems to be active again, although slow growing. So I would like to know about alternative methods and would be interested in knowing about Oxy or Oxy DHO.
Can you make any suggestions. I am on the following meds, Benicar HCT 40/25, Warfarin (for blood clots), Proprananol er, lexapro 30mg, macrobid 100mg, vicadin as needed, and vesicare 5mg
Thu, 28 May 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Resistance to chemotherapy develops after 5-7 years of treatment.
And you are experiencing the same thing.
Your cancer is now inoperable.
So better to consult oncologist and ask for palliative newer chemotherapy drugs which are not used in your case till now.
You can start palliative treatment in the form of pain management and nutritional support.
Consult psychiatrist for end of life issues.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Are The Treatment Procedures For Ovarian Cancer Other Than Chemo?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Resistance to chemotherapy develops after 5-7 years of treatment. And you are experiencing the same thing. Your cancer is now inoperable. So better to consult oncologist and ask for palliative newer chemotherapy drugs which are not used in your case till now. You can start palliative treatment in the form of pain management and nutritional support. Consult psychiatrist for end of life issues. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.