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Found Incidental Thyroid Nodules
Hi, I have UPSC and am very fortune to be NED at this time. I had my yearly CT scan. This time it included the chest....usually just the abdomen/pelvis area. However, it showed a thyroid nodule. I was then scheduled for an ultrasound, which I had 1/1/2 weeks ago. I had an oncology appointment this past Monday. My doctor…
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Sad News - Jan
It is with a heavy heart that I share this; Jan passed away yesterday, surrounded by family. I believe her name here was Jazzy1. She had a wonderful spirit and fought hard. She will be deeply missed. My prayers are with her family.
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Monitoring UPSC
Good Morning, Ladies, I saw my gynecologic oncologist yesterday for a three month checkup and so far so good- I am 5 months out from my last treatment and am presently showing NED. My doctor said that there are three things he monitors regularly: 1). How I am feeling physically; 2) my CA-125 (11 now) and 3). my…
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Bleeding after intercourse and Post cervical cancer treatments
Hello, I am new and I was diagnosed with Stage IIB cervical cancer in late February 2014. I went through all my radiation/chemotherapy treatments and just last week got my 3 month post checkup and was given a cancer-free diagnosis. Praise God. I was told to use a dilator and have regular sex three or more times a week. But…
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Abdominal pain after eating
My mom has upsc 3c and finished her treatment in Feb, chemo and radiation. She is now complaining from abdominal pain after she eats certain food. She had a scan and nothing was abnormal. I just want to know if anyone have the same problem??? The docs first said it could be virus infection but it has been two weeks now. We…
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Sara Zipora
Has anyone heard from her? It's been awhile. I miss her positive, upbeat posts.
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I am grateful
I want to say thank you to all the wonderful women who post on this forum and tell you how grateful I am for the kindness and caring that you show for us all. Since Jan's passing I am aware more than ever how important it is to acknowledge each other and be thankful for those who are there for us. It is so encouraging and…
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Mother said to only have a few weeks to live, think she has stage IV
Hi, I am a 18 year old kid and my mom has been given a few weeks to live. At least that is what my family says. My dad reminds me that she probably will only live a few more week and then says maybe she could live a few more years. However, she has done her will and has chosen to be cremated and I guess I feel like the few…
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Trying to find answers
Hi Everyone, My mom was diagnosed with endometrial cancer back in 2008 and my husband and I had been doing everything we could to help her out throughout the years (and to help ourselves cope)...including joining this site. We never would post anything, but we would read the boards and found so much hope and comfort. So…
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The P word
Hi everyone, I've been reading your posts for a few weeks. You're such a lovely and supportive group that I decided to post a message. Ten months ago I collapsed at home after a massive blood loss in the shower. I was taken to hospital for emergency surgery. In my uterus they found a large tumor, 24x16x14cm. I was given a…
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RO !! I know how you are feeling!!!
So sorry Ro, I know you knew Jan for a long time and it must be difficult for you. But think of her as being in a deep sleep. No more pain, no hospital trips, no tears no more worring and waiting for results thinking what chemo next. She is resting.
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Various immunoassay methods for CA 125
Good Morning, Ladies, I have had three CA-125 immunoassay tests done and each one used a different method to obtain the results. It is confusing and frustration because I don't think these various methods for assessing the CA-125 can be compared with one another. My first CA-125 test was done in November, 2013,…
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Very Scared High White Cells
Dear All, I always read Uterine board from 2009. I never replied due to lack of knowldge. My mother was diagnoised stage 3c and grade 1 in may 2009. she had 6 rounds of chemo and surgery. She was fine till May 14 when they found recurrence in her right lung. luckily she had only 1 spot which they resected. She has gain…
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Brachytherapy - Long-Term Side Effect
Hi All: I have just encountered one of the long-term side effects of brachytherapy. I had surgery yesterday for a placement of a ureter stent. At first, I thought it was due to the soft tissue mass that I have wherein my left ureter passes through it. However, after surgery yesterday, my urologist indicated that she feels…
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Vanderbilt doing new drug treatment
My sister-in-law, Kelly, has carcinoma sarcoma of the uterus stage four. She has METS in her lungs, stomach and colon, she is still doing very well. While she was in Nashville at the conference she met a doctor who knew that a doctor at Vanderbilt was doing some experimental drugs. She got in touch with Dr. Todd Bauer at…
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Wigs and what to do with them when done.
