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Something Silly to share
Hola, I just wanted to share with everyone something very silly. I just came back from the grocery store, and while there I meet Charlotte Gerson. She was so sweet to talk to me for a little short period of time. She told me that the best anticancer vegetable, though expensive, was asparagus. She also mentioned the…
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Radiation and chemo help!? ( 3b endometrial cancer)
Radiation and chemo help!? I have stage 3b endometrial cancer, and recently had a hysterectomy. Next up in a month or so I start treatments. I am underweight NOW so am concerned how much I can tolerate. I also wonder if I can choose the amount of treatments (they are recommending 5-6 weeks rad and 6 chemo) I would like to…
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Osteoporosis after Chemo
I am sure we have talked about this before, but I cannot find the thread. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in my spine and osteopenia in the hips and neck, right after I finished chemo. I told my doctor to give me some time to recover, so I did not have to take any prescription medication. I am now having back and chest…
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Anyone have atypical pap results after being NED for awhile?
I had my six month appointment with my doctor on May 31st. Since I had not had a scan for a couple of years, he ordered chest x-ray and Ct of abdomin and pelvis. Got those results last week. All results were unremarkable. My doctor did a PAP on the 31st. Yesterday, June 20th, I get a call from the office with regard to my…
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Paging Dr. Beila
Beila - just checking in to see how you are doing. Please let us know how you are doing. Last I heard you were going to spend some time with hubby - hope you are still enjoying time with him. Just say hi - we all worry about each other! JanH
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new to this... and pretty freaked out
hi, i am new to the board and not fighting my own battle but fighting hard for my Mom. She was diagnosed with stage 111c uterine cancer in October 2009 and had surgery including lymph node removal - there was cancer found in 3 of the 30 taken. She went through 6 rounds of chemo in 2010 and we waited with fingers crossed.…
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A glimmer of hope on the horizon...
If it works on ovarian cancer...maybe it will work on UPSC which is said to be similar. Full article here: http://www.thespec.com/news-story/3845131-cancer-breakthrough-new-drug-shown-to-prevent-cancer-growth-ready-for-human-testing/ Excerpts from article: Cancer breakthrough: New drug shown to prevent cancer growth ready…
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Not sure what chemotherapy options will be?
Going to drs. today to discuss chemotherapy for my second reoccurence of endometrial carcinosarcoma.They removed 1.9 tumor from my liver about 4 weeks ago.I feel pretty good.Somewhat concerned about chemo,because dr. said we were in uncharted territory now.I've only had chemotherapy once for this cancer,which was…
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New Dz UPSC 3C
I'm fairly new to all this.UPSC stage 3C.I had my post op visit today,will be getting a port a cath on Thurs and first chemo Rx next Friday. Treatment plan is for sandwich method with external radiation. This is scary business.Wish me luck.
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Nursing Field
I know this is way off the topic of our cancer, but figure I have a varied group of gals on these boards and possibly someone can pitch in to help. My daughter, 21 yrs, is at college working on her business degree, emphasis in marketing. Been working this summer at a financial corp as an intern, but wondering if this is…
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New Doc - CT Scan - Symptoms?? Menopause? - Just ranting here
Well after finding a really great doctor and a doctor who did my recurrence surgery in 2010, I am once again faced with finding a new doctor since this doctor has moved to Texas. I met with the new doctor at the end of May. As first meetings go, it went ok. He did a PAP and ordered a CT Scan and chest X-ray. This was the…
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Mary Ann's goodbye
Mary Ann wrote much of he own eulogy. Here is what she had to say about this group: "Having cancer is dreadful, but I sure can say I’ve met the very best people through Chester (that's what I called my cancer). I want to thank my cohorts from the Cancer Survivors Network. They are a wonderful group of women. We share the…
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Gifts from Mary Ann
Another forum I am on listed a post for someone who went on hospice, so that person would know what gifts they had given to them. Mary Ann is not doing well. She is getting weaker every day. She is using oxygen to help her breathe. She is also taking morphine for the pain. I hope Rudy will read to Mary Ann how special she…
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CANCER CURE::::PLZ READ
i'VE BEEN RESEARCHING LAETRILE ALSO CALLED B17. I'M USUALLY PRETTY SCEPTICAL ABOUT ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS BUT THIS SOUNDS LEGIT. THIS STUFF IS KNOWN TO ACTUALLY ATTACK AND KILL CANCER CELLS AT ANY STAGE. IT HAS BEEN MADE ILLEGAL TO SELL IN THE US BY THE FDA WHO CLAIMS IT IS TOXIC. DO YOUR RESEARCH AND DECIDE FOR YOURSELF.…
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help me understand this
never knew anyone with cancer, I don't know much about this horrible disease. just found out my mom has cancer. she has cancerous tumors in the uterus and has spread to the lower lung. our family is devastated. it came to a shock to all of us. it's difficult wrapping my head around this. I can't imagine my life without my…
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Gynecological cancer Public Service Announcements!
