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Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

Radiation Treatment YES or NO
Hello everyone, I’m waiting for the radiation, and I’m still not sure if I should do it? I’m so against consciously harming my body (this is how I perceive this treatment) and I don’t really believe that radiation can do any good. It is so hard to make this decision. But I’m too scared not to do it. One day I say no,…
intermediate grade 1C cancer--what treatment is best?
no lymph node involvement --radical surgery 1 month ago invaded 3/5 of the uterine wall- but did not get out what treatment is best? would it not be best just to watch and only have radiation - if there were signs or symptoms later
AFTER 6 MONTHS POST OP FOUND OUT THAT IS WAS "MMMT" CANCER.
Hi: Guys, Can you believe this, its only now I have found out from my Chemo Doc that this was the cancer I had. I initially thought that endo cancer was endo cancer I did not know that there were serious other types. i am not good at speaking up with the Doctors. Any way, my recent blood work is still very good. (ca125 is…
WENT FOR ONE YEAR C-UP. DOC NO SCAN EVEN THOUGH I AM STILL HAVING ROVING PAINS IN STOMACH
Pap and pelvic exam no results one week ago. So I guess everything is okay. I mentioned to him that I have some belly pains and he said he would prefer not to do scan now. He examined me, my neck, abdomen and under arm. He said only if I find the pains most uncomfortable I should come and see him. So I am scheduled for…
constant nausea/weight loss
My mother was diagnosed approx 14 mos agow/ endometrial cancer. Feb 2010 she had a radical hyster w/ removal of omentum. Cancer Stage 3A... confined to uterus & left fallop tube. Surgeon felt optimistic cancer gone.She failed to recover properly. Within approx 3 weeks postop ended up back in hospital & found malnutrition,…
CA-125 Marker, Changes to FIGO staging & color of Endometrial Cancer Ribbon ETC.
Does anyone have an opinion on why CA-125 tumor marker is used for gauging Ovarian & UPSC recurrences & not so much endometrial cancer? When did the FIGO staging change, what year? It seems like at first FIGO was staged very aggressively & recently the stages are lower grade. Does that mean cancers today are staged/graded…
Laughing at myself
I've been photographing the return of my hair and decided the other day that I looked like a dandeion, so while out walking, I picked a dandelion, and had my husband take a picture of the two of us. The picture is on my expressions page. I think there is a definite resemblance. Enjoy. Suzanne
Baking Soda (Bicarbonate) & Maple Syrup Cancer Treatment
Has anyone tried this or read about any adverse effects? Thanks Tali
ro: addendum to hydration bad
it occurred to me that your doctor's office probably doesn't have a hydration bag, with a pump that feeds all the liquid into your port. i'm wondering if you can ask them to order one for you, with two bags filled with solution and the pump, and attachments, plus fanny pack. i can imagine your insurance might pay for it.…
Can we join our joint demographics?
There are posted commonalities for ladies like us for likely hood of risk factors... Are there others not yet known or seemingly not important to us at this time? Perhaps we have other factors that will pop up by us comparing? Don't know if this is an interest to anyone. My status currently: UPSC Stage 1 Grade 3 comfined…
vaginal discharge
Hi All, I need opinions on vaginal discharge. I am beginning to have a sticky slightly discolored odorless discharge and I was wondering if this is normal. I am approximately 2 years from my hysterectomy and a little more than 1 and 1/2 years from the end of my adjuvant chemo/xrt treatment. This discharge is similar to…
Proctalgia Fugex or Levator Syndrome
Ladies, a number of months ago I posted a question about any of us who might have experienced what I described as severe rectal spasms, infrequent but extremely painful lasting 30 minutes to an hour. When I say extremely painful think calling 911 type pain, take your breath away pain. I thought this might be a side effect…
I Don't Know What To Think Of My Oncology Appointment-Need Opinions
I was recently diagnosed with UPSC. I had a total hysterectomy and surgical staging done on Feb. 18 and received the results a week ago. I was staged at Stage 1B(by the old staging chart) and Stage 1A (by the newer staging chart)I was not told what grade tumor but think it is probably grade 3. Before surgery I had a meet…
Has Anyone Done Well with just Chemo and Brachytherapy?
