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Worried about my daughter
Not particularly worried about cancer (endometrial tissue was fine), but it's still girl parts, so I'm going to vent here. My daughter is 39 and had a uterine ablation on the 6th because of excessive almost daily bleeding. She also has pretty significant cramping and has all the hormonal pms stuff. The hope was that the…
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Cookbook/blog (for turmeric fans)
Amazon.com recommended this cookbook to me today, and I found the author also has a blog where she posts Indian recipes. I thought those trying to incorporate turmeric into their diets might be interested: Blog: Anupy Singla, "Indian as Apple Pie." http://www.indianasapplepie.com/ Cookbook: "The Indian Slow Cooker" I love…
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6 month check -the short version
1. At 3 month check, surgeon said everything looked good and I could schedule the 6 month check with my gyn. 2. Surgeon called back a few days later and emphatically stated I needed to see her because the PAP showed atypical cells. 3. At 6 month check, surgeon said everything looked good and I could see my gynecologist for…
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Attention deficit disorder compounded by menopause
I have had such a hard time focusing on work since my hysterectomy that it's starting to scare me. I've had ADD my entire life, but did not know it until well after completing law school. Like many others, I managed to arrange my life and environment to cope with the symptoms. Once I adopted my first son, I realized that I…
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Free life with gynecological cancer led by Dr Garg, gynecological oncologist in Fairfax Va
Dr. garg will speak on current research in gyn oncology. Dinner will be provided. Sign up you and your loved ones by Friday September 19th at www.lifewithcancer.org or by calling 703-776-2820. The presentation will be sept 24th from 530 until 730 at the Life with Cancer Family Center, 8411 Pennell St, Fairfax, VA.
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Stage 1 well-differentiated adenocarcinoma
Has anyone out there had a recurrence of this type of cancer? I had a complete hysterectomy in February. My surgeon was exhausted by the time my turn came up on the day of surgery. I asked her if she was too tired and would like to reschedule because she looked really bad. She declined and proceeded through. Then she left…
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Dealing with recurrence #2
Hi Ladies, I've been laying low for awhile, managing this second recurrence. I took letrozole (generic Femara) for 5 months while watching CA125 rise steadily - and more rapidly in last couple of months - now near 140. I've been practicing alternative energy medicine for a couple of years and went to Boston in July for…
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Mollymuch, Be Not Afraid
Hello Ladies, I was just wondering if you are still reading the boards and how things are going for you. I have been recovering from radiation and am doing much better. Hope to hear from you... Rachelle
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txtrisha55 thanks
Hi Trisha, I got an appointment with Dr. Lea at UT Southwestern on September 17th. Thanks so much for the information you gave me. Helen
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Aromasin seems to be working
Went to the doctor today. My CA 125 went from 79 to 161. I was going to be happy with anything less than 200. So I was happy. I know others worry with the slightest increase in their CA 125's, but when mine has gone up to 3200 I don't worry about 161. I know it is doubling, but I have no symptoms. I will go back in5 weeks…
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New have cancer 1b with deep myomentrium envolvement worried
I had a radical hysterectomy on July 9th with no lump node testing at the deepest invasion the myometrium is measured at 1.5 cm and the tumor extends to within 0.6 cm of the serosa greater than 70% into the depth of the myomentrium. Mass extends into the endometrial cavity and approaches within 1 cm of the lower uterine…
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Endometrial polyp
I'm new to this board and very concerned. I'm periomenopausal and recently had vaginal ultrasound which radiologist found thickening of endometrium at 29mm and 'mass' with it's own blood flow, 3mm polyp. I see nurse practioneer who did an endometrium biopsy yesterday. They're looking to see if it's endometrium cancer. My…
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Stage 1A, Grade 3, Should I get EBR ??(External Beam Radiation)
I have Stage 1A, Grade 3 endometrial cancer and must decide on treatment. My doctor told me he wants to do External Beam Radiation then Brachytherapy. I have been reading about External Beam Radiation and it seems very scary with bad side effects! Has anyone else gone this route, EBR and Brachytherapy? I don't know what to…
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QUESTION!!! Help
Hello everyOne! I know this is for women with cancer, but I am scared that there may be something more than the doctors are telling me. These are my symptoms: - 3periods a month (for 6 yrs now) -large blood clots - birth control makes me aggressive and bleed constantly - groin and hip stabbing pain -cyst on lymphnoid that…
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Concerned Spouse
Hi - What day next week will you be at Prentice? I am at Prentice this Wednesday August 29. Connie
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I need help. I have uterine cancer pt1b
I have uterine cancer and am very confused. I've a really crazy day.Was told there would not any be treatment of myometrium. The mass extends from the cavity and goes within 1.o cm from out of the lowersection The tumor id the postrtior endomerral cavity and approach withines ef within 0.6 esnch of the opproaches wthin…
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I need help. I have uterine cancer pt1b.
