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Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

Archives for June 2016

molimoli update
Hello all, It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share with you that our mother lost her battle this morning. The support you provided her with was invaluable. We really appreciate that you continually encouraged her to confide in us. In the end, we were able to spend the past month and a half supporting her, although…
Radiation/Scan Questions
Yesterday at my six month appointment I had a long talk with my gynocologist/oncologist's PA about radiation, scans and chemo. I asked her why they didn't do routine scans or recommend radiation for me. She said that when my oncologist first started, he did do both those but as the years past, he could find no scientific…
Naturopaths
A couple of recent posts have made me wonder. How many of you are working with either integrative or naturopathic doctors in addition to or even instead of "conventional" doctors? If you are working with them in a complementary capacity, do your conventional doctors know about it and what is their reaction? I am now…
Six months' checkup - good news!!!
I'm joining Cindi in celebrating my six months' "All Clear" checkup!!! No scans since everything looks great and I'm having no symptoms. Have a great weekend!! We're off to our place in northern Wisconsin for a long weekend. Love, Eldri
Read your old dog and hair story post and thanks
Im sitting here on my couch still not conviced to cut my hair short. Its not real long but just above my sholders. Any ways I decided to look at some old threads and the first one i ran into was the one when Eldri was loosing her hair and her dog got a hold of her wig. I hope you dont mind me sharing. I read others…
6 month scan results - Post Chemo
Still dancing with NED! My appointment to get the results isn't until 7/5. But, I just went on-line and the report was available. :-) I hope you all have a wonderful day. Love and Hugs, Cindi
Five years later...
Today, I met my five year mark since I finished treatment. I went to the doctor, and he said the chances of reoccurrence are close to zero, yay! They gave me a bracelet for reaching 5 years without reoccurrence :) I wish the best to everyone!
3 year from Diagnosis
I got my official diagnosis three years ago today on my cell phone going through Boise, Idaho for my family reunion. This was just a month ofter my husband was diagnosed with bi-lateral kidney cancer. Stage III, grade 3b I think. Surgery two weeks after my husband had a kidney removed; then I did 18 chemos and 3 bracha…
1st post treatment scan
well, I just completed my 1st post treatment scan. Of course the scan wasn't bad, but I forgot about the stuff they make you drink before. I'm still dealing with the diarea:( I won't get my results until the 11th. I'm not trying to be negative, but somehow I feel like the results won't, be that great and I'll be on the…
Fear of cancer after being bitten by it once
Hi everyone, I am new to this group. I am concerned that I might have uterine cancer. I had thyroid cancer 2 years ago. I am 51 years old and I went 18 months without a period and the wham I had a 10 day period. I have been having lower back pain and lower abdominal pain. I also have extreme fatigue.I also have some…
Letrozole or Megace/Tamoxifin Alternating
My current oncologist is thinking I should take a break from chemo and go on Megace /tamoxfin. My second opinion doctor thinks stop the chemo and go on Letrozole. What do you all think? Joyce
update hair comming out
Wanted to share my update today. Yesterday i was getting ready for church and combed my hair and found a bunch of har in my comb. It scared me . I knew it was comming but wasnt ready. I went to church but made sure to tell mykids to not touch my hair during church. That went okay. That night didnt want tot ouch my hair…
Radiation two times per day.
Family history?
I recently learned and have talked with a second cousin who is currently in the midst of radiation for a recurrence of endometrial cancer. She doesn't know what type of endo cancer she was initially diagnosed with 3 years ago but had chemo and radiation then, so it was certainly a higher stage/grade than mine. I can't help…
feeling a heaviness in my legs
What do you think? I was feeling really pretty good but the the las few days I have been feeling a heaviness in my legs. Im not sure what it is. Im not even sure how to describe it. I was going to post on here the last few but didnt. Two days ago i started going for a walk hoping it would help and then yesterday i went for…
Best News
