Ok, here we go..things I really didn't want to have to learn about ovarian cancer, but did.  Ovarian cancer is one of the top 10 cancers of women. It is know as the "silent killer" because the symptoms are often vague and non-specific.  Generally, by the time you are diagnosed , the tumor has often spread beyond the ovaries. 70-90% of women with ovarian cancer will, at some point in time, have a recurrence of their disease.  You have to think about this as disease that, while it may go in remission, will never go away completely, and treat it as a chronic disease, just like diabetes or high blood pressure.  The more time passes before a recurrence, the better the chances for a possible cure or long second remission.   Interesting huh????  Almost finished...  CA 125 is a blood test that measures the amount of the protein.... CA 125 ( cancer antigen) in your blood.  I learned alot the first time, and everyday I'm learning more..Its important that I need to be educated about treatment options, participate in the decision making process, get the info that I and my family need to go thru treatment and be able to cope with the disease.  I'm forever grateful to my husband Bob, daughter Abby and friends Beth, Tracey and Sue for being there with me at treatments or just sitting next to me in my bed after a rough day. They were with me the first time and are rallying around me again.  As Beth and Tracey were waiting for me last week, I overheard Beth tell one of the nurses, they were my "bra"..my support.  Couldn't of said it any better.  For those of you who don't know the "players" in this 2nd go around. over the next week I will introduce you to them.   Bob, Abby, Beth, Tracey & Sue.....  And for everyone who has called, stopped bye, sent cards... you too are my BRA     xo  Marcia