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Pierce Brosnan’s Daughter Dies

Jul 2, 2013

Charlotte Smith, 41, suffered from ovarian cancer.

The daughter of actor Pierce Brosnan has died, the actor confirmed to People. Charlotte Smith, 41, suffered from ovarian cancer, Brosnan said in a statement. “On June 28 at 2 p.m., my darling daughter Charlotte Emily passed on to eternal life, having succumbed to ovarian cancer,” Brosnan said. Brosnan said Charlotte’s husband, Alex Smith, and her two children, Isabella, 14, and Lucas, 8, and her brothers, Christopher and Sean, were with her when she died. Charlotte’s mother, Cassandra Harris, died of ovarian cancer in 1991 while married to Brosnan. Her mother died of ovarian cancer as well.

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may she rest in peace. pcos sigoro, polycystic ovarian syndrome, nga acute morbidity, with high genetic links.

goodness me.  does this mean they didn't stand a chance?

not necessarily so, Tita. it takes some time for polycystic ovarian syndrome to progress into ovarian carcinoma. one of the factors that we look at is family history. usually, individuals with polycystic ovarian syndrome are asked to prophylactically have the affected ovaries excised.

the issue of childbirth is usually a main concern.

Kaluoy. Bata pa kaayo...

Hmm:( kini pa jud akong nabasa. Walay pilion jud ning ovarian cancer.Gikan pa jud ko hospital mao pay paggawas kay nagbleeding ko week after gi d and c. Molar pregnancy ug next week pa mahibal sa biopsy result ug cancerous ba to or unsa ba.

you have my prayers, raqz.  keep on smiling!

Thanks Isle, nice jud kaayo pamation ning daghan moampo.

Quote from: Raquelproud boholana on July 06, 2013, 11:24:23 AM
Hmm:( kini pa jud akong nabasa. Walay pilion jud ning ovarian cancer.Gikan pa jud ko hospital mao pay paggawas kay nagbleeding ko week after gi d and c. Molar pregnancy ug next week pa mahibal sa biopsy result ug cancerous ba to or unsa ba.

Will pray for your complete and successful recovery, Raquel.

Quote from: islander on July 06, 2013, 03:40:01 AM
goodness me.  does this mean they didn't stand a chance?

in combating ovarian carcinoma, in the early stages, aggressive chemoradiation is opted.

For all types of ovarian cancer, the 5-year relative survival is 44%. Women diagnosed when they are younger than 65 do better than older women. If ovarian cancer is found (and treated) before the cancer has spread outside the ovary, the 5-year relative survival rate is 92%. However, only 15% of all ovarian cancers are found at this early stage.

For stage IV ovarian cancer, survival rate is around 18%.

Quote from: Raquelproud boholana on July 06, 2013, 11:24:23 AM
Hmm:( kini pa jud akong nabasa. Walay pilion jud ning ovarian cancer.Gikan pa jud ko hospital mao pay paggawas kay nagbleeding ko week after gi d and c. Molar pregnancy ug next week pa mahibal sa biopsy result ug cancerous ba to or unsa ba.

That's right. In the event that diagnosis is hydatidiform mole, surgical curettage is done to vacate the uterine apparatus in order to prevent the development of choriocarcinoma, which is the cancer of the proto-placental tissue.

my prayers are with you raqs. don't worry. have faith. GOD holds you in the palm of His hand

Thank you, Thank You. Murag i undergo man siguro ko ug chemo once mahibal an na tong result sa biopsy. until now taas paman gud gihapon akong HCG level nga gi d and c naman ko two weeks ago. Unya sa pregnancy test kay pregnant gihapon ang result bison gi ultrasound na wala na jud nabilin sa uterus maong i chemo aron i down ang Bhcg level. Low dose chemo raman daw ni.

