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Beat endometrial cancer 1C without surgery? is it possible? ...please help
Is there anybody out there who survived endometrial cancer WITHOUT having surgery? I am 25 years old with stage 1c - I am supposed to have surgery VERY soon. Have already had second and third opinions about this, but... Is there anybody out there who survived endometrial cancer WITHOUT having surgery? It's not nerves, and…
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Uterine Cancer
I am soon to be 41 years old. In August of 2002 I was diagnosed with Uterine Cancer and in Sept. of 2002 I had a radical hysterectomy. I was told that the cancer had not breached the lining and therefore was gone. I have just recently discovered two lumps in my armpit and was wondering if anyone has heard of any relation…
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19 months after surgery
It has been 19 months since a total hyterectomy for adenocarcinoma endometrial cancer. I recently went to my doctor and he asked if my CT scans have been normal. No one has ever ordered any CT scans or even mentioned them. Now I am wondering how aggresive should I be in insisting on further testing? I have just left it in…
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Endometrial Treatment
My mom was recently diagnosed with a recurrence of endometrial cancer in her pelvic lymph nodes, it was originally stage 1 grade 2. She has had 3 rounds of taxol, doxorubicin and cisplatin however her cat scan last week showed that only 2 of the lymph nodes have shrunk and one has enlarged. The oncologist has decided to…
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Have Early Stage Uterine Cancer, Don't Want Hysterectomy
I am 38 and was recently diagnosed with early stage IA uterine cancer. My husband and I still want children, so my doctor said I can try a new method for 6 months by taking progesterone. I am also using natural healing and would like to hear about others doing the same. I also have a blog of my protocol and lifestyle here:…
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speaking to a discussion group
uterine cancer, sarcoma
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9 out of 10 symptoms of ovarian caner-mohter died of ovarian cancer-no health insurance-no physician
concerned about symptoms-family history-husband haband has prostate cancer (in remission) NO MONEY-no doctor--what to do--is there time to wait???
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Need help
I am diagnosed Endometroid adenocarcinoma.poorly differentated.. Stage IV, Grade III aggresive tumor in the pelvic after the complete hysterectomy and some lymp nodes removal. Dr. says she could not take all the cancer(tumor) and will treat with Taxol/Carboplatin.. 6 times every 21 days. I took first two.. than start the…
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radiation with vulvar cancer
My MIL was dx with vulvar cancer recently and has to start chemo and radiation therapy Wed. She is very frightened to have the radiation because of the pain. Have any of you had radiation therapy in the vaginal or peri-anal area? Any tips for reducing the pain would be appreciated. The Dr has already told her she will need…
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coping with menopausal symptoms after surgery
I am 7 weeks post-radical hysterectomy for adenocarcinoma and my reward is severe night sweats and hot flashes. I am ineligible for any type of hormone therapy -- I was more interested in natural/herbal therapies -- because of the estrogen content. Any suggestions for coping with these symptoms?
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Lymphedema across buttocks, hips
I'm two weeks post radical hysterectomy for cervical ca. My hips look like I'm wearing saddle bags (I'm already pretty 'padded' around there, but this feels hard and cottage cheesy). My visiting nurse spoke with my doctor and they both said it will clear quickly. Is this true? Everything is healing well with little pain,…
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Unsure
Ok I am having a break down over here so I wanted to talk to someone who doesnt know me and wont just tell me to calm down and "everything is going to be ok". Ok long story as short as possible, Im scared out of my mind and confused. I have had gyno problems since my period began. It has gotten worse as I get older (im 23…
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hair loss
Hi, I have advanced cervical cancer and I am currently receiving topetcan in addition to cisplatin as my chemotherapy drugs. My doctor told me that although hair loss is one of the side effects, I should respond as I have in the past to my other chemo treatments (cisplatin alone). Well 2 weeks into my treatment and my hair…
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symptoms-abdominal bloating,hardness in abdomin , gas, pain, constipation, diarrhea,ovariation tend
does this sound too vague or too specific? Can't afford to just "visit my doctor".
