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Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

Next step coming soon
Just had my lastest PET scan and was told all is clear. I wz dx with stage 3c/grade 3 adenocarincoma back in January. It spread to one pelvic lymph node which the dr said was huge. I just finished my 7th carbo/taxol and will be receiving an 8th round next month. My dr told me they have been able to hit me hard and…
Uterine Cancer Recurrence Question
Hi Everyone I was diagnosed with uterine cancer - grade II -- in September 2010. I had a full abdominal hysterectomy in October. The pathology showed that it was fully contained in the uterus so no chemo or radiation was necessary. Over the past 2 or 3 months I have had blood a couple of times when I wiped myself. Not alot…
Having an alkaline body - questions
We have talked about the connection between diet and fighting cancer. Lots about turmeric etc. Here are a few more things that I would like to know about. Please give feedback. 1. ground ginger and green tea. I met an old man yesterday at yoga class that said he was able to eliminate his arthritis pain - maybe arthritis…
"Knock on Wood"
Hi Ladies, I debated whether to post this with all the serious treatment many of you are enduring but here I go... After completing a rough regime of chemo and radiation in Nov, retirement from fulltime work, and exercising about an hour a day now - My last 3 survellience follow-ups have been VERY GOOD. I hope this gives…
Maggie, how have you been?
Hello Maggie: I haven't seen much of your posts lately and was wondering how you were doing. I hope all is well and you are enjoying your summer. Just thinking of you. Kathy
Not curable but treatable
When I went to the oncologist today he told me that the endometrial cancer in the lung was the only place it showed up on the PET scan. He said it was not curable but it was treatable and that he wanted to put me on Megace (a hormone) to reduce or manage the size of the cancer. The next option, when Megace doesn't work…
life expectancy
well while talking to one of the many doctors from u of m, about my abdomen pain, going to a phisical therapist as now they think it is suture pain, I asked a simple question , just curious, what are their stats on life expectancy for stage 4B endometrial cancer, she said , more than 2 years 10 % 5 years 0% , no one lived…
Need Some Encouragement and Support, Sisters
Hello - I am having a day - my brain has taken over and I'm freaking out. I know what it's about. In January I found out that the endometrial cancer had metastasized to the lungs. I have been receiving chemo. once a month; my 6th treatment will be this Friday. The following week I will have a CT scan and a PET scan, which…
Retirement?
Norma's post on another thread really interested me. What do we all do? Many of us are around the same age (i.e, postmenopausal), some of us are retired, many aren't. So, I'll start because I've had a career path/life sort of like Forrest Gump (except I didn't get rich). I'm working on my third retirement. I believe in…
Wheatgrass and Chemo
Is it save to drink wheatgrass juice while taking chemo? I am asking because I made the mistake of taking Vitamin C supplements during my first 15 treatments of chemo. I do not want to put myself at risk again, especially now that I have only 3 more treatments to go. If you have taken it, where did you buy it?
Reconciling Hope with Healthy Skepticism
Dear All, Have been following the interchange between Claudia and JoAnn on efficacy of curcumin and want to thank them both, for we need both kinds of perspective whenever a promising new supplement is touted as a near godsend. Long an admirer of Claudia's passion for nutriitional research and her instinct that "nature…
Vitamin C and Chemo
I have been taking a lot of Vitamin C in powder, and thought I mentioned to my doctor. Talking to another patient today, she told me that Vitamin C could interfere with chemo effectiveness. I have been taking 400 mg twice a day to avoid getting a cold. I am scared now that after 15 treatments, I have 3 more to go, maybe…
HelliC, I like your new picture.
