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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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.…
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Swimming after brachy for cervical cancer
Hello! Does anyone know when can i go swimming after brachy ? Thank you!
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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"…
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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,”…
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HPV, VIN II and so many questions
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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…
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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…
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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…
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I had vulvar , been cancer free for 5yrs.
would like to talk to someone with the same shannon405
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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?
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Diagnosis, confused, please help desperately need help.
Hello, I feeling really distressed and would really really appreciate other people's experiences. I'm 50 and I had some abnormal bleeding. I got sent for an urgent referral ultra sound scan by my GP and have been waiting for results. I haven't heard anything and have been calling my GP who say they have no results. Today I…
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Weight gain after lymph node removal
Have any of you ladies gained weight, particularly in the lower belly after removal of lymph nodes in the groin? Wondering if it's just me. Before cancer I maintained the same weight for years. It's been one year for me since surgery and my clothes don't fit right. My lower belly and thighs are bigger. I don't wear the…
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(almost) 5 year survivor of cervical cancer
I was stage 1B, had chemo, external and internal radiation. Two years ago I had a radical hysterectomy. I have had persistent bowel problems due to scaring on the large intestine and colon. Has anyone else experienced this and how do you deal with it. This situation creates problems all the time. I never know when my…
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side effects of radiation
I had radiation as one form of treatment for my cancer. Now after 2yrs. I am having problems with my organs (small bowls) that were damaged from the radiation. My Dr.'s never told me any of the things that are happening to me, would happen. I am so upset that now I have so many problem as a result of radiation. I wish some…
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Carcinoma Cervix
Hai All, I am Kushi Chand writing this message from Hyderabad, India. My Mother Age 52 diagnoised with Carcinoma Cervix Cancer in 2016. We have given 1 Cycle of Chemo in June 2016. After Chemo her condition become more worsen. I have choosed Indian Ayurvedic Treatment. Initially it was very good and she recovered very…
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Vaginal cancer - leading cancer treatment center
Where is the best place to receive vaginal cancer treatment? Can anyone recommend a center of excellence? thank you
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post menapausal spotting
hello im new here i have been out of menopause for 4 yrs now spotted last year once had biopsy nothing came out of it now this year have spotted once or twice after sex and this month at least 3 times after urinating slight cramps i have always noticed a lump on right side of overary since mids 30s. im worrie since i have…