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heavy bleeding from vaginal tear
Two years this month since diagnosed with UPSC and I just had a huge scare. After using the dialator I began to bleed terribly. It wouldn't stop and I immediately called the doctor. Long story, but ended up being rushed to the cancer center. I was treated with silver nitrate to stop the bleeding and had to stay there for…
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New Insurance -- Get Ready
I'm on another message board for cancer and a woman who's a health insurance advocate posted what she has learned about this forthcoming insurance craze. No matter whom I speak with, no one truly knows how this will all pan out, plus betting our gov't doesn't quite know. Now doesn't that make any US citizen feel comforted,…
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Stiletto Sprint
The only fund raising event for Ovarian/Uterine cancer in North Carolina. September 21, 2013.
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2013 Annual Meeting of Foundation for Women's Cancers
From the 2013 Annual meeting of the Foundation for Women's cancers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnQrWGUyd_U Suzanne
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ESTRADIOL Vaginal Cream
I saw my oncologist yesterday for a checkup. I am having a chest and abdomen CT scan in June. I told him I was getting very dry down there, and he recommended me a vaginal cream ESTRACE (Estradiol vaginal cream, USP, 0.01%). He gave me a sample and a prescription. When I got home, I started to read the information and side…
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Not at Death's Door
thank you to the ladies who responded to me. but most only referred to the Remeron issue Only one said "you are not at death's door" Does that mean that the others think I am?? If the weekly Taxol doesnt work, might something else from the chemo armamentarium be effective? I am afraid to ask my oncologist that question, as…
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Remeron and Help!!! I need reassurrance!!
Just wrote a long long missive a few hours ago, and it never appeared....quite frustrating!...here I go again 2 things: 1 anyone with any experience on Remeron? Does the fatigue go away? just came back from psychiatrist with this prescription 1 The psychiatrist was very nice, but somewhere in our conversation the words…
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please help, I need reasurrance plus how is REMERON?
just came back from psychiatrist at Princess Margaret Hosp....I have been in a depression....2 chemos not working, my husbands Immigration refused (we will appeal) and my father's recent death I asked for an antidepressant and was given Remeron I am writing now for 2 reasons: 1 anyone's experience with Remeron...does it…
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Remeron and Help!!! I need reassurrance!!
Just wrote a long long missive a few hours ago, and it never appeared....quite frustrating!...here I go again 2 things: 1 anyone with any experience on Remeron? Does the fatigue go away? just came back from psychiatrist with this prescription 1 The psychiatrist was very nice, but somewhere in our conversation the words…
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good news
Ladies, I want you to know that my Good Husband is taking us on an adventure of a lifetime. I'm soo glad that I can, and, that I'm fine, and healthy enough to go on this trip. I won't be on this site for several mos at least. God willing you'll all have a beautiful spring, summer, and lovely fall, and I hope to talk to you…
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Forgive My Ignorance,
but I have been reading the posts from some of y'all and I am just not getting what this "clear cell" thing is and how it is related to UPSC. Mine was "poorly differentated". Some one school me! debrajo
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USPC article from Oncolog and MD Anderson
Just came across this article and thought it was good one and easy to read. maybe I will go back and find whoever posted their doc's asinine remarks about only fat women getting this disease. Early Uterine Papillary Serous Carcinoma Treatment Options Tailored to Patient and Disease Characteristics By Sunni Hosemann…
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Mucinous Endocervical Adenocarcinoma misdiagnosed as UPSC
Hello ladies, After surgery, path report from Mayo indicates that my cancer is actually cervical in origin and not the dreaded UPSC. The official diagnosis is 1B1 Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of the cervix with lymph node involvement. The tumor was considered endocervical because of the location (top of cervix, bottom of…
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walk for cancer in Washington for womens cancers
My daughter and I are going to walk in this walk in Washington DC this year in November and I wanted to throw this out there to anyone who wants to join us so we can pull a team together and raise more funds for it as well. It would be nice to register early and get started on raisng awareness and funds. I will register…
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Is it just me?
Hi there, I wanted to reach out to see if anyone else is feeling this way or is it just me. I was diagnosed with stage 1 uterine cancer end of January 2013. I was not toally shocked as I had a feeling by D&C came back not so great as they told me it would take 10 days for results and I got called in 2 days later. Well like…
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Just found out I am clear cell - Questions?