please I need help, I have uterine cancer pt 1b with no nods checked,tumor measured 2.5 x 1.4 x 0.7 With invasion into 70% of myometrial and approaches with 1.0 cm myometrial Went before a cancer board today and they decided nothing need to me done. Th pathologist indicated this something would be done In the end the board…
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VITEX Elixir and Menopause
Has anyone ever heard about Vitex Elixir for menopause symptoms?
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BHRT Bioidentical Hormone Therapy
Have you heard anything about Bioidentical Hormone Therapy. I was browsing through Suzanne Somers' book "Knockout", and she mentions to be in this therapy for menopause. I am going to read about it, but I was wondering if anyone has read, tried of heard about it.
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Lots going on.....
So just 10 days to my 40th birthday and I was told I have a uterine fibroid, polp, and a "thick" endometrium. I went to see my OB/GYN due to heavy, abnormal bleeding for two weeks. For several months now my abdomen has been EXTREMELY distended-looks like I am 6 months pregnant (it never gets better). I have no appetite. My…
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DEBRAJO
I read your invitation to Helen, it's unbelievable. I cannot imagine there are still good people out there. You are a wonderful person. May you continue to enjoy good health along with loads of happiness.
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Mum passed away
Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you know that mum passed away on 21 July with my dad and brother with her. I still can't believe that it has happened. Thank you to everyone for your support over the last couple of years. Tali
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MAjor setback"
Hello sisters. Just thouI would updates on recent events. I began having symptoms similar to those when I had my brain tumors diagnosed. Easily frustrated unstablwew, wwwwwwwwwwwweakness unstable walking. Turns out My Brain tumors came back and aggressivly and large. I was supposed to have radiation but someway that did…
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SEDONAFREE
I don't remember seeing or talking to you, I would like you to refresh my memory about your dx. I read some of your discussions and they are very encouraging and uplifting. I must say even your picture speaks a thousand words. Be well friend.
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Charity
My daughter is preparing to run another marathon and wishes to raise money specifically for uterine cancer as I am currently in treatment for UPSC. Anyone know of any possibilities? I have been lurking here for quite awhile and want you all to know how much less isolated I feel since discovering you. Thank you to all who…
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ligs clips left in after radical hysterectomy, problems!!
Hi everyone, I am three years after radical hysterectomy aggresive womb cancer, I had full hyster and 32 lypmph nodes, since hysterectomy i have had three years of pain, in every part of my torso and unbelievable toilet problems, gained 5 stone, thyriod gone up the shoot and checked for every autoimune disease going still…
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Out of surgery and at home
Hope this reaches all in good spirits. I had my surgery this past Friday (Oct 15). When checking in I was fine, when I went to the pre-op room that is when I started to cry. I started to cry because I was nervous and the pain afterwards. When on the operating table they asked if I had any questions and I asked what time it…
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Seems like I found the source and solution to the abdominal pain!
I couldn't wait to post this follow-up report on treatment for my post hysterectomy abdominal pain that feels like menstrual. Cramps. I've had it since February. I started working with a personal trainer who thought the source of the pain might involve the psoas muscle. This is a deep abdominal muscle that can create…
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Bladder injured during hysterectomy?
have any of you sustained a bladder injury as a result of a hysterectomy? The oncologist said everything looked absolutely normal at my 6 month checkup this week (yesss!) and attributed the bleeding, blood clot and abdominal pain (which pain I've had since the hysterectomy) to the bladder. I've read that if you had…
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Bladder injured during hysterectomy?
have any of you sustained a bladder injury as a result of a hysterectomy? The oncologist said everything looked absolutely normal at my 6 month checkup this week (yesss!) and attributed the bleeding, blood clot and abdominal pain (which pain I've had since the hysterectomy) to the bladder. I've read that if you had…