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Thankful for Today and every day
Having had my checkup today with my gyn/Oncologist, just wanted to express gratitude for this forum and supportive people in my life. I am 2 years NED. I am on a six month checkup schedule now and yearly CT scans will continue. CA-125 was 9 and has been a good indicator for me thus far. My life journey continues....
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Gifts from Mary Ann
Another forum I am on listed a post for someone who went on hospice, so that person would know what gifts they had given to them. Mary Ann is not doing well. She is getting weaker every day. She is using oxygen to help her breathe. She is also taking morphine for the pain. I hope Rudy will read to Mary Ann how special she…
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Sugar Feeds Cancer --- great article~
Sugar turns the body into a suitable breeding ground for viruses, bacteria, fungi and cancer by devastating the immune system. Knowing that one's cancer needs sugar, does it make sense to feed it sugar? Does it make sense to have a high-carbohydrate diet? Of the four million cancer patients being treated in America today,…
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Clear cell cancer
I was spotting blood. I had a biopsy of the uterus and it came back clear cell. I had a complete hysterectomy, robotic, and a pelvic washing. my results came back no cancer anywhere. They are calling it cancer free. Is this possible? I was originally told I would have to have chemo no matter how good the results were…
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is there anyone has third time reccurence in uterus cancer and has long year remmision?
hello everyone. im new to this forum. i was diagnosed endometrial adecarcinoma last april 2006. had radical hysterectomy and radiation. all is good then by 2010 i noticed my left leg is swelling had DVT because of the lymph node in my groin pressing the flow of my blood vessels. i didnt have any surgery because my onco…
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Raw Vegan with an occasional splurge of wine
Two and a half years into this Stage IVB Grade I uterine adenocarcinoma saga I have finally gone raw vegan. In addition to this I let my gyn onc know that I am exploring copper chelation (have known about it for a couple of years but a recent clinical trial success on aggressive breast confirmed efficacy). So today is day…
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from romania,where nobody explains and let you die like an animal
Hello.My mother received some papers of her first biopsy and was sent to a surgeon to perform hesteroctomy.nobody there explained to me if the cancer is advanced ,nobody talked to me.in this country doctors are paid by the government but each patient must put money in the pocket of the doctors to do their job .so i really…
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Update: Hospice
Well ladies the decision is made. Doc admitted they "beat me up real bad" over last 8 months. I told him I felt 80% dead already. Blesses with little pain, my body can barely walk. I use a cane and essentially rest with eyes closed most of day. Appetite poor. Doc prescribed Magace to stimulate appetite, give energy, and…
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HELP which is worse...
Radiation or chemo??? How can I maintain or GAIN weight while doing treatments?
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Radiation and chemo help!? ( 3b endometrial cancer)
Radiation and chemo help!? I have stage 3b endometrial cancer, and recently had a hysterectomy. Next up in a month or so I start treatments. I am underweight NOW so am concerned how much I can tolerate. I also wonder if I can choose the amount of treatments (they are recommending 5-6 weeks rad and 6 chemo) I would like to…
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Endometrial CA grade 1 - possibility of delaying hysterectomy for 3-week trip?
I'm very overwhelmed! I am 58, 4 grown kids. I saw dr for post menopause bleeding, more like just light spotting for a week in April. After mammogram & pelvic ultrasound, the resultsshowed linear microcalcifications R breast, uterine polyp AND a 2 cm fluid-filled cyst on L ovary. I went for stereotactic biopsies x2 R…
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Seeking info for my mom, diagnosed with UPSC in December and finishing first line of chemo.
Hello-- I originally posted this over on the Gyn board and someone told me that UPSC folks are over here. Hope I'm in the right place. Apologies in advance for the long ramble: My mom (age 69) was diagnosed in December of 2012 and is finishing her first line of chemotherapy, having undergone radical hysterectomy in…
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new to this... and pretty freaked out
hi, i am new to the board and not fighting my own battle but fighting hard for my Mom. She was diagnosed with stage 111c uterine cancer in October 2009 and had surgery including lymph node removal - there was cancer found in 3 of the 30 taken. She went through 6 rounds of chemo in 2010 and we waited with fingers crossed.…
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MD Anderson's Cancer News Line - Uterine Cancer
Below is a link to an audio interview with Shannon Westin, M.D., assistant professor in Gynecologic Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center where she discusses symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and current research for uterine cancer. It is about 13 minutes long, and has lots of information that the women on this…
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Has anyone had complications after a D&C with hysteroscopy?