Hi Helli I like your new picture. It also looks like you were either on vacation or on some type of cruise. I hope both! Keep that smile! I hope you are feeling good and enjoying the summer. Kathy
HRT
Hello, just wondering if anyone else has been given Hormone Replacement Therapy. Due to my age (34)following the hysterectomy I was given estrogen only HRT. I am ER- and PR- so my doctors think this is ok for me but I am nervous. They have told me that my menopause symptoms will be very extreme and taking the HRT will…
Which exposes you to more radiation CT Scans or PET Scans
Just curious if anyone knows this answer on radiation exposure from CT Scan or PET Scans. Kathy
Catching up from Diane (new plan)
So much has happened since I last wrote. Health wise the tumor board decided to put me on weekly topotekan before doing cyber knife on the tumor in my liver. It makes me very tired and there is alot of running; I have to have rehydration two days after chemo. My poor husband works so hard to care for me. Our wedding was…
Yumm-o
We have a thread on recipes and there's been a lot of discussion about turmeric. This isn't a recipe and isn't really about turmeric - it's just something easy and absolutely delicious that I found at Trader Joe's that fits the criteria. It does contain some sugar, but it does not contain soy (I avoid soy having had…
Recurrence to Lungs
Hello, If anyone has had mets to their lungs please could you share the treatment option you went for? And, of course, how it worked for you. I had my first recurrence in a lymph node under my right arm in January. I had total axillary clearance surgery and cancer was found in just one node and all other tissue clear.…
Minor Setback - Chemo. Session Postponed
I was supposed to get my 6th chemo. treatment tomorrow; however, due to my low Neutrophils auto count of .9, I had to reschedule the tx to next Wednesday, by which hopefully it will have gone up to a minimum of 1.1. Chemo can significantly decrease your WBC, and there is a risk for infection (sepsis) with low wbc. I…
My mom is suffering with USPC
Aloha all My mom is suffering with uterine serous papillary carcinoma. She is currently undergoing chemotherapy afer her first recurrence. She had over 2 years in remission following a somewhat convoluted course of diagnosis and treatment. I am looking for any and all women currently living with this diesase in hopes of…
18 miles celebrating 18 years surviving!
Yesterday heading out I had little expectation of doing more that 18 laps, but surprised myself and found the energy to do my 72 laps @ .25 mi each = 18 miles! An empowering experience whichgives me strength to believe I can keep on giving this enemy the ol' smackdown ;-) In june '93 I was diagnosed with stage 2B breast…
stereotactic radiotherapy for supraclavicular lymph node mets
Had consult today with radiation oncologist to evaluate targeted treatment of upsc recurrence in supraclavicular lymph nodes. Treatment is basically palliative in that we are not going for cure. After lengthy discussion and extensive review of detailed disease history, followed by review of possible radiotherapy options,…
Ugh! Should never have changed insurance
I really hate insurance companies. It's like they are the doctors treating us. I changed insurances in April. It was so hard paying out $2,600 a month for a family plan and they were going to raise it. We went on a group plan through work (we are self-employed) with another company and the premium dropped to $1,400 a…
A Final Consensus on Curcumin?
Dear All, Have been following the curcumin threads and need to relate some new information. While I tend to agree with Claudia that a "natural" source of curcumin (turmeric) may offer some biochemical synergy that we don't get from capsules, we are getting relatively LITTLE curcumin from a half teaspoon of turmeric a day.…
RO: thinking of you on 'scan' day, sending positive vibes & prayers your way!
I know this is your scan day, always anxiety-ridden. ((((Ro)))). Try to be at peace; it is what it is; and sometimes a scan can produce WONDERFUL news. And if not, at least it provides information to make a plan. But know that I am thinking of you and holding you in prayer today.
minniejan update
Hello, I have been lurking here since I finished all my treatments in late March for UPSC. I did not want to post while I was waiting. Call me superstitious! After my treatments I had a needed blood transfusion prior to plans to do some needed traveling. I took two wonderful trips, one to Arizona to visit my son, and did…
Dr. Servan-Schreiber
Hello ladies. Perhaps you already know this, but I just read on Inspire.com (ovarian cancer board) that Dr. Servan-Schreiber has had a recurrence of his cancer . I only mention this because I know many of you are avid followers , and I thought you'd want to know so you can keep him in your thoughts and prayers as I will.…
Tomoxifen
Hello everyone, I am updating on my latest ct scan. It came back good and nothing new showing, except my power port needs the catheter to be repositioned. I was doing the Taxol alone every 3 weeks with one week off. I stopped doing it on my 9th round because the neuropathy was getting really bad and other issues. The Taxol…
Products for Vaginal Dryness & Increase Elasticity
What do others use for vaginal dryness and to help keep that area flexible? I've had the hysterectomy and pelvic radiation which put lots of havoc on this area and find I'm so tight and dry. Intercourse is always challenging and can be painful. I am a bit smaller and my husband is large, so I'm looking for guidance as know…
brachytherapy
Looking for a little advice....those of you who have had brachytherapy, without pelvic radiation.....I have a tropical vacation planned one week after completion of radiation. Do you think it's feasible that I will be able to swim in the ocean?

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