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Scar tissue or recurrence?
I had a CT today. My gyn/onc said there is a "shadow" at the vaginal cuff that he thinks is scar tissue from all of the radiation I had (25 external, 3 internal). There was definately no tumor only thickening. I have had no symptoms. On the bright side, no other organ involvement seen and all lymph nodes looked normal. I…
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Hormones - encouraging news
I had the results of my latest MRI scan yesterday. I have been on hormone therapy - aromatase inhibitor Letrozole - since the end of June. The news is encouraging. The tumour on the right hand side of my pelvis has shrunk so that it is not visible. The tumour on the left has also shrunk, but is still visible. The tumours…
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Doxil fatigue
Cant remember who was complaining re severe fatigue on Doxil I'm a week post my 1st Doxil chemo and cant get out of bed Could you tell me...does this last a few days and then gradually improve some? Sure hope so!! give me some reassurrance, even if it is a lie! (just kidding...I think) Beila
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Surgery to Remove Pelvic Nodes
I have sort of an unusual question. Most surgeons these days do some degree of lymph node dissection during the staging surgery. I had discussed this prior to surgery with my doctor, and was very concerned about lymphedema, due to already having a lot of issues with my legs and feet. So we decided together that they would…
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employment
Just wondering if anyone went back to work after being diagnosed, I know its a personal preference, but trying to decide what to do, I work in our school district as a paraeducator and am afraid fulltime will be to much for me.I am 45 and have UPSC grade 3 stage 3c and I am starting radiation in 2 weeks (25 sessions). Have…
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WHERE IS TIGERS DO BOUNCE (LAURIE)
I Miss you! give us a shout.
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Autoimmune disease and endometrial cancer
Were any of you diagnosed with an autoimmune disorder either before or after uterine cancer? I understand there Is a possible link between the two. I didn't need chemo or radiation, but one day I woke up and couldn't move without severe joint pain. Blood tests revealed an autoimmune disorder with a high RNP. My GP…
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Getting my life back
Hi, I'm Sandy, I am a cancer survivor for 2 years now. I am having trouble piecing my life back together. I need to find a job, but I have pain in my back that limits what I can do. I am very stressed right now. Is there anyone else going through this?
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ITS BEEN A LONG TIME MY FRIENDS
Sorry ihave not checked in for so long it has been quite a summer plus pc problems user id password issues. Starting in may when a ct scan after a car accident a ct scan showed to brain tumors had surgery to remove. In junei started to have problems, went to er admitted had second surgeryhadsecond surgery and a chemo wafer…
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Depression and possible recurrence
Hello, everyone. I was taken off HRT abruptly mid-September. I am getting so irritable, angry, depressed, annoyed at every little thing - this comes and goes in sort of spasms. I hate feeling like this - is this something I can do something about? (I am already on anti-depressants.) I also am nervous - I have had some…
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Exam issues
This is really embarassing, but I have a really personal concern I need to ask about. I have myself worked up into a frenzy again because it's exam time (Monday). It has nothing to do with the typical worry about "what if they find something", but that does still cross my mind. The problem is I'm now 65 years old (that's a…
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Relay of Life - Pictures of Luminaria Bags Posted on my site
My daughter signed up a team – Pepper’s Kickin Cancer” for walking in the Relay of Life Event here in Dallas, TX on May 25. I have made up several Luminaria Bags in Honor of the Cancer Survivors for all the Ladies & their families on the Uterine Cancer Discussion Board and the Ovarian Cancer Discussion Boards. Since I have…
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I am newly diagnosed with UPSC.
