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Colposcopy Procedure
I had my yearly OB appt in December. Today my doc called and informed me of my pap showing something "possibly" abnormal. Informed me nothing showed up but I'm on the border line. Now if I didn't have cancer 2 years ago he'd suggest I wait and not see him until a year from now. But...in my case he want's to be sure there's…
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Abnormal pap
Has anyone had a abnormal Pap test after follow up care, post chemo and radiation? And what was the outcome? I am 1 yr post TAH.
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Turmeric Recipes and Supplements
I am trying to incorporate more turmeric into my diet. Do any of you ladies have some recipes to share? I asked jazzy1 for her turmeric salad dressing recipe on another thread, and now I don't remember which thread it was, so I can't check for an answer! But any and all ways to use turmeric would be appreciated! My…
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MY BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER HAS GONE TO REST!!!!!
Friends, my beautiful girl has gone to rest. Monday at 9:45 my daughter rested her head in my hands and peacefully fell asleep in death. She struggled for one year to date but lost the battle. Our Congregation, family, friends and the hospital stood up for us to the end. She will be cremated tomorrow. We will be having a…
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Post-treatment CT Scan
I had my first post-chemo and vaginal brachytherapy visit with my GYN oncologist, who is an amazing doctor and person who graduated from Harvard Medical School. I had stage 1 UPSC. I told her that I was concerned that my oncologist had told me that I would not be getting CAT scans because it seems like most of the UPSC…
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Cancer Research Antineoplaston
Have anyone read or watch the DVD about Dr. Burzynski cancer treatment? I just finished watching it in Netflix. Of all the cancer research I did before treatment, and continue doing, I never heard of Antineoplaston A10. Mainly, the type of cancer treated is brain cancer, but apparently it might work with other different…
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Recurrent insufficiency fractures post radiation
Diagnosed with insufficiency fractures of the sacrum after radiation and chemo for endometrial cancer. On multiple pain meds and using walker. Pain slowly improved over a 2 month period of time. Then fractures worsened and pain is now severe. Has anyone experienced the fractures not healing or taking a long period of time…
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Recurrent insufficiency fractures post radiation
Diagnosed with insufficiency fractures of the sacrum after radiation and chemo for endometrial cancer. On multiple pain meds and using walker. Pain slowly improved over a 2 month period of time. Then fractures worsened and pain is now severe. Has anyone experienced the fractures not healing or taking a long period of time…
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Recurrent insufficiency fractures post radiation
Diagnosed with insufficiency fractures of the sacrum after radiation and chemo for endometrial cancer. On multiple pain meds and using walker. Pain slowly improved over a 2 month period of time. Then fractures worsened and pain is now severe. Has anyone experienced the fractures not healing or taking a long period of time…
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UPDATE ON MY DAUGHTER.......
Friends, she no longer can stand up to go to the bathroom, she was devastated because she had to use a bedpan/pamper. She had the second dose of the trial chemo on Friday, nothing to eat. Saturday, she slept all day and ate nothing only a few sips of juice or water and was getting very agitated at the nurses. Sunday…
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NED
Whew! I had a follow-up because of thickening at the vaginal cuff. I had my PET today and I am NED, everything clear. Thank GOD! It was scar tissue. Now I know I'm okay, what a relief. Thank you ladies for your support! Rachelle
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Food as medicine/ Juicing? has anyone tried this?
I'm new to this disease, this is day seven finding out I have Endometrioid Adencarcinoma stage 2, my first Gyn oncology appt. is this Friday. I have spent seven terrifying days on line. My fridge is stocked with juicing veg's to get started on feeding my "cells". I know it can't hurt but just wondering if anyone out there…
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MMMT Stage 3a
My mother was diagnosed with uterine carsinosarcoma - MMMT - we just got the pathology back from the surgery and they said it is stage 3a. The surgeon didn't take any lymph nodes during surgery - she thought it was stage 1c after the surgery. When she talked to us she didn't really explain that the new staging meant that…
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New to this board but not new to cancer
Hi folks, I can normally be found on the colorectal board, as I had a rectal tumor diagnosis 3 years ago this month. I had extensive surgery and have been doing well since then. Today I join you not as a patient with Uterine cancer but as a caregiver. In October my sister was diagnosed with it and had extensive surgery.…
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Managing side effects of radiation?