Ladies, I have been treated for recurrent metastic endometrial cancer since Aug 2012, but just found out last week that I have clear cell specifically. This makes sense since I have done 2 chemos: 6 rounds Taxol-Carbo, 2 of Topetecan (discontinued when it a. crashed my blood, and b. wasn't slowing the cancer down enough),…
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Praise God chemo working!
I am starting 2nd round of carboplatin/taxotere today & I just learned that after first round my ca125 has dropped by half. It's has been a reliable marker for me so far so I'm very optimistic. Thank you friends for being there for me. Mary Ann
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Uterine Adenosarcoma - found during 2nd opinion - Need advice, please!
I wrote about a month ago regarding my mom's chemotherapy treatment for uterine carcinosarcoma (MMMT). Several members replied that carbo/taxol was the standard treatment they were given, and suggested I get a second opinion for my mother when her doctor suggested a different regime. I followed the advice, went for a…
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Good news today - sort of
Had lab and saw the doctor today. My last marker was 505 and today it was 554. So that is less than a 10 percent rise. Of course normal is less than 35, so it is still high, but not as high as the 3200 when I started chemo last time. I asked about follow up and he said I did not need to come back for 3 months. I will not…
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My mother is 92 and I'm seeking advice.
I need informed advice. I’m very confused and don’t know what is the right thing to do. My mother is 92 and started bleeding Jan. 31st. After an ultra-sound and a visit to a Gynecologist we know the bleeding is from her uterus. I'm feeling overwhelmed. The Dr. wasn’t mean but so matter of fact that I didn’t feel there was…
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Vitamin C IV therapy - Kansas Medical Center study - Has anyone tried this?
Hi all, Has anyone tried Vitamin C IV therapy with good results? If so, where/how did you receive it? Did insurance cover it? Thoughts or comments? Thanks in advance! Jen YouTube news coverage (there are many other stories) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL_g5-6DCVQ&feature=related Other studies: The University of Kansas…
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Gastro Problems after womb cancer
Hi All I am new here just wanted to have some info/experiences from other in regards to my probs at the mo!! I was diagnosed with womb cancer last year July and had a full radically hyterectectomy. My diagnosis was Stage 2 Grade 1 womb cancer, I have 6 weeks radiation with 2 internal brachy... i am now on holiday in…
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Bone Density (Dexa) Results
Received a call from my oncologist office today that my density results showed some "thinning". Not quite sure the specifics as the RN will send the report to me, but doc did recommend starting on Actonel prescription. I'm of a fairly small stature, 5'2", 105 lbs and do try to include lots of weight-bearing exercises, plus…
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How is monitoring done when they say you are clear of the cancer?
Firstly a word of thanks to all of you who supported me when my cancer was first detected. i promised i would report back and try and support others which I am doing on the facebook site which I find iis technically better. I seem to have some techie problems with this site. now an update. It is now six weeks since I had…
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Port question
What is the longest period of time you have gone between port flushes, and your pot continued to work? I don't need to go back for three months, but think probably that is too long between flushes. I have gone eight weeks before. Just curios. I am on the daily blood thinner shots, too.
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The Challenge of Changing your Diet
Hi Ladies! I was hoping for some input on how you made changes to your diet after your diagnosis. I was diagnosed stage 1a/grade 1 and had my hysterectomy almost 7 weeks ago. During my time off for medical leave I have been reading 'The Anti-Cancer' book as well as others about how your diet can impact your tendancy to…
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stage IV uterine cancer
My mother was diagnosed with Stave IV uterine cancer in Oct of 2012. She is 63 years old. The tumor have been spread to my mother's Liver; Gallbladder and bladder; enlarged lymph nodes. She did 6 times of chem. and did not help at all. Her uterus enlarged size as 4 months pregnant. Currently She has bleeding and pain and…
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stage IV uterine cancer
My mother was diagnosed with Stave IV uterine cancer in Oct of 2012. She is 63 years old. So I totally understood and touch what did your family go through during those difficult time. The tumor have been spread to my mother's Liver; Gallbladder and bladder; enlarged lymph nodes. She did 6 times of chem. and did not help…
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Mary Ann and Beila
I hope your treatments are going well and the side effects aren't too onerous . I think about you both several times a day.
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shaving head
Okay, had the first infusion last Friday. Not too bad. nothing that I couldn't handle. Had the shot for white blood counts and that appears to be uneventful. So I am approaching the next step. Shaving my head so I can get this over with and start moving on I was wondering if anyone has any advise as to how close. I went to…