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Looking for support Group in Las Vegas
Hi everyone I am 34 yr. female and been Dealing with cervical cancer for sometime diagn. 12/11, I have had lymph nodes removed10/12/12 and what was thought to be possible breast cancer removed 12/9/12 and now focusing on the cervical cancere which is at stage 1b (4 1/2 in tumor size) I really need to find a public facility…
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Recovering from chemo suggestions and experiences wanted
Two years ago, I was diagnosed with thyroid and cervical cancer. Since then, I've had 5 surgeries, including a double ostomy, 3 rounds of radiation and 3 rounds of chemo. My last chemo was December 11th. Do any of you have suggestions for a quicker recovery of energy or experiences with chemo you want to share? I take…
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Surgery Soon
Boy, this website is truely a great source of information and inspiration from all of you who have already been through so much. I truely applaud your strength and courage and wish everyone the best. According to my doctor I don't have cancer but, I am having surgery in February to remove VIN III. I have to admit that I am…
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Have a burniing question...
I hope someone can me with a burning question... Due to a growth that I recently found and the subsequent biopsy, I've been told that I have VIN III and have to have surgery. I've also suffered terrible itching for several years, always in the same locations but different from where the growth was localized. I'm hoping…
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Clinical trial with Dalantercept?
Hello ladies, I am from the ovarian cancer board but I am entering into a clinical trial for a new drug called Dalantercept. I have been told that women with endometrial cancer have also been put on this trial. I was wondering if anyone has heard of it or maybe tried it? It supposedly blocks blood and nutrient supply to…
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HOW IS BARTHOLIN GLAND CANCER STAGED?
When is it stage 1, 2 or 3? How do they tell?
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Pelvic Resection and Ablation
Has anyone out there ever had a pelvic resection, specifiaclly of the pubic bone? Just wondering what the recovery of this type of surgery is and if there is any disability with it? Also, has anyone ever had ablation of a tumor either with heat or cold, also in the pelvic area? I have a stage 4 metatstaic vulvar…
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Cervical adenocarinoma - fertility preservation?
Does anyone have experience with Dr Pedro Ramirez at MD Anderson in Houston, Tx. or Dr. Peter Lim at Center of Hope in Reno, Nv. My daughter has been diagnosed with cervical adenocarcinoma. So far, indications lean toward maybe stage IIB (PET was clear - no sign of invasion into pelvic wall - awaiting lymph node biopsy).…
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Six Month Testing
My wife is having her six month post treatment CT scan today. Anxiety again. She has been in remission since June. We have had repeated bouts with cellulitous due to all the lymph node removal. I am very worried somethong else is happening again. She started having pain three weeks ago in her hip and tailbone area. I am…
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Kimmiehdge
How are you? Home? Hope surgery went well and you are recovering comfortably. ((((HUGS))))
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Please Watch: Stress, Portrait of a Killer - Full Documentary (2008)
Hi all -- I come from the breast cancer forum and wanted to share this documentary with you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYG0ZuTv5rs
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Any ideas? (vaginal adenocarcinoma - mets in lungs)
Hi all, If you have any ideas for me, please let me know. I have been very healthy my whole life (still feel good!), until a year ago when I was diagnosed with Stage 4b vaginal adenocarcinoma. Long story short, radiotherapy was very successful and removed all the cancer from my pelvis. I get acupuncture and do a lot of…
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Re-Occurring Cellulitous
Has any one here had any experience with cellulitous after radiation and chemo? My wife had surgery to remove Bartholins gland and lymph nodes in both sides in her groin and illiac region. She had 28 rounds of pelvic radiation, She got cellulitous three weeks after surgery but it was attributed to her JP drains. We got it…
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I thought I was done ...... ;(
I had my hysterectomy in Feb. Went through 25 treatments of radiation after, and thought I was "all clear".... Well my pap came back with abnormal cell readings, precancerous readings. So now I have to get more testing done (getting what they need from there) to see if it is precancerous cells. Dr says it may be false…
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cervical cancer, radiation question
Hi everyone. A fried of mine has been diagnosed with cervical cancer. I don't know the details and when I ask her, she starts to cry or changes the subject. What I do know is she's had a history of abnormal paps going back 3 years or so..., they have removed some tissue (removing chunks is how she's put it, sorry) and now…
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What now? After treament
I'm young, only 26, newly married with a toddler. I was diagnosed with VIN3 and anal cancer in Feb' 12. I have since completed both radiation and chemotherapy (Jul' 12), as well as a vulvectomy back in April 12'. It's been over 6 months and my husband and I are still unable to have sex. I tear every time. It's not a matter…
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recurrent cervical cancer
I had cervical cancer in 99 and recieved a radical hysterectomy ,was diagnosed with recurrent cervical in 2007 and the tumor was found in the vaginal vault .recieved chemo and radiation .Is there anyone that has had a similiar situation?
