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Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

Need some suggestions
Ok. Back in August, September and October I have had some bouts of back stomach pain (I believe it was 5 times). The first two times, I vomited afterwards and then felt better. The other three times I just had the pains. At first I thought I had food poisoning, but then it happened 4 more times. I thought too that it could…
Insurance problems - AGAIN!!
It's deja vu time for me. I switched from Aetna to BC/BS a year ago. I had already battled Aetna and we had a "truce". I anticipated problems when next PET/CT was ordered - and that time is today!! I'm scheduled for scan tomorrow but insurance is balking at approving. This type of thing infuriates me. I have a huge copay…
Port troubles
Well, I am currently on my seventh day in the hospital. My port became infected and caused a blood clot in my neck. The infection also went to my blood. I am hoping to go home today after heparin and antibiotics. I also had the port removed. Now I will be on fragmin shots, which I give myself. I also have to get a pick…
Cramps - Had Everything Removed - Is this Normal?
NED for USPS, but waiting on Biopsy results of mass in my neck. I seem to have the feeling of 'menstral cramps' & pain in my lower back area. There's absolutely nothing in there so what could be causing this? They really hurt enough where I need to take something sometimes. They only seem to occur when I am in bed or…
No appetite
How can I regain my appetite, i am 6 days post taxol. Irene
Cure for Cancer?
High School Student who devised cure for cancer using mice....on world news Sunday. Great reading! Every step that works is a step in the right direction!! Jan http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2086763/Cancer-cure-High-school-student-Angela-Zhang-devised-cure-cancer.html
Missing Miss Linda
Linda and her family have been on my mind all day... My heart aches for them and I pray that the Lord is comforting them as only he can. I remember how much she loved Christmas with her children and especially her grandchildren. In the early days... the first Christmas after dx, it was so important to her to make memories…
first uterine now having biopsy for thyroid cancer
Hello, I have not been on the boards for a while, long story, but my college daughter was in a serious accident and I have been living out of state so I could be close to her, I have been gone for over a month and a half. She was riding her bike in Cambridge, Mass in the bike lane, and was "doored." This means that someone…
International Rare Cancer Initiative
My genetics doctor told me about this the other day.....This initiative is a global collaboration —"an initiative to boost the development of new treatments for patients with rare cancers. This International Rare Cancers Initiative (IRCI) will design and fund clinical trials of treatments for rare cancers – defined as…
sweetners
Just what artificial sweeteners are ok and what brand and how much tummeric is good? I was just told to stay away from processed meats. Thanks, Debrajo
what has people's experience with avastin been with uterine ca?
i recall linda saying it was a lot easier than regular chemo, so i'm hoping she was correct. sisterhood, maggie
Tissue Assay/ Functional Profile: thoughts and questions.
We have chatted about this off and on for a few years. That issue of the tissue assay is so baffling to me – so basic. Docs order scans and bloodwork, but assume that the standard drugs will always work. How many lives can be saved by being more exact in the selection of treatment. Have lives been shortened because vital…
USPC - Mass Found in Supraclavlcular Area - CT Scan Reads Like Death Sentence
Hello Every. As most of you know, I'm rarely on here unless I need something. I wish I had the time to read and respond to every post, because I get so much information, encouragement and comfort from reading all the posts. I have been NED from USPC since Jan, 2011 and have felt really good, except some cramps like I used…
I have a question,
What would you ladies say(or do) to doctors who DID NOT bother to stage my USPC because I had "too many" other morbities issues? I later found through digging through my medical records on line that I had 1a USPC. I had the radical hysterectomy with the five rounds of radiation and six rounds of Carbo/taxol. I was…
Uterine Cancer
Hi, My mother, who just turned 71, was recently diagnosed with uterine cancer and awaiting to see a gynecologic oncologist next week to find out the stage and grade. Does anyone have the name of a good gynecologic oncologist in the Dallas, TX area? We were give a name by her GYN but of course, I would love to seek a second…
Stage 1 UPSC
Here's a good review of the literature discussing management and outcome of women with Stage 1 uterine papillary serous carcinoma. Remember that with the new FIGO system, surgically staged 1b has been collapsed into Stage 1a, which may make the findings of new studies seem worse than those reported prior to this change.…
New Tumor two months post surgery and chemo now Onco suggests Interventional Radiation. Need advice
Hi All, To update. July 2010 had Dx, surgery, chemo treatment four carbo taxol, two Doxil carbo, till end of Jan 2011. Then Meggace till October when 8 cm tumor found and surgically excised, no more Meggace, then three Gemzar Carbo. Then CAT and PET where new 'hot' spots found. Yesterday, Tuesday, went to Interventional…
Type II Diabetic - perspectives on artificial sweeteners affecting tumor growth?
