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Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

Archives for January 2011

Beginning radiation treatment and scared
I was diagnosed with stage 3-C UPSC in Oct. 2010 after complete hysterectomy. Had three cycles of chemo (carboplatin and taxol) and did quite well. Blood numbers good. Start radiation treatment on Monday, Jan. 10 5 weeks M-F. Then more chemo. I'm really nervous about the radiation and its side effects both immediate and…
Susafina Question for you-how did your thyroid check go?
Sue, Hi there. Per your last post, you had a thryoid appt on Wednesday to check and monitor. How did that go for you? Please let me know how you are doing. I was able to get my thryoid evaluation appointment moved up to 1/13/11, so I am glad I will not have to wait until the end of the month for that appointment. Hugs,…
Hair coloring
I'm almost embarrassed to post this. Although I'm pleased that my hair is growing back and that the Gemzar is not causing me to lose it again, I would like to start coloring it again. I will be asking my doc, but wanted to hear what you gals have to say. Thanks for any feedback you can provide. Peace and hope, JJ
Support Groups and tons of question
My mom was diagnosed with stage 4 in feb of last year. It had spread to her stomach lining. The dr was very positive that though Chemo she would go into remission. Her first check she had 3 tumors, 2 near her liver and one in it. From there the dr was back and forth on what to do. So my mom decided to try the Hoxey program…
Cisplatin/Doxirubicin(Adriamycin) combined chemo
Anyone out there who has had this combo. I have my scans(PET and MUGA for heart) next week and am supposed to start chemo Jan. 20th for my second reccurrence with 8 treatments scheduled.Apparently from news articles, the mfrs are shipping Doxirubicin again in limited quantities although FDA does not show shortage as…
Foods to eat after treatment
I have been reading that it is best to treat meat as a side dish and have most of your plate consist of plant foods. Does everyone do this? Just wondering what the typical diet is for those in remission post treatments. Thanks! Hugs! Cindy
Can Colo-Rectal Cancer Screening Detect Endometrial Cancer the Has Spread to the Colon/Rectum?
Can colo-rectal cancer screening, like colonoscopy, detect endometrial cancer if it has spread to the colon, rectum, or anus? Thank you.
Calling all UPSC survivors for advice!
Hi all of you USPC survivors! I have read most of your posts dating back to 2008 and they have helped me immensely in dealing with my mothers USPC diagnosis. I am sure mum will write on here eventually, but at the moment she is concentrating on eating the right foods to build up her immune system (a lot of raw juices etc)…
New blood test for cancer
New cancer blood test that could be available fairly soon ... http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=132608325
Omaha Vitamin D Symposium, etc.
Robert P. Heaney, MD is one of the nation's leading researchers on Vitamin D and health. In this video, he answers Q&A on the rapidly updating field of Vitamin D research which he says is changing weekly. Cancer is addressed 6 mins in. The whole segment is worth viewing. Pts 3(9:35in)-6 feature Dr. Heaney. Omaha Vitamin D…
Half way thru my chemo and will begin radiation after the last treatment - Uterine Carcinosarcoma
My third chemo treatment is Wednesday Jan 5th, my 4th treatment is Jan 26 and my 5th is February 16 and the last one is March 16th. I learned today though that I am to undergo radiation after my last chemo treatment. Radiation will be 5 days a week (weekends off) for 5 to 6 weeks. My rare uterine Carcinosarcoma is an…
Coping with Chronic Cancer
http://news.cancerconnect.com/the-long-view-coping-with-chronic-cancer/ I am posting this link for the article that Womans Health magazine was kind enough to give me. I fell it is an excellent article on coping with chronic cancer-wish I could figurer out how to transfer the link so all you have to do is click on it but…
Endometrial Cancer-- Scan Before Radiation?
I have endometrioid adenocarcinoma, Grade 1 Stage III. I had a hysterectomy with BSO and the gynocological oncologist recommended external radiation because the cancer had metastasized to the left ovary, which was stuck to my bowel. It is my understanding that adenocarcinoma means that the cancer can "jump," rather than…
chemo virgin
Hello to all! My tumor was discovered during full-hyster. surgery in Sep. this year and had Davinci staging of lymph nodes in Nov.(those 6 negative). Because the tumor grade was not good (3) and 20% serous papillary...the doc had me do 2 weeks of cuff radiation and now that it is done..he feels I need precautinary…
Starting this new year with very good news
Ladies, you have all been so supportive and kind. I had PET/CT and saw doc this week who said that my intense chemo/radiation treatment to supraclavicular lymph nodes was SUCCESSFUL and I am "good for months and months and months". I did something else which surprised myself and my husband. I asked the doc to track results…
To Annie-Upsofloating-----Question
Annie, How did you handle being terminated when you were ready to get back to work? Were you already released from disablity and obtain unemployment? Are you working now? How are you you feeling? Just curious as this is a big stressor for me right now. I will have to pay Cobra, which is triple the cost of what I was paying…

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