My wife had her first post front line treatment doctor appointment with her gyneoncologist. Her ct scan last week came back all clear and her CA125 yesterday was 7.5 Doctor said she is now NED and in remission. Next check up is in 3 months and this doctor doesn't do further scans unless there's any symtoms so no…
The good things about cancer:
I have my six month exam next week and I was feeling a little anxious this morning and then I started to think about the GOOD things that have come about because of the cancer. 1. I appreciate life more and every day without pain is a blessing. 2. I kind of like this new hairdo. I've never had short hair, much less short,…
Starting LoDose Naltrexone
Hi Ladies! Checking in...I know it's been a little while. I am doing well. My last CT scan was clear, but I opted to continue with the Avastin thru one more CT scan cycle just to be on the safe side. My onc went out on maternity leave and the covering onc is very nice and definitely in support of my taking a break from…
6 months post chemo today
I can't believe it has been 6 months since my last treatment. I saw my oncologist today. My white blood count took a bit of a dive and is now slightly under the low normal range. I asked him if there was anything I could do to help build it up and he said no. He also said it will just take time to get higher. Seems like 6…
Cooking and chemo
As I've mentioned in a couple of other threads, I have my first chemo treatment tomorrow. For the past few weeks I've been cooking and freezing food to eat during treatment. I've received several cookbooks as gifts: THE CANCER-FIGHTING KITCHEN and ONE BITE AT A TIME by Rebecca Katz and EATING WELL THROUGH CANCER by Holly…
Insurance co. denies Neulasta
Tuesday I will have my first chemo treatment for Stage IIIc2 endometrial cancer. (Had a TAH last month.) Today I received a letter from my insurance company denying coverage for Neulasta on the grounds that "the specific treatment you are receiving puts you at low risk for febrile neutropenia." Tomorrow I will call my…
Looking For....
Looking for Cucu me...she hasn't loged on since May 8th. Anyone heard from Moli? Just checking up to see if anyone has had a priviate message from these ladies. Thank you all Debrajo
DX UPSC IV, 5yrs later...SURVIVING :)
I am happy to be one of the folks that can say, as of last month, I have reached that hoped for 5 yr NED. I can not say I was a perfect patient, I made a choice to make much better diet choices. I do read all I can on eating better and make many better choices. I dont excercise on a consistant schedule, I'm aware when I'm…
One Year Ago
One year ago, I was puttering around the house, getting ready to go to the local French film festival gala opening, an event that I've attended for years. Then I got The Call. The shock in my ob/gyn's voice was unmistakable as she told me, The biopsy results are back and it is cancer. She then proceeded to tell me that she…
going shopping during chemo
Did you wondwerful ladies that did chemo go shopping? They tell me to avoid large crowds. Is that really possible?
Taxatore, Constipation or Diarrhea?
Begin treatment for USC with Taxotere & Carboplatin tomorrow, although I am anxious, I am glad to be starting treatment. Since I already have some neuropathy, I won't get Taxol. I remember that some of you have also received Taxotere; which have you experienced diarrhea or constipation or both? Very glad to have discovered…
Free Housecleaning Service for Women Cancer Patients
Oh, the perks of having cancer! NOT! But if you need help cleaning your house, you might want to check this out. I haven't used it yet, but I did complete an application. Sounds like a wonderful service. http://www.cleaningforareason.org
feeling depression
feeling a bit of depression this morning. i had something I needed to do today and it was just to much. I called my mom and told her she is going to help me do it today. Im glad for that. I had to go get a shot yesterday. Its something I have to do the day after each chemo appointment. Its to keep my blood levels up. The…
Lou Ann update
In the last week I have had a CT Scan, Angiogram, appointment with my Gyn-Onc, and today with my Onc. CT Scan showed only shrinkage and no new growth. The Avastin was working. Angiogram showed nothing wrong with my arteries. Doctors all agree the the heart attack was caused by a blood clot that got loose in my heart and…
What to eat during chemo
A friend who has recently finished radation for breast cancer told me that she was instructed to not eat fresh fruits or vegetables during chemo... only cooked, canned or frozen and only organic. Have any of you had the same dietary restricitions? I have not been told that but 1st chemo is not until this Friday. Any hints…

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