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Water
Just wondering about the water filtering. We have well-water that has no chemicals in it except what God put there(at least that I know of). Do you all think I still need a filter for the tap water? If so, what kind do you all recomend? Thanks, debrajo
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Lifestyle Changes - Food & Vitamins & Supplements
I was recently in a conversation with my chemo nurse, who is very knowledgable & extremely dedicated to answering any questions/explaining issues her chemo patients may have. If she doesn't know the answer, she discusses w/the doctor and gets back to them. I recently had a discussion about lifestyle changes I was trying to…
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Phase 1 chemo done
First 3 rounds of chemo completed. Now on to the next new experience----radiation. I have an appointment with the radiation oncologist next Wednesday. 5 days/6 weeks. With gas prices this high....eew. My gyn/ponc and infusion center is 25 miles. Luckily, the hospital as and outpatient about 12 muliles from me. That will…
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UPSC=?
I have a question: I know this upsc is rare, was told it's really 1 in 1,000,000. I was also told there is no genetic link, no family link, no life-style link, no enviromental link, nor anything else that causes this. All this by the doctors. Also no drug just for UPSC, very little research being done, and no trial studies…
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Water
Just wondering about the water filtering. We have well-water that has no chemicals in it except what God put there(at least that I know of). Do you all think I still need a filter for the tap water? If so, what kind do you all recomend? Thanks, debrajo
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Water
Just wondering about the water filtering. We have well-water that has no chemicals in it except what God put there(at least that I know of). Do you all think I still need a filter for the tap water? If so, what kind do you all recomend? Thanks, debrajo
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Products
Can some of you recommend a really good, and good tasting olive oil? I've been using Bertolli Extra Virgin, but it doesn't even smell or taste like olive oil(which I love). Also, a face soap. I've used Dove for years, but my skin is so dry it is literly flaking into my eye(especially since my eyelashes never grew back).…
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Anticancer recipes and menu planning
On another thread, I shared the following: "Is there some way that we could create a thread where we post what we are eating each day? Would that clog up the board? Would anyone be interested? I am just so badly in need of diet partners to help me stay on track. I believe in the power of food the way in which others might…
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External radiation - 1 week down, 4 1/2 to go - so far, uneventful
After 3 rounds of carbo/taxol chemo for UPSC 1A, I started external radiation last week. Had to suffer some indignities for simulation/set up (my 'changing room' is a tech holding up a hand towel; got all sorts of markers inserted in the va-jay-jay with various techs in the room; had photos taken while half-naked lying on…
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new to forum
I just joined this forum and wanted to share my story. I was diagnosed with Endometroid adenocarcinoma stage 1a grade 2 in January. The tumor was confined to the uterus with no myometrial invasion and all nodes were negative. But the pelvic wash came back positive. My Gyn/onc believes that cells were washed out into the…
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Aspirin
In a news artical in our local paper, the newest "weapon" in the drug war to defeat cancer is plain old aspirin. The amounts of aspirin is not known yet and they are not saying it will prevent cancer, but it has already been proven to stop or slow down the spread of all types of cancer, especialy breast, lung, colon, and…
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Tofu
Should women who have had a cancer that contains both UPSC cells and endometriod adenocarcinoma avoid soy? That's my diagnosis, and for almost four years I have been diligent about cutting out foods like tofu. However, after going from a mostly vegetarian diet to eating chicken and occasional meat, I want to return to a…
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Genetically Modified Food
Interesting article about research and Monsanto and damage to our kidneys. Please read labels and don't buy anything that has "GMO" (genetically modified) on it. There are plenty of labels with that on it!! http://redgreenandblue.org/2012/03/14/new-study-monsantos-toxins-kill-human-kidney-cells/
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Acid Alkaline info
I had the pleasure of Vicki Newman's Fighting Cancer with Your Fork presentation yesterday at our Gyn CA Support Grp and found some of her lectures available on youtube. One in particular does a good job explaining acid-alkaline balance in our diet and associated health issues ...…
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Good news with lung mets from Megace treatment (and complementaries)--closer to official NED
I have good news to share. I had my latest set of CT scans on Monday--chest, abdomen, pelvis. There is nothing new showing in my abdomen or pelvis, so that's great--the second scan in a row with nothing suspicious (my September scan did show enlarged lymph nodes, including the one in my pelvis that was only resectable…
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Forgive my ignorance
Would someone please tell me what the term"Small detatched fragments of poorly differential carcinoma" means and how big is 1.8x1.5x0.4cm? Also, what does 0.5into5.0thick myometriam invasion mean? I have an idea of the polyp and surrounding tissue size, but my metric conversion leaves a lot to be desired! Thanks All,…
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Questions re Coumadin
I am trying to research ways to fight cancer nutritionally, for my Mom, and keep coming up with all sorts of wonderful ideas to try, however all seem to interact with Coumadin, which is what she is going on (probably next week). It's so frustrating. It seems like anything that is healthy or immune building reacts with it…
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UPSC 1A - Various treatments/odds?
