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Gynecological Cancers (other than ovarian and uterine)

Archives for March 2003

Confused about cervical cancer
I had a hysterectomy about four weeks ago due to an abnormal pap smear, polycystic ovarian syndrome and fibriods in my uteroes (SP?. When I went back to the doctor he told me that the biopsy of my cervix had shown some cancer cells. But that no further treatment was required. Can anyone tell me if this is common and if it…
VIN III
Hi, this is my first time on this site and I'm not sure how this discussion board works, but here goes... I was diagnosed with VIN III Feb. 2003. I have yet to see the gyn oncologist that my family dr. has referred me to. I've been back and forth with the insurance co. since there is no gyn oncologist in my city, with the…
Still Smoking with Cervical Cancer
I was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer at the age of 27, I am 32 now. I had a partial hysteractomy, in 1997, and 7 weeks of radiation to reduce my reoccurence rate to 10%. I leave in fear everday, when I go the the doctors for my 3 months check up I am always afraid he will say its back. I have my CT Scans, Chest X-rays,…
HELP! I'm in extreme PAIN!
After my radical hysterectomy last march, I completed 6 months of Chemo and 2 months of radiation in December. Beginning 1 week before radiation ended, I have had extreme pain in my lower back and abdomen. I have no appetite for food (which is NOT ME!) and when I don't eat, I get very nauseous. So, I struggle down food and…
Pre-menopausal uterine cancer survivor
I am looking for women like nyself who have survived uterine cancer. I am 40 years old and had surgery in June '02 to remove a rare uterine sarcoma. While I've been very lucky so far, I live with it every day. I've read alot of stories about not listening to your doctor and going with your instict and I'm a strong…
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…
Leg and Foot Pain after Treatment
I posted a message on June 6 2002 asking about leg cramps and foot pain after treatment. There was no one having the same problem. Now I am seeing many more discussions by survivors with similar complaints. I still have the foot pain..and no Physician can diagnose the trouble. Has anyone had any relief?? This has gotten…
Energy
2/11/02 my mothers kidneys failed and although I had been her caregiver, I became her 24/7 caregiver. On March 5, 2002 my sister-in-law died of leukemia, she had only been diagnosed 6 months earlier. On May 29, 2002 I was diagnosed with uterine cancer. I was operated on July 1 and am cancer free. My question is, I am now…
cervical cancer treatment
hello. i am not a cancer survivor but i hope my friend will be. she has been diagnosed with severe cervical dysplasia. her physician says cancer is just around the corner. she needs laser treatments immediately. she has qualified for disability because of her crone's disease, but now must wait 5 or 6 months to be eligible…
Online chat
I was wondering if anyone knows of an online chat room, where i can get together with others that have or have had cervical cancer.

Gynecological Cancers (other than ovarian and uterine)

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