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Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

Archives for January 2012

Anyone Have Info./Experience With Regard to PR Receptors?
I am just wondering if any of you have any information and have had experience in finding out on your pathology report about the levels of your Progesterone Receptors? I have read numerous articles in the medical journals that claim this is the single most important prognostic factor besides stage and that high PR is…
No appetite
How can I regain my appetite, i am 6 days post taxol. Irene
High grade endometrial stromal sarcoma - just diagnosed, scared, need support...anyone have anything
Hi, I'm new here and like many of you, I never thought I would be on this page looking for information or support. I'm 39, I turn 40 in about 17 days. Happily married for the past 5+ years and have a 3 year old daughter whom the husband and I adore. I just had a hysterectomy on Jan 10, 2012 and was told I have high grade…
Ah, the many wonderous joys of turmeric
But don't forget to use it in conjuction with black pepper and olive oil for the most bioavailabilty. The drug companies did try to get a patent on turmeric, but India stepped in as said I don't think so buddy. Go India!!!!! Turmeric has a peppery, warm and bitter flavor and a mild fragrance slightly reminiscent of orange…
Curcumin effective against psoriasis
I decided to repost this with its own title as I'm sure that all thought I was responding negatively to Claudia's post about curcumin and taxol. :) My husband has been battling moderate to severe psoriasis for several years with little success, even trying Enbrel. Enbrel worked some but cost a ton and his insurance company…
I started crying today when I was updating my email and saw fran's name.
Even though we seldom actually see one another, the bonds we make here are very close. When one of us dies, it instills such a great quiet sadness. I will miss her. Can't bear to remove her email address. Whenever I see it, the memories will come back. She, and others, will be missed but not forgotten. Heart to heart. Life…
Tissue Assay/ Functional Profile: thoughts and questions.
We have chatted about this off and on for a few years. That issue of the tissue assay is so baffling to me – so basic. Docs order scans and bloodwork, but assume that the standard drugs will always work. How many lives can be saved by being more exact in the selection of treatment. Have lives been shortened because vital…
Natural Compounds in Cancer Therapy: Promising Nontoxic Antitumor Agents From Plants & Other Natural
The good news is it now available from amazon for 84ish instead of $400. Could be free still at the url in the email at the bottom. I was able to order one from the libray system. This is a review, in case some of you might be interested in really delving into cancer's origins, progressions and how nutrients can work…
metastatic adenocarcinoma -small intestine from uterine cancer
My heart has broken as I'm sure many of you have felt when dealing with cancer. A woman that I love DEARLY has recently been told that she has metastatic adenocarcinoma. Her plight began with colon cancer nine years ago which was successfully resected. Four years ago, she underwent a hysterectomy due to uterine cancer.…
Went to Seattle DR.Yesterday for another Opinon about Mom
First of all, I would like to say thank you for your responding.All of you are correct in what you have said.Moms Dr.In Seattle the one who did the Surgery said It Is Unfortunate The Chemo Didnt work,And that it came back so fast.But she said No one Can Predict how long any one has to live.I thought it did work since her…
Here's that very promising study regarding taking turmeric when one is taking Taxol to up the effect
[My comments: I do think this is worth reading. Talks of turmerics beneficial use in conjunction with Taxol. the spaces in the article were put there by me so it would be easier to see why you might be interested, everything else in the same. I thought I had posted this but didn't see it anywhere. Might be something to…
Re: p53--Cancer Treatment: How Eating Fruit And Vegetables Can Improve Cancer Patients' Response To
Cancer Treatment: How Eating Fruit And Vegetables Can Improve Cancer Patients' Response To Chemotherapy ScienceDaily (Oct. 22, 2008) — The leading cause of death in all cancer patients continues to be the resistance of tumor cells to chemotherapy, a form of treatment in which chemicals are used to kill cells.…
p53 study conducted by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) -this explains a bit ab
First Analysis of Tumor-Suppressor Interactions With Whole Genome in Normal Human Cells Reveals Key Differences With Cancer Cells ScienceDaily (Nov. 30, 2011) — Scientists investigating the interactions, or binding patterns, of a major tumor-suppressor protein known as p53 with the entire genome in normal human cells have…
Found this news from Science Daily on the effects of cruciferous veggies on p53 gene interesting
Most UPSC has the mutant p53 gene. If you have your path report it might say something like stained positive for p53. Which means it stained positively for the mutant version. This is encouraging news on possibilities to turn it back to basically "normal status". The p53 gene is the one that looks around cells to see if…
