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Gynecological Cancers (other than ovarian and uterine)

Cervical Cancer at 31
I was diagnosed with cervical cancer (adenocarcinoma) this past Thanksgiving and had surgery during Christmas break. I am 31, single, and am trying to cope with the fact that I won't be able to have my own children. I am a Kindergarten teacher so right now it is a little painful to work. My family seems to think I should…
Was just told that I have a Thick Lining
I posted ealier on the Ovarion thread but I got my tans ultrasound results. The doc called me and said...You have a small cyst on your left ovary, fluid around the ovary probably from a ruptured cyst and a thick uterine lining, normal is 5mm and yours is 10mm. I told him is that what is causing the bloating he said could…
friend diagnosed with VAIN
Hi everyone! I'm a two time cancer survivor- melanoma and thyroid cancer. My friend was just diagnosed with vaginal intraepithealial neoplasm. I would like to know what she might experience in her treatment. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks! Marian
Radiofrequency Ablation?
I have Stage 4. Mets in lungs growing despite 5 different rounds of chemo, early round of Megase. Anyone tried this?
Tamoxifen & Uterine Cancer
I am a 39 yr old breast cancer survivor (July'03)from Toronto, Canada - I was stage 1, node negative invasive ductal carcinoma. I had no family history of cancer on either parent's side and yet it still managed to find me. I had 2 surgeries and 5 weeks of radiation in 2003. I was on tamoxifen for 9 months (Sep03 to Jun04)…
Enlarged inguinal nodes
I was diagnosed last year with 1C, grade 2 and had the full hysterectomy plus abdominal lymph nodes resected with no sign of any cancer cells in them. Now I have enlarged inguinal lymph nodes and am scheduled for biopsy for Sept. 15. Has anyone had this problem? Could it be something other than cancer?
So many questions!
I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer, and three weeks ago had radical hysterectomy. They found cancer had spread with sprinkles of cells in my abdominal cavity.. they got everything they could see. My oncologist told me that cancer is most likely still there, and would recommend HT with Megace. I guess I am still in…
Endometrial Cancer, Hystorectomy, now Lyph Nodes Swelled?
I was diagnosed with Endometrial Cancer stage 2 with a grade 3 tumor in Aug 2003 (at age 36). I had complete hystorectomy and many lymph nodes removed. So far everything has been good exept for a numb leg I've had since surgery. Now (since last half of 2004) my lymph nodes have swelled and fluid has been gathering in my…
Radiation Therapy Decision
I had my hysterectomy 5 weeks ago for uterine cancer. It was stage 1b with a grade 2 cell so the future looks very bright!My GYN/ONC strongly recommends 3 treatments of vaginal radiation (internal) only. He referred me to a RAD/ONC doctor who is very neutral on this recommendation. My surgeon says I need to reach a…
Avastin
I have Stage 4. Have had Megase and 5 different rounds of chemo. Cancer mets in lungs growing. Has anyone been able to try Avastin for mets?
Lost in need of answers
My mom has a reaccurance of Cervical Cancer and Vaginal. She had 6 weeks of Chemo and Radiation. The dr's say that is her limit. After only 6 months she has it again, only it has spread into her vagina. The Dr's say she needs a total pelvic exanteration. That means removing her bladder, cervix, vagina everything. This is…
fertility after conization
Hi Again, I'm 25 and diagnosed with Stage 0 cervical cancer. My OBGYN has recommended surgery and I would like to know what are my HONEST chances of carrying a child to term after this procedure? I have been reading articles that state that a woman has an increased risk of miscarriage after a cold-knife conization. Is this…
negative for HPV
My biopsy came back negative for hpv virus. My doctor told me to follow up in 3 months, due to my pap smear coming back abnormal
Please Help me understand
Almost 2 years ago I had an abnormal pap. The Doctor tested the culture for HPV (which was positive) and then tested it for which strain of HPV. It came back positive for the highly cancerous strain of HPV. I was pregnant, so further testing was put on hold. 5 Months after the delivery of my baby I was scheduled for a…
Severe Dysplasia
Hello everyone. I was told on June 2nd that I had severe dysplasia. By friday I was having surgery to remove a part of my cervics. I have been recovering fine for the most part, but I feel there are so many unanswered questions. When I get on line and "google" severe dysplasia and pops up things about HPV and it being…
