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why do i feel like this now?
Hi Guys, was diagnosed with cervical cancer, as well as endomtriosis, cysts on the ovarys and fibroids, was given a radacle hysterectomy december last year, got the all clear in January and have never felt beeter, energy levels were high , i just felt too good. 2 weeks ago had a little bit of abnormal bleeding after…
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cervical cancer
Female reproductive system
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Vulvular cancer
Been getting samples taken every 6 months now for 3yrs,(vingear spray freeze then cut) so far so good but now surgery again for biopsy stage 2 and 3. the strange part is Ive been tested for HIV etc. for my health care profession and neg. never experienced any itch or burning,didn't even notice any signs until my partner…
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Doesn't want to use word "remission"
I finished treatment for cervical cancer Jan 22. of this year. I had a PET on tuesday and got a call from my onc. nurse she says there is no evidence of cancer found in my right and left pelvic lymphnodes (which is where it had spread) or in my cervix. But she says she doesn't want to say that I'm in remission because I…
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Do anyone talk about weight gain,menapause, unblance hormones,and how to get your body back?
Hi, I have serveral post on the following topics, but only a little response. I don't know if cervical cancer patients don't want to talk about it or what. My life has change so much since my treatment,and it seems that No one is hearing me.. I don't have a sex drive, I have put on a lot of weight. My menapause systems are…
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HPV/VIN I Please help!
I've just been diagnosed with VIN I and have apparently had HPV for at least 11 years. Why they didn't tell me this when I had a leep done years ago is beyond me. I'm so upset I wasn't told I would've made better decisions if I'd known. Anyway I have scheduled surgery for laser vaporization and a partial vulvectomy a week…
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Finished with treatment..TIRED
Hi all. My last day of treatment was January 22. I had 5 weeks of low dose chemo, 40 external and 5 internal treatments..over the duration of 3 months because of holidays and I was really sick for about 3 weeks throwing up daily. Anyway I had my first followup with my surgeon oncologist and he scheduled me for a PET/CT…
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Radiation treatment
I am so glad I find this site, it is great. I havd endometiral cancer, had surgery end of oct. had a total hyster and the massive tumor removed. Had one the best doctors in this area and she told me she got all the cancer. I had just finished my second chemo treatment and will need one more before radiation. I am having…
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Uterine cancer & appendix
Hi I am new here and trying to get thru some days with all the changes my body has made my emotional state and life during this and after. I was diagnosed with uterine cancer dec 09, the doc's had hoped the cancer had not escaped and released cells other areas. They found cells on my appendix when they went to remove the…
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endometroid adenocarcinoma
Hi everyone, Anybody out there that had uterus(endometrial adenocarcinoma... stage IV.. grade III. took Taxol/Carboplatin... that did not work.....also took some radiotherapy externally to the pelvic section for the left over tumor after complete hysterectomy. Need advice, what to do.. My Drs. are dropping me.. sending me…
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Extensive Laser Vaporization/Partial Vulvectomy
So I had my surgery 2 days before Christmas and although it was suppose to be an out patient procedure they ended up keeping me. Am I ever going to stop hurting?? I really feel like someone has taken a baseball bat to me. I was eating until I had a bowel movement, that totally ruined it for me. I'm so afraid to use the…
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Cervical Cancer metastisis to liver & lungs - Mom in hospice-
I just wanted to talk to anyone that has anything to share about having their mom in hospice care. My mom has been battling cervical cancer for 2 years. She was first diagnosed with stage 3b. She did radiation treatments and they were able to get rid of the tumor. But the cancer metastasized to her right lung & liver a few…
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symptoms??
hi was wondering if anyone can tell me there syptoms. i'm 22 and have 2 small daughters my doctor thinks i could have cervical cancer i'm terrified!! many thaks everyone xxx
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Stomach problems after chemo - pressure, bloating, nause, etc.
After chemo problems - anyone else? Stomach pressure, bloating, overly full feeling, cramping, and the ever present nausea.
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my neice, just found out today she has cervical cancer,Please help.
Hi,I just finished treatments for Breast Cancer two weeks ago.Today my sister told me that her 29 year old daughter has Cervical Cancer.Do they usually do a historectomy and then is the normal Chemo?said that two cells shows cancer.I would appriatte any input.Thank you.(Pat).
