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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…
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vein trapped by uterus and ovary plus peripheral neuropathy after radiotherapy
my mother had cervical cancer 2 years ago and got chemo and radiotherapy in kazakhstan where she lives. the tumor was not metastasing, so a surgery could be done, however, it was decided against it. the tumor went away 'completely' as the doctors said, my mom was recovering after the treatment, until a year ago her right…
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I just found out I have cervical cancer.
I'm having a really hard time dealing with my diagnosis. I found out on Thursday that I've got cervical cancer, but we won't know until Tuesday how far it's spread. I'm really afraid that it's affected other parts of my body because I've had the symptoms for a long, long time. I wasn't entirely shocked at the news, but I…
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paritineal
I'm 58 and was just diagnosed with Paritneal cancer. Had surgery a month ago, now supposed to start the regular IV chemo on wednesday. They want to do the IP chemo too, but I have to gain enough weight for the dr. to be able to insert the pump in my abdoman. Hard to gain weight when everything I eat blows me up with so…
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RECURRENT OF CERVICAL CANCER.....AND NOW BAD SIDE EFFECTS!
HI, I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH CERVICAL CANCER IN 2007, HAD RADIATION AND CHEMO AND FOUGHT MY CANCER. SINCE AUG OF 2008 I WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO URINATE AT ALL. I EVENTUALLY HAD TO GET A CATHETER PUT IT. I WAS GOING TO THE DOCTOR LIKE EVERY OTHER WEEK TO GET A VOIDING TRIAL TO SEE IF I WAS ABLE TO GO AND NO LUCK. ALSO, HAD…
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Poss Endometrial Cancer
Hi, I am new to all of this and I am scared. I have been having heavy periods for years. I have been on HRT for approx 7 years and every time I would bring this topic up with my Gyn my hormone meds would get changed. I have IC(Intersitial Cystitis) and my Urologist ordered a Pelvic U/S to check on pelvic pain. This started…
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Radiation Treatment at 87 Years of Age
Hi everyone, I am looking for advise from those of you who have been through radiation and chemo treatment for adenocarcinoma. My mom is 87 years old and has just been diagnosed with it----they found a small tumor in the vaginal wall and took a biopsy of it and discovered it was cancer. They cannot tell us for sure where…
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Radiation for Vaginal Cancer
My mom is 87 and had a hystorectomy in October. She had Stage 1 Uterine Cancer. She had her 1st pap this week since surgery and the doc seems to think there might be vaginal cancer and might want to do radiation. Has anyone had radiation for this? If so, how was it?
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Vaginal cancer
My gynecologist found vaginal cancer during my annual check up July'05. Biopsy showed squamous cell carcinoma in situ on vaginal wall. Had tumor removed and two months later it was back. Did laser surgery on vaginal wall and labia. Month later it was back. Tried Efudex cream inside of me 10 treatments once a week. Recently…
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Stomas after Pelvic Exenteration what are they like?
Looking to talk to someone who has had this proceedure done and can tell me about the stomas and the bags. Just want to know what I can expect. Will be having this done in about 3 weeks.