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Re Nine and a Half Years Cancer Free!
Hello Ladies: I saw my oncologist this past Monday, August 24th. My CA No. is 14. It was the same number last year. My oncologist wants to see me next year in August and he said that my UPSC Stage 1 Cancer that I was diagnosed with in February of 2011 (Nine and a half years) is Unlikely to come back. That is very much a…
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Recurrence
Hi all, It's been awhile since I updated but I do read your posts and keep you all in my prayers. july 9 I had a sigmoidectomy for diverticulosis and had unexpected results. 2 Masses were found along with cancer in my abdomen. Big surprise because I had 3 ct scans and a pet scan that showed nothing. i currently have a…
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5 year anniversary survived stage IIIC endometrioid adenocarcinoma
Hi, just wanted to post some hope for those going through a scary time. I just passed my five year anniversary since my treatment began for Stage IIIC, grade 2 endometrial cancer (endometrioid adenocarcinoma). It had spread to my pelvic lymph nodes, which boosted up my initial "don't worry about it" Stage 1 version of no…
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Scan time coming up...
- and im trying to be cool about it. Having blood work done tomorrow, scan Monday. Result 12 days later. It’s a long wait. In Denmark, scan results as well as result on blood work will be in my patient portal after some days. It’s hard times ahead. Wondering if any habe tried getting a recurrence 3-4 months after…
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Radiation Gastroenteritis
Hello, all. I'm hoping to get some hints on my diet. I finished my treatments in 2018, including surgery, radiation and brachy therapy. Since that time, I have been able to eat less and less. Right now, I'm down to consuming High Protein Boost and clear Boost Breeze. Surgery was done by a general surgeon, with a large…
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UPSC new study results
https://ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.1200/JCO.20.00549 Molecular Classification of the PORTEC-3 Trial for High-Risk Endometrial Cancer: Impact on Prognosis and Benefit From Adjuvant Therapy I have the p53 mutation, 70% of serous have the p53 mutation which has a poorer prognosis. Does this explain why some UPSC survive and so…
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Thank you for all your comforting words
Thank you for everyone thinking of me during this most difficult time in my life. Tears are running down my face as I read your responses and all the love and care and heartfelt emotions that you were giving to me. I can't even tell you how much that meant to me. My husband ended up with double sepis after a failed…
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Serous Carcinoma- spots in lungs.
Hello everyone. I'm new to the board and would like to thank everyone for taking the time to write their experiences! I cant tell you all how much it has already meant to us. My aunt was recently diagnosed with serous carcinoma stage 4. The doctor is recommending a total hysterectomy provided they did not find and spots in…
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Uterine Serous Carcinoma- Lenvima/Keytruda
Hello, Has anyone else been on the new FDA approved medication Keytruda/Lenvima? My mom had arecurrence of USPC & was started on this drugs. thanks
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Endometroid carcinoma with squamous differentiation
Hi everyone, I do not post anymore but I keep reading your stories quite often When I was diagnosed on July 2018 the Dr told me that I had Endometrioid Stage 1A Grade 1 I read my Pathology report yesterday with more attention and it says Endometrioid Carcinoma with Squamous Differentiation. I checked online and I've got…
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Serous endometrial cancer (UPSC) - please give me hope
Dearest members! I'm from Stockholm Sweden. My 71- year old mother was diagnosed with UPSC stage II B for about 3 months ago. She underwent surgery and will have her fourth cycle of chemotherapy next week. During the chemotherapy a CT scan was performed and further investigation showed that had positive cytology in one of…
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Brachytherapy on the horizon
Hello Ladies, I've been lurking here for about a month and have enjoyed the posts, although I don't always understand the terminology. I am a new member of the endometrial adenocarcinoma "club". I didn't have traditional symptoms (bleeding, etc.) and the issue came up during a routine Pap smear (abmormal cells) in April. I…
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UPSC and hormone replacement update - MA Bound
I had my 3-month check up a couple of weeks ago and, as expected, my gyn/onc recommended against hormone regulation. So, I'm trying the eggshell that MA Bound recommended, and I wanted to thank you for the information. It isn't something I found on my own. Also, a friend mentioned my neuropathy to his podiatrist who said…