Our Story
Hi All, My wife has asked me to start off with her story, She was diagnosed with cervical cancer in mid 1999. She had Chemo and radiotherapy. Nearly three years ago, she had bleeding in her urine, and was diagnosed with bladder cancer. The Consultant told us that it was independant of the first cancer, and she was just…
Alternative to radiation
My name is Nancy. I am 53 years old. I was diagnosed with Vulvar cancer in Oct 2004. I had surgery Jan 7th 2005. My tumor and 2 lymph nodes were removed. 6 weeks later the surgeon called and advised me to have 5 days a week, 6 weeks of radiation. I learned from the ACS that radiation for vaginal or vulvar cancer can…
CyberKnife. New Hope.
If you have been told that you have an inoperable tumor(s), please look into CyberKnife, This new treatment is painless, non-invasive, no side-effects, no frame required radiation surgery that is allowing previously inoperable tumors to be treated. For more info, go to www.cksociety.org. I do not work for CyberKnife or any…
HPV strains & recurrences. Need support.
15 years ago, at age 18 I was diagnosed with severe dysplasia and had a cone biopsy. A few months later I broke out in external warts and had them removed with TCA. The pap smears have been normal until last month. The external warts have recurred every few years. I have 8 out of the 9 high risk HPV strains. The fact that…
cervical cancer and hpv
I was recently diagnosed with cervical cancer due to hpv. Has anyone been through this? Were you still able to have children?
What chemo Uterus(clear+serous)?
In august 2003 I was fainting from loss of blood (long periods) . Had surgery to remove Uterus cancer (clear cell and serous cell type carcinoma)stage 2 or 3(invaded cervix) by full hysterectomy. I had 3 lots of chemo carboplatin/epirubisin, then 6 weeks radiation treatment followed by 3 more lots of carboplatin/epirubisin…
laser surgery vs. cold-knife conization
I've been recently diagnosed with cervical cancer (Stage 0) and my OBGYN is recommending surgery. I am unable to have a LEEP b/c the cancerous cells are too close to my vaginal walls. She is recommending a cold-knife conization under general anethesia (sp?). What are the differences/benefits of a knife conization vs laser…
VIN III
Hi, this is my first time on this site and I'm not sure how this discussion board works, but here goes... I was diagnosed with VIN III Feb. 2003. I have yet to see the gyn oncologist that my family dr. has referred me to. I've been back and forth with the insurance co. since there is no gyn oncologist in my city, with the…
effects of radiation
I've had 2 weeks of external radiation and feel constantly uncomfortable. I feel the need to have bowel movements but generally just have some loose stools and no relief. Has anyone found anything that helps with this?
scar tissues
Hi! After vulvectomy on 15-10-03, my scars which healed without much problem on the outside are still sooo uncomfortable. Is this normal and am I being impatient? Or can someone tell me if it will stay this way? I just want to know what I must accept. I have lots of skin pulled into the vagina to cover the defect after a…
vuvar cancer patient
I recently had a vulvectomy and groin disection an the left side on march 8 2005. I was recently told that the biopsys showed that it has not spread. I am getting a lot of drainage an average of 450 CC's per day and will have to leave the drain in at least a month. I am scared about what will happen when the drain is…
Getting VC a second time
How many ladies have had a second bout of vulvar cancer? This is my biggest concern. My cancer is stage 3 and I am terrified that I will get cancer again. Any answers will be greatly appreciated. Thanks Sharon [cancersux]
Support Group in Alabama
Fellow survivers here who live in or near Alabama, who would like to start a support group in North Alabama Please email me at krp@hiwaay.net My name is Kevin.
cervical cancer at 18
hello all my name is dorothea im a cervical cancer surivor. It has been a year from my surgery to remove the cancer in my cerivces as of today i am 100 percent cancer free just wainting to give you all a little incaregment to tell you your not a lone.
My Mum.....
hi to all. i hope you dont mind me joining in with the group but i would like to ask a few questions. my name is kellie, i live in west midlands (uk) .....my mum was told last march that she had a tumor in her cervix she has done 6 weeks of radiotherapy (every day) and her consultant has now given her a break from it but…

Gynecological Cancers (other than ovarian and uterine)

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