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Inusrance dropped because of cancer
My mom's insurance has informed her they are dropping her. Has anyone else had this happen and if so what resources did you use to help out. Also, were you able to find any insurance to cover your continuing treatments & meds?
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now what?
I was diagnosed last year w endometrial CA. Had surgery and against the advice of the RN in my family had series of three branch treatments. Was told 95 percent success rate but the RN was right....hurt to urinate for month etc. Almost a year to the day I was notified by PET scan that CA was back needed more invasive surf…
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Serous endometrial intraepithelial Cancer (serous EIC)
Anyone else out there with EIC- it is a non-invasive stage of UPSC- my gyn/onco considers it to be a stage 0. I had negative nodes, tubes, ovaries and omentum, but apparently had a lot of EIC in the uterus. Tumor boards at 2 majorcancer centers were split on my need for chemo, so I elected to do chemo (3 cycles carbo and…
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advice needed
i was rushed to hospital with severe abdominal pain about 3 weeks ago, and was told it was probably constipation. i went to see my family doc who ordered a transvaginal and abdominal US. they found 2 abnormalties higher up in the lining of my uterus and a growth on my liver. im scheduled for another trans US friday morning…
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Here go the nerves again
I knew that my surgery was possibly not the end of this journey. Today the surgeons office called and are pushing me into their busy schedule tomorrow. I have already made my follow up appt for Nov. 4th. The suregeon told me that I would not see him sooner than my follow up unless he felt further treatment was needed..…
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Newly diagnosed, many questions
My mom just got her biopsy results in, and it is endometrial cancer. We are going to talk to a gyn/onc tomorrow to find out more and plan out treatment. Now, ever since the suspicion came up a couple weeks ago, I have been reasearching and reading about it, which led me here to this wonderful site. I know from reading…
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My treatment plan...
Okay, met with the doctor today. He told me that I was the hot topic at their latest meeting. This is what they've got planned for me. 6 weeks of radiation therapy daily along with weekly chemo with the drug Cisplatin. Then, a 3-4 week break after which we would begin 4 rounds (every three weeks) with Taxol/Carbo (maybe…
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Should I be more assertive
Hi all, I'm not a current cancer patient, but it runs rampant in my family. I need some advice on how pushy to be regarding my current situation. I'm 48 and it's been 21 months since my last period, and menopause was confirmed with FSH test last January. Oct. 2, I had bleeding when I woke up so I called my OB/Gyn. I went…
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If I did this right
....this should be the real me. Time to stop hiding behind my kids! If this turn out to be a picture of a chicken pot pie, please ignore! Debrajo
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one more time
I quit if this doesn't work...I promise!
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GREAT news today
Went to the doctor today and got my lab results. It was 8 weeks since my last marker was drawn. It went from 718.2 to 721. That is the least amount of increase I have ever had in 8 weeks. Who else do you know that would e celebrating a CA-125 of 721!!!!!!!! All other labs are good. It is just a number, as my Florida doctor…
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Surgery update
Good afternoon ladies :) It's nice to be posting results today. Today i'm not feeling the fuzziness of the anesthesia. So, I went in on Wen @ 11:30a. I was hooked up and ready to go into surgery @ 12:30p. My surgeon started early. We were scheduled for 3 hour surgery.. took 4. I don't remember anything after surgery..just…
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Looking for a Second Opinion
Hi, My mother-in-law was diagnosed with stage IV endometrial cancer in November of 2008. The cancer was found in endometrial cells as well as some lymph nodes. Her initial treatment included surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy (Carbo/Taxol). By summer of 2009, her scans came up clear, and there was no trace of the cancer.…
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Looking for answers!
Hi. I happened upon this website by chance. After reading some of the postings I decided to join. I have so many questions that my head is spinning and I do not know where to turn! Please help if you can! (Thank you in advance!) I was diagnosed with uterine cancer on January 23rd, 2012. I had a radical hysterectomy on…
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A wish for each of you
Hello everyone, This is Mary Ann's husband Rudy. I follow your progress through the postings and am inspired by the strength and courage each of you show. I offer each of you this wish:"May the sun bring you new energy by day. May the moon softly restore you by night. May the rain wash away your worries. May the breeze…
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Avastin for recurrence of MMMT?
