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Gynecological Cancers (other than ovarian and uterine)
Archives for November 2004
Discussion List
relations after vaginal radiation
I've just had a total hysterectomy 3 weeks ago for clear cell endometrial cancer (luckily stage 1a) and my doctors are recommending radiation therapy. One of the side effects is stenosis (scarring and tightening, shortening) of the vagina which will make intercourse painful. I am about 15 years younger than the average age…
Why am I struggling?
I am new to this website. I am a 3 1/2 year survivor of adenocarcinoma in situ stage 1b and had a hysterectomy during my prime child-bearing years. I am still grieving. It is not that I don't feel lucky to be alive - I certainly wouldn't trade that for anything. Does anyone else feel that because you had cervical, you…
STILL HAVING DISCHARGE ONE YEAR AND A HALF LATER
I WAS JUST WONDERING IF ANYONE STILL IS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH DISCHARGE IT IS DRIVING ME CRAZY I WANT IT TO STOP
HPV strains & recurrences. Need support.
15 years ago, at age 18 I was diagnosed with severe dysplasia and had a cone biopsy. A few months later I broke out in external warts and had them removed with TCA. The pap smears have been normal until last month. The external warts have recurred every few years. I have 8 out of the 9 high risk HPV strains. The fact that…
After-Care
What are some of the symptoms you are experiencing and how could those needs be addressed?
Age 41, Just had my hysterectomy...
on Oct. 21st. It was a full hysterectomy and it included the removal of my appendix. The endocarcinoma was graded 1. I am still waiting on the lymph node lab reports. Since the operation I have been feeling a burning sensation on my right pelvic area, it is not constant. Has anyone had their appendix removed during the…
Changing Identity of Medical Oncology
Under previous law, Medicare covered chemotherapy as well as radiation treatment for cancer patients, but did not pay for oral-dose anti-cancer drugs, unless they were available in both oral and injectable form. Medicare Part B covered a total of seven oral-dose anti-cancer drugs under this provision. Older Americans were…
Newly diagnosed
I have been diagnosed with cervical cancer and am awaiting a second opinion. The first opinion did not leave me feeling very positive. He did not want to do surgery and only wanted to treat with radiation 5x/wk and chemo 1x/wk. Said my tumor was too large to remove. The tumor is located in my lower cervix and is 5-6cm. My…