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LINDA
As you have your PET scan today know that I am there with you in spirit, holding your hand and holding my breath. I am praying that all of this is due to inflammation my friend and you will be able to give out a big sigh of relief when this if finished. Know I am always with you in prayer and in spirit. Hugs, Marge
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My mom first ct scan due on december
Hi, My mother ct scan is due soon.How they will do ct scan and how long it takes to perform.Please advise me.. i am very nervous.It is her 1 ct scan. What is difference between ultrasound and ct scan. gOD LUCK FOR ALL and god blesses my mom Thanks Kumar
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I'm dedicating the month of December's photo, to my daughter, Summers, and her courageous spirit.
So, no, that's not me. That's my daughter. I admire her spirit and her ability to bend with the wind that is blowing her through some tough times, and respond with joy and laughter. Claudia
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What chemo drugs HAVE been approved for uterine cancer (& so likely covered by insurance) ?
I can't remember if we've ever had this conversation. What other chemo drugs besides caboplatin and paciltaxol have been approved for uterine cancer? Can we all please post any other chemo drugs we have been prescribed that were covered by insurance? Doxil? Tamoxifam? Avastin? Gleevac?
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How COLD is it while you wait before a PET scan?
I was reading about PET scan procedures so I'd be ready for mine tommorrow, as I've never had a PET-scan. I read that you may have to lie still an hour as the contrast works its way through your body before the scan. I hate to be cold, and those rooms are always freezing. My worry is that I will involuntarily shiver during…
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1st experience with Chemo
I am going to experience my first Chemo treatment on this Monday. I will also be receiving brachtheray in a few months in between chemo treatments. It has been suggested to me to find some support online since my family will not truly understand what I'm going through. The procedures and the expected results have been…
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Message for "thank you"
Hi "thank you" - I saw in a post that your mother's virginal cuff lit up on a PET scan. The same thing has happened to me. My doctor has said that it's too early to know if it's anything significant. I thought that lighting up was a sign of cancer? What did your mom's doctor say about it?? Thanks, Mia
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Information on radiation after chemo
62 yr female diagnosed with endometrial cancer IIIc after radical hysterectomy; 1 lymph node affected and 1 para-aorta lymph node enlarged-27 nodes analyzed. I will have my 3rd (out of 6) chemo treatment on Monday and am scheduled to have a Pet/CT scan the following Thursday. I am not scheduled to see the oncologist until…
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Hey, I had a just loverly day yesterday. How about all of you?
Just to forget about cancer for a bit. And think wonderfully dreamy thoughts that come with smiles.
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article about cancer risk
Ladies sometimes we rack our brains and talk about things that might have contributed to cancer. Here's an article I just read. Has some interesting things. We've talked about chemo being bad for our health!!! Well it's like being caught between a rock and a hard place, isn't it? I subscribe to this online. For those…
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tracking after medical treatment over
dear upsc sisters, to those of you who have finished chemo/radiation, could you let us know what you and your doctors are using to track what's going on for you, and how frequently? ca125? cts-scans? or something else altogether? thanx for the info. i hope ypu'll all be having happy holidays. warmly, maggie
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good news bad news and positive news
well I am not sure if I posted this already, chemo brain, good news, my ct scan was clear, doc did say that most people with stage 4 b grade 3 endometrial cancer, it will recur , and positive news she said "remember i said most people not ALL people, so we are working on the no recurance for me" so she is positive so I am…
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Wishing Everyone a Happy Thanksgiving
Hope everyone can have a Happy day and remember all they have to be Thankful for. Each day we have is a gift. May we all forget about our cancer and enjoy the good food, family and friends. I hope many of you will making some special memories for your children and grandchildren. It was wonderful to read Linda's tradition…
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((((((Barb)))))) So sorry about your mom.
