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Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

Archives for August 2016

8 weeks post-chemo, first appt went badly
I am 8 weeks post-treatment for ovarian cancer. I feel great. A few little aches and pains, but other than that nothing. I got my ca-125 count and it's still above normal-- 91. the doctor moved up my pet scan. He sounds really confident, but I have cried the entire time since getting the phone call. Has anyone had an…
Brain mets with endometrial serous adenocarcinoma
Hello, just want to find out if anyone here has experienced brain metastasis with uterine serous adenocarcinoma. My mother has this, uterine, with spread to adrenal and brain. Craniotomy is today to get rid of the lesion, theres only one. No surgery to uterus yet as it is too big to remove successfully unless chemo shrinks…
Diagnosed with recurrent uterine cancer 16 years after hysterectomy
I had previously posted that I was diagnosed with recurrent uterine cancer 16 years after my hysterectomy (where uterus, one ovary and fallopian tube were removed). I cannot find the post to continue with the thread but wanted to add an update as it may be helpful to someone out there who may be as scared as I was when I…
Specialists in Uterine MMMT/carcinosarcoma
Hello all-I am on the hunt for recommendations! We are looking for second opinions, and would like to talk to a gynocological oncologist and surgeon that specializes in Uterine MMMT/carcinosarcoma. We are located in Asheville, NC, but if the Drs are wonderful-positive and committed, we are willing to go just about…
Tips for dealing with post-op gas pain
I'm being scheduled for a laproscopic surgery late next month to do another pelvic wash after I'm finished with chemo to be certain I'm ok not having radiation therapy before starting on hormone therapy. I'm hearing a lot about gas pain following this procedure, especially moving up to the shoulders, and I am looking for…
Janaes first day of work tomarrow and gynocolist apt.
Ya know i feel i come to this site alot at times. I share the good the bad and everything in between. I was going to write ugly instead of the every thing in between. Some times I do feel there is ugly to all this but dont know if i want to focus on that. I have my 8 hour meeting tomarrow for work. I think i will make it…
2nd and 3rd chemo treatment update
Second chemo treatment was a little rough. Had a reaction to Taxol. Had some stomach issues as well. Nurse gave me script for Ativan to take with Zofran. It works like a charm. Had a very good week. Third treatment went well and feeling fine so far. Drinking lots of water and doing protien drinks with fruit added. Hope all…
Postmenopausal bleeding
Hello all, I am a 50 year old postmenopausal women and have been having spotti g for months now. It is happening regularly and ranges from light pink to bright red, brown or or blackish. My abdomen is sometimes achey. I have a 7mm uterus with a 1,8 mm possible calcified fibroid. Previously there was a longstanding 5-7mm…
Opinons please. relationship problem with mom
Sorry this is so long. What do you guys think of this. My mom has been taking care of me for the most part since my diagnosos of cancer back in may. Others have done things to especially at the begining. One of my sisters was a huge help when i fisrt found out. She went to my initial doctors appointment and helped me call…
Been quiet but still lurking
Sept. marks my first post cancer surgery checkup. I'm anxious about my first scan since getting my diagnosis and subsequent surgery to remove the cancer. I have full faith that this scan will more than likely be good news and nothing will show up. But it's the other little things that has made my last few months so…
Daylady Checking In
Hi Ladies! I have been checking in periodically but also trying to make it through a summer that included moving our office to a new 7000 square foot space, celebrating 25 years in business, and announcing the sale of the company to my daughter and son-in-law...all in the last month. Had my most recent CT scan this week,…
4 years
This weeks marks 4 years since I hopped on this rollercoaster called cancer. My sweet husband and best friend brought me roses to celebrate the fact that I am still here, quite an accomplishment when I think about it. I wish I had found this site back then. Even though I had tremendous support from my family and friends,…
Interesting article about immune therapy research
http://www.nytimes.com/2016/08/02/health/cancer-cell-therapy-immune-system.html?mwrsm=Facebook&_r=1
Lou Ann update
Monday was the second of the Keytruda treatments And for the most part everything went well. Still almost no side effects. My blood test were all pretty good. Almost not anemic anymore. My CA 125 was a little troubling though. It jumped from 159 to over 800. Y oncologist said before we started that there was no way of…
Question about ordering Cool Water Cones
Has anyone ordered these recently? Did you order directly from the company via their website? I want to order, but noticed that there are no recent updates on their website or blog. I've sent them two e-mails to confirm that they're still in business, but no reply. Thanks very much.

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