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second laser treatment
I am now going into my second laser treatment. My last one was in May 2010. I was then dx with vulvar stage 1B. Did partical vulvectomy about 15 lymph nodes removed and laser. Now I have VIN 111. This is driving my crazy. I wished there was something else out there. The creams did no good. I tried those but at first but my…
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cervical cancer sucks
I was 35 in 2009 when I was diagnosed with stage 2b cervical cancer. After numerous tests I had a radical hysterectomy. All went well. I had a follow up with my consultant and again all was well. It was exactly 1 year and on the next appointment while having an examination my consultant found a lump. I had a biopsy which…
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Stage 4 cervical survivors?
Hello, I haven't been on the board in a long time. We thought my mom's cancer went away last year but then her leg started swelling. Initially told it was lymphedema from the radiation and got therapy for 3 months only to find out the cervical cancer has spread and there's a 4cm mass wrapped around her kidney/ureter. She's…
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Diagnosed on 9/28/11 been having a hard time dealing with it all. Need some advice or help, thank yo
Hello, My name is Christina. My story is long and there's alot to it. I will try my best to get it all in. I had been having irregular vaginal bleeding since 2010. I went in for a pap smear and colposcopy and was told I had low grade precancerous lesions. Was told to keep up with pap smears and I did that. Went in for…
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papillary serous carcinoma of cervix
am not sure how to post so am just going for it am 47 years old and was Diagnoised on 1st April. I have papillary serous carcinoma in my cervix/womb 8.5 cm ( hopefully shrinking ) my two lymphnodes in my pelvis and my kidney stem right side . I was rushed into hospital when I hemoraged during my papsmear test. I have had…
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cervical cancer symptoms
Hi my name is Kate, I'm 20 years old and I've recently been having a lot of problems. I went in for my annual a couple of weeks ago and told my doctor about the symptoms I've been having so she sent me to get a trans-vaginal ultrasound done to make sure I didn't have any ovarian cysts, that all came back fine. However,…
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Feeling Helpless not sure what to do
Hello again I'm feeling defeated today. I had a modified radical vulvectomy 4 months ago for stage 1 scc. This Friday I go back to have a spot rechecked and she wants a ct scan my dad just had scan last Friday and has stage 4 pancreatic cancer that has spread to the liver doctors said he might have a couple months. How can…
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Endometrial Cancer that has metasized to Lung
I was diagnosed with Endometrial Cancer stage 4 that has metasized to my lung last year had a hysterectomy did chemo with taxol/carbo for 9 months the spots on my lungs went away in Jan 2011 (Yay) and came back in March I am recently on Doxil once a month this month is my last treatment and the next step is either Hormone…
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Activity on Pet Scan
brief history before the question, had hystorectmy in Nov 2008 had radition and chemo was in remission until Nov 2010 (I hate november anymore)went to CTCA (cancer treatment center of america) they took a bioapsy on one lymph knode (had a hard time finding it) came back negative, but doc said she felt they didn't get a…
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Bartholins Gland Cancer-Pelvic Exam after partial vulvectomy
My wife had a partial vulvectomy on Nov. 8. On Tuesday, Dec.4, we met with the radiology oncologist for the first time. He done a complete pelvic exam and speculum exam on her. Our surgeon at IU has not done this yet. On Thursday the medical oncologist wanted to do another pelvic and we refused. I understand wanting to…
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Vulvar Cancer just had surgery
I just had surgery for my vulvar cancer. I had a readicale and both nodes removed. I dont know what stage I am at. They told me they would know on my next appointment. I guess it is hard just sitting here waiting to see what the next step is. I know I have vulvar cancer but that is all how bad how advanced. I wished I had…
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Pain in upper inner thighs
Had lymph node dissection April of this year(2011),after being diagnosed with cervical cancer. Had chemo and radiation, internal and external. Finished treatment end of July. For the months since treatments, I have had upper inner thigh pain. It hurts at the fattest part of the inner thigh and at the halfway point between…
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Freezing eggs?
Hey everyone im new to this site, but was wondering if u can help me! Ive recently survived cervical cancer, I had a radical hysterectomy so I still have my overies! Id like to know if I can freeze my eggs and how id go about it and wht the cost would be? Im in the uk so think that might make a difference x Thank u for any…
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Please help with this question
My partner was diagnosed with Stage 4a Cervical cancer. She was treated with 25 external radiation with Chemo once a week and 5 internal radiation. As far as we know right now all looks good. She has a fistula that makes it's so she has no control over her bladder. Her tumor as about 6 inches and when right into her…
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Worring for no reason???
