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Radiation proctitis
I had a hysterectomy in 2003, a recurrence in 2004 that required chemo and radiation, internal and external. Radiation proctitis is a result of the radiation burning the lining in the rectum since the rectum and vagina are so close. It is extremely painful. I am presently using Canasa suppositories and they only help…
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Uterine cancer, hsyterectomy and now abnormal Pap
Hi All, I am new to this site and am trying to find someone in the same circustances or guide me to some place for more info. I was diagnosed with uterine cancer last year and had a TAH (total abdominal hysterectomy), went in for my 2nd 4 month Pap (I am 8 months post surgery) and it come back as abnormal with low grade…
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did any of you stop radiation early due to pain?
Hi, I'm new to the site and very glad to find somewhere to talk about this bizarre set of circumstances and symptoms! I had metastatic squamous cell carcinoma, primary site not determined, which spread to the vagina, 3 1/2 years ago and licked it with chemotherapy. It recurred this summer and we tried chemo again but it…
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Newly diagnosed with Vin 111
Hi, I am 48 years old and contracted HPV from my ex-husband. I was diagnosed with Vin 111 last Thursday...I am scheduled for more biopsies and laser treatment on Feb 24th..If my doctor feels that there is a more involved tissue biopsy I will be referred to a GYN/Oncologist. I am beside myself...I am not afraid of the…
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I am new and have a question
Has anyone had internal radiation? If so does it hurt do you have an IV. I am having little seeds placed inside me i was told its a high dose radiation
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Nerve damage from radiation
I am losing the use of my legs due to 'scar tissue' nerve/muscle damage from radiation. Doctor suggests high dosage (500 mg/week) methylprednis treatment. Has anyone ever experienced this?
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Have a question
Hi my name is Karen. i was a caregiver to my husband who unfortunatly lost the battle. I have been having heavy bleeding and a deep DNC. Everthing came back ok. They said i had high levels of estrogen in my linnig that what was causing the bleeding. They put me on progestirone and spoke with onc dr. they sugest that i h…
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question
hi everyone.. i have a question and i was wondering if you could help me... My mother was diagnosed in the primary stages of it with cirvical cancer she was 18 and imediatly had it removed... but my question is this.. if she had it at that age what do you think my chaces of having it are? do you think i will most definatly…
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i need an answer please
I am 33 years old and 7 years ago was diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer. After rounds of chemo and radiation I am now cancer free. I didnt have a hysterectomy due to the placement of a tumor. I would like to now have a normal sex life but every time i have sex i bleed alot. does anyone know how this can be stopped?…
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Just not my old self since surgery --
O.k., I know this is "normal," but while I've been feeling better physically, my emotional/mental state is NOT what it used to be! I know there are a lot of bio- changes that follow a radical hysterectomy, but it's hard to deal with. I've always tried to be positive, supportive, etc., but I just don't seem to have the…