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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…
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My mom -uterine serous
My mom had surgery today, she has uterine serous with omental and umbilical spread. He was able to get diseased tissue out, ofcourse this ups her stage to 4. Has anyone seen a good outcome with this type of scenario, chemo starts in 2 wks..
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Ovarian Cancer Survivor Wages Fight of Her Life
http://shine.yahoo.com/healthy-living/ovarian-cancer-survivor-wages-fight-of-her-life-205123518.html
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Pathology report
I recieved a copy of my pathology report. DIAGNOSIS: Endometriod adenocarcinoma, Figo II COMMENTS: Dr agrees with diagnosis of malignancy MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION: There are papillary fragments of adenocarcinoma with intermediate grade nuclear features, admixed with unremarkable benign secretory endometrium. The tumor cells…
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A date is set
October 9th... Robotic hysterectomy and lymph removal. Glad i have a date. Ready to go.. Lets get this over with. The stress and nerves alnost got me this week. The waiting for test results. Now the waiting for surgery. My thoughts are with you all <3
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Internal scarring from radiation?
Hi, my name is Jennette. I was diagnosed with stage IV cervical cancer in Feb. of '08 and completed chemo and radiation around June of '08. I've been cancer free since then (Praise to God!) but found out a couple years after treatment that I had hydonephrosis from tissue thickening or scarring (there not sure if the…
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TatooedtxGirl
Glad you found us so soon after your diagnosis. Of course you are all over the place. That's the norm for this stage of the game. Where are you in the process? Does your name mean you are starting with radiation? Hang out with us and we'll help you through.
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Pet
WooHoo negative Pet scan!
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NED!! after 4 rounds of Chemo (MMMT)
My mom was diagnosed with MMMT on September 2012. had hysterectomy and the results of biopsy was that the tumor is confined in the uterus 1/3 myometrial invasion (lymphnodes, etc...were clean). After having 4 round of carbo/Endoxan we received last week the results of the MRI and it was NED!!!. Our Dr Gyn/Onc informed us…
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I HAVE A DREAM...
...that one day we will have a pink heart shape pill that cures all cancers and our biggest complaint will be that it comes only in 6 different flavors. Please, join me in this dream and until then god bless us with nothing but happy hopeful days. Laz
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Two year anniversary, so doing the happy dance with NED!
Today is the two year mark from the last chemo treatment and still NED. Doing a Happy Dance all day! I cannot keep from smiling, it will make people wonder what I am up too! Have a great day everyone and know that I am praying for everyone on this site along with their families and friends. Trish
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Anyone with UPSC Stage 1A who chose not to have Chemo?
Hi! I was recently diagnosed with UPSC and am 4 weeks post radical hysterectomy. My pre-op CTs were negative as we're all the lymph nodes, and other biopsies done at surgery. I had had a D&C and polyp removal 1 month prior to hysterectomy which established the diagnosis. Originally my surgeon interpreted the research for…
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Blood work
I am about to have some blood work, but I would like to ask my doctor to add some extra ones. Does anyone have any advice as to what type of blood work I should get done besides CMP, CBC, CA125, anf Glucoses? I want to have my cholesterol checked as well, lipid panel. Last time, my glucoses were with range but on the high…
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My mom got very good news
Hi everyone - just thought I would share my mom's recent good news with you. She went for her 4th chemo treatment on Wednesday and got her latest CA-125 results and it was 16! We know this is just a step forward in her battle but she was diagnosed in April and after her surgery the pathology results showed stage 4b grade 4…
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Dr Appt privacy
My UPSC post-surgery & treatment discussion is in a few days. I have wonderful friends who insist on one of them going with me. I know they mean well, but I really want to do this by myself. I want time to digest the info & make m own decisions. I think I'm being calm and rational about all this, and plan to ask a lot of…
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probably over-reacting
I had hysterectomy in October 2010. have had spotting every couple of months since May 2011.also lower back pain - just like I used to get during my period. I eat an Advil just about every day for this. MRI and ultrasound and colposcopy say no cancer, but a hernia. I feel like my abdomen is getting bigger and buigger and I…