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Have you had any kids after an trachelectomy operation?
Hi! I live in Denmark and had a trachelectomy one month ago. My boyfriend and I would very much like to have kids - there are about 30 women (me included) in Denmark who have had this operation - and non of them have had any kids. We are looking for any statistics or information on how many woman have had kids after this…
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VIN I - Laser Removal
Hello! On March 28, I had laser surgery to remove some areas on my vulva that were diagnosed as VIN I. It was outpatient surgery and really wasn't a big deal at the time. That night, when I got home and looked at the area, I was shocked. I felt so mutilated and sad. The first few days, I was fine. I felt very little pain…
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Radical Abdominal Trachelectomy
I am looking for any women that have had this operation.
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very new to this
I was recently diagnosed with non-invasive vaginal cancer. I know it is nothing like i have read in these stories but i am unsure about a few things i was hoping someone could answer. He is treating me with 5 FU vaginal cream, I can not find anyone that has been treated that way anywhere on the internet. I had a hyst 6…
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Guilt
After 4 uterine biopsies came back positive for precancerous cells, my gyn sent me to a gyn oncologist. We discussed options, and because I've had 4 DnCs that didn't alleviate a host of other difficulties I have, and after I learned from him that 30 percent of women who have what I had found out they had full-blown cancer…
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5 FU Cream side effects
I am looking for someone who had to use the 5 FU vaginal cream. I have looked all over the internet and so far no luck. I start using tomorrow night for 10 weeks.
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When is enough enough?
I was diagnosed Apr 2003 with squamous cell carcinoma associated with a lesion right below my vagina, but the cancer spread to the anus. I was shocked since two doctors had told me it was just a skin tag (no biopsy), and didn't do anything. I had 3 surgeries (Apr, Jul & Aug) to remove the cancer including a 2" x 4" skin…
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did any of you stop radiation early due to pain?
Hi, I'm new to the site and very glad to find somewhere to talk about this bizarre set of circumstances and symptoms! I had metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, primary site not determined, which spread to the vagina, 3 1/2 years ago and licked it with chemotherapy. It recurred this summer and we tried chemo again but it…
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I got my second opinion
Well I got my second opinion. and i am going for surg. April 11th. they are starting with just taking out my uterus and cervic. when they biopsys the uterus and if it has cancer then it all comes out. They also want to do a panniculectomy. that is where they take my lower part of my stomach where my skin hangs cause of the…
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Newby
I was told I have Vulvar Cancer aka VIN III. I have tried to research it and to tell you all the truth I have a list of questions for my oncologist. Is these even curable? I had a biopsy done in mid December and it came back as precancerious, I did not think of it being a big deal since the doc told me it could be fixed by…
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Radiation
I had a short course of internal radiation following a complete hysterectomy and am now having a lot of bladder discomfort and a small amount of leakage. Has anyone else had experience with this issue?
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i need an answer please
I am 33 years old and 7 years ago was diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer. After rounds of chemo and radiation I am now cancer free. I didnt have a hysterectomy due to the placement of a tumor. I would like to now have a normal sex life but every time i have sex i bleed alot. does anyone know how this can be stopped?…
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I seen the Dr.
Hi, Well i went to the oncologist today and found out that the polyp they took came back pre-cancer. they say that 40% of people like that have a very early stage of cancer and those that don't have a good chance to get it. So what to do. They wan to remove everything and hope for the best. and they don't wan to do…
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new at CSN and i need an asap reply :-)
hi deelyn here,im 33 and was diagnosed with endometrial cancer stage IIIC...ive finished my radiation and chemo and on dec 9 ill be having my brachytherapy...its a 3 session therapy ...i just want to know ...will it hurt?and so on... pls inform me abt brachytherapy ...yes i am scared :-(very scared
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Symptoms of recurrance
Hi everyone! I'm a 38 mom of 2 and I'm about six months post radical hysterectomy with subsequent radiation and chemo. The docs talk about recurrance in my lungs and vagina as potential problems and I was wondering if anyone out there knew what symptoms to watch out for on either of these?