Hello All, I was diagnosed in July with UPSC StageIIIA Grade 3. I had positive margin and abdominal fluids positive for malignacy. I just finished first round of chemo and am awaiting schedule for radiation. My radiation oncologist tells me atleast 7 weeks external and 3 treatments of internal. Is there anyone else out…
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Signs and symptoms of uterine cancer
I've followed this discussion board for almost four years, since my Mom was diagnosed with uterine cancer. She unfortunately lost her battle two years ago. I amm now 55 and "post-menopausal" by my hormone levels. I haven't had a period since December of 2011. I recently started spotting. My GYN did a transvaginal…
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EAST COAST PRAYERS
I am praying for all the ladies and their family up on the East Coast & that everyone is afe from Sandy. trisha
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CA 125 continues to rise.........but more slowly
Went to the doctor and my CA 125 rose in the last 5 weeks. Last time it was 163. This time it is 252. I was going to be happy if it was below 400. So I was very happy. The marker has always been a good indicator for me the the cancer is growing. At least this time it is raising much more slowly. Don't know if it is the…
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Canadian Healthcare
As both a patient and a doctor in Toronto, I am appalled at the negative propaganda Janh in Ontario is expressing about the healthcare system that most Canadians cherish. I worked as a doctor for 20 years in the USA, so I am well aware of comparisons of the two countries. I have no idea what she is talking about!!! We…
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new short film on cancer - looking for stories for next film
I am from the colon cancer group but want to post this : PSA on Early Detection for colon cancer ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86jEIEBLPNM&feature=player_embedded the next one will be on diet & alternative therapy during remission. If anyone has a story to share, please message me. I want to keep making these videos…
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Best Mom in the world Newly Diagnosed with carcinosarcoma of the uterus ( MMMT)
My Mom is 70 years old and perfectly healthy until about a month ago. She experienced what she thought was the start of a kidney infection then progressed to sharp stabbing pains in her left side, lower abdomen and kidney area. After a urinalysis and then work up including CT of the abdomen a week or 2 later, her internist…
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MMMT Stage 1c
My mother who is 82 had a hysterectomy yesterday - we thought she had upsc going into the surgery but we now know that it is malignant mixed mullerian tumor stage 1c according to surgeon yesterday but I have heard that the staging may change after pathology comes back. There was no evidence of cancer outside the utereus…
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Continue or discontinue chemotherapy
I was diagnosed with Stage III uterine cancer and had a complete hysterectomy with only one lymph node affected. I had three chemotherapy treatments, each three weeks apart with a neulasta shot the day after each. Have now had 5 weeks/5 times/week of radiation and three bachytherapy radiation treatments and did well with…
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thrisha55
Please message me about how your appointment went Helen
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Avastin and medicaire
Does anyone happen to know if Medicare will cover Avastin for USPC? Beila
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Surgery completed 9/26 with good news
My robotic hysterectemy was done on 9/26 and I had very quick recovery. My gyn/onc told me on the day of surgery that the cancer was very superficial in the uterus but he still removed a few pelvic lymph nodes for testing. I had my follow up appt with him on Tuesday and he said the path report on the nodes was negative for…
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USPC chemo
NEW TO THIS Kind of discouraging Not one response to my last post!! Question is Chemo options to USPC when Carbo/Taxol have failed hope someone responds in some way!!! All alone here! Beila
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Pure Terror just need to let it out
Hi its been a long time since I have been here. My surgery was just a little over 2 years ago. Did the chemo and radiation for uspc and then after i lost my medical coverage I stopped going to the Drs. Last week after relations with my husband I found blood. Well this moring it happened again and now I am in a panic. My…
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My mom was just diagnosed with uterine cancer stage III with mets to her lymph
We are all so shocked and devastated after my 75 year old mother went through a DaVinci hysterectomy with ovary and lymph removal for stage one endometrial cancer only to find out she is actually stage Three. The doc offered her inclusion in a clinical trial but we want to explore al treatment options before deciding. If…
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Doctor said "no suspicious characters" when she did my hysteroscopy
Anybody out there have her doctor say the uterus looks fine, only to find out differently when the pathology reports came? Also, I've got a complex lesion on my right ovary, but she hasn't said a word about it and I'm wondering if she will. I'm two years post-menopause and started bleeding three weeks ago, which prompted…
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lost my mum/how to help?
on October 5th my beautiful and brilliant mum passed away at 58 years old.. just 4 months after her diagnosis of stage IV poorly differentiated endometrial cancer. I wish all the best for you ladies and hope you have much better results. We are heartbroken. She left behind a devastated husband and three children. Many…
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Doctor said "no suspicious characters" when she did my hysteroscopy
Anybody out there have her doctor say the uterus looks fine, only to find out differently when the pathology reports came? Also, I've got a comples lesion on my right ovary, but she hasn't said a word about it and I'm wondering if she will. I'm two years post-menopause and started bleeding three weeks ago, which prompted…