Gynecological Cancers (other than ovarian and uterine)
Discussion List
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VIN III Recurrance
I was diagnosed with Vin III back in Nov. I had a wide local excision in Feb. and when I went back in April they did a hemivulvectomy. I am now facing yet another surgery.... It seems there is no end in sight!As soon as I start to feel like myself again they bring me back in. I am only 33yrs old and have two teenage boys…
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Cervical Cancer- First doctors appointment questions and need to know?
My mom was diagnosed last Thursday with cervical cancer and her first appointment with the specialist is tomorrow. We have never dealt with anything like this so I feel like I am drifting along with no idea what to expect. (I am assuming this is normal) She has not been staged, just had the results of her biopsy and this…
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Hysterectomy questions
Hi everyone-I actually have colon cancer (diagnosed 2/2011), and have undergone surgery and chemo for that. Had HIPEC in December, and now am faced with cervical mets from the colon cancer. I have a surgeon consult tuesday. I will most likely have a hysterectomy followed by another 6 months chemo. How was your…
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May I ask those with cervical cancer where
they are getting treatment from? My sister was recently diagnosed with stage IV b cervical cancer and can't get in to see a specialist at MD Anderson until June 11!!!! We are trying to find the best facility to treat her as her own local Dr has no hope for her. 1- Are you getting treated by a local oncologist at your local…
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After treatment question- night sweats
I know my last internal treatment was last Tuesday, April 24th. I've heard and have been told by doctors that it could put me in menopause. The last few weeks I've woken up several times with my night clothes soaked and some times my hair. Is this common? Something new for me and not sure. I do see my oncologist Monday so…
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Vulvar Cancer?
Hi all! I am new to the group and am looking for information while awaiting my biopsy results. Below is my situation (sorry for the long post)!!! I am 50 years old and have smoked for 30+ years until 7 weeks ago when I was put on oxygen at night for my emphysema. I was just getting over a bad case of pneumonia that lasted…