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Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

Archives for June 2010

Swollen glands or saliva glands
Has anyone experience swollen glands or saliva glands with the taxol/carboplatin? If so what did doctors confirm about this and how did you handle? Here it is the week-end and I am worried-I feel like I should leave a message with answering service but not sure. Saw doc yesterday and he put me on penicillin (because I have…
Those of you who had total hysterectomy - recovery question
Hi everyone. I'm still coming to grips with Mom's cancer diagnosis and the looming chemo for 6 months but have a couple questions about recovery from your hysterectomy. Mom had her surgery now 2 1/2 weeks ago. She is getting really frustrated. She feels like she should be feeling a lot more energetic and back to her old…
sorry its been a while UPDATE
Hey ladys its been such a busy few weeks for me i have not been able to log on much i wanted to update we found out when my radition would be three treatments instead of five i may have all ready updated that ? but im freaking out they say they will put a pee back in me and then the thing that goes inside of me to . its…
Mouth or tooth issue-jaw swollen
I posted the other day about mouth issues. I saw my dentist and he thinks is my sensitive tooth which is worn down from grinding and nerve is close to surface. Said I could use Ambosol-tried it and didn't really help. I saw my cancer doc today as I had blood labs and asked him to squeeze me in today. He gave me penicillin…
Gypsy19522
I’m glad you found us, although I'm sorry for the reason you did. I saw your post under the stage 4 thread and wanted to tell you how courageous and strong you sound. You've really been through the wringer, as have many women here. It's wonderful that you have the support of your husband and children...and now all of us,…
Cancer patients should get 150 minutes each week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise
Guidelines Call for Cancer Patients to Get Moving Elsevier Global Medical News. 2010 Jun 9, K Wachter BALTIMORE (EGMN) - Cancer patients and survivors not only should be getting physical activity, but should aim to meet federal recommendations for 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity weekly, according to new guidelines…
What are your thoughts on Organic peanut butter and Organic strawberry jelly
Any info will be greatly appreciated.
Mouth, throat and dental issues-and mouth irritations
Has anyone experience mouth sores or irritations with chemo. I have had two chemos and am having irritation in my throat, top of my mouth, side of tounge, and my lower right jaw is causing pain-previous to chemo I had a tooth worn down quite a bit from grinding teeth at night for which I would just chew on other side-and…
Another good reason to eat fresh
Ran across this article this morning about canned food & drink. Here are a few snippets: BPA is the key compound in epoxy resin linings that keep food fresher longer and prevents it from interacting with metal and altering the taste. It has been linked in some studies of rats and mice to not only cancer but also obesity,…
"It's Bad"
As I've posted here over the last several weeks, my Mom was diagnosed with endometrial carcinoma, had total hysterectomy two weeks ago today. This past Monday (6/7) we got a call from her gynecologist who told us they found cervical cancer. She went to her gynecologist oncologist today. My Dad went with her and that was…
a needle biopsy of one slightly enlarged node asap or waiting and watching a couple of months????
sisters, i had worked out with my chemo and gyn-onc doctors that we would take a wait and see approach on my one slightly enlarged periaortic node that showed up on my first post treatment ct scan. in the meantime, i would continue eating very well, following the anti cancer diet, exercising, acupuncture, meditation,…
NCCN e-bulletin Web-inar
The NCCN is sponsoring a Web-inar On "Current Strategies in Management of Chemo Induced Peripheral Neuropathy" on June 16th 1- 2 pm. EDT. I am hoping I can just click on it and get the information from my computer. I am an RN but put that I was retired. I pre-registered and got back a confirmation. There is no charge for…
Confused re: staging...Any insight?
My mother had a full hysterectomy due to uterine cancer (stage 1) and they found additional cancer in the fallopian tubes, which were also removed. The fallopian tube cancer was stage IIc. I am confused because it was removed, but when I research what level IIc means, it shows that the pelvic fluid also shows signs of…
Constipation from chemo
I am 7 days passed my 1st chemo and am having a good case of constipation. I am eating lots of fruits and veggies and fiber plus taking stool softeners and nothing seems to work. Is there anything else I can try that works really good? And how long does this chemo induced constipation usually last?
Hesterectomy
Hello everyone. Im new to this site and just wanted to know if anyone would share their experiance about their hesterectomy. Im 33 yeras old and have just accepted that I have cancer. I was told June of 09'. Ive never had children so I know thats out the door. Its just hard for me because when i found out about my cancer…
