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Avastin/Taxol
After what was clearly losing ground all summer, my onc is putting me on this Avastin/Taxol regimen for what he calls a "complete remission". But, I have a very large tumor on my neck and several suspicious spots, including the lung and thyroid. To complicate things, he is switching positions from one hospital to another,…
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Immunotherapy
It's not OUR cancer - in fact it's targeted to those under age 25 with lymphoblastic leukemia - but I rejoyce every time I see more treatments coming online. All cancer patients been stuck with the same ole chemo crap way too long, time for a change - and a cure.…
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Texans
im sorry to be off topic, but I know we have members from Texas and I am wanting if they are safe, especially the one in Beaumont where flooding is increasing. My daughter lives there too and I haven't heard from her this morning yet. Please if you can Texans give a shout out to let us know you are safe. Prayers for all!
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Home from Germany
I've now been back from Germany for just over 3 weeks. I completed 5 rounds of whole body hyperthermia and 6 rounds of chemo from March through the first part of August, though there was a bit of a glitch between treatments 4 & 5. I had trouble getting my WBC and platelets to recover after chemo/WBH #4. They never did come…
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Cheese Update
Seeing oncologist tomorrow but just read my CT scan online: PELVIS free fluid: Increase in now moderate volumeascites. There has been progression of peritoneal nodularity. The findings are consistent with carcinomatosis. Progression of peritoneal carcinomatosis. Let the games begin!
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New here-Undifferentiated Endometrial Carcinoma
Hi, just joined today. I was diagnosed with cancer on May 30. Had an internal ultra sound, chest c-ray, CT scan and two biopsies. My biopsies had to be sent to multiple labs and the pathologists did not all agree on what type of cancer/tumor I had. My cancer team has decided on UEC. i started chemo on July 7. Taxol/carb…
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beccabtown
I've been in touch with Becca's sister and I have sad news. Becca passed away yesterday morning with her dad and sister at her side. Rachel, her sister, wanted me to share the news here and wanted to make sure that we all know how much Becca valued our kindness and support. Memorial arrangements are pending, but I will…
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Had to skip chemo again
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Grief and anxiety but why ?
I come here confused and just depressed , i was diagnosed with endometrial and ovarian cancer last July . July 2016, then like a flash i met my oncologist was scheduled for a total abdominal hysterectomy . I didnt have time to even think of what the surgery would mean to me . I mean I was already 44 years old , not…
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My Mom not eating or drinking much
My Mom has been through 2 rounds of chemo plus radiation and is now 2 treatments into her 3rd round. the first 2 were tough but this 3rd round is much much tougher. before she would be down for 4-5 days and then would gradually get stronger and would be even in the kitchen again just before her next treatment. this time…
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UPDATE: 6 1/2 yrs. since hysterectomy and worried....
UPDATE: I had the appointment with my Gyneologic Oncologist Monday afternoon. He said that all felt well. He took a vault smear and did an internal exam with two different speculums (he wanted to see up high) and then he did a pelvic exam and a rectal exam. He said he would know in about two weeks about the vault smear,…
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Clinical Trials for UPSC Progression - Message for Barbershopbari
This message is for Barbershopbari, who posted Aug 21 on an older thread. Your wife's situation is similar to mine, but I had no fluid buildup, and I never received Avastin. (Apologies if I am confusing posts!) I completed a second line of treatment with doxirubicin liposomal + carboplatin in June. Treatments delayed…
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Dealing with stage 4b Serous Uterine Cancer
I am writing with hopes of gaining some ideas/help regarding my wife's serous uterine cancer, with which she was diagnosed in June, 2016 following a total hysterectomy. As the cancer had metastisised to the omentum/peritoneum outside her uterous, it was immediately staged at level 4. Her surgeon/oncologist/ob/gyn (same…
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I Feel Like I Failed Chemo
My first chemo after surgery was carbo and taxotere. I had some spread to lymph nodes, but only in the pelvic region. The taxotere was a half dose because I have such bad perpherial neuropathy already from the antibiotic levoquin. I did okay, so they upped the dose to 3/4's on the taxotere and I did horrible. Lympodema in…
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Hit the six year mark as of 22 Aug 2017
I just wanted to post and let everyone know that it is a doable thing. I just hit six years after last chemo treatment on Tuesday, 22 Aug 2017. I had stage 3c1 grade 3 carcinoma sarcoma uterine cancer. DX in April 2011, complete hysterectomy and then six rounds of carbo/Taxol chemo treatment. I was 54 when I found out but…
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Osteoporosis treatments
