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Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

Archives for June 2009

Endometrial cancer and mom
Hello, I am new here but I have a question I would like to ask. My mom had a hysterectomy - the uterus, cervix, a small portion of the vagina, the tubes and ovaries were removed. The cancer was diagnosed as Stage 2 Endometrial cancer. The pelvic wash was clear and the lymph nodes were negative for cancer. Due to her age 79…
Lost my best friend my mom
I just lost my mom almost a week ago.She was a wonderful 73 year old lady. If it wasn't for her I wouldn't be what I am today. She help me raise my kids after my divorce. she left behind 4 grand children 2 which are mine. everyone tells me to be strong and have faith but I just feel like I can't go on. I try to be strong…
New to this site. Questions on Anger, etc.
I was diagnosed in Feb.09 with Stage 3C Endometrial Cancer at age 42 and underwent a Radical Hysterectomy. I have undergone 5 rounds of Chemo with one left and will start Radiation sometime in August. I was also underwent Genetic Testing and tested positive for the Lynch Syndrome. For a while now I have been very angry. I…
Vaginal Cancer
Does anyone on here have vaginal cancer? If so I would like very much to hear your story. I keep reading about the low survival rate and I'm scared that I dont have much time.
Got admitted to hospital today
This has been a bad week since Sunday. First the vision problems. Had some abdominal tenderness starting on Sunday, too. Thought it was from the constipation. I don't usually have problems with constipation. MOnday and Tuesday I was sooo tired, and cold. Wendesday I checked my temperature becuase my husband said I felt…
Axon--
When I first started my chemotherapy this morning. They had to put three things before chemo starts. One of them is benadryl and one of them is Taxiol and the other can't rememeber. I started to feel uncomfortable that my feet and hands started to feel restless. I ask the nurse if I could stand up and it make me feel…
Endometrial Cancer Prevention
Endometrial cancer can sometimes be associated with known risk factors for the disease. Many risk factors can be changed though not all can be avoided. Hormone Replacement Therapy: Women with a uterus who take estrogen replacement therapy alone for 5 years or more to treat symptoms of menopause have a 10 times greater risk…
Officially scared now.
My hysterectomy is scheduled for Monday. I am officially scared now. It will be a TAH-BSO plus a gallbladder removal. (Gallbladder has been acting up for a year now.) Scared of the pain and scared of the cancer staging. Words of wisdom from those who have been there are VERY needed now. (Please!!!)
Did anyone see the new drug on TV last night for breast and ovary?
Last night on national news they presented a new drug; it is a pill and is doing a fabulous job in killing cancer cells in breast and ovarian cancer. Women who were down in bed with metastasis are back to work! The pill was orange but I didn't get the name of it. Very few side effects. If it works with ovarian I bet it…
Linda
Great new picture. You have two very handsome men on your arms! MIND, BODY AND SOUL!!! Hugs.
Radiation for Ovarian Cancer Need Some Info
Hi, I’m a stage 3c ovarian survivor. I came on this site because I would like some information on radiation treatments. I’m usually on the ovarian board. I had a ct scan done March 4th it showed a little growth on my vaginal cuff, about an inch. I just had a pet/ct scan and it has grown ½ inch. No other cancer had showed…
Anyone have reaction to Aloxi?
For my fourth pre-chemo I got Aloxi for nausea instead of Zofran. The doctor says it lasts for 3 days, so it would have longer effect on the nausea. I had the pre-chemo on Wednesday morning. On Sunday when I was working outside I began to huge white spots in front of my eyes. My husband was with me, so he drove me home. I…
Advice RE Chemo Treatment and Patients with Dementia?
Hello. My aunt was recently diagnosed with Uterine cancer, stage 3a. The Dr. says chemo is the next step in treatment, but as my aunt also has Lewy Body or AD dementia, I’m concerned about her getting the right treatment from a holistic approach. Any advice or information about chemo and dementia would be much appreciated!…
Henna Tattoos (on bald head), so why not henna HAIR COLORING post-chemo??
I see great photos of brave bald women with temporary henna tattoos on their bald heads, and I know henna tattoos are often done even when still in chemo. Sooooo, I'm thinking, why wouldn't henna be a safe hair coloring choice for my post-chemo peach fuzz? Way way back when I was in my 20's I used henna on my hair all the…
Which type of radiation to use
Does anyone know what criteria they use to determine if you need brachytherapy and/or external radiation? I am still in chemo but trying to think ahead.