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Vaginal Cancer
Hi My names Connie I have Vaginal Cancer I need help finding someone who has had a vaginectomy excuse the spellling. It envolves living on a bladder and bowel bag for the rest of my life and they cut out my vaginal canel and rebuild me from skin graphs I really need to talk to someone who has the procedure. Im starting to…
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Looking for support-Cervical Cancer
I am 27 years old and was diagnosed with cervical cancer June of this year, after having 2 colposcopies, 1 miscarriage, 1 birth, and a conization. My husband was deployed to Afghanistan when I got the news that I have cancer. He was immediately sent home. I am going to UNC for my care. I was diagnosed with stage 1b2 and…
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What to do?
Hi, I just got the news that I have microinvasive cervical cancer and I needed somewhere to vent and am seeking some advice. I am 21 years old and I had an abnormal pap this December. I had a colposcopy which was followed by a LEEP. The LEEP tissue showed the cancerous cells so I am scheduled for another procedure in…
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Cervical Cancer and Radiation
Hi I am 40 and was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer last Aug. I have had 3 rounds of chemo and a radical hyst. My doctor now suggests 6 weeks of external radiation. I have read a lot but was wanting to know what you have experienced with radiation. Some of the side effects are with your bladder and colon- how bad is it. Did…
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what should I expect
I was diagnosed with cervical, uterine and ovarian cancer. It wa alot to take in at one time. I guess I am hoping that one day the phone is going to ring and they tell me it was not cancer. I wait for the phone to ring and when it does I am mad and upset because I want it to be the doctor saying sorry for the mistake but I…
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port removal
At a visit with my oncologist yesterday, he scheduled for my port to be removed 12/21. I am just one year in remission from stage IVA cervical ca. Is this to soon?
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Internal Radiation
Hi I was diagnosed with cervical cancer June 09. My husband was deployed to Afghanistan at the time and I was home with my then 8 year old son and 6 month old daughter. I am 27 years old. Fast Forward to today...I have had surgery. I was to have a radical hysterectomy but once inside there was a mass of cancerous…
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Cancer in pelvic lymphnodes
I am in the middle of treatment...almost done. THank god it has been a long 2 months so far. I have cervical cancer and it is also in my right and left pelvic lymphnodes. During surgery I have 15 removed from my right side that were cancerous. Anywho I am wondering if anyone who had radiation to their pelvic lympnodes…
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Am I a survivor?
Please help-I am not sure if I should consider my-self a cancer survivor. In late April of last year I had my first abnormal pap. The doctor recomended a colposcopy that revealed precancerous cells. A crysurgery (freezing) of the cervix was done and I was to return in 6 months for a re-pap. I returned in November for my…
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menapause, menapause
Can some one tell me how to cope with menapause.I'm in full menapause at the age of 39 After cervical cancer. what do i do? I have did all the diets, soy, herds,lets say i did everything, and nothing and i mean nothing is helping my hot flashes, or desire to have sex.. where did my sex drive go? I am so tired of this!! I…
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relief for colposcopy?
I have had 2 colposcopies and have to have another on Wednesday because of abnormal paps. What do you do to keep them from hurting so bad? I have tried extra strength Tylenol but it doesn't help. (or it helps and could be SO much worse)
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Sex during treatment?
I am just curious how many of you continued having a sexual realtionship during the duration of your treatments? I asked my doctor if on the odd chance that I was feeling well and in the mood would we be able to. She just said they prefer we wait til after treatment, but the moment its over we can. Then yesterday I was…
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Restaged cervical cancer
I rushed to the emergency room for bleeding and abdominal pain. The doctor did a pelvic and said: "You have polyps" then after a short pause he followed with: "Or worse". Then removed the speculum and left the room. A short while later the nurse returned with a shot of demorol(?) and a pamphlet of local OB/GYN's. When I…
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Does anyone know the difference between vulval melanosis and vulval melanoma...
and the symptoms and treatment for each? I need answer ASAP...having biopsy tomorrow and I'm petrified.....!!
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Dietary issues after pelvic area radiation.
It has been 6 months now since I have had surgery - chemo - external & internal radiation therapy, and my energy is returning, my strength and muscles growing, basically had and am having very few ’side effects’ at this point with the exception of my stomach. I am down to one small solid meal a day, since it is far more…