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Osteoporosis after Chemo
I am sure we have talked about this before, but I cannot find the thread. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in my spine and osteopenia in the hips and neck, right after I finished chemo. I told my doctor to give me some time to recover, so I did not have to take any prescription medication. I am now having back and chest…
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Neuropathy that seems to be worsening 18 months after last Chemo treatment
Hey GuYs, Have any of you experiencme worsening of neuropathy ? Now, 18 months after last chemo Gemzar after roundsofcarbo taxol and Carbo Doxil, my toe tingling numbishmess seems to be creeping up my legs to my calfs now. My doc just kinda shrugged. As if Stage IvB grade3 Clear and Undifferentiated Cell Adenocarcinoma…
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Paging Dr. Beila
Beila - just checking in to see how you are doing. Please let us know how you are doing. Last I heard you were going to spend some time with hubby - hope you are still enjoying time with him. Just say hi - we all worry about each other! JanH
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Anyone have atypical pap results after being NED for awhile?
I had my six month appointment with my doctor on May 31st. Since I had not had a scan for a couple of years, he ordered chest x-ray and Ct of abdomin and pelvis. Got those results last week. All results were unremarkable. My doctor did a PAP on the 31st. Yesterday, June 20th, I get a call from the office with regard to my…
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A glimmer of hope on the horizon...
If it works on ovarian cancer...maybe it will work on UPSC which is said to be similar. Full article here: http://www.thespec.com/news-story/3845131-cancer-breakthrough-new-drug-shown-to-prevent-cancer-growth-ready-for-human-testing/ Excerpts from article: Cancer breakthrough: New drug shown to prevent cancer growth ready…
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DOXCIL
Is anyone taking doxcil treatments? I had carbo and taxol after they found my cancer. Started those treatments in January 2012 and finished in May 2012. Everything was good until February 2013 and now have cancer in the abdomen area. Started on doxcil and have experienced mouth sores and hand and foot syndrome. Now after…
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Anything positive come from your cancer (other than the pathology report, haha)?
I consider myself a cynic at heart, and tend to see the poop that's fertilizing the rose garden rather than the blooms. But one thing that surprised me is how much good came out of my diagnosis/treatment. I don't want to appear flip, or to be insensitive to those having a rough go of things, but I wonder if it will help if…
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New Dz UPSC 3C
I'm fairly new to all this.UPSC stage 3C.I had my post op visit today,will be getting a port a cath on Thurs and first chemo Rx next Friday. Treatment plan is for sandwich method with external radiation. This is scary business.Wish me luck.
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Greetings from an old friend
Hi everyone - Liz in Dallas here. For those new-ish to this board, I was 46 when diagnosed with UPSC 1A in October of 2011. 2 surgeries, 6 chemo treatments, 25 radiation treatments (external). Last chemo was June 5 2012. Here I am closing in on my 2-year 'cancerversary'. Things are going well - I've been back at work…
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Not sure what chemotherapy options will be?
Going to drs. today to discuss chemotherapy for my second reoccurence of endometrial carcinosarcoma.They removed 1.9 tumor from my liver about 4 weeks ago.I feel pretty good.Somewhat concerned about chemo,because dr. said we were in uncharted territory now.I've only had chemotherapy once for this cancer,which was…
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Mary Ann's goodbye
Mary Ann wrote much of he own eulogy. Here is what she had to say about this group: "Having cancer is dreadful, but I sure can say I’ve met the very best people through Chester (that's what I called my cancer). I want to thank my cohorts from the Cancer Survivors Network. They are a wonderful group of women. We share the…
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Nursing Field
I know this is way off the topic of our cancer, but figure I have a varied group of gals on these boards and possibly someone can pitch in to help. My daughter, 21 yrs, is at college working on her business degree, emphasis in marketing. Been working this summer at a financial corp as an intern, but wondering if this is…
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New Doc - CT Scan - Symptoms?? Menopause? - Just ranting here
Well after finding a really great doctor and a doctor who did my recurrence surgery in 2010, I am once again faced with finding a new doctor since this doctor has moved to Texas. I met with the new doctor at the end of May. As first meetings go, it went ok. He did a PAP and ordered a CT Scan and chest X-ray. This was the…
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CANCER CURE::::PLZ READ
i'VE BEEN RESEARCHING LAETRILE ALSO CALLED B17. I'M USUALLY PRETTY SCEPTICAL ABOUT ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS BUT THIS SOUNDS LEGIT. THIS STUFF IS KNOWN TO ACTUALLY ATTACK AND KILL CANCER CELLS AT ANY STAGE. IT HAS BEEN MADE ILLEGAL TO SELL IN THE US BY THE FDA WHO CLAIMS IT IS TOXIC. DO YOUR RESEARCH AND DECIDE FOR YOURSELF.…
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Gynecological cancer Public Service Announcements!
Early one morning getting ready to catch a plane I was so surprised to hear the PSA (top link) below. I thought, "That's right! This needs to get out there!" Now it just needs to get on during PRIME TIME!! http://www.cdc.gov/CDCTV/GYN_IHad/ http://www.cdc.gov/CDCTV/GYN_BeBrave60/index.html…
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Anyone develop Heart Problems while taking Chemo specifically A Fib?
Hello. I am hoping someone might have a similar experience to shed some light on my Mom's new problems. After her 3rd chemo (Taxol/ Carboplatin) for Stage 3A UPSC and mixed adenocarcinoma (staged during hysterectomy) her WBC counts went down very low and she contracted pneumonia. She was hospitalized for 7 days and given…
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Tears2overcome (Brenda) has passed
Tears passed on June 4th. She fought her cancer all the way to the end. Brenda was so thoughtful and supportive to all her cancer friends. She will be missed terribly. I know that Brenda is in heaven and no longer has to fight thsi dreaded illness. Miss and love you Brenda, I will see you again someday. Love
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endometrial cancer
I recently had a laproscopic abdominal hysterectomy after being diagnosed with endometrial cancer. The cancer was grade 1 stage 1A. Internal radiation therapy (brachytherapy) has been recommended. Does anyone have personal experience to share re: treatment, short and long-term side effects, etc.?
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CA 125continues to rise
In the last 10 weeks my CA 125 went from 554 to 672. I was going to be happy if it was less than 700, so I was very happy. As before I have no symtoms and feel good. I have joint pains from the Aromasin, but I can deal with that. i also continue my daily blood thinner shots. My onocologist in Florida said he would not do a…
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Prayers for tearstoovercome
Please pray for my friend Brenda known as tears to overcome on CSN. Brenda is in her final days and I pray that she will pass peacefully. I pray that God will wrap his arms around her to find peace with him. I was able to meet Brenda for the first time this last week. We had made plans to meet several times and it never…
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help me understand this
never knew anyone with cancer, I don't know much about this horrible disease. just found out my mom has cancer. she has cancerous tumors in the uterus and has spread to the lower lung. our family is devastated. it came to a shock to all of us. it's difficult wrapping my head around this. I can't imagine my life without my…