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Gynecological Cancers (other than ovarian and uterine)

Archives for September 2012

New.
Good morning everyone. I'm new here so I'm not sure where to start. I guess when it all started. When I was 23, in 2010, I was pregnant with my 3rd child. I had a pap. My paps had been abnormal for a while, but this time it was different. A colposcopy and biopsy confirmed carcinoma in situ. I was told not to worry and my…
Johns Hopkins Update
reference CSN article: http://csn.cancer.org/node/176699 I'm confused and would appreciate confirmation of either: Johns Hopkins Update - truth or rumor I googled this and found this: "Cancer Info From Johns Hopkins Hoax Email" http://www.hoax-slayer.com/cancer-tips-john-hopkins.shtml ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ also: "Cancer Update…
Pap Smears after surgery for endometrial CA
Do I still need pap smears after surgery for endometrial CA?
Minimal to no long term radiation side effects
Hi. I am in the midst of being treated for adenocarcinoma cervical cancer by radiation and chemo. I am stage 1b2. I am starting my fourth week and have not yet had my internal radiation. All things considered I am doing good. Great support group, tumor is shrinking and side effects of diahrea and fatigue manageable. Are…
Frequency of treatments question...
How do we know if we are given 30 treatments of radiation and really we only needed half that amount and now we have damage to other vital organs. We have to just trust the doctor right? But radiation is his business it's his way of making a living. So how do we know if the treatment is really necessary to be that long or…
Someone teach me what Stages are?
I am new on here I don't understand what people are talking about with all this 4A and 4B and stage this and that. I am sure once I see the doctor next week my education will start. I haven't yet started up the chemo/radiation but it's coming soon.
Wife was just DX with stage 2 Squamous cell vaginal cancer
My wife has just found out that she has stage 2, I am scared and I know that we are in for a long road. I just wanted to ask what can I do for my wife during this time? I am lost and I know she is also, but reading the posts here all of you have and are dealing with the same thing. What could someone have done to make this…
Penguin Cold Caps and Hair Loss
Anyone here about the Penguin Cold Caps? I was diagnosed with Cervical Cancer in April 2012 and had a partial hysterectomy. I underwent 6 weeks of radiation and 6 sessions of chemo. In August 2012 I found a lump on one of my scars and turns out I had to have surgery 2 weeks ago. The cancer was there again. I know have to…
12 years later - side effects from pelvic radiation/menopause
hi! I had cervical cancer 12 years ago and had radiation - external and brachytherapy. was on HRT for a number of years then the oncologist took me off it. I have a very shortened vagina and just lately the external skin is starting to feel as if it is really dry and very uncomfortable. any ideas as to what I can use?…
Stage 4 Cervical Cancer Diagnosis with Pet Scan two small tumors near collar bone and no other organ
We need some hope. Sister diagnosised with Stage 4 cervical cancer with no other invovement but two small tumors near her collar bone. What are her chances of beating this into remission? She has a GREAT attitude but has had problems with her blood levels and after two weeks of radiation and two chemo they have had to stop…
Cervical Cancer Stage IIB Survivor
Wanting to share my information with you. If there is anything I can do to help, contact me. I am a stage IIB survivor of 20 years and please feel free to read my story, along with other cancer survivors. Again, please feel free to contact me! I am here to help aboutcervicalcancer.com
heavy bleeding after endometrial biopsy
I am a 57 year old woman who had a endometrial biopsy, D&C, and endometrial polypectomy,the diagnosis was a 6.75cm lining of endometrial , they removed 4 polyps with simple, cystic hyperplasia, my problem is I had all this done 6 years ago, and before this procedure which was done on July 10, 2012, I had very light…

Gynecological Cancers (other than ovarian and uterine)

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