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Gynecological Cancers (other than ovarian and uterine)

Post-hysterectomy bleeding from incision
A friend of mine had a radical hysterectomy a month ago (for uterine & cervical cancer), and her incision is still bleeding. Have other people had the same experience? If so, how long did it last? What made it better or worse? I had a rad. hyst. over a year ago & didn't have this problem, but I had two drains with bulbs on…
Adenocarcinoma
I have just been diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma in Situ which is in my cervix. I am 29 and hoped to have more childrem. My doctor says he can do a CONE procedure which may result in needing a hysterectomy. He cant schedule the CONE for a month- is this normal or OK or do i need to find a specialist to do this sooner? and is…
Stage 1 for 1 year without treatment
My sister in law was diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer in October of 2003. She also had a heart attack around the same time she was diagnosed. She is only 44 years old and I am so scared for her. She has two tumors on her cervix. Her doctor suggested a total abdominal hysterectomy but she's unable to have surgery…
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.
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.
vulvar cancer
I have just gotten past my first 3 month check-up after surgery and treatments. I would like to talk with someone else.
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.
after surgery an soon to have Radiation an Chemo
I am currently recovering from surgery for cervical cancer..went in to have a radical hysterectomy..when Dr. discovered that I had a small lymph node on each side of my cervix..was contained in my pelvic area..while he was there he looked at everything..an said everything else looked good..an no other sign of invasion. So…
Update on Virgie
MariaA and anyone else who has met my sister Virgie. I know you asked how she was Maria and I figured I would update you. Virgie is at home and being looked after by her eldest daughter. My sister is a very strong woman who is not going without a fight. I always knew she was full of spunk, but had no idea what a trooper…
cancer in the abdominal lymph nodes
My dear friend was diagnosed with cervical cancer 1 1/2 years ago. After researching chemo and radiation she decided to go the alternative route while being monitored by the top cancer hospital in Canada. She was cured of the cervical cancer. The MRIs and test showed that the cancer was not evident. She had an MRI done…
Persistent Flu after Chemotheraphy
Hi, I underwent chemo theraphy for cervical cancer and am now supposedly 'cured' of cancer but have been having persistent flu. Has anyone shared similar symtoms and care to share how to cope?
update
Hi, I got my results from my cone biopsy and the cancer is beyond the borders so I will be getting a hysterectomy on July 12, 2004. Jen
weight gain after radiation and chemo help
i have finished my treatments in sept. 2003 and have gained weight and i was no tiny one to begin with and i am so nervous i have lymphodemea in my leg and swells up easy when on feet to long don't know what to do . can i take a weight loss supp. need help
New to this Message board, Hello to all.
I had uterine cancer in 1991,I went thru 3 months of internal radiation and have suffered thru all the radiation necrosis I received due to that, I couldn't work for 6 years and am finally on meds that allow me a semi normal life. I had a mammogram last Thursday, and I just found out yesterday that I have a lump in my…
difference between carcinoma in situ and high grade dysplasia?
hi, i am very confused, my doctor told me that my LEEP showed "high grade changes with glandular involvement". is this the same as carcinoma in situ? is carcinoma in situ cancer or precancerous? please help!
Endometrial cancer AFTER hysterectomy
Would be helpful to hear from others who have experienced this type of cancer, and especially from those who have had a radical hysterectomy for non-cancer reasons (endometriois/ovarian cysts) years before the diagnosis.....
My sister is terminal
Hello friends...My sister was diagnosed with Vaginal Cancer less than a year ago. Two days ago she went in for her exonoration (sp)and they could not proceed. My sister has been given less than 2 months of life and it is devistating to our family. We lost our mother 9 years ago to bone marrow cancer. I am so worried for…
can someone give me some advice
hello everyone.i had a pap test in april the first in 5 years it came back hgil moderite well had a repeat in june it came back CIS.i had a leep yesterday and now waiting for the results.so what is the chance it will be worse then cis?i so worried about this.please help if you can thanks
Stage 3A?
Is any one on this message board stage 3A uterine cancer? I find the posts helpful. But,they don't exactly address what I have to dealing with.
therapy question
My wife is in her mid 40's and was diagnosed with uterine cancer (3a) last year. She was in relatively good health (except for the cancer). She had an emergency hysterectomy due to complications from the cancer. That is when we discovered the cancer. We went to two clinical hospitals for treatment opinions and both came up…
Maintaining fertility with cervical cancer - it is possible
Hello. I am a 27 year old woman who was diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer in December 2002. I was told by my GYN that the only treatment option was a radical hysterectomy. But that is not true. There is a procedure called a trachelectomy whereby doctors remove the cervix and pelvic lymph nodes, but leave the uterus…
scared
I am but only 15 years old. I am scared, Two of my cousins have both diagonsed with cervical cancer. My mother wants me to see a doctor. But i am not comfortable with myself let alone let someone else look at me. What should i do?
EARLY SYMPTONS.....CAN U HELP!!!
Hello, I was hoping that you all could give me some insight on the early signs of uterine cancer. I am almost 29 yrs old and started to have abnormal periods back in Jan. with practically either spotting or bleeding almost every day. I was quick to blame it on the IUD that I had placed last summer, so I took a trip to the…
Im so alone
I'm 17, and ever since I was 14 I've had severely painfull menstrul cycles to the point where I would pass out. I went to the doctor after they got to be too much 4 months ago. I was diagnosed with cervical cancer and severe endometriosis and multiple cysts. I was so scared.. Tonight I went onto a chatroom on aol called…
recurrence of cervical cancer
I am 48 years old. I was diagnosed last Sept with Stage IIa adenocarcinoma. Surgery, radiation and chemo. I just found out this week it has come back. It is a very small area but enough that my doctor is very concerned. It looks like I might be headed for pelvic exentation(incorrect spelling.) has anyone been through…
Being brave
I am going in for a trachelectomy next week, I live in France so already everything is in French so I have to translate all the medical terms that I don't understand. I have 3 kids the youngest 5 months (he nearly didn't make it, but my cells actually got worst during the pregnancy). I know that after they take part of my…
Glassy Cell Cervical Cancer
Is there anyone else out there who has been diagnosed with this and undergone treatment?
Anyone had uterine cancer that has mets to liver cancer ?
I had uterine cancer and had a total hysterectomy in April 2003. Have had abnormal liver profile blood work. Also, nausea and pain. Has anyone ever had liver cancer after having uterine cancer? And if so, how was it found and what were the symptoms? Thanks!
update on pain after cone
Well I found out why I still hurt. I apparently woke up during my procedure and kicked to surgeon. Oops. Well that made a huge mess inside as he was cutting out the cone at the time. He said there was a lot of bleeding and an electrode was left inside as he could not find it through the blood. Jen
bad stomach
i was wondering if anyone has had a lot of trouble with there bowls after treatment i was suppose to have a radical hysterectomy but it spread to my nods so they removed my nods or how ever you spell it lol. well anyway they did not remove my plumming but i had chemo and radi. and the two implants it has been about six…

Gynecological Cancers (other than ovarian and uterine)

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