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Gynecological Cancers (other than ovarian and uterine)

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…
being diagnosed
Hi, ladies I pray everyone is doing well. I just had a few questions. I just turned 30 and I have gone through a lot of medical issues in the last five years. First at 25 I had a Pulmonary Embolis (out of no where), then I bled for two years straight. No one knew why and with my PE I could not treat it with pills. Finally…
comments...
hi... i'm 24 and feel weird talking about this because none of my friends/parents understand what is going on with me. last july i had a biopsy and it came back as VIN-3. i had laser surgery and figured i was done. i had an abnormal pap in november and they did some biopsies on my cervix. the results were negative for…
I must start taking Megace!
Please someone help me! I must start taking Megace for my recurring low grade uterine stromal sarcoma! I have heard horrific stories about side effects of this drug! Has anyone out there taken this?? Let me know how you did, OK? Thanks, Candy
Why am I struggling?
I am new to this website. I am a 3 1/2 year survivor of adenocarcinoma in situ stage 1b and had a hysterectomy during my prime child-bearing years. I am still grieving. It is not that I don't feel lucky to be alive - I certainly wouldn't trade that for anything. Does anyone else feel that because you had cervical, you…
Pre-menopausal uterine cancer survivor
I am looking for women like nyself who have survived uterine cancer. I am 40 years old and had surgery in June '02 to remove a rare uterine sarcoma. While I've been very lucky so far, I live with it every day. I've read alot of stories about not listening to your doctor and going with your instict and I'm a strong…
relations after vaginal radiation
I've just had a total hysterectomy 3 weeks ago for clear cell endometrial cancer (luckily stage 1a) and my doctors are recommending radiation therapy. One of the side effects is stenosis (scarring and tightening, shortening) of the vagina which will make intercourse painful. I am about 15 years younger than the average age…
16 Year Old w/Bartholin Cancer
My 16 year old cousin was diagnosed today with Bartholin cancer. She had a biopsy on Friday and was told today it was this type of cancer. I am trying ti find a website that describes the cancer, treatment, outlook, etc. in layman's terms. I know nothing about this type of cancer and am trying to find info for her mother.…
looking for some advice
My mom is having a radical vulvectomy the first week in february. I am looking for information on what to expect afterwards. I can't really find anything on the web about pain, etc. after surgery. I am a full-time student and mother, but I will be her caretaker after surgery. I will be staying with her and commuting 3…
The bills after
I feel like I have beat the cancer. I had a complete hysterectomy November 1, 2004. But now I'm afraid to check the mail or answer the phone. My Insurance will not pay the hospital bills. I have work for this company for 12 years same insurance and they say they will not paid. I was off work 2 months I'm behind in my rent.…
Age 41, Just had my hysterectomy...
on Oct. 21st. It was a full hysterectomy and it included the removal of my appendix. The endocarcinoma was graded 1. I am still waiting on the lymph node lab reports. Since the operation I have been feeling a burning sensation on my right pelvic area, it is not constant. Has anyone had their appendix removed during the…

Gynecological Cancers (other than ovarian and uterine)

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