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Co-workers silence about cancer
Have any of you found that co-workers totally ignore what you went through with cancer? I was diagnosed with early stage 1B1 cervical cancer this past May, had a radical hysterectomy early July, and am grateful to not need chemo nor radiation. My first tests 4 months after surgery recently shows I am cancer free! When I…
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gyn cancer has a rock band
N.E.D. is a rock band made up of 6 gynecologic oncology surgeons. They are having a concert in Portland, Oregon on January 16, 2011. Here's a link if anyone is interested in attending: http://www.aladdin-theater.com/show_page.aspx?eventid=2039 Let's break the silence on women's "under the belt" cancers.
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cervical cancer stage t2bn1
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Radiation Proctitis after treatment for cervical cancer
Finished up with my radiation in Feb. of this year, internal and external. No bowel problems really at all during treatment-now I have been having slightly bloody stools for the past month, passing a few clots recently. Sigmoidoscopy today showed radiation proctitis which was treated with argon laser. I have to do repeated…
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squamous cell carcinoma
I was diagnosed last week and I'm terrified. I have an appointment with the specialist on the 2nd but hope to arm myself with knowledge before hand. Does anyone know what this type of cervical cancer is as far as severity and prognosis? I have not been staged yet but seems everything I read says that no matter what the…
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Coping with Adenocarcinoma
I am 30 years old and was diagnosed 2 months ago with endo-cervical cancer and had a radical hysterectomy 6 weeks ago. I was able to keep my ovaries and no chemo. I have stage 1B. It all happened so fast and I am still trying to process everything. I am looking to get info on the odds of it coming back after my…
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overcoming loss of cervical cancer
i was diagnosed with cervical cancer one year ago, but am still having a hard time of overcoming the loss from having a hysterectomy at age 28. I had my paps every year, always clean, until last year. It was just abnormal cells, but then when they did the colposcopy, they found some pre-cancerous cells. It was…
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new cancer?
Oncologist orders an MRI due to new intense pelvic pain which shows uterine fibroid and right ovarian cysts which "were previously noted an had not changed." Better yet, the two previous scans report that I've had a hysterectomy and no ovaries are seen??? I never had a hysterectomy...who's reading these??? Two weeks later…
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Has anyone here been treated for cervical cancer and not had to have a hysterectomy?
It seems like everyone on this board who has had even early stage cervical cancer has had a radical hysterectomy. Has anyone managed to be treated without having their fertility compromised?
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Introduction/New Member
I had an invasive tumor and invasive skin cancer. It has been seven years since the surgeries that saved my life. I am so thankful to be alive but I also realize that there are many lasting effects from the radical cancer surgeries. Life is different for me now. I was given a hysterectomy because hormones make the cancer…
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Laser - what to expect????????
Hi ladies, I may be having a spot treated with a laser for a VIN III recurrence. I had a wide local excision in May to treat the first area. The oncologist says this one is in a spot that he feels could be best treated with laser. Would anyone share with me what to expect? Is the procedure done in office? Outpatient? Will…
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Cervical cancer: Spotting post radiation/chemo--symptom of recurrent cancer or dryness??
Dear all, am a new member, inquiring on behalf of my mom who was diagnosed with 3B cervical cancer this spring. She has undergone hsyterectomy and radiation/chemo. 3 months after treatment finished, she began spotting in addition to having stomach pains--this has persisted for the past few weeks. Am very worried about the…
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Power Port problems
Hi, I'm popping in from the ovarian board, wondering if anyone can shed some light on the power port. I have had mine for 3 years and it has worked like a charm. Yesterday, however when I went for my infusion, the drip was very slow. After changing the needle a few times, what they discovered is that it is not clogged, or…
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Primary Peritoneal Carcinoma
I have been having pelvic and abdominal pain for about two years. Last year, I had a uterine biopsy that showed reactive endometrial cells which prompted a d & c, laprascopy, and hysterocopy. This procedure showed cysts, chocolate cysts, polyps, small tumor, etc. Doctor then told me that it looks like I have Primary…
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Poss Endometrial Cancer
I finally had the Robotic Surgery on Monday 09/20/10. I have 5 small incisions and it was definitely an experience. I will hopefully receive the biopsy report next week. I had a wonderful Gyn Oncologist. She was caring and had a terrific bedside manner. Thanks for all your comments.
