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Abbreviations & Acronyms
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dx |
diagnose, diagnosis
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FSH |
follicle-stimulating hormone
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IBS |
irritable bowel syndrome
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IVP |
intravenous pyelogram — study to look at the kidneys and ureters
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NED |
no evidence of disease
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s/s |
signs & symptoms
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SLS |
second-look surgery
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TAH / BSO |
total abdominal hysterectomy / bilateral salpingectomy and oophorectomy — removal of, respectively: uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries
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tx |
treat, treatment
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US |
ultrasound
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WAR |
whole abdominal radiation
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Ellen S.
Submitted on 02/06/2006
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Update. February 2006. After a very long 3 and a half year battle with ovarian cancer, I am currently receiving Hospice care since December 2005. This past year has been extremely difficult to say the least...and I refuse to put my body, my beloved parents and other loved ones through any more trauma. I have endured over 30 treatments of chemotherapy and came to the conclusion, along with my wonderful doctor, that it was time to stop treatment. I also sought out other avenues of healing besides chemotherapy and think these have helped with my longevity. I would greatly advise anyone with a strong history of breast/ovarian to go for genetic testing. I was tested BRAC-2 positive. I received many gifts along this journey...the gift of time, love, living in the moment and just enjoying a great healthy day. Special thanks to my friends on the discussion board and Johns Hopkins. I wish all of you the very best and many healthy days to come. Sincerely, Ellen S.
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