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Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

CT Scans
USPC-hysterectomy next week. My mom had a CT scan which showed no apparent masses outside of the uterus, which was music to my ears. Her chest x=ray showed a shadow that her doctor thinks may be pneumonia. She had a cough and sore throat a week ago. They are now ordering a CT Scan of her chest to rule this out prior to…
Biopsy
I've read that when you have a uterine biopsy you will bleed some afterwards and you need a pad. Is this true if you have gone through menopause? Thanks for the help.
new here UPSC stage 1 or 2 (no lymph node testing)
Hi ladies, I'm new here and been reading about this very scary diagnosis. I was diagnosed with UPSC after a hysterectomy in June. My gyn/onc didn't expect cancer..and my lymph nodes weren't checked. She did do a pelvic wash which was negative, and the tumor invaded less than half of the myometrium. But from what I've been…
Just got diagnosed yesterday with endometrial cancer
I just got diagnosed yesterday. I am freaking out. Can someone give some words of encourgament?
anybody know of ways to increase white blood cell count to hopefully avoid the usual neulasta injec
Hi, my blood cells are pretty good, except for the wbc after round c. I get weekly taxol and once every 3 weeks carbo. Its been just below the normal level, not enough to stop treatment but I have to get a neulasta injection after every round c of treatment. Does anybody know of foods I can eat to hopefully keep the wbcs…
New to UPSC and Thank God alive
Ladies, I started briefly looking at this site awhile ago, I'm at the end of my treatment. I'm greatfull for the most beautifull, reliable, current, positive, loving, ladies. Thank-you. I'd gone to have a yrly physical in "09" the outcome was anemia which was a first for me, the symptoms of vague bloating, lots of hard to…
Hair regrowth
Hi, I was wondering how many times you probably cut your hair before letting it grow. Mine is growing, but it is very thin. It looks like chick's feathers. I have shaved my head twice, since my hair started to regrow, and I am just about to do it again. What have you guys done in regard to this?
Too Little Treatment?
I worry I am not getting enough pro-active treatment? I had grade 1, stage 1b (39% invasive) uterine cancer removed via a davinci complete hysterectomy, 16 lymph nodes - negative, pelvic wash was neg as well. No add'l treatment beyond surgery was needed. I know, all pretty good news. However, I am so worried about a…
Less-invasive cancer screenings
I recognize that this report deals with screenings for colon cancer, but I thought it would be of interest to some of you: Study Finds Convenient Fecal Blood Test a Suitable Screen for Colorectal Cancer: http://www.cancernetwork.com/colorectal-cancer/content//10165/1919400
I am in observation again. Hurrah.
Saw the doctor and I am officially in observation again. I will go monthly for lab tests and then CAT scans every 3-4 months. If I have symptoms or the CA 125 jumps significantly the CAT scans will be sooner. My CA 125 was 43.5 last month and this month it is 43.7. So I would say that is my baseline. I had 7 chemo…
How do you learn to live with this?
I made it through my CT scan. How do you really learn to live with with. I am falling apart. Sandy
A last curtain call - hopefully
A Last Curtain Call - Hopefully Now that my chemo treatment is over and I have been declared to be in remission, I have decided to explore what I could do to maximize my odds for a good long term prognosis. I have a cancer with one of the highest mortality rates diagnosed at the most advanced stage. I am optimistic for my…
Papillary Serous
My mom was just diagnosed with Papillary Serous Grade 3 Endometrial Cancer 2 days ago. She is 72 years old and has had vaginal bleeding for the last few months on and off. She had a D&C 2 weeks ago and they removed what the doctor referred to as "tons of polyps" but she said none of them appeared to be cancerous. My 4…
Uterine Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma
I just had an appointment with my onco, last Friday, since I just finished chemo. I forgot to ask him the difference between Uterine Clear Cell Adenocarcinoma and USPC. Does anyone knows? Thank you!
Papillary Serous
My mom's CA125 was 88. I was told 40% of cases of elevated CA125 have metastasized. She is having a hysterectomy next Tuesday. Says she feels very bloated?
