-
Fear and Anxiety
I was diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer on Sept. 30 2006. On Nov. 7th I underwent a radical hysterectomy and was very fortunate that this surgery got all my cancer. My biopsies came back negative for cancer so I don't have to go through chemo or radiation. Before my surgery, I was terrified. My mind kept going through…
-
Desperate for info on cervical cancer
Hi there!! My name is heather, i am 21 years old and have been recently diagnosed with cervical cancer.. Just wondering if any can give me some heads up on what to expect in the first stage and if I should be doing anything in the meantime.. PLEASE HELP ME!!
-
Alternative to hysterectomy?
I was diagnosed with HSIL in Aug 1, had the colposcopy and 3 biopsys, had the LEEP Oct 19 where the margins were positive and I was told carcinoma in situ and that it was agressive, my next step is conization in Dec (which i am very nervous about as i have never been hospitalized at all) and then I was told that the next…
-
Help; need advice
My 72 healthy and strong mother is going in tomorrow for hysterectomy due to what docs are saying is very early stage of uterine cancer. They suspect radiation therapy afterwards "to be sure". But I have read that studies have shown that with Stage I uterine cancer, survival rates were higher in those who only had surgery,…
-
Need Advice
I am 43 years old. I recently had a transvaginal ultrasound due to a family history of ovarian cancer. (My mother died from OC at the age of 53.) The ultrasound showed a simple cyst on each ovary, which didn't concern my doctor. She was concerned about my thickened, irregular endometrium and possible polyp. She said that…
-
Complex Hyperplasia, D&C soon
I have recently been diagnosed with Complex Hyperplasia, (thickening of endoimetrium. It seems to be fairly advanced but the biopsy did not return any signs of atypia, or cancer. (Thank God) My doctor now wants me to have a D&C to take a larger sample for biopsy to rule out cancer. I have never had a D&C and do not know…
-
From Conization to Cancer?
I am only 28 years old and finally got my life together by getting married and wanting to start a family. I had an abnormal PAP on July 19,2006. The Dr. told me it was CIN III precancer in my cervix. I was referred out to a Gynocologist Oncologist to examine me. He preformed a Cold Knife Conization on August 30, 2006. I…
-
cervical cancer is preventable
I didn't know anything about my cervix. I was 31, I went for my pap test, like I did every year since I was 18. It was always normal, I didn't think it would ever be different. But it was that time. It came back abnormal - I went back for a colposcopy - and then I got the phone call. Invasive cervical cancer with extensive…
-
never ending fear
vix My fear is so deep I can hardly breathe. It doesn't even register as the emotion of fear it is so deep. Will it stop? I feel as if I am still waiting for the other shoe to drop. I did my surgery and have gone on with my life; I work and I play but I always feel as if something is "not quite right." I got tremendous…
-
HYSTERECTOMY SOON
I'm a 41-year old mother of four just diagnosed with a uterine neoplasm. I'm scheduled for an MRI next week to determine the extent of the disease and hopefully characterize it a bit better. This will be followed by hysterectomy. The primary mass is in the posterior wall of my uterus in the myometrium - no clear borders…
-
Endometrial Cancer
I have recently been diagnosed with Endometrial Cancer, Stage 2b (involving both the endometrium and the cervix.) I have had a radical hysterectomy. My nodes were clear, but my margins too skinny, so I am now in the second week of radiation. Today I found out I have a very agressive type of cancer, papillary serous…
-
Uterine Cancer- rarely heard of
Hi I just had an opinion. When I first found out that I had Uterine Cancer, I did a lot of research on the subject. I found a lot of really good information, which was very informative. What I am wondering about is why is this type of cancer hardly ever heard of. You dont know what the symptoms are until you find out that…
-
To worrywort
Hi, I saw your post under another topic, and thought I'd reply here to be sure you see it! Your uterine cancer was really a low stage. Fran Drescher discusses her rationale of foregoing suggested further treatment in her book "Cancer, Schmancer", and I think you may feel a bit of comaradery with her if you read it. It does…
-
ew Diagnosis
I have just been diagnosed with LMS. I have not yet had my surgery. Can someone tell me what is ahead for me please? I have been reading all over internet and it scares me. thank you
-
ABOUT EMPLOYERS...