I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, Barb. I think of my own mother so much as the Thanksgiving meal planning and preparations are underway. I remember her drinking coffee early early Thanksgiving morning as she stuffed the turkey to get in the oven, stopping to cut the pumpkin pie for me for breakfast "because I know you…
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The China Study by Dr. Campbell
While the whole book is quite study driven, there are parts that one might find very revealing and interesting in the fight against cancer. He attempts to support reasons why breast cancer is nearly non existent in regions of China and goes on to mention things a person can do the keep cancer at bay. Highly acclaimed. Try…
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PET vs. CT scan
I'm about to get my first scans done following treatment and am wondering why everyone talks about getting CT scans.... it is my understanding that a PET scan shows more detail than a CT scan which is consisent with that fact that my doc did a PET scan last spring after the CT scan showed abnormalities. I've seen some…
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PLEASE READ. A message to Linda and Ro - and ALL OF US
Like MANY others, I am saddened by your medical reports. I continue to pray for all afflicted with illness - and their families. That we all find peace and can enjoy life NOW. I continue to struggle to find the balance in life. It's hard!!! STRESS CAN KILL US!!! It compromises our immune system and allows the terrorist…
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CA 125 contiues to rise
Went to the doctor on Thursday. The CA 125 is up to 55.2. It was 42 on the 10/29. The doctor says he does not treat numbers. He treats when the CAT scan shows something. My CAT scan was negative again. That was good news. He said the infection pocket I had in my abdomen was from a lymph node biopsy. He said that at times…
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Update on my Radiation & Chemo Consult
Hello Ladies... Well I had my consults on Tuesday.... The Radiation Onclologist (Brigham & Women's/Boston) recommended the treatment be the combination of 25 External Beam with the dreaded 4 Brachytherapy Internal Beam. She also recommended I do the Radiation while doing the Chemo.... My later appt with the Medical…
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Brain mets? Combination Taxol and Tamoxefin is showing response according to this study
Randomized Study of Paclitaxel and Tamoxifen Deposition into Human Brain Tumors: Implications for the Treatment of Metastatic Brain Tumors http://clincancerres.aacrjournals.org/content/12/19/5770.full "...Purpose: Drug resistance in brain tumors is partially mediated by the blood-brain barrier of which a key component is…
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Internal Radiation or Not??
After 6 chemo treatments for Uterine Cancer Stage IV, my CA 125 has gone down from 825 before surgery and chem to 7 and my PET CT Scan just reported "normal". Now my Radiologist wants to do 3 treatments of internal radiation. I think it is just prevention of possible reoccurance. I am not sure I want to do it after finding…
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Terrifying news: my CA-125 went up to 154!! They are calling for hurry-up CT-scan to see if my canc
What can I say? I'm devastated. My oncologist even apologized for giving me the news over the phone. The man who thought he 'cured' me yesterday clearly thinks otherwise today. I am still in shock. They'll be calling me with an appointment for a CT-scan within the next couple of days and then my chemo-onc wants to see me…
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Anyone with leiymosarcoma?
Hi there, In April of 2009 I was diagnosed with high grade uterine leiymosarcoma. Anyone out there with a similar diagnosis?
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anyone else have scalp pain?
I have scalp pain, guessing it is from when my hair ( the few threds I have left) move in a different direction than they are used to , like lying in bed , rub against pillow , or when I put on a bandana and set it back , or just to the touch, in spots, pain , short loud pain, goes away quickly but painful all the same,…
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dealing with insurance companies
I can relate to the problems with insurance. I spent many hours on the phone trying to get the PET scan my doctor ordered. I learned a few things that might help you: 1. They have the standard protocols that they will not compromise. Go with the flow and have the tests they WILL cover first. This can be frustrating and a…
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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Thanks to all of you who posted replies to my questions about my 1st chemo treatment.( hair loss - port - effect of just one infusion ) You all gave such informative, upbeat, and helpful advice to me. Especially since you have all been through this. I will definately carefully consider all the information you have given…
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what to say to people who are pesaamistic with your diagnosis?
I have a problem, the last three people I have talked to have been pesamisitc saying, well you do have 5% chance of survival, so "I wouldnt put money into your teeth If I were you" while talking to cancer cares ! of all people. My GP saying I need anti depressants because I am mad about the pains I have and alergies ( I…
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For Claudia and Patricia - notes from my last checkup
Claudia, I didn't get alot of info. Doc in a hurry!! But he is very "science-based". He would not order any treatment unless indicated. He did say there are "lots of treatment options" if recurrence. Small consolation. Patricia. I didn't ask the lymph node question. Sorry. I did learn that the CA125 is NOT a reliable…
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1st chemo treatment-need help
I have Stage lll-C clear cell endometrial carcinoma and am having my first 6 hour chemo treatment on Tuesday Nov.17th. I will be getting Taxol and Carboplatin. Are there any opinions about getting a port put in because I will be getting at least 6 more treatments. I was also wondering if anyone has had this type of cancer…
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Inspirational art by cancer survivors, caretakers, and oncology personnel
Originally I was just goung to email this to Claudia and encourage her to compete. But the artwork on the website waqs so moving to me (all done by cancer patients, caregivers, & oncology medical staff, all with a "cancer journey' theme) that I wanted to encourage you all to pop in and see the artwork:…