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Linda/Jazzy Jan/ Susafina: Platelets dropped again down to 25,000---I am nervous----
Friends, Has anyone here had a platelet transfusion? I had my 6th chemo Nov 2nd and am having daily bloodtests to watch my platelets because they are so so low. If they get to 10,000 I have to have a platlet transfusion? Has anyone had this? Thank you. Hugs, Cindy
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Linda how are you doing and feeling?
Linda, How are you doing and feeling? Just checking in on you. Cindy
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Had hemoglobin transfusion today and go back for another bloodtest Friday
Friends, Well, I had to go back for another bloodtest today since all counts are low after my 6th chemo.My last chemo was on November 2nd. Platelets went from 26,000 to 32,000 overnight White count went from 1.3 to 1.2 overnight Neutrophils went from 988 to 852 overnight Hemoglobin from 8.1 to 8.5 overnight It was still…
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Platelets are 26,000 two weeks after 6th chemo
Friends, I am worried......it is two weeks after my sixth chemo, and I had my bloodtest today. (I was 3C before surgery and chemo and radiation.) Today my counts tested at: Platelets are 26,000 Hemoglobin 8.1 White cells 1300 Neutrophils 988 CA125 5 I have had trouble with platelets now after chemo 4 and now 6. I usually…
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is this a sign of possible reoccurance
I just got a call from oncology Drs. nurse that request an office visit in reference to results from my 3 month check. during normal pap and ca 125 check lab test revealed a negative pap test (nurse said no cancer cells present) however, there was some "abnormal" glandular cells present, she said not to worry, i was fine.…
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Got my bloodtest results two weeks after sixth chemo-all counts very low and platelets only 26,000
Friends, I had my 6th chemo two weeks ago, and so today I had the two week (nadir) bloodtest done. Here are my results: Platelets 26,000.................... (dropped down from 118,000 two weeks ago) Hemaglobin 8.1.................. (dropped from 9.5 two weeks ago) White Cells 1,300....... (dropped from 2,000 two weeks ago)…
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Recurrence on Vaginal cuff
Well I just wanted to post to ask if anyone has had this issue. I had a 3 month check-up last week and my doctor's assistant did the examine and felt a thickening of the vaginal cuff so they did a biopsy. I just received the call that it is cancer again. I don't know what the plan is next, I am waiting for a call from the…
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My dearest Mom
To June and others who supported me: I wanted to inform everyone that I lost my mom on Sept 26. Grief of losing a mother and at a relatively young age is the most terrible thing. She was a real fighter. Even if the doctor had recommended chemo when she was in the last and worst stage, she would have happily gone for it.…
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I got my PET/CT results back
My dr called me today, tomorrow is supposed to be my surgery. Apperently the tumor is bigger then she thought it's 7cm, its apperently very aggressive that a word I want to hear when you are talking about tumors inside me. She said she isnt sure if the surgery will be able to be done because of the size of the tumor, but…
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wierd cancer
New to this--so here's my wierd cancer situation (it's a bit long, but bear with me...): I was diagnosed with grade 3 endometrial andenocarcinoma in March 2010, just 10 days after my 52nd birthday. Had a complete abdominal hysterectomy with node sampling, washings, etc--all clean but the cancer had invaded to within 3mm of…
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Chemo or Not
Sept 2010 I(60 yrs old) was diagnosed w/uterine cancer - had a PET/CT Scan - was told no sign of cancer anywhere else(?) Had a total hysterectomy w/bilateral salpingo oophorectomy-they FOUND cancer in a fallopian tube but nothing in the lymph nodes - I was told I'm stage 3A-Now they want me to do 6 treatments of…
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Susafina--another question for you
Sue, Hi there friend.:) I enjoy your posts as well. It is comforting to know that we are not alone in what we have faced, or worries we still hold. If you don't mind my asking-how old are you? I am 46. I don't recall from previous posts? Do you work, or are you back at work now? Was wondering....and forgot to ask in my…
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glandular cells found in Pap Test after Radical Hyst after UPSC
Has anyone else every had a finding of NORMAL Glandular cells after Radical Hysterectomy? I got a call from my ob/onc nurse today, DR wants to see me for a look/see, not to worry Pap was negative, but it is not normal to have these cells present as they are only found in cervix and uterus, which I do not have any longer. I…
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Da Vinci Hysterectomy scheduled for the 15th of this month
I met with my doctor yesterday for all the pre-op preparations for my surgery this coming Monday. He mentioned that during the surgery, he will send tissue samples to the lab for further testing. I had a D&C a few weeks ago and was then diagnosed with Grade 1 Uterine Cancer. My doctor has indicated that the testing of the…
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Malia...what's happening?
