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multiple unrelated cancers in the same individuals
Is anyone aware of research into multiple unrelated cancers in the same individuals? In the last five years I have had uterine cancer, thyroid cancer, and a melanoma skin cancer without family history or apparent environmental or behavioral risks.
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A time to be thankful
I know it is hard sometimes to be dealing with our cancer, and looking for a silver lining in it all seems laughable. But what are you thankful for this year? I'll start. I have been blessed with the most amazing people in my life (including all you ladies). I am thankful for my talented doctors, but especially for the…
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Sugary drinks linked to increased risk of endometrial cancer
Interesting article: http://www.medpagetoday.com/HematologyOncology/OtherCancers/43086
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Jan, thinking of you
Have not heard from you in a while. How are you doing? I hope you are tolerating your treatment without too many problems. Sendings you a BIG cyber hug. Please drop us a note when you can. In peace and caring.
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Chemo: Hair and skin
Question ladies: When you went through Chemo, do you remember when your hair started to fall out? Did you notice skin changes ( I feel like my scalp/body is on fire, or has a sunburn) I have cut my hair short already, and am pondering if this is a sign to go shorter. It has only been 9 days since my first Chemo. Crystal
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update
Good evening ladies :) It's been a while since I've been on. Since We 'spoke' last.. Endometrial Adenocarcinoma, Stage 2 (move than 50% invasion) I've started chemo and met my Radiologist (Who is a very nice, smart and knowing man) Chemo, three rounds, one down, next one on Dec 4th Radiation, 5 rounds, twice a week, HDR…
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Advice needed, please
I am 15 months out from the standard treatment for UPSC, stage 1a. I just had a 3 month check and everything was ok except my pap smear was unsatisfactory because there weren't enough cells. My dr recommends waiting to repeat it in 3 months. Out of my 3 previous paps, 2 were ascus (HPV negative). I would like to hear how…
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UCLA reports new two-punch therapy for endometrial cancer
Saw this was published Nov 12, 2013, and while it won't apply to all of us, it may help some warriors: http://www.examiner.com/article/ucla-reports-new-two-punch-therapy-to-treat-endometrial-cancer
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6 mo checkup - Now looking for new doctor - :-(
Ok. So I had my six months check-up yesterday. My appointment takes a 3 1/2 hour drive from my house. We get there a little early. My appointment is for 10:20 a.m. I am told at the reception area that the doctor is running an hour behind. It ended up more like and hour and forty-five minutes behind. I got in the exam room…
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long term side effects
Hello all! I have reached my 5 year cancer-free mark. Yay! But I'm wondering about the long term effects of the treatment. I had a total hysterectomy/oophrectomy, 6 treatments of Taxol/Carboplatin, then 25 external radiation treatments, with 5 treatments of Cisplatin, then 3 intermal radiation. I was 42. I'm trying to find…
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Where is the best hospital/ dr. in the Baltimore or Washington Dc Area for Carcinosarcoma mmmt?
Would like to get a second opinion regarding the carcinosarcoma Ive had for the last 2 and 1/2 years.It has now metastasized to my liver.Two lesions smaller than a centimeter in liver,and 1.4 centimeter on exterior of liver.My drs.don't seem to want to operate to take them out,but chemo certainly isn't getting rid of…
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Guides for buying produce, skin care products, etc
No doubt the "regulars" are aware, but want to share this with newcomers. There are useful guides online for buying produce and other products at www.ewg.org/consumer-guides. The produce guide lists the "dirty dozen plus" - for pesticide; go organic on these. If you are on a limited budget, there is a clean 15 list of…
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Fermentation
Hello Uterine sisters, I've read about the benefits of salt brined vegetables - Probiotic, good bacteria, and nutrients. Now that I'm retired and have more time than money I'm thinking of trying fermentation at home. Wondering if anyone has experience with fermenting? I'm looking at the jars on www.pickl-it.com. Thanks,…
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Celebrating tonight
We returned from our wonderful trip to Australia and New Zealand. We saw amazing sights. Such spectacular scenery. We started at northern Austalia and went to the south. Then we went to New Zealand. We started in the south then went to the north. We covered a lot of area in planes, trains, boats and buses. The longest we…
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I WILL NEVER FEAR THE CA125 AGAIN!
Need special prayers tonight. My beautiful, highly intellegent,,super sweet great niece with her whole bright life in front of her, was struck and killed by a car tonight. She would have been 15 in January. She was my nephew's only child. I am so sick at heart over our Sierra LeAnne Phillips. No tears in Heaven baby girl.…
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Blessed
God has blessed me once again even as I carry on my sinful affair with NED! All joking aside, this was my 3 1/2 year check up for UPSC. All is good, some new issues, some old ones, but I am enjoying the after- glow right now and will take care of the other issues as I feel like it! Basicly, everything else can go to H@#44…
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Surgery in the morning
I go for my surgery in the morning. We have to leave the house at 4am so we can arrive for my 530am check in. Surgery begins at 8am. I am just hoping that all the bowel prep stuff is settled by the time we have to get in the car. LOL. I am taking my kindle with me so that I can let people know how I am doing ASAP after I…
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Is there a good Cancer Clinic in LA?
Is there a good cancer clinic in LA for uterine cancer?
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Wonderful Cancer Retreat Center in North Carolina, and other resource suggestions
Gyn sisters, I want to share 2 resources: There is a wonderful Cancer Retreat Center in North Carolina - Wind River. www.windriverservices.org It is a small, peaceful, special place - home of 2 amazing folks, Shannon and Dave. They share their home to facilitate residential retreats in the Spring and Fall for cancer…
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National Race to End Women's Cancer
Warriors, I don't know exactly where I should start. The Foundation for Women's Cancer, which raises money for research on gynecological cancers, had the race this past weekend in DC this past weekend. Saturday there was a course on Uterine and Ovarian cancer and it was really good to hear what leading surgeons had to say…
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Just diagnosed with UPSC
Hi, my name is Sandy. I was just diagnosed with UPSC and have not yet seen a gyn oncologist. I am really frightened! I have been reading some of the posts here as well as researching online and it doesn't look good. I am wondering what the next step will be, how long treatment will take and what are my chances?? I have not…
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Mood swings
Good evening ladies, Hope you are all doing well!! Ok, here goes... I've become Sibil since my surgery. lol, but really I'm having the WORST mood swings. Angry as hell one minute, laughing and or crying the next. I really don't feel like the old Crystal anymore. I'm having trouble staying asleep, body aches, and at times a…
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MMMT with bone mets, anyone with similar case?
Hi All, My mom was diagnosed with MMMT stage I in Sep 2012 at the age of 72, after the hysterectomy she had 4 rounds of Chemo (Carboplatine/Endoxan). Two months ago and after she hit her head a small mass started growing and the recent MRI results mentioned that it is most probably bone mets in the skull. The tumor is…
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Xoft isotope free treatment by iCAD
Hello fellow lovlies, Has anyone heard of or have data/ RCT research on this means of treatment for endometrial cancer? It is indicated for intraoperative gyn cancers, skin, breast and gyn cancers and spares surrounding tissues. According to the i CAD Xioft info sheet, it is approved by the FDA, but I have not seen the…
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My mom is NED!
Hi - Just thought I would share the wonderful news my mom got yesterday afternoon. She finished up with her 6th chemo treatment early October. She had a scan and a blood test earlier this week and the scan showed no evidence of cancer and her CA-125 was well within the normal range. We are so happy! All my best, Lisa