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DR appointment
I have another dr appt just a check up (my three month). Why is it that I dont think about this appt until I get a call to remind me of it. Then out of the blue I get overchelmed with feelings. I know that I am in remission but it is always scary going back for check ups.
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getting sick after sex and weight gain (cervical cancer)
Can some one please help me?... I was diagnosed with cervical cancer 1 1/2 ago. I had radaiton and chemo.I'm very tired of getting sick after sex (fever and chills). the doctors don't know what wrong. and I have a gained 20 pounds since my treatment. i have did all types of diets low carbs, soy. vegetable, fruit, nothing…
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Cervical Cancer
My daughter was diagnosed with cervical cancer and had a radical hysterectomy one week ago today. The did not remove her ovaries nor did they move them out of the way in case she would have needed radiation. The DR. called her today to tell her that now since he received the pathology report he feels to be on the safe side…
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Radiation oncologist consult has left me confused.
I had my radiation consult today and I am thoroughly confused......The radiation oncologist was describing the treatment, which will be 25 external treatments in 5 weeks, nothing surprising there.....He asks if I have any questions. I ask him about side effects and fatigue. He proceeds to explain to me that typically…
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Recipe Ideas?
Greetings! New to this site... I have been wandering around for a few hours and thought I should introduce myself. I was diagnosed with 1B1 cervical cancer with lymph-vascular involvement in April. Negative PET scan. In June, I had a radical hysterectomy and lymphendectomy (sp?) - oncologist removed 28 lymph nodes and…
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under 40 and have Endometrial Cancer
I am 30 years old and I just got dignaose with Endometrial Cancer. I have lot of questions and a lot of things I do not understand. I will be going to see a specialist on Oct 1st. To say I am scared is an understament. I found out on Wed since then I have hardley slept and have spent most of the time crying. Family and…
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Symptoms of recurrence of Fallopian Tube Cancer?
Anyone out there treated for Fallopian Tube CA who had a recurrence? What were your symptoms, and how were you treated? I had stage IIIb CA in Feb "08, had total hysterectomy, 6 rounds of IP/IV chemo with Carboplatin and Taxotere. CA-125 came down to as low as 3! Now it is creeping up, and noticing some abdominal bloating.…
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Cervical Cancer Recurrance
I would like to chat with someone who has survived Cervical Cancer Recurrance PLEASE. I have this and what to know what life is like after surgery so I know what I can expect. Please!!!
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thankssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
i want to thank allof you for condolences me in my small daughter Farida the seven years old
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Help me, is it vaginal cancer.? Please tell me if I have the symptoms
I was wondering if anyone could help me. I have been going to the Dr. about 7/8 months. At first I was having vaginal pain, and was diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis. I was perscribed with antibiotics, and when that didn't work, with a vaginal cream. After the pain worsened, and I started experiencing pain during…
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New To The Block-Cervical
Hi this is the first time i've been on this site, I just joined but wish I knew of this place 2 years ago when I was going through treatment. i was diagnosed Dec '08 with stage 4 cervical cancer, had a complete hysterectomy and about 13 lynph nodes taken out, chemo, radiation internal and external. Peeing is def.not the…
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Cancer Survivor Friend!
Last year i was directed to this site,I was lost,had surgery to remove the baby oven, appendix due to clear cell carcinoma stage IV. I was told about chemo treatments, losing my hair, and so much more, was scared, didnt' know what to do, and this site was suggested, and I took a chance, with tears in my eyes i wrote my…
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Is this happeing to anyone else
I was dx with vulvar cancer in late April. I had a radical excision done in May of this year, laser and lymnode removal. 9 from the right side and 5 from the left side. But the craziest thing is starting to happen now. I am starting to get gray hair down there. I am 29 years old is the just normal part of life or does it…
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cancer treatment centers of america
anyone have experience with these hospitals
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3 month post-tx PET scan
I was dx in Nov 2009 with stage 3b2 cervical ca with para-aortic and pelvic lymph node invovement. Surgery to remove 2 affected nodes in para-aortic and 1 pelvic node only. Had 5 chemo (cisplatin) 31 external radiation and 4 internal(brachy) radiation. My 3 month post tx PET scan shows all clear except 2 illiac nodes with…