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Linda what is the latest on you?
Linda, How did the mapping go? Are you going to be able to have the procedure to use the seeds? How are you feeling? With caring, Cindy
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Restarted Chemo after vaginal cuff revision
Hello all, Just started on round 2 of chemo yesterday, 2 weeks and 2 days after vaginal cuff revision. The Doc checked his stitches up in there and said they are holding, and the tissue is good and pink. No problems with nausea from the chemo, but I'm still worried about that CA-125 score. Its 202. They are still saying at…
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Hi Ladies!
It's been a bit since I've checked in. My heart breaks for all of the new participants, as well as for the ladies I recognize who are continuing the battle! I am uplifted at the high fighting spirits, and feel the warmth of a true hug from those with words of support. You are all amazing women! I just hit my 2 year post…
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stick to your guns--advocate for yourself
When my sister was finally diagnosed with UPSC IVB (after almost a year of CT's, PET's, MRI's and general incompetency) I realized that although she was asymptomatic, I had a few of the symptoms. I decided to check in with my gyn and ask for a more thorough exam to address my concerns. First I had to speak to her nurse…
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Hoping for some treatment updates from Maggie, Connie, Diane, others.....
Seems like some of our favorite ladies here have been quiet about what's going on with them. I'm not trying to pry, but please know that I pop in here primarily to see how you ladies are getting on. Know that I am thinking of you and rooting for you and really am interested in what your oncologists are telling you and…
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Strength for those going through cancer
This is my first post on CSN. I wish I had found this site a year ago because it probably would have helped me cope a little better to talk with other cancer patients. I am currently in remission for almost one year. My cancer was found when a D & C was performed. I had a hysterectomy and it was found that the cancer had…
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NED unexpectedly !!!!!
Today, I saw my dr. for post chemo consultation. When he walked in and asked me how I was doing, I said "the rapture did not take place as predicted last Saturday, but I feel like I am facing my judgment day today". He said, well, your CT/PET scan is completely clean! I did not expect this. I went in there bracing myself…
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Mom Update -Surgery Again :( Abscess
We checked Mom into the hospital 1.5 weeks ago for low grade fever and cough. At the time they thought it was pneumonia. She hasn't been able to eat anything since she got here. They have had her on iv nutrients for this whole time. She has been just queasy. They discovered that she has a fairly large abscess in her…
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Tonight
Please listen to me live on the Stupid Cancer Show tonight to talk about my surviving uterine cancer. www.stupidcancer.com.
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diagnosed and treatment course set at MDA, being treated locally--how to liaise?
My sister, who was diagnosed with UPSC stage IVB in February 2011, went to MDA for her diagnosis and recommendation for the course of treatment. However, she lives in Florida and had to come back here for her treatment. Her local medical oncologist had a different opinion for the type of chemo to be delivered (we think it…
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Trends-We could do our own study based on those of us on these boards
I was thinking perhaps we could start a study of our own based on all of us here. We could track some history. I would be willing to do a spreadsheet and report back the trends. Date diagnosed Stage and grade Surgery and treatment protocol Status: NED, recurrence or in treatment Food habits prior to diagnosis Food habits…
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High Enzyme Levels and Chemo
My alkaline phosphatase level is 228, and I am getting chemo, Taxol and Carboplatin. Also my ALT is 50 and AST is 40. All these enzymes were fine last week, before I had a shoot of Neulasta. My oncologist requested an ultrasound to make sure there are not gallbladder stones or anything else. Can Neulasta be causing the…
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Round 5 of Chemo completed
I had my two long days of chemo on Wednesday and Thursay. 8- 4 one day for the Taxol infusion, and 9- 4:15 the second day for the Cisplatin infusion. Luckily both infusions went well with no reactions. They used the same pre-meds as last time. Lots of Steroids. I went Tuesday for my lab draw, as they only run the CA 125 on…
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Alkaline diet versus the anti-cancer diet
For the past year or so, I have been designing my meals according to an alkaline foods chart--aiming for a 70/30 ratio between alkaline and acidic foods, which is what the chart recommends. Numerous studies, including those completed at top cancer hospitals, have shown that some cancer cells grow faster in an acidic…
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Pneumonia/ Abdominal Inflammation
My Mom is still in the hospital. I had posted in another thread that I have been reporting to Oncology nurse last week about her fever / cough. We ended up in the ER Saturday night for pneumonia. She hasn't been eating well at all, very nauseated for some reason which is very unusual - her last chemo was over 2 weeks ago.…
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Radiation and Red Wine
I read a blurb in Newsweek (May 23 & 30, 2011) that I thought was encouraging. I hope it's all right if I quote it: "A compound in red wine helps prevent death from radiation, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Pittsburg. Resveratrol, already celebrated as an antioxidant, was shown to prevent…