Long story short a year ago I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma on the cervix. A cold knife cone was done and the margins came back clean. 4 months later first pap after the CKC came back clear. The past month of so I have had cramping. I have been on depo for years so haven't had periods or cramping in many many…
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Info on Squamous Cell Genital Cancer
HI I had never heard of Squamous Cell in the genital area until today. I had Mohs surgery on my nose last year and now have another spot on my cheek and in my ear. I'm making an appointment next week with my doctor. I've had what I thought was a yeast infection but now am not so sure. Having had yeast infections before…
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Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma
At first sign, My stomach blow up like a gas and hard time with movement bowel. Then my left rib grown painful and I have a trouble to sleep for five months. So I went to see my regular doctor to give me X-Ray with laying down. They found abnormal then they send me to Cat Scan then I went to Endoscopy three times. My…
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re-occuring cancer
Question, How accurate are pet/ct scans? When they discovered the cancer back in 2010, they did a byopsy (spelling) came back negative., but she said since the area was so small she expected that . When had a pet/Ct scan in June it showed everything was gone. Now had another pet/ct scan shows "Activity". (what ever that…
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Fired for cancer treatment
I haver cervical & uterine cancers which I read was covered under the ADA laws. My boss refused to allow me to work and have off every 3rd week to get chemo. Which I read is a violation of the ADA laws because she refused to modify my work schedule. Then a week later i got fired because I was off getting cancer treatment,…
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Joliet Women's Cancer Support - Joliet IL - December meeting cancelled due to holidays
Support group held the last Wednesday of each month at 7pm. Held at Joliet Oncology-Hematology Associates (JOHA)2614 W Jefferson St, Joliet IL Just behind the Babe's Hotdogs
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LEEP in 2007, now a partial vulvectomy and perinectomy this coming Thursday...
I had a successful LEEP procedure in 2007 for a CIN2. After years of clear paps, I was pretty confident that I wouldn't be having any further issues (at least for a while). Sometime in late 2008, I began experiencing symptoms similar to a yeast infection. My now former GYN said after several office exams that since I…
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Cervical followed by lung cancer
I am looking for someone who has had cervical cancer followed by lung cancer. My situation is that I was treated for cervical cancer in 1997 and now have had surgery and treatment for lung cancer. I would like to share experiences with anyone in a similar situation. Doctors can not determine whether mine is a metasteses or…
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Life altering effects of surviving vulvar cancer
Hi, I'm Toni and in Feb 2008, I was Dx'd with stage IV vulvar cancer with bilateral lymph node involvement. 10 days later, I had a radical vulvectomy and sentinal node resection. I had 7 hot nodes. Once that healed up, I had 6 weeks of radiation with prophylactic chemo. I suppose what has brought me here is that I'm now…
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Waiting on results....... :/
Hello everyone. I am new here just created an account 2 days ago. Monday I went in for a Colposcopy after having abnormal Pap results for quiet sometime now. I am kind of disturbed as to why it took the doctors so long to schedule this procedure because I have had abnormal paps for going on almost 6 years now. During the…
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Bartholin Gland Carcinoma / Vulvar cancer
Hi. I was just diagnosed two weeks ago with Bartholin Gland Carcinoma/Vulvar Cancer after having a lesion removed. I am going in for surgery this Friday, Sept.24th to have the remainder of the lesion removed, the Bartholin Gland, and the lymph nodes on that side as well. I am scared to death of the pain, outcome, continued…
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vulvar adeocarcinoma metastases to bone
I was on this site Jan 2009 after my surgery for partial radical vulvectomy, sentinel node biopsy and followed by 5 1/2 weeks radition. Oct. 2010 on PET scan a 'hot' spot ws found in right femoral shaft, very small, so they waited 3 months did an MRI and it doubled, still very small but did a core needle bone marrow biopsy…
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endometrial cancer...after effects after radiation?
I just had my hysterectomy 31/2 weeks ago. I had endometrial cancer. According to my lab results after my surgery...the cancer cells had not penetrated my uterine wall. Radiation therapy has been suggested as a follow-up...just in case there are any cancer cells still in my pelvic region. I have read such horror stories of…
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Severe pain after radiation HELP
My mother had type 4a cervical cancer. She had chemo and radiation treatment, and did very well during the treatment. Now, almost 3 months later, she has lost soooo much weight, she is on a feeding tube, and complains of constant pain in her lower abdomen. The doctors have done all kinds of tests but can't seem to find out…
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vaginal melanoma
Does anybody have any information on vaginal melanoma-It has been difficult to find help with this being such a rare cancer. Any help is appreciated! Thanks
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help with high 19-9 antigen value
My mother was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in Feb 2011. The 19-9 antigen had a reading of 3000 and the ca125 had a 700 value. She had a hysterectomy and lymph node removal which removed the cancer. The histology examination revealed a adenocarcinoma with traces of clear cell cancer. No metastasis was found and the pet…