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Vulva cancer
Well finished Pet Scan looks good except for mass. Maybe a couple suspect suspect nodes which will get checked in surgery which will be Sept 9th 2015. Can't wait to get this mass out! Any comments on how the surgery heals in that area or advice. Thanks Annett
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Carcinosarcoma Stage 4 (Spread to the lungs, lump in urethra)
Hi everyone, My mum was told she had fibroids in the womb two years ago, and she had total abdominal hysterectomy (removed womb, fillopian tubes and both overies) on 15/03/16. We were relieved and she was fine. after 6 weeks, she had a follow up appointment was was told the fiobroids from the womb were cancerous! On the…
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Clothing-underwear
After my surgery for vulva cancer where a left vulva Hymen-vulvectomy, left inguino-femoral lymph nodes, left deep femoral lymph node and left cloquet lymph node and soft tissue resection biopsy; my surgery site developed a very large hematoma and blew tne entire surgery site out. I had to heal inside out. I since have…
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VIN 3 and CIS
Recieved this diagnosis last week. Should be hearing from onocologist this week. I am not calm and can't catch my breath. I don't understand if VIN 3 is actually cancer. And CIS - I can't focus. My obgyn said one was cancer and one was precancerous. I need more information. This isn't something you can tell just anyone.…
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Endometrial Recurrence
In January of 2006 my Mom had a total hysterectomy and was diagnosed with Stage 1A grade 2 endometrial cancer. She is 54, has never smoked or been overweight and is otherwise healthy. 18 lymph nodes were removed and sampled and were all negative for the disease, a wash was also negative. As a result, she had no additional…
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Worried...Two doctors two very different answers and I am getting scared
I am 48 years old when I was 24 I had a total hysterectomy I had one ovary removed during an emergency surgery (age 21) during my C-section the ovary ruptured and I nearly bled to death so it was removed. a couple of years later I had 3 different surgeries to remove endometriosis, it was everywhere inside me ovary,…
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Vaginal discharge
Hi, I'm new here, I'm 71 years old and rarely see a doctor. But lately I've been having an odd vaginal discharge, yellow/orange/brownish. It's thick and mucousy like a cream consistency. I no longer have a uterus, cervix, or ovaries. I have severe vaginal atrophy and am taking a natural estrogen cream that helps somewhat.…
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Stage 2B Squamous Cell Cervical Cancer
Hi I am new to this group but this is MY STORY !! Back in March 2015 I just knew something wasn't right with my body. I had recently quit a job/profession I loved after 10 successful years. I was sick/tired all the time and was dealing with some nuisance symptoms as I thought. My Doc already had labeled me as having…
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Vaginal cancer stage one squamoys cell carcinoma any survivors?
Please help me by letting me know you survived longer than 3-6 years
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Pelvic Exenteration
Hello all, I was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer ins 2008 at the age of 45. I had no symptoms until one day when I started experiecing rectal bleeding. I had a colon resection and went through chemo. Exactly two years later they found that it had metastized to my ovaries. I went in for another surgery and more chemo.…
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anyone fighting endometrial clear cell carcinoma? any survivors out there. My mom was diagnosed need
my mom was diagnosed with endometiral clear cell carcinoma. it has spread to lymph nodes in groin and pelic area. they are talking about biopsy of lymph nodes and i am wondering why they cant just take them out and treat with chemo. has anyone out there had experiences with this and my prayers are with you if you have. I…
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UPSC/Ovarian..medical neglect
My sister had a hysterectomy and was diagnosed with stage IV B endometrial/UPSC cancer in the spring of 2011. For treatment purposes they used the same protocol as for ovarian cancer. The doctors involved were not very responsive (she's in Naples, FL, not some third world country) and she lacked confidence in them so she…
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?'s about Endometrial Stage 3C
I was diagnosed with Endometrial Stage 3C on the 7th of December 2015. In the meantime, I had a mammogram which cameback with several abnormal spots. Biopsies were preformed & results came back on 1 that it is cancer. Met with the Gyn-Oncologist towards the end of December & was told that the cancer had also spread into my…
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CERVUGID Ovules for HPV high risk
I was diagnosed with cervical HPV high risk strain last year – after more than 5 years of normal Pap tests. My gynecologist, started using the HPV test with the Pap in 2010. When I went in for my visit – like I do every year – he explained that he would be giving me both tests. I didn’t think much about it at the time,…
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Blood in Stool
Dear all, I was diagnosed with stage 1b2 CC in Oct'2014 when I delivered my baby girl. Had undergone radical hysterectomy, chemorad, and 4 cycles of taxol/carbo after. Treatment ended in May'2015. These couple of days found some blood tinged mucous and red colored stuff in my stool. Honestly I freaked out and had a…
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Still NED
Had my 4 month check up with my GYN onc and my 6 month CT of chest, abdomen and pelvis and all is well. NED. I'm so happy. I just passed my 4 year hysterversary and in 3 weeks I will be 3 years from my recurrence surgery. What a crazy ride it has been. Fingers crossed NED stays with me forever. i hope all you ladies are…
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New Doctor or Paranoia?
