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Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

Archives for March 2016

When some stop posting!!
I love you ladies (you too Red Corvette) and don't know how I would have gotten through all this without you, BUT, it just worries me so much when somebody stops posting. I start wondering if they're ok, or they're so sick they can't post or so down-in-the-dumps (I'll try to cheer you up!) or maybe they're feeling SO good,…
Has anyone gotten uterine cancer 30 years after hysterectomy
Hi, I'm new here and have been looking to see how likely it is to get uterine cancer after having had a hysterectomy 30 years ago. I had my uterus and cervix removed 30 years ago becaue of fibroids, then my ovaries removed 20 years ago because of cysts. I have never had cancer but I did find a post here written back in…
Just told endometrial cancer
Hi, I'm not even sure which board to post this on... You all seem so helpful in your responses, I'm just starting out. Biopsy results indicate cancerous mass in uterus, pelvic sono results were initially reported to me by radiologist as possible fibroid or polyp at the end of the vaginal canal. CT scan is next. I'm pretty…
I don't get to finish chemo tomorrow
Blood work is low, but I think the one they're worried about again is the platelets. Down to 73 today, and they won't do chemo until they're above 100. So they postponed my 6th (& final) chemo until next Thursday, depending on the blood work on Wednesday. I'm not thrilled with waiting, mostly because my chemo buddy (my…
Physical Therapy Today
I went for my first physical therapy today. The first hour was testing and then half an hour of therapy. I could hardly walk out of there and tonight I am in more pain than I've been in for a long time. I think I'm going to take a hot shower, half a Percoset and go to bed. I have to go back on Thursday and hopefully I will…
3rd chemo completed
i had my 3rd chemo today and it went well but long. My magnesium was low so I had an hour infusion of that. Also, my dr wasn't here today so I saw the PA instead. I told her about the bit of neuropathy I was having. She said that some people have some relief taking Gabapentin, so she said she could prescribe some if I…
Off Topic but IRS dosen't care
OK, I get that IRS doesn't care that we spend big bucks for our health care, but really? I dreaded figuring my tax return, but went into the office today to see what if any my medical bills would make to my 1040 itemized deductions. Of course, thankfully, my insurance maximum kicked in at $4,000 but it amounted to $46…
Awesome News
Just got awesome news from the doctor. I am 6 years cancer free of USPC cancer. I am blessed
Good Resource on Diet
Here's a great resource on diet written by a 3x cancer survivor and registered dietitian. Considered great resource within field of dietetics. Wanted to share with my new sisters. http://www.amazon.com/Dietitians-Cancer-Story-Diana-Dyer/dp/096672383X
Robot assisted hysterectomy up close!
i was greatly relieved to watch a robot assisted hysterectomy on you tube. This excellent and professional team from Cedar Rapids TV station and hospital collaborated to offer information and video of hysterectomy using the diVinci robot. I'm look at that surgery next week. This has taken the mystery out of the procedure.…
Happy Easter
Happy Easter Everyone. Here's to a cancer free day with friends, family, partners, and significant others. We all certainly deserve it! Red Corvette
Looking for recovery room advice
Robot assisted complete hysterectomy coming up in 10 days. I want to prepare a written list of questions for my husband to ask for me After the surgery. Class 2 Adenocarcinoma so far. Been waiting a month for surgery. Taking suggestions from those who have been there.
Great Resource for All of Us-The Patient's Playbook
Hi Sisters: As I was up last night watching my beloved Terps (I'm a fan as a Terp parent!) lose to Kansas, I was channel surfing and found this author speaking on the PBS channel. So I ordered the book at 2:00 AM and by 5:00 PM today it was on my doorstep. Isn't Amazon amazing? Anyway, I consider myself a pretty savy…
one year coming up
so my one year since getting the news that would change my life forever is coming up. im finding it really hard to deal with the upcoming date. on april 8th, 2015 i found out that worse fears had come to life. i dont want to be upset, i would like to have this day just go by like any other but for some reason my heart,…
Papillary serous sarcoma patients
I am newly diagnosed with papillary serous carcinoma and needing some help preparing for the surgery and treatment to follow. Does anyone have some good articles or practical advice? My husband has multiple myeloma and there is a lot of useful info through MMRF and IMF. Is there anything for my type of cancer? Thank you!…
Just Diagnosed