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adenocarcinomia of cervix
I was just wondering if any one else had this type of cervical cancer? It's more rare than squamous cell cervical cancer. Thanks for any replies.
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Need Advice
I have wandered over from the breast cancer board. am a 3 time survivor ,and was hoping for some advice for my sister. She has dealt with abnormal papa smears for years, she had a serious HPV infection that was horrible to get under control. She is 43 has never had children, and doesnt think she will. But this is a tough…
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Fallopian tube - recently diagnosed
Hi all, I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in Sept. Found out when I developed fluid on my right lung (pleural effusion) that wasn't lung cancer. Many tests later and after a hysterectomy it turned out to be fallopian tube cancer. I'm 64, so I fit the profile, unlike some of you. I started chemotherapy yesterday - taxol,…
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CyberKnife?
Hi all, I haven't been here in a while. Brief summary of my situation: I started with stage 4b vaginal adenocarcinoma in January. The two kinds of radiation completely eliminated the tumor and all the local mets from my pelvis. A few months later however small nodules were found in my lungs. Now in October I just finished…
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DES DAUGHTER
Hi...just realized 2 weeks ago that I was a member of a select group...namely, those that are DES exposed..We can be Daughters or Sons...I would welcome hearing from anyone who, too, is a lifelong member...thanks..
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new short film on cancer - looking for stories for next film
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Bartholin Gland Cancer and Lymph Node Involvement
Anyone out there gone through treatment for Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Bartholin Gland and Lymph Nodes. I was recently diagnosed and have not started treatment yet. I was told I need a radical vulvectomy and lymph node disection. This is a horrible surgery from what I have read. I am getting a 2nd and 3rd opinion soon.…
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I cannot go through with it.
Hello everyone. My name's Rachel. I am a 27 year old Mother of 2 beautiful babies, and was recently diagnosed in August with stage 1C Cervical Cancer. They said because of the size of the tumor, that they would rather do External radiation, Chemo, and internal radiation as well. Well as of now, I've got about 2 weeks left…
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Cervical Cancer Stage IIB Survivor
Wanting to share my information with you. If there is anything I can do to help, contact me. I am a stage IIB survivor of 20 years and please feel free to read my story, along with other cancer survivors. Again, please feel free to contact me! I am here to help aboutcervicalcancer.com
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Pet/ct-results
Had my first post treatment scan for cervical adenosquamous carcinoma that had mets to pelvic lymph nodes. Finished three rounds carbo/taxol, 5 weeks concurrent chemo/radiation to pelvis, two brachytherapy treatments, and two more high dose carboplatin. Last treatment May 30. Just got results of first Pet/Ct. Disease in…
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New.
Good morning everyone. I'm new here so I'm not sure where to start. I guess when it all started. When I was 23, in 2010, I was pregnant with my 3rd child. I had a pap. My paps had been abnormal for a while, but this time it was different. A colposcopy and biopsy confirmed carcinoma in situ. I was told not to worry and my…
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Johns Hopkins Update
reference CSN article: http://csn.cancer.org/node/176699 I'm confused and would appreciate confirmation of either: Johns Hopkins Update - truth or rumor I googled this and found this: "Cancer Info From Johns Hopkins Hoax Email" http://www.hoax-slayer.com/cancer-tips-john-hopkins.shtml ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ also: "Cancer Update…
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Minimal to no long term radiation side effects
Hi. I am in the midst of being treated for adenocarcinoma cervical cancer by radiation and chemo. I am stage 1b2. I am starting my fourth week and have not yet had my internal radiation. All things considered I am doing good. Great support group, tumor is shrinking and side effects of diahrea and fatigue manageable. Are…