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Looking for Buddy to help me figure out my recurrence of Endometrial Cancer
I was diagnosed with Endometrial Cancer in March 2020 and had a radical hysterectomy. I received six chemotherapies and was in remission until this past October 2021 when I was told that I have a recurrence of the same cancer in my Omentum (pelvic area). My cancer is a high grade serosarcoma. I am looking for information…
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Recently had surgery
I had a radical hysterectomy on November 24 with many complications. After surgery I was bleeding internally and had to have another operation to stop the bleeding. I also ended up with nerve damage to my left food (hopefully not permanent) but is still quite painful, plus my bladder is now not working and I have to self…
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Questions for first visit to Gyn Oncologist
I recently had a biopsy, trans vag, and full pelvic ultrasound, and then hysteroscopy with biopsy and D & C. This all started because I started bleeding at my one year mark of menopause. I am 55 yrs old. I was told by many friends, family, and acquaintances that this was normal, but since I have an awesome menopause…
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Updated NCCN Guidelines
NCCN has updated both its clinical and patient guidelines. You do need to setup a free account with NCCN in order to access and download the clinical guidelines, although the patient guidelines don't require an account. One major change is that separate pathways were created for the following high-risk endometrial…
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Merry 🎄 and update
Never planned to post on Christmas Day, but realize it is a good time to be thankful for the many on this forum. I have made it to the 3 year mark for serous cell uterine and 2 year mark, for thyroid cancer. The checkup range is now 6 months, instead of 3 months and I find that anxiety is less. My doctors also have said…
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Sandwich of chemo then radiation then chemo
Any experience/info on this approach? I have uterine carcinosarcoma stage 3, so looking to help the odds. Thank you!
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Happy Holiday
Wishing everyone and their loved ones a wonderful holiday season - whichever one you celebrate - and all the best of health, happiness, peace and joy in 2022! A collective hug and merry everything! “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. Wishing you…
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28 Female Thickened Endometrium
I have a few questions regarding thickened endometrium. I am 28 years old, mother of 2, obese, had juvenile diabetes. Following some issues, i had a transV ultrasound which noted.... a 21.1 mm Endometrium and atleast two 2.1mm cysts in the endometrium. The results are clear in stating that my ovaries look great. What are…
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Doxil & Taste Changes
Hi ladies, Hope everyone is enjoying their holiday season! I'm reaching out as my mom started Doxil after finding out the Keytruda/Lenvima combo wasn't working. She had her first infusion December 8 and didn't really have any side effects at first. It's hard to tell though as she is absolutely ballooned up with ascites and…
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Newly diagnosed
Would anyone care to comment on what kind of pain they experienced while waiting for surgery? A small amount of spotting and what felt like menstrual cramps at age 67 led me to see a gynecologist that did an US and a biopsy. The biopsy showed group 1 cancer cells. I have met with a gynecological oncologist and I am…
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December Birthdays
If you are celebrating your birthday this month, share with us so we can wish you a Happy Birthday! Are you celebrating holidays this month? What are your plans?
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Change is hard!
I suppose we will all get used to the new format but I am VERY surprised to see my email address made public.