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Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

USPC - PET Scan
I am in the monitoring stage for recurrence of USPC and have an appointment with my oncologist. I've been in remission since January. My doctor has indicated he wants to set me up for a PET scan and I really want one because I currently feel awful, especially in my mid section around my back. Sometimes it aches so bad, I…
Given Lupron prior to hysterectomy
Some of the posts here and some referring to prostate cancer got me thinking. When I was diagnosed with severe endometriosis, before they would do the surgery they wanted me on lupron for six months. They said it would stopped the endometriosis and make the scarring softer to be able to remove it a bit easier. I did take…
Johns Hopkins Gazette reports on their study on turmeric
This study was supported by a grant from the National Institutes of Health. Additional researchers who contributed to this study are Daniel A. Shoskes, Patricia Sanchez, Rhongua Zhao and Steven D. Wexner, all of the Cleveland Clinic Florida; and Linda M. Hylind, of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. The newspaper of The…
alternative cancer treatment discussion
My preface: I read with great interest the stories many tell of alternative treatments. There is so much passion out there about what treatment works and what type of treatment a person wants or doesn't want or SHOULD get or not get. I'm interested in a DISCUSSION. Please let's not throw stones at anyone or anything…
Just diagnosed and looking for a support group
I was diagnosed with stage 1 uterine cancer two weeks ago. My first appt. with the oncologist is in two days so I don't have the report of my CT scan or the treatment he plans. Up to this point, I have researched to understand what stage 1 is and the treatment options generally used. I have created two journals, one for…
Uterine Cancer and Breast Cancer Relationship
I was wondering if we are at risk of developing breast cancer. If there a relationship between the two, uterine and breast cancer? Any info on this?
a swollen ankle can be a sign of deep vein thrombosis, which can indicate cancer recurrance
(I'm mentioning this here just because I came here looking for information on this, and didn't find anything - which isn't to say the topic isn't covered elsewhere.) I finished treatment (6 rounds of chemo, radiation, hysterectomy, etc.) in December for 3c uterine; I'm 43 yo. About a month ago I noticed a very slight…
Uterine cancer (endometrial cancer stage 3C grade 3) and uterine Sarcoma
Would love to hear from other late stage uterine cancer survivors. October 2010 I had a radical hysterectomy with lymph node removal. All my reproductive organs were cancerous, cancerous abdominal and paraaortic lymph nodes, and a vaginal tumor. Pathology showed that I had two types of cancer growing in my uterus - and…
Hello
It is a long time since I was here. As a reminder I’m the one who had chosen 100% alternative way of treatment. Even though my doctor told me that I have 50/50 chance of recurrence I said no to the radiation and big NO to the chemo. Some can call it bravery some stupidity. For me it is just the way of going through my…
Food Suggestions?
Hi, I'm new to the board. I was diagnosed with Endometrial Cancer in April. I had a hysterectomy in May. My cancer was stage 2 and it was thought that the hysterectomy would take care of it, until the 'wash' they did of my abdomen before surgery came back with cancer cells in it. So, I'm doing 6 rounds of chemo and 3…
Really confused about stage 2 cancer diagnosis today
After having a vaginal hysterectomy, my Mom (mid 60's) went back to her obgyn for her hysterectomy follow up and was told she had Stage 2 cancer. Here is exactly what the Dr. said: "invasive adenocarcinoma. Invasion into outer half of muscle of uterus. No extension to outside of uterus. Stage 2". He wrote this down for my…
Neuropathy
Even though neuropathy from chemo is not life-threatening, it certainly is life-altering. At least it was for me. I have had neuropathy since my second chemo treatment last fall. At first it was mild pain, followed by worse pain, and evolved into tingling numbness in my feet and hands. And horrible coldness in my…
Papillary Serous or Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Endometrium
Last November, I was diagnosed with Endometrial Cancer, Clear Cells. After a radical hysterectomy, the tumor was staged as STAGE IB; II, because it slightly spreed to the cervix. I started chemo in February, and I am just about to start my last cycle next week. No radiation needed. The only organs infected were the uterus…
Return of Uterine cancer from 2006
When I had my yearly check up earlier this month, the Dr. found a mass on my right lung (they seem to be at the back of the lung and in the top half). I had a CT scan and it was recommended that I have a PET scan and a biopsy. I went Monday 20 June for the PET scan and then the CT scan guided needle biopsy. I got the…
Newbie BC survivor but now possible endo/uterine cancer??
Hi everyone, I am 42 years old and a 2 year breast cancer survivor - yeah!! I also have had endometriosis since I was 14 (5 lap procedures before I was 30) and I was on the pill for 23 years. I chose not to do tamoxifen for this reason - increase in uterine cancer so I'm not on anything. Last week my pap smear came back…
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

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