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Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

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,…
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…
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…
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…
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
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
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?
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…
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…
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…
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/…
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…
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…
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…
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…
extreme fatigue
Hi There, My mom has pretty much been in chemo non-stop for 2 years. She had to take a break due to a brain met (that was successfully treated with gamma knife). During that break, she was prescribed dexamethasone, which is an immunosuppresent among other things. Her cancer went wild and dramatically spread throughout her…
Decreasing Carb Intake and Increasing Protein on a Vegetarian Diet
I won't discuss now why I want to decrease the amounts of carbs I eat--I'll save that for when I have more time--but I'm back to eating a vegetarian diet and am frustrated that I eat about twice the RDA (which is actually MY RDA, not based on what the medical community recommends) of carbs and get much less protein than…
Body and joint pains from taxol/carboplatin-did many experience these and how were these handled
I get the taxol/carboplatin every three weeks. Had first chemo two weeks ago and a few days afterwards and pretty bad joint and body pains for several days. Still get but not as badly as the first several days. (Plus I still get all kinds of odd pains post surgery-alot of the same pains others have mentioned, rib cage,…
Whine time
I haven't written in a while as I as going thru external radiation and chemo. Had quite a few hematological challenges. i took a leaf from Linda's notebook trying not to share to not to scare newbies. Today had last radiation tx. On Tuesday having blood test if hemoglobin is over 8 they'll let me travel on one month trip…
The China Study by Dr. Campbell
While the whole book is quite study driven, there are parts that one might find very revealing and interesting in the fight against cancer. He attempts to support reasons why breast cancer is nearly non existent in regions of China and goes on to mention things a person can do the keep cancer at bay. Highly acclaimed. Try…
Claudia, what do YOU eat on typical day?
Claudia, you've been such a great source of information on nutrition--including posts on curcumin, foods that minimize angiogensis, acid versus alkaline foods, low gylycemic fruits, and other nutrition-related subjects. So given this fount of information, I'd love to know what you eat in a typical day or two. Jill has…
THE Book List
If you like, every time you read a book you find informative or you just liked related to the cancer subject, or health, you just post it here and a bit about it if you don't mind. That way everytime someone adds something, it will move to the top again. I'd like to start with this from Kate(tethyis)--"Autoimmune: The…
Optimal diet for cancer: meat versus vegetarian--and related issues
Find the current thread on the Paleo diet fascinating--and the ongoing controversies about all the following issues vital but confounding: 1) Whether or not cancer survivors should be eating meat--even organic, grass-fed meat; Many alternative practitioners such as Dr. Russell Blaylock, recommend NO meat, or dairy,…
MMMT Background & Treatment update - Newly Published Article
This information was posted on another site by an active member, and found it to be very helpful. First time I've seen any current information on MMMT cancer. This article is not for the faint of heart - it is pretty scientific and (in my opinion) includes more historical data than recent data and (more importantly)…
Zometa
Has anyone had any experience with Zometa. I have a recurrence, and the tumor is adjacent to the bone. it has weakened the ileum, and I was told by an orthopedic surgeon to start an infusion of Zometa once a month. The side effects can be quite intense, so If anyone has had used this drug, I would like to hear opinions.
I've joined the CA125 club.
Well after thinking that the CA125 marker was not a good one for me, or not even something that my doctor considered as a tool, I found out today at my Dr appt that but she, my doctor has been using it all along. Though they never got a number before my surgery thinking I had leiomyosarcoma, they have been monitoring it…
Energy Medicine
I’m interested to hear of your experiences with energy medicine - acupuncture, healing touch, reiki, tong ren, etc.? I’m not interested to debate this or defend it, just to learn of others experiences. I will share mine. I have a friend who introduced me to Tong Ren 2 years ago when I learned of my first recurrence. She…
Enzymes
Enzymes are often referred as the sparks of life. Without them we simply cannot function. Digestive enzymes are created by the body in order to break down the food we eat, while metabolic enzymes oversee thousands of biochemical reactions in the body from energy production to detoxification. Both digestive and metabolic…
Lynch syndrome testing
Hi, I would like to ask if it is possible for this type of cancer to be diagnosed from tissue that was taken during staging for endometrial cancer? I have been sent by my gyn/onc to gastro for review of new symptoms continuing since last October. He opened up this discussion with me and now I am going for endoscopy and…
Dilator
I completed treatment for Uterine cancer 10 months ago. I had radiation treatment and was instructed to use a dilator. I haven't used it for 2 months. Since then I had a pabst smear done a month ago and had some bleeding after(doctor said this would occur). The test was normal. I decided to start using the dilator again…

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