A little over 3 years ago I had my first abnormal pap and was told I have hpv, dysplasia and precancerous cells. Treatment was cryo. Doc said if I have 3 normal paps I'm in the clear. Until then get a pap every 6 months. I moved and no longer have that doc. I found a new doc continued paps and they are still coming up…
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Recurrent cervical cancer
Hi everyone, I just joined the network today...back in August of 2012, I was diagnosed with cervical cancer and underwent a radical hysterectomy. I also went through 6 weeks of radiation (daily) and chemo (once a week). I did relatively well during that treatment and remained cancer free up until March of 2015 when I was…
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Medical brutality and Negligence make our life atrocious & is worse than dying by Mahboob ali khan M
Medical brutality and Negligence make our life atrocious & is worse than dying by Mahboob ali khan MHA,CPHQ,HQM Phd Harvard. Indian perspective for cancer treatment at government facility Rajiv Gandhi Linear Accelerator Block M N J Institute of Oncology And Regional Cancer Center at Hyderabad is the pink unit of…
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My mom has cervical cancer
Hello, I'm writing to you seeking help and information. My mom who is 67, was just told she has cervical cancer, stage IIIB. She will be starting radiation next week for the next 5 weeks and Monday thru Friday and Sunday she will have chemo. I was told by the chemo nurse, this chemo will not make her hair fall out because…
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Uterine Carcinosarcoma, any survivors out there?
Hi everyone, My mom was diagnosed with carcinosarcoma in Dec '08, she had a total hysterectomy and removal of pelvic lymph nodes (cancer was found there). Since then has done chemo and radiation, finishing in the summer of '09. She's doing ok now, but I was just wondering if there was anyone out there with a similar…
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Intimacy Post-Cervical Cancer
Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed with Cervical cancer Stage 1B1 at the age of 27. I have been 2.5 years in remission/cancer free. I had radical hysteractomy (everything remove) I had 4 cycles of chemo and 25 external radiation session and 3 bachytherapy. My doctors decided to follow these steps since I was young and wanted to…
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Easy Cancer?????? Cervical cancer - VENTING
WHO THE HELL SAYS: Oh well you had an easy cancer????????????????????????????? Can you please tell me what is an easy cancer? in my book NO CANCER is an easy cancer!!!!!!!!!! AND anyone that says that is IGNORANT! and clearly is missing a few brain cells. Each person is different, go through things differently and heal or…
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I have been treated for Complex Atypical Endometrial Hyperplasia!
I have been wondering if anyone has used the MIRENA IUD as treatment for Complex Atypical Endometrial Hyperplasia and what results they have had. I just got one and have no issues at all. My hperplasia has been resolved PRAISE GOD. I have heard so many horror stories about the MIRENA IUD and I love mine. I was wondering if…
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Hi, I hope you don't mind my venting on the GYN boards but I had colon cancer and well you can't say
Well you could but the guys would probably be a little freaked out. lol So I had colon cancer for two years and had my rectum and anus removed and 50% of my colon. Had some pain, kept complaining, docs thought I was being a whiner. I'm not much of a whiner so it was frustrating not knowing what was normal and what was not.…
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About vulvar cancer
Wondering if anyone out there has diagnosis of vulvar cancer? Just reaching out!
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Cancerversary!!
Just celebrated my 4th year since dx of stage 4a vaginal cancer on the 23rd. My husband and I had also celebrated our 30th anniversary in July, so we decided to spend the time in Montego Bay, Jamacia. I am proud to say even though I have a colostomy, I wore 2 piece swimsuits!! That in itself was a really big deal for me.…
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Neuroendocrine cervical cancer
Are there any survivors out there with neuroendocrine cervical cancer? Someone in my family was just diagnosed with stage 4.
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my daughter
Hello all. I wanted to let you know that my beautiful daughter Michelle passed away Friday night. While we have been expecting it this past couple of months, it doesn't make it any easier. She was diagnosed stage 3b in February 2014 and was left with a swollen lymph node after the initial chemo-radiation. She was diagnosed…
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Newly diagnosed with cervical cancer
Hello, my name is Pamela and I am 31 years old. I am new to this site. I was diagnosed with cervical cancer on September 8th. I moved away from Philadelphia and some of the best hospitals in February not knowing that I had cancer. I now live pretty far from top notch hospitals. I am very frustrated with all the waiting. I…