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Lower left side pain
I finished radiation and chemo just before Christmas...the week after i had some lower left side pain , it only lasted a few days so i never really worried too much about it....but it has come back , its kinda a throbbing pain, not really painful but if feels like its constantly there....i go for a check up this week to…
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Newly diagnosed with Vin 111
Hi, I am 48 years old and contracted HPV from my ex-husband. I was diagnosed with Vin 111 last Thursday...I am scheduled for more biopsies and laser treatment on Feb 24th..If my doctor feels that there is a more involved tissue biopsy I will be referred to a GYN/Oncologist. I am beside myself...I am not afraid of the…
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My vagina is pissed off
Hello fellow vulvar cancers... Hevent been here in a while. I was doing some reading and I was amazed at how many new responses there were. My latest history is carcinoma in situ. 2003, May scheduled for a wide local incision. Doc said it was only the size of a dime and would be simple same day surgery. No laser, it would…
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Newlywed, newly diagnosed w/Cervical cancer
The past week has been life altering. I discovered I had a tumor on my cervix on a friday. Had an appt w/the oncologist on Monday, and had surgery the following Friday. (A biopsy & Cystoscopy). Oncologist called today with results...not good. The cancer has spread to my lymphatics, which is what I didn't want to hear. I'm…
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does anyone else have to use a "dilator"?
mine were hard plastic and so uncomfortable I started using a vibrator. I woundered if anyone knows of a good one that vibrates and spins (to break up more scar tissue) but it has to be small.
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I need some help
My cancer surgery was June 24, about 6 months ago. I have recently been diagnosed with thyroid tumors and I need to have my thyroid removed. I also have a lump on the bone in my leg right below my knee that hurts terribly. My questions is when do you stop feeling that everything is cancer? I still don't feel very well, I'm…
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pelvic exenteration
I had a pelvic exenteration in Febuary 1998 after my cervical cancer came back. Before the exenteration surgery I had radiation for 6 weeks. I have been doing well for 7 years, untill this past month or so. I have been experencing some symtoms...one symtom just started about 3 or 4 days aggo...my hip and right leg is…
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Headaches following radical hysterectomy
Help! Since my surgery, I've been having migraine-like headaches on a regular basis. Prior to surgery, I'd have a migraine maybe once a month (usually during menstruation), and a "normal" headache here & there which could be relieved with over the counter meds. My oncologist said the headaches were due to a lack of…
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Just not my old self since surgery --
O.k., I know this is "normal," but while I've been feeling better physically, my emotional/mental state is NOT what it used to be! I know there are a lot of bio- changes that follow a radical hysterectomy, but it's hard to deal with. I've always tried to be positive, supportive, etc., but I just don't seem to have the…
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spotting
Hi I was just wondering if anyone has had there period or any spotting after treatment,no hysterectomy for me just radiation and chemo. I haven't had one since 9/03. 2 days ago I started spotting I just had a pap test in december and the results came back good. Just wondering if I will get my monthly back or does this seem…
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Chronic pain/10 years/HELP!
Hi Everyone,I had adeno carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma 10 years ago and I am wondering if anyone else has suffered chronic pain since their treatment? and if so what has been done to help you? I have NO LIFE,have not been 'able' to work for 10 years and my life has been hell.I had medical care,but divorced a abusive…
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Newly Diagnosed
Hi-I was diagnosed with stageIII vaginal cancer about two months ago and am scheduled to start treatment next week after exploring various ways of treating it. Reading your postings have scared me to death. My first five weeks of treatment will consist of 25 external radiation treatments and 5 chemo ones. They told me the…
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Recently Diagnosed
I am 31 years old, and was just diagnosed last week with vulvar cancer, and was given an immediate referral from my regular OB/GYN to a GYN/ONC who I will be seeing for the first time next week. My regular OB/GYN did not give me a whole lot of info, as far as what stage I am, how bad it is, etc... Is it normal to receive…
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Worried
Hi all, My name is Ron I am exremely worried about my wife,Susan. She has just had a pelvic ultrasound and has been told that the endometrial lining has thickened to 40 mm. She is scheduled to see a gyno next week to arrange a scope and a biopsy. The indication from the doctor was that it was either endometrial displaysia…
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hysterectomy after conization
Diagnosed 11/7 with adenocarcinoma in situ, I had a conization on 11/18/05 and it came back with one quadrant not having clear margins plus the upper cervical(deep margin cervix had a 'small focus of tumor present at margins of sample'). The Dr is now saying he cannot do a hysterectomy for 6, preferably 8 weeks, due to the…