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Uterine Cancer

Archives for February 2011

Vaginal Radiation (high dose brachytx) for grade 3 , stage 1 endometrial adenocarcinoma-am anxious
Hi I'm new to the site...referred by a friend. I had hysterectomy in Dec for grade 3, endometrial adenocarcinoma, with 40%invasion into uterine wall and positive for lymphatic space invasion. Due to errors in initial path reports I had a second surgery in January to do lymph node dissection which was negative. Although…
Maggie, How have you been?
Hello Maggie: I just wanted to know how you are doing? I see that you removed your photo from your post. I know I don't say much, but I am sending healing and positive thoughts your way and wanted you to know someone is thinking about you. Kathy
Had number 1 chemo for recurrence on Tuesday
Had my first Taxol/Carbo for my recurrence. Really chemo number 7 which I will receive every 3 weeks. My CA 125 went from 1510 two weeks ago to 1740, so I am confident it was time to start the treatment again. I remain asymptomatic. My HGB and WBC look very good, so I should do well again with the treatment. It was a very…
I'm back.
Hello all. I first entered these boards last year when I received an all clear on my biopsy. I was in remission until, well, I don't know when, but I am not in remission anymore. So, I'm back. I am really struggling because I miscarried in 2009, which led to my diagnosis. I have been trying to have children with my fiance…
Very upset about doctor's comments, would welcome input
I'm going a little nuts this week and welcome any input about my mom's situation. I'll try to be brief: My 78 yr old mother was diagnosed with UPSC in 2008 and over next 2 years: * had total hysterectomy, received 6 wks radiation, carbo/taxol and brachytherapy. * Had small metastatic liver tumor removed * 6 more weeks of…
Tissue assays & hysterectomy pathology: looks like we should ask about overexpression of the oncogen
Stathmin Overexpression Identifies High Risk Patients and Lymph Node Metastasis in Endometrial Cancer Clin Cancer Res. 2011 Jan 17;[Epub Ahead of Print], J Trovik, E Wik, IM Stefansson, J Marcickiewicz, S Tingulstad, AC Staff, TS Njolstad, I Vandenput, F Amant, LA Akslen, H Salvesen TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In women with…
OncologyStat Article today relevant to Dose Dense Regimen
Ovarian Cancer—New Thinking on Old Regimens 2011 Feb 23, Nelson Teng Nelson Teng, MD, PhD, is Director of Gynecologic Oncology and Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Teng is also Program Director for the Stanford/UCSF Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program in…
What Should I Really Expect During Treatment?
Hi, I was diagnosed with UPSC and had my surgery last Friday. I had my cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, omentum, appendix and lymph nodes removed and had 5-6 boipsies done throughout my abdomen and peritneal washing. I received the surgical staging results yesterday, Stage 1B. I was told that there were no cancer…
Iron levels on low acidity diet and mum's upsc update
Hi all, Just wondering how you ladies go about getting enough iron when you are on the low acidity diet (i.e. no meat etc)? My mum and I are both doing the alkaline diet and I was told by a previous cancer patient that their levels dropped so low they had to start eating red meat again - which is very acidic!!! Also as an…
I had a good 3 month follow up check up today!
Friends, I had my 3 month follow up appointment today with my surgeon/oncologist and radiation oncologist. The did exam, and blood tests: CBC, Vitamin D test, and CA125. Both docs feel I am doing great. My last chemo was November 2010. My blood counts have returned to normal, except I am still alittle bit anemic. I…
malia's mom
Hello ladies, I hope this post finds you all well. i haven't updated in awhile, so here it is. this is actually an email that my mom now sends out to all of her loved ones about every 3 weeks or so to keep everyone infromed. i will share it with you. My very dear Friends, Family, Brethren, Sistren - I hope to be able to…
Relay for Life Team
I am looking for ideas for my Relay for Life team. There will be several types of cancer represented on our team, so it does not have to be specific to uterine cancer. If anyone has any ideas, I would appreciate your input! Love and hugs to all my sisters!
anyone have dense dose chemo and how did it work?
i've been hearing about dense dose chemo, and am wondering if anyone on this site has had it. if so, what was your experience? did it work better than the usual protocol? i may have missed others posting about this, so sorry if this is redundant. sisterhood, maggie
Stage 1A with positive washings
I am looking for information/advice about others' experiences. I am 52 and had a total hysterectomy on Jan 5. The cancer had not spread to lymph nodes. It was staged as 1A. Although there were positive washings, my gyn-onc said that the new FIGO guidelines don't take that into account. So, I am stage 1A. He put me on 3…
Chemo Brain
I am posting on both Ovarian and Uterine boards because I am a Warrior Survivor of synchronous primary. I used the search engine but didn't get an list for "Chemo Brain", and I started getting confused going through the posts. I say confused because I am *certain* that there is a post about it somewhere, however, I cannot…
