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CHART OF STAGES OF UTERINE CANCER AND A TOLL FREE PHONE NUMBER WHERE YOU GET ANSWERS
This is for all those newly diagnosed and confused who don't really even know what the questions are they should ask. Putting a few key words in google will give you a myriad of sites to visit. Look for .gov sites cancer.gov 1-800-4-CANCER Nice people will talk to you and try to answer your questions. This is just for…
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Basic information for those of you taking Doxil. Might help.
This is from this web site.http://www.chemocare.com/BIO/doxil.asp "Doxil is an anti-cancer ("antineoplastic" or "cytotoxic") chemotherapy drug. It is the drug doxorubicin encapsulated in a closed lipid sphere (liposome). Doxil is classified as an "anthracycline antibiotic..." How Doxil Works: Cancerous tumors are…
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Food for Life Classes
Well ladies, my husband and I started classes yesterday. I'm so glad he went with me (he's a prostate ca survivor) because he is getting terrific info first hand - instead of hearing it from me and not believing a word of it (can any of you relate to that???) I think all this info has been discussed here but I did not…
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EGFR Positive UPSC and Clear Cell Patients
Hi I am Pat. I was diagnosed with UPSC in Feb., 2011. I had found this wonderful discussion board before my surgery and recieved excellent advice. I had my original tumor from surgery sent in for a tumor assay/profiling to be done. I was staged as a stage 1B (on the old FIGO chart). My doctor gave me a promising prognosis…
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interim status report on my recurrence treatment on the clinical trial.
I just started a cycle two of my clinical trial that involves Doxil and an experimental immunotherapy drug called VTX2337. Doxil is given once every four weeks. The experimental drug is given three times during the four week cycle. This protocol has been rough for me. And, this is saying A LOT coming from someone who went…
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CA125 38
Hi everyone, Has anyone had a spike in their CA125 to 38 and had a clean PET scan before? Is it possible that the spike is from something other than the cancer considering how close it is to the normal range? or has anyone had a general spike of 15 points and it been ok? Thank you in advance for your responses Tali
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cutting edge research on immunotherapy
I was visiting Israel with my husband who is an Israeli last week. I just finished the first cycle of clinical trial treatment for my recurrence, and used 10 day break till the next cycle begins to have a little holiday. We were visiting friends and relatives here. One of them was a good friend who is a physician at an…
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MMMT survivors
Hi to June, Jan and all the other MMMT ladies Just wanted to check in with you. I had a check-up today with my surgeon and all seems to be fine. It was just a physical exam - they don't believe in routine scans at UCLH - but I feel reassured. Just fyi I was stage Ia and had TAH/BSO in November 2010 with removal of several…
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Joliet Women's Cancer Support - Joliet IL - December meeting cancelled
Support group held the last Wednesday of each month at 7pm. Held at Joliet Oncology-Hematology Associates (JOHA)2614 W Jefferson St, Joliet IL Just behind the Babe's Hotdogs Visit Joliet Womens Cancer Support on FaceBook to let us know that you're coming!
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Stage IV uterine cancer
Hello, I was wondering if anyone has been treated w/avastin for stage iv uterine cancer and how it worked for you? I was diagnosed w/stage iv uterine cancer in 4/10 at age 48 with mets to bone, lungs and lymph nodes. I've been on taxol/carbo., doxil, megase and then taxol alone. I've recently developed a toxicity to my…
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Sad day for me.
Hi Ladies, It's rainy here in SW Florida - a dreary day. I just came back from vet - had to put my 18 year old cat Coco down. She has not been eating, drinking some, but very bloated. Vet pretty sure she had cancer since she could feel a golf-ball sized tumor and that Coco was starving. Vet said she thinks it was…
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LINDA WHAT'S THE LATEST ON TESTS RESULTS
Hope you are doing very well. Continue being a wonderful member of this board. I read some stuff the other day that was just so silly. You are great, informative and super smart. May our Great God grant you even more wisdom to continue your journey with grace and dignity. Enjoy your family and may God bless them also to be…
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The Mushroom Wars
Am convinced that AHCC (a proprietary blend of Shitake and other mushrooms used in Japanese hospitals to bolster the immune system and minimize the effects of chemo) was one of the supplements that helped me to sail through six rounds of chemo with no side effects other than lost hair. But much recent research touts the…
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HAVE YOU HEARD OF LDN--LOW DOSE NALTREXONE?
