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great news
I got my results from the dr. I had my first pap since the LEEP and it came back normal!!!! I cried so bad when I found out. I actually called them on the 10th day because that's when they called to tell me I had dysplasia last time( in July). I will be getting a card saying it was fine. My husband and I are going to…
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Post treatment effects
Well today I just wanted to talk to some ladies that I think can relate. It will be two years in October since my treatments, I had radiation and chemo. Anywho, recently some feelings have occurred that I havent had to deal with yet. First, a lady in my church was Dx about 6 months after I was and had the same treatments.…
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cervical cancer
guess it has been 9 years now since I had the colposcopy(sp)when my MD removed my cervical cancer. They said it was a cin3 type and it can show up in other parts of the body. I get regular mamograms and pap smears, so far so good. but that echo of other parts of my body has bothered me for 9 years. Any Ideas??????
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So Scared
Hi all--got a pap back a few weeks ago showing severe dyspalsia with some cells suspicious for carcinoma in situ--I go for the biopsy on March 25th. My question is is the Pap a good indicator for what you actually have--or is there a good chance it could be worse when I get the biopsy results back? Thanks so much!
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All at once.....
Hi. I'm 18 years old and a college freshman. I just found out that I have cervical cancer. I'm really scared. I try to stay healthy and all, I eat right and exercise, I figured I'd be the last person on Earth to get cancer. The worst part of this, though, is that I don't have anyone to talk to. My parents are going through…
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polyps on cervix
Hi, has anyone found out that they had a polyps on their cervix? I found out a month ago and the doc send there was no reason to remove it, its not dangerous for cancer but I am so terrified that it could. has this happened to anyone else?
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Choosing a Gyne-Oncologist out of many
Can someone please give advice about selecting a gynecologic oncologist out of many? And also what are some questions I should ask. I have been recently diagnosed with endometrial cancer, grade I. Thanks
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Hysterectomy Post Treatment
Hi, I was diagnosed with uterine cancer after it metastasized. The gynecological oncologist did a biopsy of the tumor, but decided against a hysterectomy. He wanted me to start chemotherapy immediately. The chemo put the cancer in remission. Now I am watching and waiting. Doctors seem split on whether to do a hysterectomy.…
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Megace
Does anyone have opinions about Megace or other hormone therapies for recurrent/advanced uterine adenocarcinoma?
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Hormone therapy
I just finished chemotherapy for advanced uterine cancer. The oncologist wants to put me on progesterone hormone therapy to keep it in remission. Does anyone know anything about this treatment option? Thank you for your input.
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Catheterization
I am 32 years old and I had a radical hysterectomy (kept my ovaries) in November of 2001 and I have been cancer free for almost a year and a half. I was told that I would have to use a catheter for about two weeks after my surgery until my bladder started functioning again after it had been tacked. Well, it has been almost…
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Just need to talk
I've been a registered user since October 2003 when I was first diagnosed, but I always just visit the site, look around for a few minutes, and then I leave because I feel out of place. I don't really think of myself as a "survivor". I don't feel like I've survived anything. I feel like I'm living outside of my old self.…
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LAUNCH OF THE MILITARY CANCER SURVIVORS' DISCUSSION
After a little cajolling, I have convinced the CSN that there is a need for a discussion for military cancer survivors. The purpose of this discussion is to give military folks a safe place to go and ask questions about treatment, administrative issues, performance evaluations, etc. that are unique to military cancer…
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Radiation
Has anyone gone through radiation treatment for vulvar or Barthelins gland cancer? My doctors want to do it, following excision, and I'm scared.
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Surviving Cancer
It has been nearly 2 years since my cancer surgery. They tell me I'm free and clear..but since the operation, my body has just been falling apart. I have had more than my share of side effects from radiation and it seems that my body has never returned to normal. I'm either always sick or feeling sick. Is this what…
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Follow up checking
My mother age at 55 diagnoised with Endometrial Cancer Stage IIIC last year Oct, she was treated with total hysterectomy (in Oct) + 25 times external + 2 time internal (without staying in hospital) Radiotherapy. Overall treatment was completed in early Jan. She nows still feels little pain around abdominal area and head…
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Follow up tests
My story is very long, so I will just tell a little I was diagonsed 6-03 I finished my treatments in Oct. How long after treatment did you have follow up tests, like pap and so on.... did they have a bad pap. and what did the doctors do after that...I just get the run around and I am getting very frustrated..should I have…
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Best treatment option to prolong remission
My Mom was diagnosed with stage IV(B) uterine cancer with metastasis to the lung 11/03. She receives her 5th chemo treatment w/ Taxol & Carboplatin next week. Her oncologist expects her ct scans the following week will show she is in remission. If scans confirm remission, we were given 3 treatment options: Hormone therapy…
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Muscle cramps
after a reoccurence of cancer, and a second set of radiation treatments, and currently recieving chemothearapy treatments(cisplatin) and (adriamycin)my mother in-law is experiancing Terrible muscle cramps at night and recently during the day. The pain is horrible, and lasts for about 15 min. I am wondering if anyone else…
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Is the LEEP diagnostic or treatment?
I am so confused? I have Carcinoma in situ diagnosed from a colposcpoy, and my dr calls that "cancer". I have read and understand that it is "pre-cancer" to most and I am not sure why he calls it "cancer". Today I had my pre-op visit for my LEEP on Monday. My dr acted as if the Leep is diagnostic and from it we might find…
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painfull lump has developed
hi, I'm the same Julie that left the message about post menopausal bleeding...now this strange lump has appeared & its painfull & it seems solid & stuck (cannot move it around) its seems to be located on the lower portion of my pelvic bone (bikini front area)..what the hell could this be???
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lymphatic system blockage
I was wondering if anyone has any experience with a lymphatic system blockage after cancer staging operations. A few days ago I discovered that my right side from my groin down to my foot had swollen to about twice the normal size. After several tests to determine if I had a blood clot (which I didn't) the only thing the…
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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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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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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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post menopausal bleeding
I have not had a period for 2 years but last month I suddenly began to bleed, alot & it went on for 4 or 5 days. I of course called my gyn and she said get in to check it out. she did an exam & said my uterus was enlarged...so she did a biopsy. biopy came back a week later reading negative for malignancy & dysplasia...so…
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Low blood count and cramps?
Hi! I have/had cervical cancer. It has been 1yr 4mo from treatment. My counts have still remained down and the Dr can't seem to figure it out. A few months ago a started having cramps-like menstrual cramps. They don't seem to know what that is about either. Has anyone experenced any thing like this? What do you do to help…
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Johanna's Law: The Gynecologic Cancer Education & Awareness Act of 2003
A bill has been introduced to Congress by Congressman Sander M. Levin and Congresswoman Kay Granger to promote education about gynecological cancers. The bill would authorize a national gynecological cancer early detection and awareness campaign directed at women and their physicians. For a synopsis of the bill, see…
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seems like it never ends
i have undergone chemo and radiation to get rid of cervical cancer , was cleared of it in june, but now my right foot and leg are swollen and the drs say it is either the beginning of a new tumor or radiation scar tissue messing with my lymphatic system. im going to be going for tests to find out for sure have to get a…
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depression
I need someone to chat with who is finding it hard dealing with not being able to have more children.