Cramps - Had Everything Removed - Is this Normal?
NED for USPS, but waiting on Biopsy results of mass in my neck. I seem to have the feeling of 'menstral cramps' & pain in my lower back area. There's absolutely nothing in there so what could be causing this? They really hurt enough where I need to take something sometimes. They only seem to occur when I am in bed or…
Biopsy today - some new info and questions
Hi all, I started posting/reading about 2 weeks ago and have already learned so much from all of you. The information, while distressing at times, has also given me comfort as I wait to see what is going on. I also feel it is so mush more authoritative than the typlical WebMD entry. My update: Today my doc told me they…
RO - 10
RO, Noticed that you are posting again, How was your trip? trisha
USPC - MD Anderson - Houston, TX
I live in Houston, TX and have had great success with my GYN/ONC for what I call phase I of USPC. From all of you, I learned USPS is not really curable, but more of a chronic illness. My doctor so informed me of the same, a couple of weeks ago. I wss diagnosed with stage IIIC USPC in April, 2010, had the total…
Good News for Lovers of Earl Grey Tea
Just bought a new tea called "Green Earl Greyer" by Republic of Tea. Was intrigued that green tea had been combined with bergamot oil, the essential flavoring in Earl Grey tea. Also recalled that Dr. Russell Blaylock had said that NO tea is more powerful against cancer than a combination of green and black. But fearing…
Dilator question
Okay not so much a question about the dilator, but a question about shrinkage. Today was the first day I was suppose to start using my moderately sized dilator. Well there was no way that thing was going in and it isn't even that big. I guess I could blame this on the radiation but I don't think so because I noticed that…
Tightening Feeling in Abdomen
Hi, I have UPSC. I had a complete hystorectomy done 2/18/11 by robotic surgery. I have had some occasional twinges near the incision on the right side of my waist starting a few months ago. I how have a tightening feeling on the right side of my abdomen at times when I am moving/walking. It is not painful, just a tensing…
Reaction to Taxol
I just tried to have my second treatment on chemo. At my cancer center, when Taxol is started, it is dripped very slowly for 20 minutes and then the rate is increased. As soon as the rate was increased, I got really red and itchy and my heart rate dropped. The nurses were there in a second and took care of everything, but…
Mom Told she has 2 years to live
Moms cancer came back and she is on Abraxane then will start Radiation when the tumors shrink.We asked how long does she have,The Dr. said do you want me to be honest, and Mom said Yes.2 years Is what she said, then said Prove me wrong.We have been sick.I spoke with the oncologists who did the Divinci in Seattle nurse…
EMEND or Zofran for N/V
Any comments on which works better for nausea? I was given both, I have friends who say EMEND is long acting with one pill a day times 3 days post chemo. Any thoughts on this subject. Irene
Foods for Fanny...
LOLLOLOLLLL!!!!!!! Hi Edith, Your doing great with your food choices. There is oodles of info on cancer fighting foods herbs and spices in the threads posted here. Here are a few links . No preference is shown by the order . I did save the lemons for last. I Love alliteration. Food for Life Classes…
Biopsy and Surgical Tissues Completely Different
Hi everyone! I wanted to ask if anyone else found that their original biopsy and later the tissues removed during surgery contained completely different kinds of uterine cancer? My original biopsy showed endometroid cancer with clear cell features and was classified high-grade. But the surgery revealed no clear cell in the…
USPC and breast cancer
I have gone through 2 bouts with BC, one in 2002, the next in 2010 (new primary in lateral breast, NOT recurrence.) In Oct 2011, less than a year after my last chemo for BC I was dx with USPC grade 2, stage 1a. Now here is what I want to share..... My onc said uterine CA has been associated with BC but because many women…
Please help me with my symptoms
I want to thank you in advance for any assistance you can give me. I have a doctor's appt tomorrow and I feel very anxious. I had vaginal discharge mid cycle that lasted for 3 days. It was brown at first and then it was brown with some tissue that kept getting larger in quantity. Then when the biggest pieces were passed,…
Grade I Stage II Endromtetrioid Adenocarcinoma Questioning radiation
Has anyone been a Grade I Stage II and chosen not to have radiation? I am very concerned about reoccurring issues after radiation treatments. I don't want to become chronically ill due to the radiation especially if the radiation is a precautionary measure after a complete hysterectomy because they are not sure if they got…
Stage 2 UPSC - What is the outlook?
My wife was diagnosed last summer with UPSC with clear cell features. She has had a full hysterectomy, including the ovaries, Fallopian tubes, etc. on Aug. 31. At that time she was told that she is Stage 2A. She is nearing the completion of 6 rounds of carboplatin / taxol chemo. The next step is radiation. We have not yet…

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