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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
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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