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Abnormal PAP 9 months after treatment
Hi there. I am really afraid after being informed my PAP came back abnormal. I talked with my oncologist and she said the cells were found in my glandular tissue, which is where my cancer was. I had adenocarcinoma of the cervix, stage 1B1, grade 3. I had one positive node. I had a radical hysterectomy in Sept 2010,…
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CIN I, Worst Symptoms
Hi there, It's been quite the confusing summer! And now, it's only getting worst. I hope someone has some advice! Or even just kind words, really. I had my annual pap smear this past June. Two weeks later I got the results and was told it was abnormal, but I was not told why. After nearly a month of struggling to find a…
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MRI scans vs lymph node removal
Hi so happy to find this site. I was diagnosed with squamos cell carcinoma in mid August. I went to my pcp because of a growth on the left labia she thought it was genital warts (did have them 25 years ago and I know they could come back)so she did a freeze on them and within 2 weeks the area ulcerated very painful. A…
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Cervical Cancer at early stage but a young age... Now what do I do?
Since May I feel like my life has been turned upside down. In May I had a stroke but I am okay. In July when I went for my annual exam I learned I had a bad pap and pelvic exam. What a shocker to a 32 female. I have been one that has gotten my yearly exams faithfully and now this news. In August I had a colposcopy and…
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You should get this check out if you had vulvar cancer
I found out that I have not only kidney stome but gallbladder stones as well and didnt understand why. Come to find out that this kind of cancer can play games with your parthroid which controles your calcium in your body. It can go into over drive and produce too much calcium in your body on build up in your kidneys and…
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Newly diagnosed with cervical cancer
Hi there Im new to this site, and was just recently diagnosed with cervical cancer, not sure of the stage yet but i have a tumor which is about 5 cm on the cervix and was told after a mri,cat scan and pet scan that they didnt see any other involvement, other than one illiac lymph node which was slightly enlarged but didnt…
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Joliet Illinois - Support Group
NOTE: December meeting is cancelled due to the holidays - See you last Wednesday in January 2012! Joliet Women's Cancer Support will meet the last Wednesday of each month. 7PM Where: Joliet Oncology-Hematology Associates, Ltd 2614 W Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60435 Please RSVP for first meeting by calling 815-725-1355…
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pappilary serous endometrial
Hi! I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in December of 2010. I have had a complete hysterctomy, tubes and ovaries removed,staged at 3b. had 6 rounds of chemo ( Taxol and Carboplatinum) Internal radiation 5 rounds of high dosage radiation. All is finished and now I wait to see what comes next. I am very anxious --every…
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Recurrent cervical cancer symptoms
I had cervical cancer in 2004. I had a radical hysterectomy, disection of lymph nodes and removal of the upper potion of the vagina and six weeks of chemo and 30 radiation treatments because after surgery the margins weren't clear. I was suppose to have 36 radiation treatments and internal radiation but I stopped short,…
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cin2 and 3, had a leep, now am getting other symptoms...am so scared!
Hi! I have had cin 1 off and on for a couple of years, but this year at my annual exam my ob said it had developed to cin 2 and 3 and I needed to have a leep. So I got a leep procedure done last week, which was not as bad as i expected, but since then, I have been getting very strange symptoms. I have a bizarre lump on the…
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My mom has stage 4 cervical and we were told she has 6 months
I need some support and advice. On may 16,2011 my mom was diagnosed with stage 2 cervical cancer. Later that same day she ended up in the hospital with a 105 fever and it was found she has a severe uterine infection. After further testing, 2 d and c and a heart attack the doctors changed the diagnosis to stage 4 with…
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stage IV uterine cancer
Hi, my mom was diagnosed with stage IV uterine cancer, (adenocarcinoma), just last week. We think it is stage IVB as the catscan and xray show it may have spread to the lungs. We know it is in the pelvic bone and also vagina. She is 66yrs old and otherwise healthy. She had bleeding in Sept/Oct , had a pelvic mri,…
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Recurrent Cervical Cancer stories
In June 2009, at the age of 33, I was diagnosed with Staget 1b2 cervical cancer. I had significant lymph node involvement which has been closely monitored. I completed my initial treatment and was declared in remission in Feb of 2010. A few weeks ago I was informed I have recurrent cervical cancer. I am having exploratory…
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cervical cancer survivor
I am a cervical cancer survivor and had a radical hysterectomy 16 years ago. This month I had some abnormal vaginal bleeding and my pap just came back abnormal with uterine cells in it. How can this be when I don't have a uterus? I am terrified after all this time that the cancer is back. The doc is referring me to a gyn…
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small cell cervical cancer
I recently finished treatment for small cell cervical cancer. I am 31 years old and after much research on the web would like to hear SOMETHING positive. Is there anyone who has a positive story? I have a 13 year old daughter and I'm ready to feel better for her sake as well as mine. Anyone with any input?
