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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…
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Hysterectomy after 2 years in remission? Cervical cancer
Hi everyone. Never posted on here before. i was diagnosed with 1a1 in 2010 at age if 25, following my first routine smear. had lletz but didn't have clear margins so then had a cone biopsy. Been in remission for 2 and a half years now. Amazingly had another baby after disagnosed, have 2 girls now. was due to be sterilised…
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Psychological issues after chemo
Hi everyone, After my 2nd cycle of chemo I had a psychotic episode and now have major depression. I am 2 months post chemo and feel like I can't handle anymore physical, emotional or mental stress - everything was so traumatic. I don't even think I want to take my next blood test. At the moment I feel like I can't handle…
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(Cervical cancer) Oxaliplatin-down for the count
Second infusion of Oxaliplatin was the one that sparked another allergic reaction. No more platinum for me. Managed to get in four rounds of preposed six rounds, though the second round was mostly only gemzar and not platinum. I hope it was enough to do the trick. Oxaliplatin had me wheezing and coughing and turning red…
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stage changes after surgery???? y so many
I was resently diagnosed with stage 1b2 surgery is set for may 6th...i see alot of you have alot more findings after surgery is this something i should be worried about??? Im getting so nervous
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tamoxifen
Hi everyone. Just wondering if anyone has heard of being prescribed tamoxifen for cervical cancer. A friend was diag. with cervical cancer. She's currently undergoing radiation (refused surgery and /or chemo) long story Anyhow, she just mentioned something about cancer drugs and when I asked her what she was taking she…
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Uterine Leiomyosarcoma, post chemo
I was diagnosed in 2003 after having a hysterectomy for presumed fibroids. I was home after surgery before I got the bad news that it was LMS. I had radiation of the pelvis and then one year later a tumor appeared next to my retained cervix. My onc is calling this a persistence rather than a recurrence. I had another…
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Cervical cancer oxaliplatin and gemzar
Well, survived mt oxaliplatin and gemzar infusion. No allergic reaction. Yea! Hope it stays that way. Strange drug. Need to avoid cold for a week. Started having weird hand sensations by the time I got home. Tingling and stabeing pins and needles. Quite uncomfortable. Continues on and off today. A little nauseas but…