I'm newly diagnosed and trying to read all the information I can on my cancer and wondered if there is any proof/study on artificial sweeteners and tumor growth. I know there are several now but I usually just try to only use items with splenda rather than aspartame and rarely use things with saccharin. Thanks, Julia
Grade I Stage II Endromtetrioid Adenocarcinoma Questioning radiation
Has anyone been a Grade I Stage II and chosen not to have radiation? I am very concerned about reoccurring issues after radiation treatments. I don't want to become chronically ill due to the radiation especially if the radiation is a precautionary measure after a complete hysterectomy because they are not sure if they got…
RO - 10
RO, Noticed that you are posting again, How was your trip? trisha
Ah, the many wonderous joys of turmeric
But don't forget to use it in conjuction with black pepper and olive oil for the most bioavailabilty. The drug companies did try to get a patent on turmeric, but India stepped in as said I don't think so buddy. Go India!!!!! Turmeric has a peppery, warm and bitter flavor and a mild fragrance slightly reminiscent of orange…
Anyone Have Info./Experience With Regard to PR Receptors?
I am just wondering if any of you have any information and have had experience in finding out on your pathology report about the levels of your Progesterone Receptors? I have read numerous articles in the medical journals that claim this is the single most important prognostic factor besides stage and that high PR is…
Anyone Have Info./Experience With Regard to PR Receptors?
I am just wondering if any of you have any information and have had experience in finding out on your pathology report about the levels of your Progesterone Receptors? I have read numerous articles in the medical journals that claim this is the single most important prognostic factor besides stage and that high PR is…
Curcumin effective against psoriasis
I decided to repost this with its own title as I'm sure that all thought I was responding negatively to Claudia's post about curcumin and taxol. :) My husband has been battling moderate to severe psoriasis for several years with little success, even trying Enbrel. Enbrel worked some but cost a ton and his insurance company…
p53 study conducted by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) -this explains a bit ab
First Analysis of Tumor-Suppressor Interactions With Whole Genome in Normal Human Cells Reveals Key Differences With Cancer Cells ScienceDaily (Nov. 30, 2011) — Scientists investigating the interactions, or binding patterns, of a major tumor-suppressor protein known as p53 with the entire genome in normal human cells have…
I started crying today when I was updating my email and saw fran's name.
Even though we seldom actually see one another, the bonds we make here are very close. When one of us dies, it instills such a great quiet sadness. I will miss her. Can't bear to remove her email address. Whenever I see it, the memories will come back. She, and others, will be missed but not forgotten. Heart to heart. Life…
Went to Seattle DR.Yesterday for another Opinon about Mom
First of all, I would like to say thank you for your responding.All of you are correct in what you have said.Moms Dr.In Seattle the one who did the Surgery said It Is Unfortunate The Chemo Didnt work,And that it came back so fast.But she said No one Can Predict how long any one has to live.I thought it did work since her…
Natural Compounds in Cancer Therapy: Promising Nontoxic Antitumor Agents From Plants & Other Natural
The good news is it now available from amazon for 84ish instead of $400. Could be free still at the url in the email at the bottom. I was able to order one from the libray system. This is a review, in case some of you might be interested in really delving into cancer's origins, progressions and how nutrients can work…
USPC - MD Anderson - Houston, TX
I live in Houston, TX and have had great success with my GYN/ONC for what I call phase I of USPC. From all of you, I learned USPS is not really curable, but more of a chronic illness. My doctor so informed me of the same, a couple of weeks ago. I wss diagnosed with stage IIIC USPC in April, 2010, had the total…
ANYONE WITH UPSC NOT HAVE A RECURRENCE????
sisters, just began wondering if anyone here who has upsc--whatever stage-- has not had a recurrence. would be great to hear from those of you who have not. i know other uterine cancers recur as well, unfortunately, but specifically asking about those with upsc. thanx, maggie

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