My aunt passed away in April of this year. My cousin is trying to find out what she can do with the wigs my aunt accumulated. Is there a place that will be able to pass them on to someone else who needs them from chemo.? I suggested she contact Gilda's Club. Any other suggestions? Would appreciate any thoughts. My aunt…
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Radiation Tx change
I have had a hysterectomy and the 6 chemo treatments. 9 of the planned 25 internal radiation treatments are done. Until today I expected to have 3 internal ones. I was staged w Endometrial Adenocarcinoma stage 3C grade 2. However, today my external radiation Dr told me that he and the internal specialist have talked. They…
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Father's age may be relevant
Hi, Ladies, I read this a while back and wanted to share it with you. My father was 35-years-old when I came to be. TUESDAY, April 8, 2014 (HealthDay News) -- A father's age at the time of his daughter's birth may affect her risk for breast, ovarian and endometrial cancer in adulthood, a new study suggests. Researchers…
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Missing Jan, Jazzy
Hope you are okay.
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Gastropareisis from chemo
I had TAH 11/8/11. Had lymph nodes removed by my para aortic, I have been fine, now since April of this year problems with gastritis and pain and couldn't eat anything rough, just a bland diet. Well I had a test called gastric emptying test, you eat eggs with a nuclear tracer on it, and every hr for 4 they monitor where…
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my 47 year old friend found a lump in her belly
Regular check up dr. found this tumor in the belly, said it is outside of the uterus. Going for advice from gyn/onc. Any info would be appreciated.
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National Women's survivors Convention
Just checking in, I am in Nashville at the NationalWomen's Survivors Convention With my SIL, Kelly. Kelly was told 3 weeks ago that the cancer has spread to lungs, colon and stomach . Even with this diagnosis she has continued to work out with trainer (last thing I would do even if I had 3 years to live), has flown to…
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Peritoneal Spread of Endometrial Adenocarcinoma : Advice Needed
I am posting on behalf of my sister. Brief History My sister had Fibroids, during laproscopic surgery the frozen sample indicated malignancy and the surgeon removed and cleaned the entire Uterine Vault. (Complete Histerectomy) but did not examine the lymph nodes. The biopsy indicated Stage T3B Nx Mx. We underwent…
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Cards
Hi all, I have been trying to find boxes of cards to send to people who have/had cancer for encouragement and that have some humor. I found that the cards I liked the best were the one's that made me laugh. I enjoyed the more serious one's but laughing was better for me. Does anyone know a store or a website that sells…
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I need advice please!
Hello. just a little refresher before I explain. I was supposed to have readical hyst last Monday for cerv & endometrial cancer. My Gyn/onc came in last minute to say he was switching surgery to a conization & that my initial DX of malignancy from my regular GYN could be wrong & that mass found on CT is prob just fibroids.…
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Interesting doctor's appointment today
I had my lab and CAT scan last week. Today the doctor gave me the results. My CA 125 went from 1441 to 1582. That is not too big of a rise for me in 8 weeks. My CAT scan showed only one lymph node in the right mediastinal area near the trachea that had grown from 2.8 X 2.2cm to 4.1 X 3.6cm. And that was the only lymph node…
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Meaning of CIN, VIN & VAIN
Hi all! I was floored to find out that this type of pre cancer existed. Here is my understanding of them: CIN is Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia, VAIN is Vaginal Intraepithelial Neoplasia, & VIN is Vulvar Intraepithelial Neoplasia and all are graded as I, II, III with III the most severe and considered adenocarcinoma in…
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Insomnia
Has anyone had insomnia while in chemo treatment? Sometimes I only sleep 2-4 hours a night. I'm trying melatonin. Statred with 5 mg which did nothing so I increased it to 10 mg. Sometimes it helps; sometimes not. I don't want to take anything like Ambian.
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Endometrial & Cervical Adenocarcinoma DX
I finally heard back today. DXd with Uterine & Cervical CA + VIN III, VAIN III & CIN III. He said the uterine ca invaded my cervix. I'm relieved I finally know vs waiting for the results. The doc said to not worry about the VIN, CIN & VAIN right now bc he just wants to focus on the uterine & cervical ca for now (one step…
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CT Scan Today
My mom is having a CT scan today to see if the second regimen of chemo is working. I just wanted to post so she could get as many prayers/good vibes/positive energy as possible! Thanks guys!