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New UPSC sister on board
My mother was recently diagnosed with UPSC Stage IIIc2. She is 69 years old. Prior to this she was very active and healthy. She had a radical hysterectomy on August 9th, 2010 and has done extremely well (with the exception of constipation). She has also become extremely depressed and finding it really hard to focus. I seem…
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HOME FROM SUCCESSFUL HIPEC SURGERY!
Hi everyone! I completed 11 hours of surgery; they removed any visible cancer, also removed my spleen, gall bladder and appendex (he told me they removed them for better visualization under the diaphragm. then they instilled heated chemo (some type of platinum) for two hours and removed it. He also did a complete…
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Breathlessness during chemo
Hi, Has anyone experienced breathlessness due to chemo treatments? My mum has MMMT with lung metastises. Recent CT scan after 3 chemos indicated much improvement of the lung metastises. Oncologist says the breathlessness is due to general weakness (as she lost >10kg), rather than anything to do with the cancer itself. Has…
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Monik-liset---Please write and let us know how your mom is doing
Since I have the same problem like your mom, I would like to know how she is progressing and she can give me some tips. Best wishes. June
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VIDEO: Home health / Enviro contaminants
I just found these one minute videos on Healthy Home subjects like Cleaning products, Plastics, BPA, Pots & Pans, Filtered Water, Microwaving, etc. These videos seem to confirm everything I've been reading. Wanted to post video info for those who find it easier to take in. How Healthy Is Your Home?…
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treatment decisions
I pop in here and it's hard to deal with some of the news I learn. Linda's story etc. I will have a story soon after I get my tests next week. My brother-in-law just got his news this week - that his small cell incurable cancer is no longer responding to the chemo and there are no more options for him. Essentially he has…
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MMMT
Hi all, Firstly i want to say a million thanks to all the lovely people on this website - which i referred to at every stage of my mum';s diagnosis and treatment. My mum was diagnosed with uterine carcinosarcome (MMMT) in late May. She has a total hysterectomy in early June. Oncosurgeons were very happy that it was stage…
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BPA Reduces Efficacy of Chemo
Been doing some research and really think we need to reduce our exposure to BPA. Here are snippets from sources I found: “BPA at environmentally relevant doses reduces the efficacy of chemotherapeutic agents. These data provide considerable support to the accumulating evidence that BPA is hazardous to human health.” Feb…
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anyone have any natural remedies for neuropathy?
i had my last chemo last november, 9 months ago, and still have some tingling in the tips of my fingers and toes. i'm taking l glutamine, and am wondering if any of you have found something that helps with this. thanx and sisterhood, maggie
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The lychee fruit prevents the growth of cancer cells
Lychee is another very tasty fruit that can be added to our anti-cancer diet. Here it is what info I've found: "Health Benefits: • According to a Chinese book, the nature of the flesh of the lychee is warm and it can help improve the blood. • The Chinese believe that lychee has the ability to relieve pain and shrink…
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Topotecan Info
I hope no one feels as if I am intruding here, I am trying to obtain info on Topotecan. My 81 year old mother had Stage iv uterine cancer 6 years ago, but now her cancer has returned to her liver. I am wondering if anyone has taken Topotecan & how were your results, side effects, etc. Her oncologist told us that it won't…
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Hysterectomy & Question About When Does My Doctor Get Back to Me About Stage & Grade?