Dear Malia, I woke up this morning thinking of you and your mom. How are you both doing? Have you gotten the full results from the scan, yet? When are you visiting the oncologist? I continue to prayer that you receive strength and guidance at this time. Peace and hope, JJ
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Aromatase Inhbitors
I have a question for everyone. Has anyone been placed on these drugs post treatment. I know that they are used in estrogen receptor positive patients in breast cancer. My oncologists have told me they are now being used in uterine cancer patients for one year after treatment. I have been encouraged to start on them but am…
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very interesting and informative article on cancer and patient: " patience not passive: cancer in th
http://www.themonthly.com/feature1011.html--this is the link to this long, very, very, interesting article in our local sf-east bay paper--that my daughter sent on to me. all about how we patients are taking control of our own treatment, or at least are collaborating, and not just doing what the doctor says also, how we're…
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Ro10 Question for you
Ro, Hi there! :) I noticed in a recent post that you have an oncologist in IL and FL. I was curious if you live in FL or IL, and which is your main oncologist. Do you have one oncologist that is particularly good that you go out of state to see? Hugs and healing. Cindy
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Did anyone ever experience any unexpected bruising after chemo
Hi friends, As I have posted, I had my 6th taxol/carbo chemo last week. Last night while watching tv on the couch I fell asleep briefly, I think on my right side. When I got up, I noticed I had a small bruise by my outer right eye, and another bruise on my left jaw. They look better today. Do you think that means my…
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question for those who have had reoccurrence
wondering about this as I come up to my 1 year visit, of those of you who have had recurrence, did you have symptoms that you spotted and went in to the doc to check them out or was the cancer caught through the CA 125 or something else. I ask this as my first doc did not do a pre operation CA 125 so there is no base…
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mom diagnosed with UPSC foregoing treatment and surgery
Hello all you brave women. thank you for sharing your stories. i am at a loss and hoping for some feedback. my lovely mother (age 63) was diagnosed with UPSC in august and after being told that she would need a radical hysterectomy etc for staging, she opted not to have the surgery. She started having symptoms last year in…
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IP Clinical Trial NCI
If interested, you can google this. I am starting 5 of 6 Cycles of IV paclitaxel weekly and IP carboplatin for a 2nd recurrence of Stage IV endometrial cancer. The chemo treatment has been refined and is not that difficult. I think that close to 90% of women complete the 6 Cycles. February 9, 2010 • Volume 7 / Number 3 |…
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ok need help with questions to ask for my 1 year visit
hello all, I am going to be coming up to my 1 year visit with my doc , I have a few questions, I was wondering if any of you have suggestions on questions to ask. or questions you wanted to ask. getting a little ancy about this visit, still have that first doctors voice in my head (you ARE going to die in 1 to 2 years ,…
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First Blood Count after First Chemo
Hi, Ladies, you have so much knowledge. I just joined your group a few days ago, and many have responded to my initial questions and concerns. I had my first blood test following my first IV chemo. I will receive the results of this blood count on Monday,November 8. Another count will be taken on November 12. With what…
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Happy Diwali to All Mom's
Hi, Happy diwali to all. This is big festival in india. Like light festival. I don't know, you guys know it but in uk everyone knows it. Lets eat spicy curry with lots of turmeric.... Please join me in curry club,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Eat Lots of Vitamin C fuits............... specially oranges and apples......... I love…
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Susafina
Susafina: Hi friend! You mentioned in another posting thread that you are 4 months post treatment and still waiting for your hemaglobin to rise. Did you have an issue with all low counts after 6th chemo, or primarily hemaglobin? I started this last 6th chemo on Nov 2nd with hemaglobin at 9.5 so I know it will of course…
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Experience voicing concern about medical care
I wanted to share what has happened with me about a concern with my medical care. I have been quite surprised and pleased. I wanted to share in case anyone else has concerns about your doctor's decision making. I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in May of this year. When I had my surgery it turned out it was Grade 3,…
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SURPRISE, SURPRISE re Social Security Disability
Hi all, I've been waiting to hear about Social Security Disability which I applied for at the end of September. When I checked two weeks ago, my docs had not received any requests for info. However, after withdrawing money from my bank's ATM tonight, I noticed my balance was quite inflated. I came home, checked my account…
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Uterine Cancer and colon polyps
After being diagnosed with uterine cancer my gynecologist scheduled me for a colonoscopy. Two polyps were found...one raised and one flat. I have not yet gotten the results back on the pathology. Is there any need for concern?
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Trying to work
I am scheduled for a hysterectomy on the 15th for Grade 1 Uterine Cancer....will not find out stage until the cancer. I am trying to work up until the surgery date, but find that I have a hard time maintaining enough energy to get through the day. Does anyone else experience extreme fatigue? And if so, is that normal?