Hello All, I am 39 yrs old, (will be 40 in Sept). I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2007 and never had a pregnancy. For years I had irregular periods. I was just diagnosed with Uterine cancer yesterday after a biopsy revealed abnormal cells. I go to see a specialist on Monday for my first consultation. I have been experiencing…
Just Diagnosed
Hello All, I am 39 yrs old, (will be 40 in Sept). I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2007 and never had a pregnancy. For years I had irregular periods. I was just diagnosed with Uterine cancer yesterday after a biopsy revealed abnormal cells. I go to see a specialist on Monday for my first consultation. I have been experiencing…
May I share?
Ok, today was my first external beam radiation treatment. The set up on the table took 15 minutes and the actual treatment about 4 minutes. I got up, got dressed and headed to blood draw then off to my low dose infusion. I was told to have an empty stomach and a full bladder for the radiation so that's what I had. While…
Hair Growing Back Between Treatments
I am happy that my hair has started to grow back on my head, eyebrows and eye lashes but... it's also growing back with a vengeance on my face! I have this facial fuzz all over my cheeks and long side burns. Beggars can't be choosers but, wow, this is crazy. Has anyone else had this? If so, how did you handle it?
Round 31 started
Blood counts were all higher than my doctor had hoped for. Al high enough to go ahead so I was able to start this round of chemo. the chemo was lowered al little with the hope that a lowere dosage would keep from having to get a transfusion. We are also going to try to space them 4 weeks apart instaed of 3 to give my blood…
Hi Ladies - I am new
I have not been diganosed with Uterine Cancer but I have an appointment tomorrow for a uterine biopsy and just wondered if any of you ladies could answer my questions My uterine thickness is .42 cm. Isnt that what the "ENDO Thick" means? I am 44 and not in menopause. is that not pretty close to normal? My doctor requesting…
Newbie
Hello, I just signed in and have been reading all the post. Great information, and very uplifting. I wanted to introduce myself. I am 65 years old and have Uterine Cancer. Had surgery and everything removed on Nov 2, 2015 I have completed 5 rounds of chemo and have my last one is on Wed. I was wanting to know what NED…
Neuropathy!
Here I am almost 3 weeks out from my final chemo and wham! Neuropathy hits with a vengeance! I realize it can come at any time, but thought I was getting by without this symptom. Numbness from feet up to my throbbing knees plus hands and feeling it move up my arms today, I also feel cold. I was hoping to go shopping today…
So sick and so scared
My names is Sherilyn and I am a 47 year old mother of two beautiful teenage girls. I do not smoke, I enjoy my couple of glasses of wine some evenings while winding down. I play squash regularly, I run on average of 20 km a week. I lift weights and keep my mind and body active. My journey has just started and I am so…
Hi!
I'm back, the water is going down, the road is washed out, I-10 is closed, the mud stinks, BUT no water in the house this time, Thank God! My poor uncle has 7 feet in his house, but he's ready to get that out and start over! TTYL Debra(Jo)
Metformin for Endometrial Cancer
Are there others taking Metformin for control of endometrial cancer? What dosage are you taking? Have you had good results?
Tomorrow is surgery day! Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Hi Sisters! Well, the day has finally come and I am scheduled for surgery at 8:00 tomorrow morning. It will be the whole shebang, robotic total abdominal hysterectomy bilateral salpingo oophorectomy (TAH BSO). What a mouthful! I'm hoping for a flatter tummy! So having a fun day today with the bowel prep, which actually is…
Can't eat
I'm trying, but after Sundays fiasco with some funky herby chicken, I can;t seem to eat anything. Nothing tastes good, bordering on getting sick after two bites. Tonight I tried 5 different things, only to throw them all away. The only thing that tasted good was an irish coffee from the local irish pub. I'm giving up for…
Update from Lou Ann
Today was supposed to be chemo 31 but no such luck. Because o the Nuelasta shot my wbc was the only blood counts that were any where near. Platelets, RBC and hemoglobin were way to low. So I got two units of blood instead. By the time they typed, cross matched it and infused it we got on the road to head home at 4:30 in a…
CT Results
Well, CT results are in: 1. History of endometrial cancer with enlarged left external iliac and left para-aortic retroperitoneal nodes that are highly suspicious for nodal involvement. Prominent right external iliac aortocaval lymph nodes are also worrisome for nodal spread of disease. im taking this as NOT good news.…

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