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Did or is this happening to you with vulvar cancer
I was doing some re search on vulvar cancer and found this website www.doctoresdoctor.com and they had a topic on Squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva. It said that Occasionally, these tumors may produce a parathyroid hormone substance resulting in hypercalcemia. Then I looked up hypercalcemia and found that these are they…
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Tracelectomy for cervical Cancer- bleeding with intercourse 4 years later...anyone else?
I had a Trachelectomy for Invasive Cervical Adenocarcinoma 4 years ago and have been cancer free! The surgery was a success in general, however, I have recetnly begun to bleed during intercourse. My oncologist did tests- no sign of cancer and the cerclage is in place and not eroding- she said I have granulation tissue/…
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suspicious bump 2 years after rad hyst. for cervical adenocarcinoma
I am almost to my 2 year celebration of being cancer free. I was diagnosed with cervical adenocarcinoma stage 1b1 in 2009. I get paps every 4 months now and physical exams and am now completely freaked out. At my appt. last week, the doc felt something at the vaginal cuff where they stitched me up. She said it could be a…
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Vulvar Cancer
I am here to tell you that VIN 3 that turned into a diagnosis of vulvar cancer is not a death sentence. I've had two surgeries....not pleasant, in 6 weeks. I am cancer FREE! The best thing you can do for yourself is to quit smoking and follow a diet that boosts your immune system. In addition to the multi-focal cancerous…
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PPC survivor for 14 yrs
I am real confused about how to do all this so I'm hoping I'm posting this on the right site. I am a PPC patient who has been fighting this cancer now for 14 yrs. Especially for the last 4 yrs with non stop chemo and surgeries. I am beginning my 12th different chemo chemical tomorrow. I haven't had hair in 4 yrs and don't…
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Cancers and Threat of It???
Does the HPV cause cervical cancer?? I was just wondering. I don't know what to look for if I should ever get cancer. I have had one cyst at a time all at least 5 cm but went away on its own. I have had one to burst on me and I think that was 6 cm. I have pain almost all of the time and it is worse during my menstral…
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PRIMARY PERITONEAL CANCER
Hello, I am new to the club, may be joining very late, just because in our country awareness about managing diseases is very low and many people suffer. In jan 2010 my wife was diagnosed with endometrial cancer through DNC fluid specimen. upon advise hysterectomy was carried out,pre and post CT scans revealed the…
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moms reccuring cervical cancer
hi im Linda..my mom was diagnosed with stage I-B cervical carcinoma back in 1998 and underwent radiation therpy and was told that it was successful.Now 13 years later they believe its back...in Jan she went to the drs. complaining that she was bleeding and that her uterus was hurting and felt heavy so her primary dr.…
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CIN and VIN scare, please HELP!
Hello all, I am a 23 year old female who is going through some stressful times. I went in for my pap smear, and my result came out abnormal. Silly me went for a pap after 5 years. The gyno said that I "have a low grade abnormality, but they cannot rule out the possibility of high grade". Also, I have some dark pigmented…
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stage iv cervical cancer
I am new to this board and was hoping the hear from others with similar experiences (preferably positive outcomes!). I am 36 and was diagnosed last year with stage iib cervical cancer - never had any previous problems and was always checked annually. I have been through external and internal radiation and chemotherapy -…
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Undifferentiated cervical cancer - Stage 4
Does anyone have undifferentiated cervical cancer? Mine is classified as poorly differentiated. I just need to know that there are survivors out there.
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post hysterectomy for cc and now vain3..
hi all,i was diagnosed with micro invasive cc in late summer 09 n due to some mix ups did not have my hysto till nov.09...have been feeling unwell almost all the time since,with bladder problems i can pee every 10/15 minutes and it hurts.i have almost constant pain in my left side n deep in my back and am so so tired all…
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VIN III-CA in Situ
I just got the diagnosis and have my first appt tomorrow with the GYN Oncologist so I have no idea what treatment I am facing. Thankfully it hasn't spread and is classified as "non-invasive". I'm also a nurse and had never heard about this cancer before. I actually made an appt to see my GYN for "warts" and almost…
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vulvar cancer questions?
Has anyone who had vulvar cancer get regular blood test. I know that people dx with other kinds of cancer receive blood test? I was just wondering b/c when I go for my check ups I just get a 5 min exam and I am on my way. Not that I am complaining or anything I just wanted to know if there was some more stuff out there.…
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Just Diagnosed with at least stage 3 cervical cancer
I was just diagnosed this week with cervical cancer. I have a lot of pain in the pelvis, have been bleeding for days and have already been in the ER twice. I am suppose to call the oncologist on Monday so the ER doc basically told me to take the meds and try to sleep until then. I am so affraid that the pain means my days…