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Had My 1st Chemo Treatment
I had my 1st chemo treatment on Tue,. 11/29 and felt great afterwards. On Wed, I was still ok and thought maybe I'd be one of those who doesn't get side effects. They hit about 1:30 a.m on Thursday -- profuse sweating, nausea and dry heaves, and then the awful fatigue/weakness. I also haven't been able to eat much 'cause I…
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Hello...
I'm sorry, maybe this discussion board is the wrong place to the post this... but I am really having a hard time. My Aunt, or the woman who has raised me since I was a baby, has been recently diagnosed with Uterine Cancer Stage 4. She's had the cancer for 7 years and we all didn't know about it because she was always so…
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Sex Lubricant
I was wondering if anyone has recommendations for sex lubricants. I am looking for paraben, glycerin and silicon free. My onco recommended me Astroglide. Any thoughts?
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Karen Questions for you
Hi Karen, When you have last check up and when is next one? What test doctor do 4 you? when you have last time ct scan? Please advise me Thanks Kumar
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Avoiding Regrets
I just received this from a nurse friend of mine. Something to think about. http://www.activistpost.com/2011/11/top-5-regrets-of-dying.html For many years I worked in palliative care. My patients were those who had gone home to die. Some incredibly special times were shared. I was with them for the last 3-12 weeks of their…
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Lump in breast/armpit area - recurrence or breast cancer?
Has anyone heard of their cancer returning in the nodes in the breast/armpit area ? During my three month c/u I told my doc that I thought my port was bothering my side, and he found a lump I didn't feel during my self exams. I have a mammo and ultrasound on the 19th, but I'm scared. I've been in remission from stage three…
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Nervous about chemo, among other things
This is my first original post. I am 38. I was diagnosed with grade 3 endometrial cancer on Oct. 5th. I had a complete hystorectomy on 10/28. That was a long wait. My file was sent to one oncologist, a week later I found out she no longer worked at the clinic and no one notified me. Not an awesome way to start. In…
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Recurrent UPSC
My mom has recurrent UPSC and has been treated with carbo/taxol. Her recent CT scan suggested mets to the liver. Anyone have success with drugs other than these? Thank you.
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Basic information for those of you taking Doxil. Might help.
This is from this web site.http://www.chemocare.com/BIO/doxil.asp "Doxil is an anti-cancer ("antineoplastic" or "cytotoxic") chemotherapy drug. It is the drug doxorubicin encapsulated in a closed lipid sphere (liposome). Doxil is classified as an "anthracycline antibiotic..." How Doxil Works: Cancerous tumors are…
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Daisy is it to late to call you???
The oncologist gave Mom 2 years to live. I need to talk!!
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Pelvic Ultrasound
I have had spotting every couple of months for the past 6 months. The Dr sent me for a pelvic ultrasound - which turned out to be an internal ultrasound. I have had these many times before - both in the US and in Canada (I am currently in Canada). This time the technician did a bunch of pictures then went out to confer…
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Frances Kaler
Morning folks... Just letting folks know (who are longer term posters) of the passing of Frances. She was a regular poster to this board when I joined in 2009. I learned of her passing from Facebook yesterday. She was a sweet lady who I learned had been struggling with mobility issues and had been residing in a long term…
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Endometrial with clear cell features
My sister is really agonizing about what treatment course to take. An initial endometrial biopsy found endometrial cancer with clear cell features . As a result of this biopsy she had a hysterectomy and they examined a lot more tissue and found only endometrial cancer in her uterus and some in her cervix. She was told she…
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Results of study re osteoporosis and arthritis in those with pre-45 y/o ovary removal
thought this might be good heads-up for those who must deal with early age ovary removal... Early Oophorectomy Linked to Osteoporosis, Arthritis Elsevier Global Medical News. 2011 Dec 12, B Jancin SAN ANTONIO (EGMN) - Bilateral oophorectomy in women younger than age 45 is associated with a subsequent doubled prevalence of…
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Note on natural toxins in fruits/vegetables
I thought this column by nutrition expert Ed Blonz on naturally occurring toxins in vegetables might be of interest to those who consume large quantities of veggies/fruits especially through juicing... DEAR DR. BLONZ: As a new vegetarian I’ve become concerned when I began reading about all the toxins that can be found in…
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Radiation update
I said I would post as my radiation progressed but it has been rather uneventful. I just completed my 25 rounds of pelvic radiation today (whoopee) and I’m happy to report, no major side effects. I have some burning when I urinate and stools are a little softer and more frequent, but it never made me feel fatigued and I…
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leiomyosarcoma
anyone with Leiomyosarcoma? mine metastasized , but i am now in remission... this may help! contact jakkieblu@aol.com
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Cancer & Superfoods
This was on Dr Oz website and thought I'd pass it to everyone once more. Most of these foods are listed in our famous ANTI-CANCER book. Amazingly, I eat most of these foods at least once per day...pat myself on the back for doing all my research...lol. ----------------------------------- Cancer and Superfoods By Susan…
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Still NED at this time.