I was diagnosed back in October 2011 after an unplanned laparoscopic hysterectomy. After staging surgery I was pronounced 1A and my gyn onc at the time said I needed no further treatment, but given the morcellation of the tumor during the hysterectomy he'd understand if I wanted to do 3 rounds of chemo. His attitude and…
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What do you think about the new Pap smear recommendations?
I haven't decided what I think yet, but given I'd always had normal smears and never had cervical cancer, dysplasia, or any problems (for 40+ years) yet it was a Pap that showed the postmenopausal endometrial cells, I wonder. I know there are others here who had endometrial cells on a Pap with no other symptoms. . . It had…
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re: Genetically modified foods
Hi Guys you should watch the dvd called "Food Inc." It's about the same Mosanto. You will see what people do to people for the love of money. Good health to all. June
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Folliculits
Anybody suffer folliculites of the scalp? Oh it looks horrible? I went to the dermatologist and he gave me some cortisone cream to stop the itch and anti biotics that are tough on the stomach. Anybody have any other suggestions to clear this up? Pat
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I have a cold!
All my precautions, avoiding large groups, hand washing, anti bacterial gel, scrubbing down the shopping carts and I still caught a cold. Any advice how to best kick this?
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New diagnosis trying to cope
Hello everyone, I'm glad to see that there is a network set up for people to discuss what they are going through. I am newly diagnosed with endometrial cancer - the adenoidcarcinoma type. I am 37 years old and was diagnosed following a routine visit to my Gyn because I couldn't get pregnant after 2 years of trying. I…
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USPC Reoccurance Need Your Help
This discussion board has been so encouraging and helpful. I would really appreciate your thoughts and suggestions. When the doctor looks at you and says "he's out of bullets" and that additional chemo may not provide any more benefit, that he cannot tell you if you have 3 mos, 6 mos, or 9 mos (not years) left, it's just…
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Lynch Syndrome
Diagnosed as Lynch Syndrome carrier after doing genetic testing. I suspected it , after reading several articles on the subject due to my family cancer history. I have three adult daughters and asked them to have the tests done. It is a simple blood test. One tested positive, the other negative, the third is still waiting…
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Sobering news
Detailed Genetic Tests Reveal Cancer's Complexity Cancer gene mutation more complex than previously thought Read articles: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2012/03/08/148224862/detailed-genetic-tests-reveal-cancers-complexity http://www.foxnews.com/health/2012/03/08/cancer-gene-mutation-more-complex-than-previously-thought/…
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Helpless
Hello, Two years ago my dad passed away from a heart attack which was 2 days before my mom's 60th birthday. It was also the same day as my mother inlaws birthday. Well 9 months later my mother inlaw passed away from a heart attack as well. Now on 2-21-12 we found out that my mom has uterine and ovarian cancer that has…
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Songflower - Diane - update
I'm taking liberty to share this news. I heard from Diane's husband today. He answered an email that I sent to Diane, concerned that I had not heard from her. Well, she had a STROKE on Feb 1 and is still in the hospital. She was unconscious until a few days ago and her left side is effected. This on top of advancing…
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Metastases of recurrent uterine adenocarcinoma in lung
I just had a biopsy that is "most likely" a recurrent uterine adenocarcinoma in my left lung. It's only 1 nodule, about 1.5 cm in size now. The part that is freaking me out is that the surgeon is talkig about a Pneumonectomy - removing my entire left lung - because the nodule is near the pulmonary artery and main bronchial…
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Diane (Songflower)
Just received from her husband: "Dear Friends, I am sad to tell you that Diane passed away this evening (Sunday March 4) after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Funeral arrangements are pending. Please remember her in your prayers. Jim" All I can add is that Diane was a LADY. We joined this forum around the same time…