Hormone Replacement Therapy
I know that it is not recommended for us to take traditional hormone replacement like estrogen, but have any of you heard anything about androgen or testosterone replacement? I am trying to research it a little, but doesn't look like it's been done long. Not much long term data. The reason I started looking was that I read…
RO
Ro, love the new picture. Hair, hair, hair, isn't it wonderful!
ess low grade
Anyone with ess low grade taking megace. I was diagnosed with ess 18 months ago and after surgery have been taking high dose megace. Wondering beside the constant hunger what symptoms are you having?
Uterine cancer symptoms
As I've posted before, my 78 year old mom was diagnosed with uterine cancer in January. Her only symptom was vaginal bleeding, similar to a period. I was wondering what other symptoms some of the other "maturer" women had. My mom had not been to a gyn in about 11-12 years and I feel a little guilty about not insisting she…
Finally got a picture
Hello! Here is my picture. It took me along time to get it together because I had a reaction to taxol but with my great Gyn/Onc and hard work she figured out the right combination of supportive drugs so I could continue recommended doses. Waiting on #5 this week. My wig is comfy and I put mascara on my three eyelashes just…
Another scare
I just got back from the oncologist with my mom. Thankfully her H&H is stable at 9.4/30.1. Platelets are up to 123,000. WBC's are 3.1. She meets with the gyn-oncologist on Monday at noon. The oncologist gave me a copy of the CT scan which shows a left lower lobe pulmonary nodule which had increased in size since January. I…
Aranesp
Thanks for your input. I don't want to frighten anyone about these drugs. I had breast cancer ten years ago and took lots of procrit and have done great with the breast cancer. I just thought some of the new information is confusing. My past experience with procrit and aranesp has been very positive. I am just trying to be…
using aranesp
Hi, I am new to your board. I am 57 years old and have serous papillary uterine cancer stage II. Nodes all negative and washings showed adenocarcinoma. I also had endometrioid; I am previous tamoxifen user. I have had surgery, four cycles of carbo/taxol and waiting for #5. I am concerned about the black box warning on…
Radiation is scaring me to craziness
I have a fear of heights and when I receive radiation it is on a table high up. I know I am fine on the table, but my mind starts worrying about falling off if the table moves too fast or if the radiation machine malfunctions and hits me. I have been cooperating with the two technicians who do the radiation but when they…
Tuesday's follow up appt.
This was my first appt. since finishing my radiation. At my appt. I saw my oncologist and radiologist. I wasn't sure what to expect, but they both asked questions and said that they would see me in 4 months for an exam and a PET/CT scan. My doctor wants me to have a PET scan and maybe I misunderstood him, but do you get…
Had 4th chemo yesterday
4 down two to go. It was an uneventful day for which I am thankful. It was my first visit to this infusion center and I was very impressed with it. It is much smaller than the one we went to in Tampa. Much more personal touch here. We got there at 8:00 and walked out at 4:30. No reactions this time. This place has four…
REJOICE (SP)
Aloha All...knew I could count on you to send good wishes and support; the news was "GOOD" but not before I had a most horrible scare; it seems the resident who speaks with me before I see the dr misunderstood when I asked her what my CA 125 was; she replied 25 which flipped me out; 25 was up from 11 three months ago; of…
Is this True: Grade 3 clear cell, Level/Stage will be 3 or 4?
I've got Grade 3 clear cell. Haven't had surgery yet. However, was told by OB/GYN that there was a strong possibility that it would get diagnosed as Level/Stage 3 or worse (even though we are obviously hoping for Level/Stage 1 or 2); that the 3 yr survival rate at Level 3 was about 10-20%. Also, that not treating is a…
I had the 1st of 3 internal HDR brachy radiation today.
One down and 2 to go! I feel fine and a little silly for how much I've stressed worrying about this, dreading it even more than my chemo. It's quite an experience, and seems to be a little different for each of us who have it done. My total time at the hospital was 1 hour, and total time the radioactive material in my body…
three month check up tomorrow
Aloha All tomorrow is the end of another three month cycle; I see the oncologist and get the "news"; well what is it boy is it yes or no (LOL); the waiting gets to me but I'm trying to put it (worry) aside; not like there's much you can do....I'm sure you all wish me well and will cry with me if I cry or REJOYCE with me…

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