Hola! I was wondering if anyone is going through treatment for osteoporosis. I developed osteoporosis after having 18 treatments of chemo six years ago. I am currently taking Risedronate Sodium 150 MG Oral Tablet once a month, but I feel like I am developing a side effect: acid reflux. My doctor wants to do a bone density…
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New Here...Surgery in 2days...UPSC...SCARED
Hello to everyone, and thank you ALL for your contributions thus far. I have been lurking around for a couple of weeks, and I finally have the nerve to speak out...or maybe it's the strong desire to reach out. I am terrified about this journey that's just beginning. I am 43 years young and have 4 children: 20, 18, 9, and…
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UTROSCT
Hi everyone. I'm in the UK and trying to find anyone who has been diagnosed with a Uterine Tumour Resembling Ovarian Sex Cord Tumour (UTROSCT) I had Breast Cancer in 2009 and following treatment was put on Tamoxifen (initially for 5 years, but during my treatment UK medical thinking was revised to giving Tamoxifen for 10…
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Hair Dyes
I've been wearing a wig for a couple of months now as my chemo thinned my hair. I've gotten a lot of positive feedback on it. I'm 68 years old, nearly 69, and my own hair is a silvery brown. My wig was labelled as light brown, but it has a definite red cast to it. People tell me I look much younger with the wig as I don't…
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Article on Clinical Trials
I'd be very interested in hearing your reactions to this article. I have my own, but I'll share it later. I know sometimes there are problems with accessing links, so I've provided two. I'm guessing the second one might work better for most.…
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Allergic Reaction to Carboplatin, Question on Length of Time for Genomic Testing
I had UPSC stage IVb in 2010. After surgery, I had 6 rounds of Carboplatin and Taxol, which I handled fairly well. I did have a blood transfusion of packed red blood cells halfway through for shortness of breath and I had peripheral neuropathy. I never had any nausea and vomiting because of the Emend I was given. My cancer…
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Informative Mushroom Supplement Article
Anyone taking or thinking about taking mushroom supplements might find this article about their bioavailability interesting. http://supplement-facts.org/2012-6.php#.WZcROT6GPal Also, Mushroom Wisdom was given as a source for these supplements in an earlier post. I was googling about them and it seems they have some issues…
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Recently Diagnosed with Uterine Cancer
Hi. My name is Staci and I am 59 years old. I was just told this week that I have uterine cancer and am having a difficult time accepting the news. This all started about two months ago when I felt something wasn't right so I went to my doctor who advised me to have an abdominal and pelvic sonogram. The abdominal sonogram…
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Six years cancer free but still worried
HI all, I have been uterine cancer free for six years (and thyroid cancer free for three years). I still have the pain I originally had in the beginning that alerted me that something was wrong and led to them finding the cancer. The pain is worse and focuses in my frontal genital area, like the fatty area above the actual…
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New to board- curious about mets
Hello. My mom was diagnosed with UPSC almost 3 years ago. She had a hysterectomy & removal F all pelvic lymph nodes. They did not recommend chemo or radiation. They have been monitoring with scans. Recently she had me feel a lump that appeared on her chest. I called her oncologist & asked that they move up her scans BC she…
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Five years!
Today is my cancer anniversary. Five years go I got on this rollercoaster ride. I am not cancer free or NED, but I am still here. It has been a lot of ups and downs, but many more good days than bad. I have discovered how really blessed I am. I have found out how much my husband loves me. My family and friends are…
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Done with treatments and just want to help others!
After my hysterectomy, 6 rounds of chemo, and 3 brachytheraphy, I just want to help others now as they go through this journey (in person or online!) My follow up after treatments went well. My CA125 was 3.6, my exam was normal. I will have a CT scan, mammogram, skin cancer screening, survivorship meeting in a month, and…
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Cat Safety
I just had my second chemo. The side effects are worse this time, but mostly just the aches, especially my arms and the nausea, so I feel lucky. They upped the taxotere so I was braced for this. I just wanted to double check and make sure it's okay for my cat to lay on me and knead me with her paws. Will she absorb…
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Recently Diagnosed
I am new to this site and really gratefully that I found it. All you ladies have given me strength and courage for the road I have ahead. I had one day of spotting and the next day was in my dctor's office for a pap test and my doctor advised I would have to have a pelvic and internal ultrasound before seeing the GYN. Had…
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Continuing Good news from update from reoccurrence from Oct. of 2016
Hi Ladies: I wanted to update everyone from my reoccurrence of UPSC from last October of 2016. I had a CA 125 blood test done on Monday, July 31st which showed my level to be 19 which is in the normal range. In May it was 26. This is very good news for me and I am very happy about this. I had a 3 month visit with my…