My mom has been in treatment this past year for Stage IIIc, grade 3 endometrial cancer. She did really well with her 6 rounds of chemo this spring/summer but has had a much rougher experience with radiation. She had 28 external beam radiation treatments, ending two days ago, and had side effects from day 1. This past week…
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Going to first appt with Gyn Surgeon on Monday, need help with questions
Hi it is me again, Hybridspirits. Given I just found out this past Tuesday i decided to give myself a break and work on questions tomorrow Saturday so far this is what i know from the D&C they found cancerous cells partially differentiated (ugh!) in the sampling they said they had some cells that weren't cancerous. they…
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Sea turtle
Haven't heard from you in awhile. Are you doing ok? Connie
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Thoughts On Lymph Node
Hello All... I had a follow up PET scan from a lymph node that lite up in August. The report came back that its the same size and the SUV is the same. I usually only get CAT scans but after an spot showed in my lung, they ordered a PET scan and thats how they found the lymph node. The spot on my lung ended up to be an…
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1st GYN/oncologist visit
Like the rest of you said, more wait and see. I think I started looking for support earlier than many of you. Now I have a 2nd test that has gone wrong. My Pap test pulled the same cancer diagnosis as the uterine biopsy also showed endometriod Adencarcinoma. The Doc says that usually means the disease is more advanced.…
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60 yo Mom DX with EC
Hi Ange, I started a new thread for you. I am sorry for you and your Mom but don't get way ahead of yourself. For now the key is to locate an outstanding gyn-oncologist. Maybe you would like a second opinion before making a decision. Do not worry about time. Right now expertise overrides time. Where do you live? Many fine…
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MY DAUGHTER HAS RELAPSED---PROGNOSIS POOR
Hi Guys I haven't been posting on a regular basis but I have been reading. I owe an apology to Debrajo and Jazzy for not responding to their private messages. My daughter was dx last november with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and was on a roller coaster out of this world treatment. Ended up in ICU with infection and fever…
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Mary Ann
How's it going? When you don't post, I figure you are in the rough phase of your chemo. Hope you are on the upswing.
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JOY !
My affair with NED has gone into extra endings ! Check up today went better than expected. CA125 was 15.3 last time it was 19.2. So, no Drs. for six months!Yesssss Still havent gotten the echo on the new aortic valve, but dr. was at least comfortable with telling me he'd see me in a year! Thank you LORD through Christ…
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Thanks
Just wanted to thank you all for being there when I needed you. I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
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Ginger
I had my first step with eating fresh ginger. Every morning I eat regular oatmeal with sprinkles of cinnamon and thought I'd try some shaved ginger....not too bad! I didn't cook it with oats, just put a few shaves on top after cooking and mixed with cinnamon. Didn't taste much ginger but when I did wow is it potent....take…
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Newly diagnoised with endrometreal cancer awaiting hysterectomy on Thursday
y would like to talk with others with same situation or already went through alittle nervouse
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MD Anderson GyN/ONC -Please share your ONC Name if you have been treated at MD.
New mets all through pelvis, abdomen & liver, Looking for 2nd opinion and the best GYN/ONC in MD Anderson &/or Houston area. I can't even express how sick I've been, bu not ready to giv up yet. I've missed you all!
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Tons of Information
I have been bombarded with "cure cancer" e-mails lately! Did some digging and came across this site some of you ladies might like to read over. It has a lot of topics, info ect. It is www.Quackwatch.com Best, Debrajo
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CRYSTALBLUE---PLEASE LET US KNOW HOW YOUR SISTER IS.
Plese keep us informed. I am curious to know what kind of treatment they suggested. Be well and I wish good health for your sis.
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Checking
Checking on Nempark and daughter. Hoping for good news for both of you! Best, debrajo