Sorry that my prior message misspelled the name of this medication, LDN (low-dose naltrexone), just suggested by my integrative doctor to minimize chances of recurrence. Its web site shows success in treating a range of disorders--decreasing the severity of autoimmune diseases, bolstering the immune systems of HIV AIDS…
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Stage IV Cervical Cancer
My mom was recently diagnosed with stage IV cervical cancer and I was totally devastated. After receiving the horrible news I decided to do even more research about this disease. I am making sure she is eating every two hours to keep her weight, that she is also well hydrated and I have order USANA vitamins so she stays…
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Anyone Taking Pecta-Sol or Low-Dose Nexaltrone?
Just wondering what people are doing AFTER chemo and radiation to shore up their immune systems. Is anyone taking Pecta-Sol C (citrus pectin) to try to minimize chances of metastasis? I was impressed by the literature although I believe most studies of its effectiveness have been performed on prostate and breast cancer…
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Megace as only treatment
Hi everyone, I was wondering if any of you were treated with Megace as your only treatment for uterine cancer and if so how well it worked and for how long. I was diagnosed with 1b2 last november and had robotic hysterectomy with no further treatment. (due to negative nodes and negative pelvic wash). In august a ct scan…
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The Cancer Project
Check out www.cancerproject.org After reading an article in our local newspaper I signed up for "Food for Life" cooking classes sponsored by the Cancer Project. I had heard of this program several months ago on TV but this group had no local programs then, but happily now they do. There is the website with recipes and…
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Need to share this - CT scan results
Well ladies, on October 4th I had a CT scan done. I was really nervous about this CT scan since my last scan was November of 2010 and I was to have another scan done in June. So it was almost 11 months. But as some of you know, I changed insurance companies and my new company wont accept my doctor in network or approve PET…
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So this is how cancer starts
My dear ladies: This site has really helped me a lot in many different ways. But with each negativity, it begins to eat away at the really good stuff that I get from this site. Sort of how cancer works? Yes, I can ignore it, I can decide not to read it, etc. etc., but this site has been a comfort to me. So lets get that…
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CHEMO *** RADIATION ***CHEMO
I'm currently receiving my third round of chemo (three day treatments) and have tolerated it very well, but after this round I will be getting at least 25 rounds of radiation which will push my next chemo until late December at the earliest and more likely January. Apparently I will have to wait three weeks after this…
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Some thoughts on our purpose
I have been thinking about some of the recent postings and have decided that maybe I have lost sight of what this Board is all about. I had thought it was an avenue to offer support and encouragement to other women dealing with uterine cancer, to share new ideas about treatment options, to learn about cutting edge research…
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cancer can be sured
https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PL5F6152185D04EBF8
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Breast cancer question
Hi- I'm posting here because I have a good friend on the breast cancer board and I just don't want to worry her (she's had a recurrence and has enough on her plate). But I need some feedback. I know several here have also had breast cancer, and the rest of you are just plain savvy. So here it goes . . . I finished…
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Mother's CT Scan revealed cancer...any pre-treatment suggestions?
My mother has a family history of cancer of the female parts on both her mother's and father's side. Her CT Scan reveals cancer in her uterus, cervix, lungs, liver and blood vessels, but they haven't done a biopsy to pinpoint exactly what kind of cancer it is, though I have a feeling it will be uterine. She will see an…
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High Potassium
I had blood work a couple of days ago, and my PCP called me today to tell the my Potassium was high. He did not say how high. He recommended me to not eat much of food high in Potassium, which is hard since leafy greens are high in Potassium and I eat lot of it. I have read that chemo can cause this, but also a…
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Trials and alternates for UPSC
So there is a genetic trial for Ovarian cancer going on at Penn. But what other things are happening for UPSC? What are you doing? We want to launch a trial for UPSC and related. No one seems to be paying attention to us? Any action on that front? Lets mobilize now! Reply here if you agree. There are new and good models…
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My mother was recently diagnosed with endometrioid adenocarcinoma
My mother, two years shy of fifty, was diagnosed with endometrioid adenocarcinoma (mucinous differentiation, grade 1) on September 26th. Having suffered bouts of abnormal bleeding and pelvic pressure, my mother informed our family physician who promptly ordered a biopsy. This Friday, the seventh of October, my mother will…
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Cat Scan Results-Bad News?
My mom had unterine cancer 6 years ago. She was treated sucessfully and gets tested regularly ever since. On a recent checkup the Dr suggest that she do a Cat Scan for precautionary reasons because she hasn't had one in a while. Today she got a call from the docs office asking her to make an appointment for next mon to…
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Seeking comfort
I'd like to say how amazing this network is. I am sure that all the support shared is source of optimism for all - as it has been for me in the case of my sister. I'd like to post some details on her case and would be grateful if anyone listening can offer some encouraging words. My sister is 68 years old and was diagnosed…