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I get my port at 2pm today now my question is.....................
I have had a PICC and it went bad so the doctor (resident)said she wanted to either put in a port or a hohn and I asked her to PLEASE put in a port and she said no I think a double lumen hohn is the best for you so on Oct 26,2011 that is what I had done. Well, well, last week it quit working. I was just being used for…
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Calcium and an anti-cancer diet
I wanted to report on the physical exam that I had today with my regular internist. This is the first time I have seen a "regular" doctor since being diagnosed with UPSC more than three years ago. First, let me give a plug for the anti-cancer diet, the benefits of which seem to go far beyond helping to prevent a…
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34 years old Newly Diagnosed
Never thought I would have to make a post like this but I am lost and scared right now Long story short, I've had pretty much no periods for years during my 20's due to what I was first told was because of a weight gain, doctor back then told me if I wasn't looking to get pregnant not to worry As years passed hubby and I…
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anyone have Ca 125 stop being reliable indicator?
At original diagnosis and 2 subsequent recurrences, my CA 125 seemed to be reliable indicator and early warning system - doubled or tripled before anything even showed up on scans. For last three tests had hovered around 30-34 after grueling six months of Cisplatin and Adriamycin had shrunk exisiting tumors 30% .So when I…
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Iron is not always your friend, and why you should be very careful in regards to cancer growth.
More info to help you figure things out. You might want to go to the Nutrition Science News site to view this article. This is a url for a slew of articles on cancer and nutrition. http://www.chiro.org/nutrition/Cancer.shtml#Cancer_Prevention_Diet I haven't read any of them yet. Best, Claudia From The June 2000 Issue of…
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Linda Procopio Obituary & Guest Book
I have checked on both the Uterine Cancer board and the Ovarian Cancer Board and did not see this posted. I thought I would post the link. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newsitem/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=154644107
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Bone/joint pain after treatment
I just finished 6 months of chemo about 5 weeks ago. I am experiencing bone and joint pain, especially when I am at rest. My thumb hurts at all times. I never has arthritis before, but it feels like it. I have to stretch and start moving to alleviate the pain. I never experienced this during treatment, except when I had…
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Tamoxifen
I know Linda P has posted several articles about tamoxifen being used to hold back growth for uterine papillary serous even if it is PR negative since recent clinical trials had shown some promise. I just had third reccurrence since diagnosis 12/08 and my onc has put me on tamoxifen. The tumors that remained in my lungs…
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Remember the bread machine?
Hi ladies, Well today I dragged my dusty bread machine out of the cabinet put in ingredients for whole wheat bread. I'm anxiously awaiting the result. I'm at point of my life to use or lose it...and with the price of bread these days, I think that I will be better off. I'm into hearty soups and with a slice of warm fresh…
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Rewriter (Jill)
Dear Jill: I hope you had a wonderful birthday celebration with your friends this past weekend. Happy Happy Birthday to you! Kathy P.S. I hope you are feeling better from the dog bite!
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What Should I Expect?
Hello everyone hope everyone is feeling well! I have my first appointment with Radiation Therapy on November 29th Is it me or was everyone? They said at my appt, they are going to insert 'seeds' vaginally and then do a CT to see markers but these seeds will stay in as they told me told . Is this something that everythone…
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Sharing second opinion consult
I thought I would share the results of my consult with another gyn onc this week. This is probably mainly only relevant to those experiencing recurrences. I wanted a fresh perspective on treatment options as well as seeking a more positive relationship that would provide a better sense of confidence in managing my cancer…
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Alkaline diet versus the anti-cancer diet
For the past year or so, I have been designing my meals according to an alkaline foods chart--aiming for a 70/30 ratio between alkaline and acidic foods, which is what the chart recommends. Numerous studies, including those completed at top cancer hospitals, have shown that some cancer cells grow faster in an acidic…
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Food for Life Classes
Well ladies, my husband and I started classes yesterday. I'm so glad he went with me (he's a prostate ca survivor) because he is getting terrific info first hand - instead of hearing it from me and not believing a word of it (can any of you relate to that???) I think all this info has been discussed here but I did not…
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Hope
I was diagnosed in 2007 with UPSC stage 3C. I'm posting tonight for anyone who needs some hope. I saw my oncologist today and I am doing great. In fact, I don't need to see her for another year- kind of a graduation day for me. Four years and no recurrence. I know how enormously lucky I am and I know how much we all need…
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New Diagnosis
Hi My sister was told on Monday that she has cancer. The endometrial biopsy showed papillary serous and clear cells mixed with other cancer cells.. Today she had a lung Xray and a CAT scan of the abdomin and tomorrow she goes to Portland Maine to see a cancer specialist and get the results and a plan. She has extreme…
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Need treatment options advice recurrence lymph nodes
Hi everyone, Pet/CT scan came back as an enlarged node at the bottom of the neck, as well as a cluster of enlarged nodes in the para aortic section, the biggest of which is 3cm x 2cm, ranging in span about 3 vertebrae. At least this is what I got from the medical notes after doing some research. Is it common to have…
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Will blood counts ever rise after last treatment?