Just got the results from 2nd CT Scan on 22 Nov and latest CA125. My CT Scan was NED and CA125 was 12.3. This is after 8 Apr 11 complete hysterectomy surgery, 6 rounds of carbo/taxol chemo from 6 May – 22 Aug. No radiation. Stage 3C1 Carcinosarcoma (MMMT) Tumor in uterus and 2 microscopic cells in 1 lymph node. I talked to…
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Anyone have symptoms with mets to the lungs ?
I just had CT scan in Oct showing growth again in lungs ( not long after 6 months of Cisplatin/Doxirubucin). PET/CT combined in Nov. showed more growth but not real high SUV rate, so onc does not categorize as aggressive. We are trying tamoxifen for 90 days and then will probably repeat Carboplatin/taxol after first of…
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Overview of the management of stage 1 UPSC
I found this article today and thought it provided an excellent overview of the treatment protocols and outcome for women with Stage 1 UPSC: The link is: http://www.isrn.com/journals/obgyn/2011/146264/
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Update after second recurrence, tumor surgery and colon resection
Second debulking surgery 14 months after first diagnostic one. Adenocarcinoma clear undifferentiated Stage IV b grade III. Good news is new tumor 8 cm size of grapefruit was same cancer as before. Not a new type. One yucky surgery week ,recovery ok. Tumor was wrapped around colon, no infiltration. I diagnosed it's…
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Endometrial cancer stage 2 grade2
Hi everyone My sister had her hysterectomy a couple of weeks ago and will soon be undergoing radiation and chemotherapy. I have a couple of questions. First she has a lot of numbness in her pelvic region and down her thigh. She is wondering if she will ever feel anything down there again. Secondly two of her oncologists…
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Newly diagnosed
Hi all, I'm happy to have found these boards even though I wish I didn't need them. I'm Sandy and I live near Frederick, MD. I had abnormal cells of unknown origin on my pap so my family physician referred me to a gyn. Based on ultrasound and the pap results, the gyn performed a D&C with hysteroscopy on 10/20. She asked my…
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Vegan and no sugar
I was wondering if there is anyone who is following a complete vegan non sugar diet. After watching the documentary FORKS OVER KNIVES, I decided not to eat fish or eggs, which were the only animal protein I was consuming. Of course, I am concerned about my weight.
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Endometrial cancer stage 2 grade2
Hi everyone My sister had her hysterectomy a couple of weeks ago and will soon be undergoing radiation and chemotherapy. I have a couple of questions. First she has a lot of numbness in her pelvic region and down her thigh. She is wondering if she will ever feel anything down there again. Secondly two of her oncologists…
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Endometrial cancer stage 2 grade2
Hi everyone My sister had her hysterectomy a couple of weeks ago and will soon be undergoing radiation and chemotherapy. I have a couple of questions. First she has a lot of numbness in her pelvic region and down her thigh. She is wondering if she will ever feel anything down there again. Secondly two of her oncologists…
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Endometrial cancer stage 2 grade2
Hi everyone My sister had her hysterectomy a couple of weeks ago and will soon be undergoing radiation and chemotherapy. I have a couple of questions. First she has a lot of numbness in her pelvic region and down her thigh. She is wondering if she will ever feel anything down there again. Secondly two of her oncologists…
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How much coffee did we consume prior to diagnosis?
Given the recent research study alleging that coffee can prevent uterine cancer, have to wonder how many cups of it we consumed in the two to three years prior to diagnosis. I myself had about two cups every morning. (I believe the study says that 3-4 cups are idea.) Ladies, even if this study is a hoot, how much coffee…
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Tomorrow
I have a doctor appointment tomorrow and I find out if the genetic tests have come back and if I tested positive for Lynch Syndrome. This is genetic cancer syndrome in which you are predisposed to other cancers. See my moms mother was diagnosed with colon cancer before age 50 and died at 53. My mom was diagnosed with colon…