Cervical Cancer
HI everyone! My name is Jen. I have CIN III and CIN II and my doctor thinks that its worse on the inside of my cervix. I have to have a Hysterectomy. But they are doing a cold knife cone biopsy in august 10th to see if its spread. If it has spread they will do a radical hysterectomy...if not a total hysterectomy. Im 25 yrs…
Emailing each other
Can some one tell me how to email each other in private?
No residual Mullarian adenosarcoma in path report
Had total hysterectomy for Mullarian adenosarcoma on July 12. Path report came back. There was no cancer found anywhere. Doc thinks cancer was contained in the polyp that was removed in my original D & C. He says I don't need to see him for a year. I told him I would feel better seeing him in 6 mos. I am having a hard time…
anyone with upsc stage 3/4 NOT had a recurrence
sisters, since i think stage is the definitive aspect of whether we have a recurrence or not, i'd be extremely interested to know if anyone has been diagnosed with either stage 3 or 4 upsc who has not had a recurrence. hopefully, there are some of you out there. unfortunately, on this site it seems that many if not most of…
has anyone had fewer than the recommended number of chemos because your ca125 went at least below 35
sisters, i'm going to speak to my doctor on monday and spek with her, then have my 5th of 6 cycles of chemo the following week. if my ca 125 continues to go down as it has been, by the end of the 5th cycle i should be well below 35, knock on wood. what would be the purpose of having the 6th cycle? i asked a nurse, and…
Dr. David Servan-Schreiber - may he RIP
For those who haven't heard, sadly we have lost someone very special to many of us... Author of "Anti-Cancer: A New Way of Life" Obituary: Dr. David Servan-Schreiber Empowered Cancer Patients http://www.cmu.edu/news/blog/2011/Summer/obituary-david-servan-schreiber.shtml
Mapping Genetic Malfunctions in the Evolution of Individual Cancers
Scientists Map Progression of Genetic Aberrations in the Evolution of Individual Cancers By Anna Azvolinsky, PhD | July 5, 2011 Scientists at the University of California have taken patient tumor samples and compared them to matched normal tissue samples for two cancer types to map the evolution of mutations in cancer…
What to do when you're new to all this, a response from Karen, taken from another thread.
This is a post by Karen from another thread, but was so pertinent I thought it deserved its own posting. Here are a few suggestions that may be helpful. You want to have your surgery done by a GYN Oncologist so if you are seeing a regular GYN, ask for recommendations and then do some research on the ones suggested. Talk to…
When did your cancer reocurr? And where?
Hi ladies. Please give your stage and grade and how many months or years when you had a reoccurence and where it reoccurred. Thanks.
Gemzar
Has anyone had experience with gemzar? Everything I read on the net sounds so gruesome. Topetocan did not work for me. It was the easiest chemo I've ever taken so I was disappointed. I start this week and I'm so nervous. I know someone took this, I thought it was Up so Lifting but I can remember; I know it was a positive…
Taxol UPSC please reply re: side effects!
My 78 year old mother has tolerated her previous treatments quite well in past 3 years (carboplatin/paclitaxel, radiation twice, Doxil last year) She is now receiving Taxol only through a port - 3 times a month with one week off for the next 4 months. She has had a total of 4 treatments and is so weak she can hardly get…
Stage 1B, beginning radiation and 2 very tiny lung nodules found..,anything to worry about?
Hi. I am posting this for my Mom. She is still learning how to use a discussion board so I'm helping. Mom is 64, uterine cancer was unexpectedly found after vaginal hysterectomy. Because of that, lymph nodes were not sampled. Cancer was invasive adenocarcinoma, and was confined to uterus as far as we know but was 80% into…
Drug Shortage
Hi Ladies. My sister-in-law has had UPSC since 2006. She did two surgeries, aggressive radiation and carboplatinum without a lot of success. The GOOD news is that Doxil is working! Bad news is that we learned of the shortage of Doxil--so that she cannot get her next treatment. I've started writing our pathetic politicians…
Thank you from a lurker
I was diagnosed with endometrial adenocarcinoma in June, and I immediately began searching the internet for more information. I found this group, and I've checked in daily and read many postings. Well, fast forward to the end of July. I had a hysterectomy on June 22 (DaVinci), and I've been doing really well. I saw my…
how do you learn to live with this?
I'm sorry I'm having a hard time.Sandy

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