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Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

SALLY: about the brachytherapy
One other new tidbit I came away with from my appointment with the new gyn-onc: Apparently there are more than one kind of vaginal brachytherapies. I had no idea there were different kinds. My gyn-onc said that I had been given the very latest and least damaging of brachy-therapies. I looked on my appointment sheets for…
NED unexpectedly !!!!!
Today, I saw my dr. for post chemo consultation. When he walked in and asked me how I was doing, I said "the rapture did not take place as predicted last Saturday, but I feel like I am facing my judgment day today". He said, well, your CT/PET scan is completely clean! I did not expect this. I went in there bracing myself…
what a great (if inadvertent) sisterhood here
Hello, all-- I've been lurking for a few months, checking out the threads on complementary therapies and appreciating the insight and wisdom shared here. Most of the time, I haven't felt "qualified" to jump into the dialogue, so I guess I've been a sort of free-loader for a while. But in the past couple of days--prompted,…
Chemo number 6 ( really 12)
I had my lab drawn on Tuesday, so I could get my CA 125 results. They only run them on Tuesday. My marker did not drop like I had hoped. It was 56 and now it is 50. The doctor in Florida told me my "new normal" may be higher than 35, so maybe this is my new normal. I know I should be thankful for a drop, but I wanted below…
Coping with Diagnosis, Treatment
Diagnosed in April with primitive nueral epidermal tumor in uterus after complete hysterectomy (uterus, tubes and ovaries). In my 5th week of chemo and still struggling with the whole idea of having what may be a life-threatening cancer. Doing Chemo 3 weeks on and 1 week off. Doc calls it "aggressive" treatment. Wasn't…
Anti-Cancer Food Lists
This is a list of anti-cancer foods first posted by Claudia in 12/09. I thought we could post our anti-cancer diet information and food lists here, so that we could have an easy one-stop reference for foods that are known to have anti-cancer properties. http://www.cancure.org/cancer_fighting_foods.htm Cancer Fighting…
Uterine/Cervical Cancer stage 4
I was originally diagnosed with Stage 1B2 cervical cancer (undifferentiated carcinoma - poorly differentiated). Had radiation and chemo to shrink the tumor and then had a hysterectomy. The pathology report indicated that the cancer was contained within the uterous. My CT prior to the surgery indicated no spread. After…
Lymphedema??
I developed ankle swelling (both legs) shortly after my last chemo for breast cancer. This was in October. Oncologist gave me Lasix which really didn't work, so I stopped it. It got better on its own. I went about my business and was at my primary care's office after the first of the year and I complained about the ankle…
Anyone out there like me? Vaginal cuff tumor
This will be my second radiation treatment to shrink this thing. Docs refer to it as uterine sarcoma stage 3 / I have a constant foul odor discharge, radiation has stopped the pain smell isn't as bad, but now suffer from radiation side effects Doc can see tumor at exam, but now can't have exam even cuz I'm so shrunk too…
Integrative Medicine -Looking for other Cancer Survivors Utilizing Anti-Cancer Diet and other Integr
I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer last year, had surgery and radiation and was told that the cancer had not spread beyond the unterine area. However, I went to the doctor at the end of December for bronchitis, had a chest x-ray, and they saw spots on my lungs. This led to CT lung scan and lung biopsy. Endometrial…
I have no marker with the CA125 test
I have no CA125 test as a cancer marker. I had a test done last July and it came back 7. My gyn. said it looked like nothing wrong but sent me for a ulta sound inside and outside. That showed that my uterus was a bit thick and he suggested that I have a D&C and a lapro. surgery. When they got in with the lap. they found…
some from a web site on things to do for what ails ya
This is from a file on my computer so it may have things from more than one source. I can't remember, but it will give you some info to think about. as always, check with your doctor if you are currently getting any form of treatment. Cancer Fighting Foods/Spices http://www.cancure.org/cancer_fighting_foods.htm The…
ANYONE WITH UPSC NOT HAVE A RECURRENCE????
sisters, just began wondering if anyone here who has upsc--whatever stage-- has not had a recurrence. would be great to hear from those of you who have not. i know other uterine cancers recur as well, unfortunately, but specifically asking about those with upsc. thanx, maggie
Low hemoglobin
Does anyone have any suggestions about how to keep your hemoglobin from dropping? I'm having a tough time keeping mine at an appropriate level. I need to do this without transfusions so that I can continue on my medicine. Also, I'm trying to transition to the Anti-Cancer diet. I appreciate your help.
