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Gynecological Cancers (other than ovarian and uterine)

Hysterectomy after cervical cancer diagnosis
After months of exams, biopsies and a leep, i was diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer. I'm 45, no need for my uterus, so Doctor recommended a hysterectomy, which was totally fine with me. At 2 week followup, Dr said everything looked good, cancer was contained. He gave me the pathology report. Noticed they found a mass…
How Can They Tell A Fibroid Isn't Cancer From An Ultrasound?
Hi I'm new on here, I was wondering how can they tell if you have a fibroid or a endometrial cancer tumor just from looking at it on a pelvic vaginal ultrasound? I had been having spotting off and on in between my period for 3 years now, and I went to 2 gynecologists and nurse practioner two years ago who only gave me a…
Can someone help me with questions I️ have
i have had 2 paps and nurse practitione said one abnormal the other was my gyn he called and said no cancer everything was fine i would live to be old not to worry. The next day i was scheduled for a coloscopy. The dr said my cervix looked like hamburger meat and part of it was missing, i was in complete shock so bad i…
Primary Peritoneal Cancer
Hello, My name is Juanita and I was recently diagnosed with Primary Peritoneal Cancer. It's been about 9-10 weeks since my diagnosis and I have already had a full hysterectomy. They removed my uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes which came back clear so no sign of cancer in any of those. They found two tumors and they were…
Pre-Menopausal Total Hysterectomy with Salpingo-Oophorectomy
I'm checking in to see if anyone has had a total hysterectomy with salpingo-oophorectomy before naturally starting menopause. I'm pre-menopausal and my surgery is about a month out. I won't be able to take hormones because I just got through bilateral breast cancer that was estrogen receptor positive. I'm worried about…
Vulvar melanoma symptoms? Petrified :-(
Hello everyone Recently went to docs ad I had a show of blood (about a thumbnail or so) from my vulva area after wiping. On examination, she found a few pigmentation patches, 2 of which she said didn't look sinister. The 3rd is situated in the crease of labia, and resembles a couple of flat pigmented dots with a dark patch…
Cervical Cancer treatment and 2nd opinion
I was diagnosed in November 2017 with cervical cancer. I was told it was stage one and although the tumor was fair in size my prognosis was good and my outcome would be positive. Where I’ve been going for treatment they did a form of an aggressive attack and approach to the cancer with beliefs that they would cure me all…
Confusion on side effects of vaginal brachytherapy
I am stage 1b/grade2, have had a hysterectomy including ovaries, tubes and cervix. Have had two of five internal radiation treatments and am promised no side effects. This isn't my first cancer rodeo, having had three other primary cancers (colon/esophageal/bladder), so I know there will be some ill effects. My doctor is…
My sister was just diagnosed.
My youngest sister was just diagnosed with invasive adenocarcinoma. She is a very private person, and I’m sure talking about it makes it real, so I don’t know a lot. I don’t think she knows a lot. Her diagnosis came after a cold knife conization, and initially the gyn oncologist said she expected my sister would be able to…
Vaginal Cuff reacurrance with Radiation and Chemo
I was diagnosed with recurrence of my uterus cancer. Standard care is external beam and brachytherapy. I already have gone to Stanford and the Mayo Clinic and given the same options. i was wondering if anyone has had brachytherapy and chemo for vaginal cuff recurrence? any info would be appreciated. jeannie
I had a biopsy and need layman terms so I can understand
My last pap smear came back abnormal with AGUS noted so I had to go in for a biopsy and need some help trying to know what the following means on the report i picked up from hospital and what do you think will be the next steps?. Biopsy results - it comes back in 3 parts A. Endocervix: Mild Atypical Squamous Metaplasia B.…
Swimming after brachy for cervical cancer
Hello! Does anyone know when can i go swimming after brachy ? Thank you!
uterine leiomyosarcoma
I am 53 years old just recently diagnosed with a "high risk" Stage II uterine leimyosarcoma I have had uterus, tubes and ovaries removed. Unfortunately the tumor has spread outside the uterus into some of the surrounding fat tissue and the cervix. I do not have evidence of spread anywhere else in my body. My oncologist is…
leg pain form chemo?
Anyone had the experience of having to discontinue Taxol because of severe leg pains and possible neuropathy? My mother is going through this and is very anxious.
Vulvar Cancer