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recovering from radical in va
I had a radical hysterectomy on 1-29-08 Just hoping someone could shed some light on how i should be feeling 3 weeks after surgery. I have a weird hard to explain feeling in my stomach. Its like an achy sore sometimes spasms feeling. with more pain on my left side. This is my first surgery Im 39 years old and feel like a…
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Alternative Therapies
Hello, I have been researching potential alternative therapies for metastatic uterine cancer. I came across immunotherapy, but it was only offered at three cancer treatment centers (I could find). I looked into clinical trials, but I didn't find too much for common uterine cancers. I am also trying nutritional therapies…
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Endometrial Chemo
My mother has been diagnosed with a recurrence of endometrial cancer, grade 2, to her pelvic lymph nodes. Her oncologist has recommended 6 months of taxol, adria and platinum chemotherapy followed by radiation. Is this chemotherapy considered better than the regimen of just platinum and taxol? Which is worse in terms of…
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diagnostic surgery question
My mom is 68 and is scheduled for a hysterectomy on Thursday. She has had irregular bleeding for 1.5 years without telling anyone and assuming it was in her urine only went to a uroligist who gave her antibiotics for 16 mos. She changed doctors with the New Year (thank God) and just informed me that she has had multiple…
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Do these sound like symptoms of endometrial cancer?
I am 28 years old. Have never been on birth control. No children. Possibly infertile since I have been married 6 years and have not gotten pregnant. Since June of 2007 with my period each month I have had the following problems: Heavy period, extreme cramping, lower right hand side back pain, clotting, vomitting, diarrhea,…
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Radical Vaginectomy
After My Hysterectomy I need a Radical Vaginectomy. Has anyone any information or experience with this?
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Endometrial Cancer Trial Drug Now Free
Endometrial Cancer Trial Drug Now Free http://www.cancerwise.org/may_2005/display.cfm?id=1A29F5A7-F64B-4656-9FF3A93B491655CF&method=displayFull&color=green Women with endometrial cancer will no longer have to pay for a drug being studied in a hormonal therapy clinical trial. Thanks to funding from a $10.4 million…
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endometrial/uterine cancer...have no clue what 2 do. nervous!
Hi, i was just wondering about some questions i have. Im 28 and I was diagnosed with uterine/ endometrial cancer in jan 07, the onco i saw put me on a hormone (magace) magestrol for the last 7 months. My problem is that hes only here 1 day a week for 2 hrs and i havent really been able 2 talk 2 him, plus i had no clue what…
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Details of a clinical trial for PR positive advanced/recurrent endometrial andnorcarcinoma and low g
Ladies, Details of a clinical trial for PR positive advanced/recurrent endometrial andnorcarcinoma and low grade endometrial stromal sarcoma - get the details via the link copied below if you qualify: Mifepristone for Patients With Endometrial Cancer and LGESS This study is currently recruiting participants. Verified by…
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low haemoglobin
Hi, I hope someone can help with this. My 75 year old mom finished 6 cycles of carboplatin 5 weeks ago for uterine serous papillary adenocarcinoma. She is still very fatigued and her haemoglobin is very low, though her iron and folic acid are normal. Her haemoglobin has increased very slightly. We are wondering if this is…
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uterine cancer and best choices
Hi. A friend of mine has Stage 1C Grade 2 uterine cancer. She doesn't have computer access and, now, following her hysterectomy, she has questions about her options which I said I'd post for her to get some info from other survivors with similar cancer/experience. After the hysterectomy the pathology came back saying that…
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test results back :(
Ok, heres the deal, i went 2 the doc this morning. he said that he doesnt know the stage and wont know that until i have a complete hysterectomy. he thinks its stage 1 grade 3 and its endometrial adenocarcinoma which he said is the "friendliest" lol i asked a lot of questions and my mom and aunt were there. he got mad tho…
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cataracts and chemo
Has anyone had an acceleration of the growth of cataracts after chemo treatments? I finished chemo in February and cataracts have really grown fast. I talked with someone else who had the same reaction and I wonder if it is a common reaction. Thanks
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Bleeding has stopped
My wife is 50 years old and has had a range from spotting to very heavy mensus vitually every day for almost years. She had an ultra sound, pap, blood tests done by GP about 3 months ago. He indicated most likely a fibroid. Other symptoms include painful and frequent urination, pain and bleeding after sex, pelvic pain, gas…
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Pain after Hysterectomy
Hello, I wanted to get some advise on some pain that I am having. I usually call me doctor when I have concerns, but I don't want to be that patient to call for every pain. I had a radical hysterectomy on May 14th from Adenocarcinoma (endo-cervical cancer). Stage 1B. I also had a vertical incision from my belly button…
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Knots in Veins from Hysterectomy
Hello, I had a radical hysterectomy on May 14 for cervical cancer. My left arm has 4 knots in my veins from the IV. At first I thought my veins were irritated from the IV, but its been a while now and I'm getting concerned. Has anyone had this problem too? How long does it take to go away? And should I be concerned about…