Raquel,

After D and C's, its normal to follow up for the next 6 months after the procedure to see your beta-hcg levels, abnormally high beta hcg levels indicate multiple pregnancy, molar pregnancy. Within time, your beta hcg levels will decrease and since these are proteins that have specific half lives, their levels have a gradual progression of decline. If your beta-hcg levels ,however, remain high, then this will be indicative to initiate chemoradiation to pulverize any remaining cancerous tissue, in this case, would be choriocarcinoma. It is also wise to heed your ob/gyn and radiologist/oncologist to evade pregnancy for the next year, especially in cases with patients who had a history of molar / partial molar pregnancy.

Regards.

that's a good enough news kun low dose chemo lang, raqz.  kana kun kinahanglanon man ugaling ang chemo.  dako pag puruhan nga pills ra na, di intravenous.  am i right, lorenz? 

there are many variables that we have to consider and i cannot completely give a proper clinical consult without seeing the lab values and blood profile result. prophylactic low dose chemo is just to ensure any neoplastic cells remaining in her uterine apparatus will be eradicated. as of now, they have to wait to find out the biopsy results if there are any residual neoplastic tissues that are causing the beta-hcg.

right now there's an aching pit in my stomach.  i learned a few hours ago that my sister's post-mastectomy biopsy shows a need for chemo.  we talked on the phone; she asked me to make some research on the laboratory results that she was holding.  i refused.  i said to leave it to the doctor who she'll be seeing this afternoon. 

i'm prepared, she said.  i'm going to work again very soon.  if i have to lose all my hair, then i'll wear the most fashionable headdresses around, she added.

way to go, i answered.  i'll help you by making the best that i could, complete with flowers and butterflies.  but i cried soon after i put off my phone.

Quote from: islander on July 09, 2013, 02:02:33 PM
right now there's an aching pit in my stomach.  i learned a few hours ago that my sister's post-mastectomy biopsy shows a need for chemo.  we talked on the phone; she asked me to make some research on the laboratory results that she was holding.  i refused.  i said to leave it to the doctor who she'll be seeing this afternoon. 

i'm prepared, she said.  i'm going to work again very soon.  if i have to lose all my hair, then i'll wear the most fashionable headdresses around, she added.

way to go, i answered.  i'll help you by making the best that i could, complete with flowers and butterflies.  but i cried soon after i put off my phone.

remain positive and be a supporting force in her life, isles. i would also like to add that it would be beneficial to your sister to not work during this time, especially when she is undergoing chemoradiation, it is best that she rest and avoid anything that will increase stress.

i will pray for your sister.

thanks as ever, lorenz.  an aside, is it true that all our pets have to go when there's someone on chemo?

Quote from: islander on July 09, 2013, 02:13:58 PM
thanks as ever, lorenz.  an aside, is it true that all our pets have to go when there's someone on chemo?

Not necessarily true, so long as the pets are vaccinated and free of kennel cough. Since your sister will be undergoing aggressive chemoradiation, which will target fast growing tissues such as cancer cells, bone marrow cells etc. Bone marrow cells are the source of red blood cells and white blood cells. so, since she will have a deficiency of blood cells (white and red) this is called Pancytopenia (total decrease in blood cells). Since she will have decreased white blood cells, she will be immunocompromised, so she will be susceptible to pathogens. She must rest at home, in a clean and sterile environment, reduce interaction with people who are sick.

If your pets are vaccinated and healthy, then they might be of therapeutic use. I have treated cancer patients who were undergoing chemoradiation and they kept their dogs and cats with them. it helped them cope, and helped them reduce their stress. provided comfort as well.

That said, just make sure the kitties and doggies are vaccinated, Tita.

Will be praying for your sister.



Regards,

thanks again, lorenz.  all my pets are vaccinated annually.  but some do catch colds now and then, despite the fact that they are all indoor pets.  their sheer number is unthinkable to most.  our place may as well be an animal shelter.  that's why i'm afraid.  anyhow, the cats never get the chance to step on soil (except their cat litter area, the soil of which is not soil but the cat litter kind that is sold in pet shops) and the dogs get to step out only twice a day for their dog walks.  i cannot be assured that my pets are sterilized. 

please continue to pray for my sister.  include my cats and dogs in your petitions, please. 

Tita,

I shall. Good night and sweet dreams. Till the morrow!

goodnight too, toto.  thanks for your kindness.