Well, Ladies, I had a very rough hysterectomy last Friday, but I am home and I'm here and other than the searing pain still have my bladder and bowel function intact and my appetite is very slowly returning. What happened is they tried to do the Di Vinci hysterectomy except my uterus contained too many large fibroids to…
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Grandmother just diagnosed with stage 4 Cancer
I am not sure why I am on this site other than I am sad and mad and just needed to talk with others in my shoes. My grandmother has been having pains for a few months and never went to th doctor, after visiting my family this summer we were able to convince her and its been a downward spiral since. Two weeks ago the doctor…
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Second opinions by other Gyne-oncs
What a going on this morning in order to set up an appointment for a second opinion at Fox Chase with a Gyencologic Oncologist there. I thought I should share my experience in case it helps someone else. Apparently it's not as simple as a phone call. The Appointment Specialist at Fox Chase asked me briefly to describe my…
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Went to dermatologist
I had some spots on my face I wanted checked out. One in particular would pop out everytime I had chemo. Then it would go away until I had my next chemo. Since I stopped chemo the spot came back and another spot appeared. So the dermatologist did 4 biopsies. Three on my face and one on my back. I don't know how long the…
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New to board-10 year uterine cancer survivor
Hi everyone, I just found this board and thought I'd share my story. I wish a board like this had been around way back when I had my treatments. I was diagnosed in November 1999 with uterine cancer (age 42). This was after more than 5 years (yes years!) of spotting between periods, heavy bleeding with clots and pelvic…
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New Cancer Treatments
Hello All, Here is a cancer treatment that is new to this country. Uterine cancer is not listed as one of the possible uses, but for some sister warriors needing new treatment options, it might be worth asking your doc about it. This comes from a report by Ralph Moss, a leading cancer research journalist who has a wide…
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This is the mood that I woke up this morning with
I don’t thing life is about how long we’ll live, but how we live; this beautiful journey that starts when we are born. I think we are never ready for death... There will be always something new to experience. Our child wedding, our grandchild first communion, our.....who knows what, just another spring to see? Why we are…
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Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid
Llight you got me thinking about anti-inflammation and found not many specifics in my files. Did some research and as we all know, a picture is worth a thousand words...link below. If you look at the chart, so much of the foods & spices many others on our site have spoke about being tops on our "good list".....turmeric,…
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Confused about Reusing Plastic Bottles
I've been reading more and more on plastic bottles and thought I'd research more extensively. I've attached a good article, but know a few of you are more up on researching. What have you all found about hazards and health issues due to reusing bottles? How about the plastic Tupperware we use for cut up fruit?…
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went for six months check up--still ned by pap and exam. Is that good enough?
Hi Guys: Went to Onc today for six month check up. He said everything is okay and that I will see him in three months. I wonder how thorough he is since he does not even do blood work. Would he be accurate with a pap and examination? I asked his nurse about scan and she said there is no need for that, only if I feel sick.…
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Diane thinking of you
Diane I am wishing you the very best as you enter the hospital. Don't know if you will be able to post while you are in the hospital. Know that you remain in my prayers, and I hope the surgery goes well and you tolerate the chemo drugs without any complications. I hope everything goes as expected and the medicine will kill…
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Videos on Anticancer subjects
Here's a list of videos and short web pages that cover information on the following: Anticancer foods & guidelines --Dr. Servan-Schreiber --Dr. Béliveau Vitamin D --Dr. Cedric Garland USP Verified Dietary Supplements Exercise American Diet http://csn.cancer.org/node/198749 I will update when I find new info. Feel free to…
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Is anyone currently taking Provera hormone therapy to slow the progression of the cancer?
My doctor wants me on this. I seem to have significant side effects every time I try-I am going to try again this week. Anyone out there that is taking this and what are you experiencing? I have stage 3c and am post chemo and radiation.
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Exercise & Cancer
Jan’s post in another thread about exercise got me interested in doing some research. I thought I’d share what I found on exercise and cancer risk. I included the breast cancer/exercise stats because I couldn’t find anything like it regarding endometrial cancer survivorship. Exercise measurements are made in METS which you…
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new research: Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping for Cervical and Endometrial Cancer Continues to Evolve
Elsevier Global Medical News. 2010 Aug 11, D Brunk Fewer than 10% of gynecologic oncologists use sentinel lymph node mapping for cervical cancer, and less than 5% use it for endometrial cancer, according to Dr. Nadeem R. Abu-Rustum. To his mind, these rates are "a shame" in today's clinical practice. "A lot of people are…
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Anticancer / Dr. Servan-Schreiber, MD, PhD 1 hr. video
Incredible lecture given by Servan-Schreiber at UCSF. Discusses the studies and perspectives of why oncologists say what they say, dismissively, about diet and exercise. His arguments backed by science. A must-see! Natural Defenses in Preventing and Treating Cancer - UCtelevision http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaDt3AJQ98c…
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Ct scan results
Well it's been awhile since I have posted but I thought I would share what I am going through now. I had a scan about 2 weeks ago and had my follow-up today with the Dr.. We were going to make a plan about what to do about the nodules in my lungs. Well my last Doxil treatment was in March so I have been on break since…
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What I learned at the lymphodema therapist this morning...
I almost felt silly going in to see the lymphodema specialist this morning, as my ankles look almost normal with both bones visible on each. But she still took me seriously and spent an hour and a half with me and taught me a lot. It is really best to meet with a specialist as soon as you start getting that 'heavy…
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Got my CA125: went UP from 71.5 to 78.3, even though I'm getting taxol weekly. :(
When no one called me back after I phoned for the results of my CA125 labs taken yesterday before chemo, I knew it was going to be bad news because the nurses LOVE to call with GOOD news. Bad news alwasy warrants a call from my oncologist, and he doesn't call until he has a plan of action to suggest as consolation, so the…