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Increase public profile of uterine cancer
Ladies, I watch a certain shopping network program. There is a clothes line called Quacker Factory which has fun clothing. The woman who started the clothing line is named Jeanne Bice. She announced on TV this past Saturday (via Skype from Boco Ratan) that she was just diagnosed with Uterine Cancer! Jeanne is a fabulous…
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x-rays, ct scans, radiation - the hidden dangers
Just came across this article via a twitter feed. We worry about how often and how much we're exposed, but invidual competencies, calibrations, etc., tend to be taken for granted. As if we don't have enough issues to worry about! But it does offer a heads-up of potential issues to be aware of.... nprnews Reporting On:…
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Linda -- Congrats - Please make a new thread for "embolization"
Thank God Linda, you give all of us hope. You are surely not only thinking of yourself but all of us here!!!I am kinda sad my friend who was diagnosed last July with Lung cancer passed away this weekend. It would be so much easier if you could post a new subject on embolization. Only if it is not a problem. God bless June
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Integrative Medicine -Looking for other Cancer Survivors Utilizing Anti-Cancer Diet and other Integr
I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer last year, had surgery and radiation and was told that the cancer had not spread beyond the unterine area. However, I went to the doctor at the end of December for bronchitis, had a chest x-ray, and they saw spots on my lungs. This led to CT lung scan and lung biopsy. Endometrial…
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6 weeks post Davinci Hysterectomy, needed vaginal cuff revision
Hello all, I wondered if this had happened to anyone else. 6 weeks post hysterectomy, woke up one morning with fluid leaking, went back to the emergency room and was found to have a centimeter sized hole in vaginal cuff. The next day I was taken back to the O. R. to have it sewn back up. It seems this is a sometimes…
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CA 125 up from 21 to 41
Went for my 1 year 3 month. check up at MD Anderson. CA 125 is up from a steady 21 to 41. Doctor was concerned. Asked me what I wanted to do. Wait and do another CA 125 or have a CT scan to rule out any problems. It has been a year since my last CT scan. Pelvic exam was negative. I opted for the CT scan on May 17. To make…
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anyone NOT finished the six chemos usually prescribed?
I've had three rounds of carbo/taxol, then 28 external radiation and now have had one chemo of the second round (4 total). Having a really hard time with fatigue, no energy, little appetite, etc. Diagnosed in Sept. 2010 with stage III-C with 3 of 21 lymph nodes showing cancer cells. Quality of life is getting to be very…
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Cookbook/blog (for turmeric fans)
Amazon.com recommended this cookbook to me today, and I found the author also has a blog where she posts Indian recipes. I thought those trying to incorporate turmeric into their diets might be interested: Blog: Anupy Singla, "Indian as Apple Pie." http://www.indianasapplepie.com/ Cookbook: "The Indian Slow Cooker" I love…
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upsc stage III or IV--how many CT scans have you had
My sister, who is stage IVB, just finished her third carbo/taxol treatment. Originally her oncologist said she would follow up with a CT scan to see if the chemo was working. (I understand this is pretty much standard to do a scan and CA125 test midsteam). Yesterday however, the doctor said she thinks it would be best to…
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Surgery delayed, having a hard time
Just got a call that my surgery is being delayed 10 days because the DaVinci unit will not be available until then. This after my gyn/onc specifically said he did not know for certain that he would even do the surgery robotically. I had just gotten myself to the point where I was fairly calm -- "It will be what it will be"…
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Weakness - Uterine Cancer Chemo Treatment - Blood Transfusion
HI All, My Mom has Type II Uterine cancer - clear cell carcinoma with serous cells. She was diagnosed at stage 1B. Her treatment regiment is 6 treatments of carboplatin/taxol. She has finished 2 of 6. The 2nd one has taken it's toll on her. She has been really, really weak. She went in last week for fluids, and we went in…
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Recurrence to Lungs
Hello, If anyone has had mets to their lungs please could you share the treatment option you went for? And, of course, how it worked for you. I had my first recurrence in a lymph node under my right arm in January. I had total axillary clearance surgery and cancer was found in just one node and all other tissue clear.…
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Uterine/Cervical Cancer stage 4
I was originally diagnosed with Stage 1B2 cervical cancer (undifferentiated carcinoma - poorly differentiated). Had radiation and chemo to shrink the tumor and then had a hysterectomy. The pathology report indicated that the cancer was contained within the uterous. My CT prior to the surgery indicated no spread. After…
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Clnical Trial Question -- Lapatinib and MK-2206
Hi all, I was wondering if anyone on these boards has had experience with lapatinib combined with MK-2206. I started this trial two weeks ago and have had some very bad side effects: extreme fatigue and fevers that kept me in bed for four days, nauseau and loss of appetite resulting in rapid weight loss, stomach pain, and…