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Concerned I may be looking at cancer
Hi ladies, I'm glad I found this board! With so many fears and concerns it's good to have outside ears and advice from others who've gone thru the same things. A quick guided tour of me... I have been dealing with crazy fatigue, low back and tailbone pain for 2 years. One dr diagnosed with fibro, another thinks I have…
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Serum HE4 marker for recurrent endometrial cancer
I know many people on this board are not being measured for serum HE4 or their doctors may not be familiar with it. Both HE4 and CA125 are blood markers for endometrial cancer. I am tested for both markers as part of my ongoing follow-up treatment. Below is an article published by the NIH that explains what this marker is…
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My uncle has cancer. I want to suupot him
Ho dont get on here very often any more. But still do at times. My dad has been telling me the last few monthes that they think his younger brother has cancer. I just found out today my uncle (dads brother) had surgery this last week to remove the cancer. He has to do chemo This uncle has been talking to my dad about how…
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Hi, I'm new here. PLEASE HELP ME!!!
My mom has been in the hospital since late July. She had uterine cancer which was taken out in early August. She was in ICU for 4 1/2 weeks. Now, she's been back and forth beteween The Hospital and Rehab. Now, to make a long story short, my mom isn't in good shape. They said she's probably going to die. Here's my…
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I got good news today
Hi ladies... y'all have been such great support...thank you so much! I saw my radiology oncologist today and although he didn't say I am exactly dancing with NED lets say we are in the same ballroom and he has spotted me from across the floor and is heading my way... Quick background: I have Stage 4 UPSC....hysterectomy in…
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Burning Rash from Doxil
I am currently on Doxil for Uterine Cancer, second go round, I am having the severe rash burning spots under arms, thighs, elbow, anywhere where pants bands rub me, etc. I am a big busted women so not wearing a bra is out when going to work. I thought about double layering clothes but then I get hot again and that effects…
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Probiotics
I know this subject has been bought up before, but most of the threads are older. Which ones would be the best to use for chemo patients? Amazon has a whole bunch, but I have no idea which ones are better. What should I be looking for? Or should I go more with kefir, yogurts, etc.? Go the natural route? So far, diarrhea…
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Re: Alternative treatments
I was diagnosed with stage 111 endometrial cancer in July 2017. i have had surgery and have nearly completed chemotherapy cycle. i am considering going for alternative treatment as follow up to strenghten my immune system. I was wondering if anyone of you have had experience of alternative treatment and how successful were…
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Concerns about radiotherapy - abdominal & pelvic
I was diagnosied with stage III endometrial cancer in july. I have had a full hysterectomy with ovaries & fallopian tubes removed. i am currently undergoing chemotherapy, and will be having the last cycle next week. The consultant has recommended radiotherapy to the abdomen and pelvis for 5 weeks to prevent re-occurance. i…
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Looking for stage IV survivors?
I was diagnosed in October with IVB high grade serous adenocarcinoma. Underwent radical hysterectomy I am facing chemo now. My surgeon believes that I can survive this. Statistics tell me differently. Indeed the medical oncologist I met with told me that I have a 20% chance of survival within 5 years. They are only…
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My first chemo ... a room of LIFE?
From my chemo sister on another board, I expected there to be a sense of gloom at the infusion stations. But instead, there was a real spirit of "We're ALL going to beat this" in my area. Not at all what I expected. The nursing staff agreed that going for that five-year mark and beyond was NOT impossible. They have seen…
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Bladder mass NOT CANCER!!
Went to urology yesterday and had cath removed. Didn't see doc, but nurse said path report stated no cancer! I go back in two weeks for follow up. Now saying that, I have to admit I'm absolutely mentally exhausted. The waiting and the unknown can really mess with you. I want to thank y'all for the kind words and support.…
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Post surgery expectations
I had a hysterectomy and lymph nodes removed 18 days ago. My surgery took 5 hours. I would like to know what others experienced post surgery. I don’t know what is “normal”. How long does it take before your guts settle down. I go from diarrhea to lots of gas to mild constipation. I’m getting odd shooting pains, twitches,…
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Ladies Entering Chemo, Get Your Vitamin B-12 Level Checked
Just returned from visit with endocrinologist who evaluated my post-chemo neuropathy. She lamented that I did not have my Vitamin B-12 level checked before chemo because it was found to be low after chemo and it likely was low before I started. Low B-12 is a cause of neuropathy on its own and chemo certainly didn't help.…
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How to date?
So I am single and I have cancer from which I will most certainly die, probably sooner rather than later. Nevertheless I am still not ready to hang up the spurs where love and sex and dating are concerned. I'm just not really sure how to go about it. I would love to hear what you ladies have to say and what your…
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MMMT / Return to work
to anyone that may have uterine carcinosarcoma I find it so hard to seek others as this is so incredibly rare. I had major surgery in February. Completed carbo/taxol in June and brachytherapy in August. Have been home for ten months. I'm attempting to work for 4hours a day eother in the office but mostly from home. I'm…
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Colour of Blood
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New here, and confused as anything.
My story started mildly ... post-menopausal pink stuff after strenuous exercise. I have a prolapsed bladder AND fibroids, plus I didn't hydrate properly. Bad, bad idea. At first, since I'm prone to kidney stones, my family doctor thought I had those. My kidney function was indeed impaired. She suggested Poise Impressa for…
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Bowel obstruction
My mother in law just experienced a bowel obstruction due to a UPSC tumor (recurrence) that has grown and is pressing on the colon from the outside. They placed 2 stents in bowel to help but the tumor is not be operable. Also fear that this means the current treatment (Avastin chemo) is not working. I know I should not…
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I'm new here and need Advice - done with treatments - now no Intimacy
Hi All, I'm 42 years old, never had children, married for 4 years and I was diagnosed last October 2016 of Uterine Cancer Stage IIIC1 - Grade 3. I went through all the treatments just fine. Now it's been 5 months since my last Radiation treatment, still I don't feel any intimacy at all. My husband and I talked last night…
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Update: To add radiation or not after chemo
I was diagnosed in October with Stage IIIA endometrioid adenocarcinoma after a total debulking surgery. My gyno oncologist prescribed 6 cycles of taxol/carboplatin and I just finished my 2nd infusion on Wednesday (2 down, 4 to go!). When reading the posts in this forum, I noticed that most of you received brachytherapy or…
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Bladder mass removed today
I had the mass in my bladder removed today and everything went well. Right before the procedure the doctor said I might have to have go home with a catheter. That caught me off guard! He said if a cath was needed and the tumor wasn't too deep I could get the cath removed tomorrow. If the tumor was deep then I'd have to…