Does anyone have any experience with Avastin for a recurrence of MMMT? My doctor has mentioned this as a possibility, and I'm not finding much about its use with this particular cancer. I have finally joined after almost a year of reading the posts on this board. I want to thank everyone who posts because it has been so…
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we are here, at last
Well, tomorrow is the davinci surgery. I'm set to go in at 11:30a, surgery at 1pm. Surgeon says 3hrs. I am very ready to do this. This last week has been crazy. Mental craziness. I thought I knew stress untill this diagnosis. It's gona be a long night. damn stress!!!
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Slight vaginal bleeding after bowel movement
Hi all, I don't post too much, but I gain great strength from reading all your posts. I'll be calling my gyn onc when the office opens, but I thought I'd ask if any of you have had this problem. Last night, after a bought of diahrrea, I had some slight bright red vaginal bleeding. I'm post-hyterectomy, post-chemo,…
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Need some help, please!!
My mom, who is 53 and never had any female issues, went to the doctor last week after complaining about back pain that went to her leg, the doctor said it was sciatica, gave her meds and sent her home. A week later she went back, they did a CT scan and saw a mass in her uterus. She was then sent to another hospital and…
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Mom with Stage IV Endometrial Cancer... lost.. help
My name is Brandon. We were just told by my Mom's doctor yesterday that after stanford had examined her lab work, she has stage IV Endometrial cancer. A very large tumor that is in her abdomen. She had to have stints in her kidneys and a colostomy bad set up. She is at home now. The doctor was very negative and said she…
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Foundation of Women's Cancer - CFC
I did not know that the Foundation of Women's Cancer was part of the Combined Federal Campaign program. Since being diagnosed in 2011 I have looked to see if there was an organization I could donate to through my check and never found one or did not do a complete check. I have found them but the percent for admin &…
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JAN, WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU OR YOUR DAUGHTER.
I know it must be difficult!!!!!!! We love you and need an update!
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Jan
Just want to let you know I'm thinking about you
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Beila?
Ladies, While we think of and pray for the new members on our site, and for Jan as she faces her treatment...I wonder once again if anyone has heard from another long-standing member, Beila? It's been a very long time since I have seen any posts! Kathy
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Study Finds Widespread Flaws in Treatment
On the front page of NY Times today the following article link speaks of importance in "qualified" docs for the BEST treatment protocol. It does speak more on ovarian, but see a lot of overlap to any cancer. Basically get to the best doc, and if not sure get a second opinion, as they can open us up to a very long and…
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Just diagnosed and have the blues?
Just diagnosed with A1 typical complex - uterus and cervix coming out next week. But why am I all of the sudden in tears and extremely sad. This is not like me at all. I can take anyhting that comes my way. I am the rock of the family and community. Never felt this before. A severe cloud gloomy hovering - heavy on the…
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Low Total Cholesterol
I just have my lab tests back. My lipids are as follow: Trygliceride 43, range <150 Total Cholesterol 109, range 125-200 HDL 53, range > or = 46 LDL 47, range < 130 I am concerned about my total cholesterol being so low. Anyone with the ame experience? I am calling my doctor tomorrow!
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September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
But you probably already knew that. I just hope the rest of the world gets the message. Note that this year they are focusing on uterine cancer. And I just saw an ad on CNN! From the Foundation for Women's Cancers: ... "It's been more than a decade since the Foundation for Women's Cancer declared September as Gynecologic…
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As my cancer journey unfolds.....
Few weeks back a lymph node was found on my neck, and gave it a few days to see if it would change...got a bit smaller, but still uncomfortable to the touch. Called GYN oncologist whom suggested I see my PCP, whom didn't think it was thyroid. From there I was directed to another specialist, ENT (ear, nose & throat) doc…
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Another round of chemo
My mother-in-law is going to be starting her third chemo treatment for metastatic endometrial cancer. The first two treatments were Carbo/Taxol and then Carbo alone. This time it's going to beTopotecan every day for a week with two weeks off in between. I think she is nervous about the side effects because it is a new…