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Recurrent cervical cancer
So...1 year post hysterectomy for 2A adenosquamous carcinoma of the cervix with pelvic lymp mets, 6 months post treatment with chemo, chemo/radiation and more chemo, and a ct scan revealed a new 1.7 cm soft tissue mass is the anterior pelvis. Pet/ct coming soon. I'm so sad.
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Life after vulva cancer treatment
I was diagnosed with stage 3 vulvar carcinoma. The diagnosis completely came out of left field for me. I have never been diagnosed with HPV in my entire life. I have always gotten regular checkups especiallly when I was pregnant with all three of my children I was sure to get through tests for all possible diseases. When I…
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Someone PLEASE help....severe radiation burns vaginal area
If there is anyone out there who can give me some advice I would appreciateit so much. I have urethral and vulvar cancer. I have had chemo and 6 weeks of radiation treatments. The last part of my radiation were "boosts" (11 in a row). I did my last one 5 days ago, and I am in so much pain all I can do is lay here and cry.…
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Ct scan results
Another three months have gone by and I am NED! It's a miracle! Hugs to all.
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Aggressive Angiomyxoma (cancer of the vulvar)
I was Diagnosed with Aggressive angiomyxama about a year ago. Has anyone ever heard of this? I am curious about other treatment options I'm currently on harmone therapy Tamoxifen, one side effect is the unbearable hot flashes. Im in my early 30's, so not ready for this!
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Fallopian Tube Cancer Chemo Question
Ive been diagnosed with stage 3A fallopian tube cancer (serous carcinoma)...the doctors follow the same regimen as epithelial ovarian cancer...I can get platinum based treatment via IV or IP (intraperitoneal)...my question is does anyone recommend IV over IP, or vice versa? Ive been told that IP has better success rate but…
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I HAVE A DREAM...
...that one day we will have a pink heart shape pill that cures all cancers and our biggest complaint will be that it comes only in 6 different flavors. Please, join me in this dream and until then god bless us with nothing but happy hopeful days. Laz
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New Endocervical Adenocarcinoma Diagnosis
Received diagnosis this past Tuesday from Gyn. First appt with Gyn Onco on Thursday. PET scheduled for SEPTEMBER 4. Almost two weeks away. Seems so cruel to make me and probably other women in this situation wait for 2 weeks for PET. GYN Onco stated Hyst in order but he needs to have results from PET before can be…
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cervical w/pregnancy
I am 32 years old and was 3 months pregnant when I underwent a radical hysterectomy. I "lost" everything. I am looking for anyone who went through this. I have one child.
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Uterine Leiomyosarcoma
Hello Everyone - I see it's been a while since there was a posting, so I thought I'd keep it going. Here is my story and God Bless us all. I am a 39 yr old mother of 3 (5, 3, and 1). I had been having very heavy periods for a few months, just figuring it was from childbirth last Aug. I finally called my OB, he said to have…
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recurrent advanced cervical cancer
There is a new clinical trial at NIH for women with advanced recurrent cervical cancer. My daughter has been a participant since January 2013. It is an immunotherapy trial. She has had wonderful results, showing no tumors now on her latest scans. The trial is open to new participants.
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sacral insufficiency fractures
Has anyone else experienced insufficiency fractures after radiation therapy? Mine was found (after weeks of pain!!) on my PET scan. The pain began in Jan. of this year in the left hip-lower back area and has now gone into the right hip. My oncologist gave me an IV of Reclast several weeks ago and it has not helped the…
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Worried!
i was diagnosed with stage 3b cervical cancer in Febuary. I finished internal and external radiation and 3 out of 6 rounds of chemo. My blood cell count went way to far out of wack tot finish. i am due for my 3 month pet scan/check up next week. This week I have notice significant swelling in the pubic bone area, plus I am…
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if you knew 20 years ago???
My gram was diagnosed with multiple cancers. One being ovarian. Which from what I understand that cancer is very dangerous and has the highest death rate due to how quickly it grows and the lack of accurate testing. With that my mom is most likely going to have her ovaries, tubes and uterus removed now as she is already…
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just diagnosed with invasive adenocarcinoma of cervix
hi..so all i really know is that i have invasive adenocarcinoma of the cervix which spread into the tissue of the uterus. i was told i need a hysterectomy and was referred to gyn oncologist. im scared.
