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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
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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…
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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!
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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.....
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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…
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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
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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?
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Glassy Cell Cervical Cancer
Is there anyone else out there who has been diagnosed with this and undergone treatment?
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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!
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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
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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…
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pain after cone
Does anyone know if it is normal to have pain after the bleeding has stopped from a laser cone biopsy. I had my biopsy on May 10. About two weeks later the pink had mostly stopped but the pain and discomfort started. I see my gyn on Tuesday so I will find out for sure then I guess but I was just wondering if anyone else…
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Is this normal?
I have been bleeding really bad from a growth on my cervix, so bad that I soak all my clothes and sheets everyday and I now have to wear Depends. I have a had a biopsy and am waiting for the results. I just wanted to talk with someone that may have or is experiencing this just to see how they are handling it and what their…
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just found out
i just found out i have cancer and am so scared just need someone to talk to cathy
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Symptoms
My earliest symptoms were pain when having intercourse, followed by rectal pain when sitting, and eventually rectal bleeding and a swollen lymph node. Unfortunately I waited seven months before seeing a doctor, and by that time my bowel movements we coming through the vagina. I was taken to the ER and admitted immediately.…
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11 yrs. post laser and confused
HI all, I feel horrible writing about my concerns when I see many of you have had chemo,etc.. I had cervical cancer when I was 21 and had laser surgery and was determined cancer free. My encologist did a yearly pap and colposcopy. I switched insurance companies and now see whichever OB/Gyn I can. One said, "Ah, we'll just…
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memory loss
I need to know if anyone has experienced memory loss after having radiation treatments. This loss seems to be ongoing and both long and short term. Also loss of appetite and fatigue and a sense of being overwhelmed. The doctors say it is not connected to the radiation, but I think it might be. Please help.
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Fatigue & Chemo Brain
Hi, I finished 5 rounds of chemo (Taxol + Carboplatin) 5 weeks ago. My oncologist is concerned I still feel lousy. My complaints are fatigue, depression/anxiety, constant burning in my stomach, loss of appetite, and cognitive difficulties. He is running a test on my thyroid. Did chemo effect anyone else's thyroid? How long…
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Gilda's Club
Hi all - I am aa volunteer at Gilda's Club (named for Gilda Radner) where anyone touched by cancer can go for social and emotional support. They are involved in the Revlon Run/Walk for Women taking place on Saturday, May 1 in NYC- raising money to help fight women's cancers. They need 40 more people to volunteer to help…
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Gilda's Club
Hi all - I am aa volunteer at Gilda's Club (named for Gilda Radner) where anyone touched by cancer can go for social and emotional support. They are involved in the Revlon Run/Walk for Women taking place on Saturday, May 1 in NYC- raising money to help fight women's cancers. They need 40 more people to volunteer to help…
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What can nurses do to better help you?
I am an RN student and I would like to know what the nurses who care for you could do to better help you? I'm anxious to get your feedback! Please reply!
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Good news
I just got the results from the first Pap smear after my hysterectomy - nothing malignant or abnormal was found. Yippee! My surgery was August 19, and radiation treatments ended December 16. When I went in 3 weeks ago for the Pap, my doc asked me if I was wearing my good-luck T-shirt. Darn, I forgot it! But I guess I…
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cervival cancer recurrance
i been recently diagnosed with cancer in my lymph nodes after been in remission for a year and half from cervical cancer. I am really stressed about it because i recently got married and i dont know how he is going to take looking at me without any hair and getting really sick. I am very depressed and i know that having a…