How do you keep it under wraps? I have a very visible position in my company and taking time off for surgery and whatever may follow will be tough without disclosing some information - how have you all handled it and with what levels of success? Thanks, ~ Bern
-
Pelvic exteneration
Has anyone had this surgery? It is huge, with permanent colostomy and urostomy
-
internal vaginal radiation
After a radical hystorectomy and 6 chemo treatments my C-Scan showed clean, but my doctor recommended that to be on the safe side that I undertgo internal vaginal radiation (5 treatments, one per wk for 5 wks). I have heard stories about how this can affect the bladder and/or bowel functions. Anyone out there that may have…
-
Uterine cancer-how do you deal with all the emotions after??
Hi I was diagnosed with Stage 2a Uterine cancer in February, 2006. I was only 39 at the time and I was only going to the doctor to find out why I havent been able to get pregnant. I was so shocked when I found out that: First, I had cancer and second, I was never going to have children. I wanted a baby so bad and I still…
-
Vulvar Cancer
For those who may have seen my name in the chat room, I am updating my status. It has been 18 months since my surgery for vulvar cancer. I am cancer free!!. I refused radiation, and used Protocel 50 alternative medicine. After 4 paps, 2 mamograms, 2 blood tests,and a cat scan, I am cancer free!! I am still taking the…
-
Just wanting some help with questions
I am a 39 year old single mother of one who started in this process about a year ago when I had a couple of abnormal pap smears and colposcopy. While undergoing a second colpo, my physician noticed some places on my vulva after using a vinegar type wash. She biopsied them and they came back VIN III, and within a month I…
-
Giggle from the colorectal board!
I am a strong poster in the colorectal board, a recent survivor of both rectal and breast cancer. I thought you all might enjoy this giggle! A nurse was on duty in the Emergency Room, when a young woman with purple hair styled into a punk rocker Mohawk, sporting a variety of tattoos, and wearing strange clothing, entered.…
-
Femara
Can anyone tell me what side effects they are having from this medication? I'm having the sore joints and it's taking a toll on me. Anyone have any suggestions rather than ibprophen...thanks
-
A Mom and her daughter - Radiation
I am a Mom of a V.C. survivor diagnosed and treated in 1999. She had the gold std treatment at time as determined by NCI and Sloan Kettering Research Institute. This entailed 5000 total units of radiation over 5 weeks (morning and afternoon) along with once weekly Cisplatin chemo each week. About 6 wks later she had an…
-
Also new to this
I found out at the beginning of May that I have vaginal cancer. I am scheduled to start treatments one week from Monday. I am very scared. I know what the doctors say, but I don't know how my body is going to react and I don't know where to turn. I will be have to be vigilant the rest of my life.
-
radiation symptoms
I would appreciate hearing from anyone that has gone thru vaginal radiation. My name is Nancy and I had a marble size vaginal tumor and 2 lymph nodes removed in Jan 2005. The biopsy on the incision tissue and the lymph nodes, came back "clean." However, 6 weeks later my surgeon called and reccommended 5 days a week, 5…
-
New User, Pathology Report Tomorrow
Hi all. I'm so glad to have found a supportive place to talk. I was diagnosed with endometrial adenocarcinoma June 14, 2006. I had a complete hysterectomy on July 12th (I'm 45 years old). I have an appointment tomorrow to discuss my pathology report. At the hospital, my surgeon told us that it looked good, we caught it…
-
Only 22 years old with stage 4a uterine cancer
If anyone has experienced this at such an young age please contact me.I have had three opinions also and had started chemotherapy meds orally and will be on them thru injections also. Its on my bladder and stomach wall including ovaries,and uterus.Just would like some good stories.
-
Uterine cancer, hsyterectomy and now abnormal Pap
Hi All, I am new to this site and am trying to find someone in the same circustances or guide me to some place for more info. I was diagnosed with uterine cancer last year and had a TAH (total abdominal hysterectomy), went in for my 2nd 4 month Pap (I am 8 months post surgery) and it come back as abnormal with low grade…
-
Information Please
I was diagnosed in 11/05 with Vulva Cancer and VIN III, had surgery in 01/06. To make a long story short, after 5 weeks post surgery I was having symptoms as before. Went back to my Onc. a small spot had appeared, he wanted to watch it. I was to go back in June, I had been out of work since October, couldn't afford to keep…
-
Mom doesn't need to hear all the questions
Hello, my mother was recently diagnosed with IC uterine cancer. She is 62 and in excellent health (competes in triathlons, rides horses) and has a very full and happy life. She had a complete hysterectomy a few weeks ago, which showed no spread of the cancer to nodes. The cells are apparently grade 2 with some indications…