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Radiation for Recurrent widespread endometrial cancer
Hi I am new to this site. I have been living with Endometrial cancer for nearly three years. I started with a D & C for Polyps that found the endometrial cancer Grade 1A stage 2 at initial diagnois. I had a robotic total hysdirectomy a month later. 9 months I had Bilateral Pulmonary Embolism that also showed enlarged…
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Here I go again it seems waiting for results.
Been in a some pain which is slowly progressing had some weird BP issues my GP thought I had high BP then when I went on a 24 hour monitor it was normal. My Specialist wished to do a CT scann as I had not had one for a while and now I wait to find out whats what . I know I don;t feel to great am tired its hard to lay down…
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The Talk...I'm seeing RED!
I am so mad right now! I am watching the TALK on ABC and they are talking about Michael Douglas' comments about his throat cancer being caused by oral sex and HPV related virus. I can't stand that they are laughing and making a joke about it, it demoralizes every woman that has had experienced the news that they have HPV,…
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I need help finding answers about abnormal bleeding with abnormal pap! Please help me
In 2008 I went in for a pap smear and it ended up being abnormal being ASCUS. I was only 18 at that time so I did not really worry much about it. I went back in 2010 to get another pap and it ended up being abnormal still. I waited a couple of months and went back to get another one. Eventually they transferred me out to a…
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Freaked out
I had my cone biopsy 4 weeks ago yesterday, dr said everything went great removed more than anticipated and they did find cancer in my uterus so I'm scheduled for a radical hysterectomy on June 21. However I started my period on Monday which was fine but monday night I woke up several times soaked in blood, through tout…
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I need help...
Can anyone help me? I have been diagnosed with cervical cancer and I am terrified...I blame myself as I never go to the doctors...I though my form of preventative medicine was not going to them...So a few week ago I had blood in my urine and the rest as they say is history ...My first appointment with the…
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effects of cancer live on
Hi to all here on the boards, I have been MIA, trying to live life as my doc encouraged. June 25th, I will undergo another surgery on my right leg, the one that had the first metastatic tumor. They are confident there is no cancer, but I have a non union fracture that has not healed since last year, a result of the…
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Pet/ct results
I am really hopeful that this report Looks good. I picked it up but don't meet with my oncolOgist until Thursday. It basically reads no new disease, everything good except for uptake in a small bowel loop in lower pelvis where my previous tumor was located. I Will see what my doc has to say about it. It says it…
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Cervical Carcinosarcoma
Anyone out there have a diagnosis of Cervical Carcinosarcoma? I was diagnosed with this in March 2013. I've been told it's an extremely rare and aggressive form of cancer and there is no information out there for me. Had a radical hysterectomy and now doing three rounds of chemo with two different drugs, then will do…
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Just had Vulvectomy
I had a Simple Vulvectomy on Thursday morning as well as some laser near the outter edges and around the clitoris for VIN 3. I stayed 1 night in the hospital and came home yesterday evening. They sent me home with 600mg ibprofen and 2mg Dilaudid which I can take 1-2 ever 3 hours. I am in SO much pain... I can hardly move…
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Cervical Carcinosarcoma
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recurrent cc
I was dx 1b1 back in oct after rh a positive node was found so i had chemo and radiation along with internal radiation had my first follow up last week and it is already back in vaginal cuff. I go for scans tomorrow and am scared to death i just cant wrap my head around it. Has anyone experinced a recurrence this fast?
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Gynecologic Cancers
http://www.nedtheband.com/index.html N.E.D. stands for no evidence of disease. My favorite oncologist and this group of gynecologic oncology surgeons formed a band to promote awareness of gynecologic cancers. And they sound pretty good too! Give 'em a listen and like them on Facebook too. :-)
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Vaginal bleeding after trachelectomy
I was diagnosed with cervical cancer 12-2009, during that time i had a radical trachelectomy (removal of my whole cervix). I am now post-op and able to have intercourse with my husband again. After the few times we have had intercourse, I have dark or bright red blood for days after. I just saw my Gyno on Tues and she…