Do I Ask for Extra Tests at Staging?
Hi, I am newly diagnosed with UPSC. My surgery is tomorrow morning. They are taking my uterus, fallopian tubes, ovaries, cervix, abdominal lymph nodes, lymph nodes near the aorta, upper abdominal nodes(?), omentum, & appendix, as far as I know. I have been told that surgical staging will be done and available early next…
Understanding histopathology
Hi to all. Have been following Linda's news. You are a very inspiring lady. I always come away from this site feeling great respect for all of you wherever you are. I would like to ask a question about my results. My report says endometrial carcinoma grade 1, nuclear grade 2 with myometrial invasion 7mm of 14mm. Also…
Newbie with recurrence
Hi all. It seems like most members on here have UPSC. I do not, I have endometrial adenocarcinoma, stage 4B. Currently receiving Taxol/Carbo chemotherapy, which is working for now. I read someone's post on here and she said she was lonely & I started crying. (I can't find the post now). In spite of having a great support…
Good Check up~~
Just had my 4-month checkup with my OB Oncol and it was all good. I know many of you have posted about what type follow-up exams we have and if they can follow the CA125 tumor marker. From day one, my doc has been able to follow my CA 125 since prior treatments it was around 500 and each chemo session it consistently went…
Good Check up~~
Just had my 4-month checkup with my OB Oncol and it was all good. I know many of you have posted about what type follow-up exams we have and if they can follow the CA125 tumor marker. From day one, my doc has been able to follow my CA 125 since prior treatments it was around 500 and each chemo session it consistently went…
MAGGIE: had to let you know that Avastin/Cytoxin is almost like a chemo break!
Maggie: I know how much you DREAD being on chemo. So I wanted to let you know that the Avastin/Cytoxin I've been on the last 2 weeks has been almost like being on a chemo break. I feel GREAT! I can't even tell I'm getting chemo. I've only had 2 Avastin infusions and take a 50 mg Cytoxin pill daily and so far NO side…
Linda, how are you doing?
It's been a week since you started on your new protocol and we haven't heard a peep from you. Please let us know how you are. Suzanne
Jouranl Article re: Gyn vs Gyn Onc for surgery/treatment
Influence of Gynecologic Oncologists on the Survival of Patients With Endometrial Cancer J Clin Oncol. 2011 Jan 24;[Epub Ahead of Print], JK Chan, AE Sherman, DS Kapp, R Zhang, KE Osann, L Maxwell, LM Chen, H Deshmukh Conclusion: On multivariate analysis, younger age at diagnosis, early stage, lower grade, and care by a GO…
6 months past chemo and still no eyebrows
I have hair growing everywhere but just no eyebrows yet. I do have eyelashes a whole head of hair light hair growing on my face and the hairiest legs ever. Slow hair coming back under my arms and private area. But i am missing my eyebrows which still make me look sick. I draw them on occasionally when I go out for the…
New to Discussion: Mom Has Stage IV Uterine Cancer Mets to Lungs
Hi ladies. I have been a lurker on this discussion group since September, and you all have been my lifeline ... just by your being here and sharing all your stories and words of encouragement has been a source of strength and comfort to me. I think it's time that I join you now. My mom (69 years old) was diagnosed with…
CA 125 as marker
Hi All, I'm new to this board and I was wondering if any of you with UPSC were like me in that I have never had an abnormal CA125. I was diagnosed with stage IIIC UPSC and my marker never went above 15 even though it had metastasized to my para-aortic lymph nodes. Likewise it has never gone below 7 even after surgery. Of…
Proposed Legislation for Oncology Drug shortages-
Please weigh in with your senators ! Amy Klobuchar and Bob Casey have proposed legislation to address oncology drug shoratges. If you research, you will find that there are serious ongoing oncology drug shorastges (If you are curious, there is full picture on FDA Drug Shortage website). This legislation will give early…
Newbie
Hi, I am new to this site. I was just diagnosed with serous carcinoma uterine cancer a couple of days ago. I feel scared and alone and I glad to find this site...knowing there are others like me. I had no symptoms and was shocked with the diagnosis. Each doctors(various doctors involved in my surgery) visit reveals more…
UPSC possible recurrence
I am new to this discussion board - I was diagnosed in December 09 with uterine papillary serous cell CA (combined with endometroid cells). My initial staging was IIIa but I was "upgraded" to Stage II when the FIGO system was revised - I had a total hysterectomy, followed by carboplatin and taxol, followed by pelvic and…
Herceptin
I know this has been brought up before, but wanted to share another research article that talks about the effectiveness of Herceptin on UPSC. Pretty interesting stuff- planning on bringing it to my mom's doctor's visit tomorrow.. Overexpression of HER-2/Neu in Uterine Serous Papillary Cancer Abstract Purpose: Uterine…

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