Remission :)
Today, June 3rd, 2011 marks one year of being in REMISSION from Uterine cancer, stage 4, with metastasis. Praise our Precious Jesus for His healing works in us.
Linda -- Congrats - Please make a new thread for "embolization"
Thank God Linda, you give all of us hope. You are surely not only thinking of yourself but all of us here!!!I am kinda sad my friend who was diagnosed last July with Lung cancer passed away this weekend. It would be so much easier if you could post a new subject on embolization. Only if it is not a problem. God bless June
OncologyStat Article today relevant to Dose Dense Regimen
Ovarian Cancer—New Thinking on Old Regimens 2011 Feb 23, Nelson Teng Nelson Teng, MD, PhD, is Director of Gynecologic Oncology and Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Teng is also Program Director for the Stanford/UCSF Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship Program in…
Newbie needing some tlc
Hello all, My name is Dee and I am 56. I just had a complete Da Vinci robotic hysterectomy to remove many cancerous tumors in my uteris. That went fine-to which I am VERY grateful but doc found a teeny tiny spot on my bowel and he said 1st biopsy showed no cancer but second one did. In about a month or so I am set to begin…
Endometrial cancer hard time accepting diagnosis
HEllo my name is Maria Iam 28 years old I need friend people who are goin thru this I cant take this I am trying to be strong for my husband and friends but iam so crumbling down my mom past away 6 months ago she lost the battle to stomach cancer she was only 50 really young at age 40 years old she had overian cancer she…
The challenge of "living joyfully in the NOW" when you feel like crap
I have been so blessed with an excellent quality of life throughout my cancer journey, and find myself, following this radioembolization on Wednedsay, feeling lousy. I am uncomfortable (gassy) and jazzed up on steroids and sleepless. Food tastes way off, and though I am diligently force-feeding myself healthy foods, I have…
norma
i can't find the post now, but i think i read recently that you've been ned for a year now. is that right? if so, that's the best possible news, and may you and ned have a long, happy life together. sisterhood, maggie
What a difference a year makes
July 1 marks the first anniversary of my hysterectomy; May 11 my partial mastectomy. Prior to that, I didn't even know the word stage or grade or how many different types of both endometrial and breast cancers there were. What an education I've had. Just received news this evening that a friend's endometrial biopsy…
Liver cyberknife and topotecan
o dear ladies. I am on topotecan (I think it sounds like a tropical drink with a green twist). I take it every week for one year. I switched from my gyn onc to medical oncologist. she is alone in practice giving chem and doing surgery. I decided I needed more chemo care that someone can give me. Hopefuly They will do scan…
a little hopeful news in the midst of the abysss
sisters: as many of you know, i had one round of carbo/gemzar, then got the blockage, then surgery, now recovering. i had a ca 125 a few days ago, and it is down from 397 to 143, which is good considering i just had the one round, and speaks to the efficacy of this combination. now i only hope i can tolerate it, but i…
Off topic news about my mother's recent cancer diagnosis
I am not sure that this is an appropriate place to post this message, but I have come to love the women on this board and to respect their opinions about cancer diagnoses and treatment more than those of anyone else. The background of my current concern is as follows: I was adopted a few days after my birth. About a decade…
endometrial cancer
I was just diagnosed with endometrial cancer and am anxious about what I should expect. I know I need a total hysterectomy, but how do they determine how far your cancer has progressed? Does a grade 1 mean most likely you will be stage 1? The doctor is not doing surgery for another five weeks, should I be concerned with…
Strength for those going through cancer
This is my first post on CSN. I wish I had found this site a year ago because it probably would have helped me cope a little better to talk with other cancer patients. I am currently in remission for almost one year. My cancer was found when a D & C was performed. I had a hysterectomy and it was found that the cancer had…
Surgery delayed, having a hard time
Just got a call that my surgery is being delayed 10 days because the DaVinci unit will not be available until then. This after my gyn/onc specifically said he did not know for certain that he would even do the surgery robotically. I had just gotten myself to the point where I was fairly calm -- "It will be what it will be"…
Linda what is the latest on you?
Linda, How did the mapping go? Are you going to be able to have the procedure to use the seeds? How are you feeling? With caring, Cindy
Round 5 of Chemo completed
I had my two long days of chemo on Wednesday and Thursay. 8- 4 one day for the Taxol infusion, and 9- 4:15 the second day for the Cisplatin infusion. Luckily both infusions went well with no reactions. They used the same pre-meds as last time. Lots of Steroids. I went Tuesday for my lab draw, as they only run the CA 125 on…

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