Did any of you experience, after six rounds of taxol/carbo and radiation treatments, serious drops in your blood counts? If so, did they eventually rise again? And did you need to take iron in order to recover? It's ironic that I got through all the treatment with very few side effects. Was fine through first three rounds…
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Sleem your link does not work
I cannot get your link you keep posting to work. C:\UPSC\Compass Early Uterine Papillary Serous Carcinoma.mht I belive Joann tried to warn you a while back.
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ART
I found an Old thread about an cancer art competition . Looks like its still going on. Nice breack from discussions to see some fabulous work. Thread link http://csn.cancer.org/node/179769 The canvases http://www.lillyoncologyoncanvas.com/Pages/Index.aspx Claudia, Your Bullwork is exquisite. A strong image we all need. I…
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Off topic: fever six days after starting antibiotic for dog bite
Last Thursday, I was bitten by a neighborhood dog. After ensuring that the dog was current on its shots, I went to the doctor on Friday. Because I had a slight fever (about 100), she put me on two different kinds of antibiotics, Clindamycin and Bactrim; and I take eleven of these pills a day. Since starting these meds, I…
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Possible endometrium abliation next Wed but I have no bleeding
I am 51 years old and have been on tamoxafen for a little over three months for breast cancer. I was told by my oncologist that my periods would probably stop. I was recently tested and am not in menopause yet but have not had a period in three months. I have been having severe cramping and after transvaginal ultrasound,…
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Radiation burns
Has anyone experienced radiation burns during treatment. I just got my first of 25 external rounds of radiation and was told that I shouldn't have any issues with burning, but everyone I've talked that has gotten radiation for other types of cancer (including breast cancer) did have burns and blistering. I don't think the…
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Today I realized
Today I realized I have cancer. I have a new aide and today was her first day and she is the first one that actually wanted to work, the first two just say on their you know what and did you know what but as she and I talked she was saying the tiredness and the pain and just the kinda I don't know the I guess the aches and…
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possible reccurrence in lymph nodes?
Hi Was looking for advice please. My mum who is 70 had uterine cancer last year, had the full works hysto, chemo and radio. All has been well until last May when at a routine check up a lump was found in her collar bone, we had a ultra sound and the doctor said it was ok and didnt need a needle biopsy. Now a couple of…
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Emotional Rollercoaster
I've always been a strong individual. I'm the go to person at my job; the glue that holds my family together, great given advice and a very positive person. Having said that, I am finding this journey difficult. I've not yet had my surgery for a hysterectomy and so I'm just beginning. I find one day I say "I can do this"…
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Hope
I was diagnosed in 2007 with UPSC stage 3C. I'm posting tonight for anyone who needs some hope. I saw my oncologist today and I am doing great. In fact, I don't need to see her for another year- kind of a graduation day for me. Four years and no recurrence. I know how enormously lucky I am and I know how much we all need…
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Hope
I was diagnosed in 2007 with UPSC stage 3C. I'm posting tonight for anyone who needs some hope. I saw my oncologist today and I am doing great. In fact, I don't need to see her for another year- kind of a graduation day for me. Four years and no recurrence. I know how enormously lucky I am and I know how much we all need…
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Hope
I was diagnosed in 2007 with UPSC stage 3C. I'm posting tonight for anyone who needs some hope. I saw my oncologist today and I am doing great. In fact, I don't need to see her for another year- kind of a graduation day for me. Four years and no recurrence. I know how enormously lucky I am and I know how much we all need…
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Someone asked me for a nice acid/alkaline reference chart. I like this one.
Sorry, that I forgot who it was. Jazzy or Teth I think. Anywho, charts vary some but you can get a good overall feel if you study a few. In making decisions regarding your health, it's good to have the most information you can get. Few decisions are perfect, so just pick the one that appears to be the most perfect for you.…