I was diagnosed with stage 3 vulvar cancer a few years ago. Wanted to start a discussion with anyone about this, as we are a rare group and Id like to know your story.
Cervical Cancer
I was diagnosed with stage IIIb cervical cancer in June. I went through external beam radiation, chemo, internal radiation, and boosts on my lymph node. Now I am working on getting stronger post treatment and just hoping to get back to work soon. Treatments were hard on my body and I am still having residual effects. I…
Radiation on Hips
Hello I'm Kristi. In 2014 (I was 26) I had radiation and chemo (cisplatin) for Cervical cancer stage 3b it went from hip bone to hip bone. I had to do 6 weeks of external radiation and 2 treatments of internal. The Cisplatin was taken once a week for every week I had radiation. For my external radiation I had 3 "tattoos"…
Cervical Cancer Survivor Looking for a "Why?"
When first diagnosed with Cervical Cancer in July 2017, my English teacher impulses took over and to Google I went. From reading about “massive hemorrhages” and “loss of bladder control” to scientific studies barraging me with statistics like “4,210 women will die from cervical cancer this year” to “5-year survival rates,”…
HPV, VIN II and so many questions
Laser Ablation for Vin III
Hi everyone, I wanted to start this log to help others with this diagnosis. I was diagnosed with Vin III in July. I researched and researched and could not find much up-to-date info. I thought I would write down my personal experience so that others may find this post if they are scared and not knowing what to expect. I…
PET SCAN TOMORROW...Scared and worried
Hi... first Time posting. Most the time I just read and look for advice and answers in everyone’s posts. I completed chemo and radiation for recurrent cervical cancer. i have my PETScan tomorrow and I’m so scared. I know thinking positive is key and I have tried so hard to stay positive For myself, my young boys, and the…
Very Scared
Hi. I haven't been diagnosed with cancer but am very frightened that I may have endometrial cancer. I'm only 24 but still very worried. I have been getting my period every 14 to 16 days and it's extremely heavy. I had a pelvic and vaginal ultrasound done and it showed everything to be normal except for my endometrium which…
I had vulvar , been cancer free for 5yrs.
would like to talk to someone with the same shannon405
Radiation Yes or No?
Hi all, Yesterday, I had my two week check-up after surgery (radical vulvectomy with lymp node removal) to see how things are healing and discuss results of lymph node biopsies. Things are healing well but results and recommendation of further treatment were unexpected and a little unsettling. Doctor said she got clear…
Cervical Cancer - my story for anyone who can shed some light/advice
I am a new member to the ACS survivor page as I’m looking for help and support in my most recent health related issues. Here’s my story: My name is Dana. I’m a 24 (1 week shy of 25) year old Radiologic Technologist at a hospital in my home town. For most of my life, I’ve struggled with miscellaneous health issues. For…
fallopian tube cancer
Diagosed with fallopian tube cancer 11/25/08. Surgeon removed tubes, ovaries, utereus and followed up with 6 sessions of chemo. Last CT Scan was good CA125 was 2 Follow up CT in 6 months. Anyone out there with this disease, how long ago was surgery and treatment? Can find LITTLE information regarding this form of cancer.…
6 years clear
September 23 was my 6 year mark since I was diagnosed with stage 4a vaginal cancer. Treatment & surgery was rough, but I made it out to the other side, my 'abby normal'! I look at the skin graft scars, radiation burn scars, surgery scars and my colostomy as a reminder of how lucky I am to still be here. God bless everyone…
Cervical Cancer stage 4
I was diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma of the Cervix stage IV on October 29, 2015. The same day my aunt died from Lung Cancer. The following weeks were like a "whirlwind." Everything was happening so fast, didn't have time to think or even breathe! On December 3, 2015 I had a chemo port implanted to start Chemotherapy. On…
Leep 10 years ago cause abnormal pap today???
K dates and what's going on age 24, 10 years ago abnormal pap, colposcopy, cells were starting to change to cervical cancer, had leep, clear margins, after 2 years given all clear every year pap came back clear then ..... 2014 pap came back abnormal, wanted follow up, doctor left country, didn't get follow up 2014 pain…
Low platelet and white blood count many months after chemo and radiation
I comple chemo and radiation the end of October, 2016. During treatment my blood work was normal. The last two blood tests taken in June and September of this year show low platelet and WBC numbers. Has anyone experienced this?

Gynecological Cancers (other than ovarian and uterine)

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