sonogram-guided needle biopsy of lymph node
I had that lymph node that lit up so brightly on my last CT/PET scan biopsied today and wanted to share the experience in case any of you ever need to have a needle biopsy. Mine was done in the radiology department of the women's center where mammograms are given because of the location of the lymph node under my arm.…
Help/advice for level IIc following complete hysterectomy?
This seems like a wonderful resource, and thank you all for sharing your stories. My mother had a complete hysterectomy (including tubes, etc.) following a D&C that showed uterine cancer. Results came back showing an unrelated cancer in the fallopian tubes, level IIc. Though the tubes were removed, the doctor is starting a…
hope this question is ok to ask
Has anyone tried/used ky liquid beads? They say they are hormone free and can work for up to 4 days to help with dryness. I bought them but have been afraid to try. I have one of my 3 month follow ups tomorrow so will ask if they are safe as far as hormones. Thanks for any responses as I know this is a very small question…
EATING CANCER FIGHTING FOODS THAT BEAT CANCER AT ITS OWN GAME~
Very interesting article and if not mistaken have seen others (Claudia?) speaking about anti-angiogenesis, which means preventing the growth of blood vessles that feed a tumor. Any thoughts? checkout the list of some great foods with anti-angiogentic. Jan…
women in excellent health prior to diagnosis??
sisters, i've been struck by how many women here have said what excellent health they were in before they were diagnosed with cancer--i count myself among them. in over 30 years of practice (psychotherapy), i never missed a day of work because of illness. hardly ever got sick, and the health issues i did have were all…
Good sources to buy wigs from
Wondered if anyone has good wig tips or any online sources recommended for good wigs. Or any brands people have found to be most realistic. Thanks all!
second post treatment Dr. Visit Confused???
Had my 2nd post treatment Dr. Visit. After reading on this forum about Dr. doing scans at 6 mos etc. I am wondering if that is the norm or not. He does a pap and goes by the C-125. I asked him if the C-125 was a good marker for me since it was never taken before surgery. The first I ever had was after the first Chemo and…
Radiation questions
Hi everyone. I have had two chemos, have my third in two weeks and then have 25 radiations ahead, and then 3 more chemos. I have mixed concerns on radiation now after reading different postings. It seems that most here have tolerated the chemo and the radiation ok-some bowel issues controlled with immodium or different…
Question about nadir
Everyone, I am alittle confused about nadir. I head the materials for taxol and carboplatin and one has nadir 10-14 and the other 15-21. Does that mean that between the two drugs our nadir period (weakened cell counts) are from the 10th day to the day before the next chemo (when chemos are every three weeks?) Is this the…
Vision Floaters and/or Flashes??????
Hi all, Has anyone experienced vision floaters and/or flashes while on carbo/taxol? I remember having flashes about 10 years ago. If my memory serves me correctly, my opthamologist explained that they were the result of the vitreous gel-like substance in the eye breaking away, something that happens as we age OR a symptom…
CA -125 continues to rise
Had my follow-up lab and CAT scan on June 1. Took others advice and went for my results today, as my doctor's appointment is Tuesday, June 8. Did not want to wait until Tuesday for the results. It has been 8 weeks since I had the tests done. My CA-125 was 140 then, and now it is 261. I did not like that it had raised so…
Reocurrence
I been browsing this board for a while since my mother has UPSC Stage IIIC. She Had a hysterectomy last June 2009. Soon after she was given radiation and chemo (carbo/taxol) since they found 1 pelvic lymph node positive of cancer. She finished Chemo treatment Feb. 2010. She was feeling well until she had shortness of…
Nempark
Hi. Can you tell me what kind of juicing you did with what fruits and veggies? How many a day? What else did you do to help? Do you use the Jack LaLane juicer-I do have one of those but haven't used since surgery-was afraid sugars in juice would be too condensed.
Day after chemo shot
I got my first shot to build bone marrow yesterday and today my bones ache really bad. They told me to take alleve but it isn't helping me much. How long does this aching last after the shot? I was feeling pretty good until I got that shot. Mind you I am fatigued today so maybe its a combination of both things getting me…
Treatment or no?
Hi, everyone, I have been lurking & listening to what you all have been going through. I had my histerectomy on the 11th of May, & am recovering nicely from that. On my release day, my Dr showed up & told me I was 3C-I was shocked & devastated as we were led to believe that the surgery was all I would need. Now I have seen…

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