I just had mine done on Thursday morning so they could biopsy my lining. They didn't find any polyps or fibroids, which I think is good news. I felt great on Thursday and even was able to attend my kids Mothers Day tea at their preschool on Friday morning. However right after the morning tea, my cramping started to get…
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How often do you scan?
Hello All, For the past 2 1/2 years I have had scans every 3 months. Part of the reason was to watch a lymph node that was enlarged. My latest scan showed the lymph node is now of normal size. The Dr now wants to see me every 6 months instead of 3. He didn't mention a scan, just a checkup. So I figured I'd ask the board if…
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Beila?
Long time since you posted. I'm starting to be concerned. just want you to know I'm thinking about you and care. Hope all going well. love and blessings to you sister. Mary Ann
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Am I alone in feeling that no one truly understands?
I am 34, a single mom, and going through my second battle with cancer. I have stage 4 endometriual cancer that has metastisized to my bones and lymph nodes. I have very supportive family and friends but sometimes I feel like screaming. My friends made a website and are devoted to helping me knock off things on my bucket…
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gynecologic cancer survey
Hi All, I received this survey and thought others on this board might be interested in participating. It's a survey for a study being performed by a student at UTMB Galveston about gynecological cancer and its affect on our lives afterward. It's open to those who have been cancer free for at least 2 years.…
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Can I get your thoughts?
I am 33 years old (turning 34 next month). I have PCOS (poly cycstic ovarian syndrome) and have always battled with irregular periods, heavy bleeding, and bad cramps. I have two beautiful children (twins) who are 4 years old. I am so used to irregular periods and heavy bleeding that I don't go to the GYN as soon as it is…
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Update: 65% through brain radiation
8 more RT to go. But last week rad-Onc really demanded that I return to chemo immediately. Docs consulted & I will get just carboplatin weekly starting tomorrow. I had both in 2010 antolerate rated well so hopeful for that again. Rad said if he thought I would live just 3 months he would not put me through the whole brain…
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Rash
Has anyone experienced mysterious rashes associated with uterine polys or uterine cancer? My biopsy came back negative, but I am scheduled for a D&C and an ablasion next week...I have been experiencing random rashesfor the last 8 months. They are usually on my legs, groin area, back, arms and fingers. I know that the skin…
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Oncologist visit .... treatment ?s
Hi ladies. I wanted to update you all on my Mom after all the great advice you gave me. My sisters and I went with her to her oncologist appointment this morning. It all went as you said it would. Her cancer is stage 1, but because of type (serous) she will have the sandwich method treatment: 3 chemo, 3 weeks apart; 3…
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worried after doctor visit
I had my 3 month doctor visit today. I am now 18 months post chemo, and almost 2 years post surgery for stage 1A UPSC. I was treated with 6 cycles of taxol/carboplatin, but no radiation due to the fact I had received prior radiation for vaginal cancer in 2007. My doctor saw a small spot on the apex of my vagina (wasn't…
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NY Times Article May 1st / CANCERS SHARE GENE PATTERNS
Cancers Share Gene Patterns, Studies Affirm By GINA KOLATA Scientists have discovered that the most dangerous cancer of the uterine lining closely resembles the worst ovarian and breast cancers, providing the most telling evidence yet that cancer will increasingly be seen as a disease defined primarily by its genetic…
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Low Dose Naltrexone? PLEASE HELP??
Hello everyone, I wanted to reach out on here as I am new to this blog. Maybe some of you can help me out with some information or even some sweet messages could cheer me up..I'll give a little background on my story my Mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 Uterine cancer, a very aggressive cancer and they did find some cells in…
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Sloan Article Released today on Endometrial cancers
This is an article released from Sloan today.. interesting read that I thought might interest some. They mention clinical drugs at the end of the article. http://www.mskcc.org/blog/large-genetic-study-could-improve-endometrial-diagnosis-and-treatment
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worried
hi my name is catherine.i have been dealing with adnormal paps with cervical cancer since i was 16.i have had two leaps done.i was clear for almost two yrs till last yr.i had a adnormal pap again for cervical.well i went for my 6 month check up two weeks ago to test to see how it was.they called me today telling me its…
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Mom diagnosed with stage 4b- anyone else??
I guess I'm just wanting to hear experience from others. My mom was diagnosed on Valentine's Day with stage 4b, grade 1 uterine cancer (her surgeon said he was shocked to see it graded 1 since it had spread so far)- they told me it was in her uterus and omentum. When we had the CT, it was also found in her lungs and lymph…