Early one morning getting ready to catch a plane I was so surprised to hear the PSA (top link) below. I thought, "That's right! This needs to get out there!" Now it just needs to get on during PRIME TIME!! http://www.cdc.gov/CDCTV/GYN_IHad/ http://www.cdc.gov/CDCTV/GYN_BeBrave60/index.html…
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endometrial cancer
I recently had a laproscopic abdominal hysterectomy after being diagnosed with endometrial cancer. The cancer was grade 1 stage 1A. Internal radiation therapy (brachytherapy) has been recommended. Does anyone have personal experience to share re: treatment, short and long-term side effects, etc.?
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Anyone develop Heart Problems while taking Chemo specifically A Fib?
Hello. I am hoping someone might have a similar experience to shed some light on my Mom's new problems. After her 3rd chemo (Taxol/ Carboplatin) for Stage 3A UPSC and mixed adenocarcinoma (staged during hysterectomy) her WBC counts went down very low and she contracted pneumonia. She was hospitalized for 7 days and given…
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Sugar Feeds Cancer --- great article~
Sugar turns the body into a suitable breeding ground for viruses, bacteria, fungi and cancer by devastating the immune system. Knowing that one's cancer needs sugar, does it make sense to feed it sugar? Does it make sense to have a high-carbohydrate diet? Of the four million cancer patients being treated in America today,…
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Tears2overcome (Brenda) has passed
Tears passed on June 4th. She fought her cancer all the way to the end. Brenda was so thoughtful and supportive to all her cancer friends. She will be missed terribly. I know that Brenda is in heaven and no longer has to fight thsi dreaded illness. Miss and love you Brenda, I will see you again someday. Love
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Raw Vegan with an occasional splurge of wine
Two and a half years into this Stage IVB Grade I uterine adenocarcinoma saga I have finally gone raw vegan. In addition to this I let my gyn onc know that I am exploring copper chelation (have known about it for a couple of years but a recent clinical trial success on aggressive breast confirmed efficacy). So today is day…
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Prayers for tearstoovercome
Please pray for my friend Brenda known as tears to overcome on CSN. Brenda is in her final days and I pray that she will pass peacefully. I pray that God will wrap his arms around her to find peace with him. I was able to meet Brenda for the first time this last week. We had made plans to meet several times and it never…
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is there anyone has third time reccurence in uterus cancer and has long year remmision?
hello everyone. im new to this forum. i was diagnosed endometrial adecarcinoma last april 2006. had radical hysterectomy and radiation. all is good then by 2010 i noticed my left leg is swelling had DVT because of the lymph node in my groin pressing the flow of my blood vessels. i didnt have any surgery because my onco…
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Thankful for Today and every day
Having had my checkup today with my gyn/Oncologist, just wanted to express gratitude for this forum and supportive people in my life. I am 2 years NED. I am on a six month checkup schedule now and yearly CT scans will continue. CA-125 was 9 and has been a good indicator for me thus far. My life journey continues....
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Clear cell cancer
I was spotting blood. I had a biopsy of the uterus and it came back clear cell. I had a complete hysterectomy, robotic, and a pelvic washing. my results came back no cancer anywhere. They are calling it cancer free. Is this possible? I was originally told I would have to have chemo no matter how good the results were…
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Update: Hospice
Well ladies the decision is made. Doc admitted they "beat me up real bad" over last 8 months. I told him I felt 80% dead already. Blesses with little pain, my body can barely walk. I use a cane and essentially rest with eyes closed most of day. Appetite poor. Doc prescribed Magace to stimulate appetite, give energy, and…
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Thanks to all Uterine Carcinosarcoma,MMMT people that have posted on here!
Wanted to say thank you to all of you for sharing your experiences about this rare a cancer. I was diagnosed with Mmmt May 2011, after postmenapausal bleeding at 54.I was stage 1A,they did a hysterectomy removing ovaries,tubes,etc.I also had radiation treatment,but was told no chemotherapy needed.At the time I questioned…
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Stage IV Cervical Cancer
My mom was recently diagnosed with stage IV cervical cancer and I was totally devastated. After receiving the horrible news I decided to do even more research about this disease. I am making sure she is eating every two hours to keep her weight, that she is also well hydrated and I have order USANA vitamins so she stays…
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from romania,where nobody explains and let you die like an animal
Hello.My mother received some papers of her first biopsy and was sent to a surgeon to perform hesteroctomy.nobody there explained to me if the cancer is advanced ,nobody talked to me.in this country doctors are paid by the government but each patient must put money in the pocket of the doctors to do their job .so i really…
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HELP which is worse...
Radiation or chemo??? How can I maintain or GAIN weight while doing treatments?