Have just finished three rounds of taxol/carboplatin with few side effects; I feel great. But must now decide how MUCH radiation to have before my final three rounds of chemo. Second opinions in Philadelphia clash: some advocate full pelvic radiation followed by brachytherapy; two others say just brachytherapy; and even…
Mom NED but I have questions
Well, it has been about two months since Mom's last chemo and she had her CT and it came back clear - we were all relieved. A few weeks back she developed pain behind her left knee and had an ultrasound to check for DVT and the ultrasound was clear. She was hitting a pain scale of 8/9 out of 10 a lot. She is still in pain…
Food Study at M D Anderson Cancer Center
I just got a questionnare from U T MD Anderson in Houston where I am being treated. It looks like they are studying my entire food history. My experience there is they take alternative medicine seriously. This study is being done by their Department of Epidemiology. I am so glad they are focusing on this important aspect…
Half way thru my chemo and will begin radiation after the last treatment - Uterine Carcinosarcoma
My third chemo treatment is Wednesday Jan 5th, my 4th treatment is Jan 26 and my 5th is February 16 and the last one is March 16th. I learned today though that I am to undergo radiation after my last chemo treatment. Radiation will be 5 days a week (weekends off) for 5 to 6 weeks. My rare uterine Carcinosarcoma is an…
How to handle summertime sunshine/tanning/vacations and self tanners after cancer treatment
Ladies, Just wondering. Once we have completed treatments, chemo and radiation,etc., how much sun is safe? Do we need to avoid sun, or wear high sunblock? What about vacations to tropical places? I know Linda has gone on a couple of vacations, do you lay in the sun, or seek cover, and wear sunscreen? Also the pelvic…
waiting for final diagnosis on UPSC--preliminary diagnosis stage IVB
My sister, 64, was recently given a "drive-by" diagnosis of UPSC stage IVB by the nurse of the gyn/onc who did her LAVH. This came as quite a shock not only because of the cavalier delivery, again, by his nurse and over the phone, but also because before the operation the doctor thought it might be early stage as she had…
Ro This is for You
Dear Ro, I could tell from your words that this chemo session is harder on you. If the ativan did not help you sleep there are other sleep aids. I took ambien and it worked well for me; I never had side effects. I took an antidepressant for a while and my daughters thought I did so much better on this. Now I take cymbalta…
Survivor are up in USA NY Times today
New York Times Cancer Survivors increase in US. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/11/health/11cancer.html?_r=1&hp Sara
Where do recurrences come from in early stage CA?
I never really thought about this until recently when my little mind wandered into that dark place. There have been several women here who have had recurrences when their initial dx was early stage, low grade cancer. Helen's was "only" hyperplasia! My gyn onc explained that the reason I have the smears is to check for…
iv vitamin c 40-60grams
sisters, i've been perusing the ovarian cancer site and came across some very interesting information re: high dose iv vitamin c. of course, no studies on it, but there does seem to be renewed interest. apparently, they say taking oral vitamin c doesn't do it, has to be iv. a couple of the women have had good success with…
radical hysterectomy voiding problems
hi everyone i was diagnose cervical cancer feb 9 . i had radical hysterectomy feb 28.. after 1week my catheter pull out coz im recovery stage.. but my problem is after pull out the catheter i cant feel the sensation of my bladder i cant voiding urination.. the dr said im waiting after 1 month 0r 2 month to recovery to my…
Just diagnosed with recurrent endometrial adenocarcinoma
Maybe I should wait to write, but I feel a need to connect. Two years ago I had a complete hysterectomy due to endometrial cancer. Was told it was found in early stage, no invasion of cervix, clean lymph nodes. Now, doctoring because of leg pain from a fall last spring, a spinal MRI shows enlarged lymph nodes in my abdomen…
Lifestyle changes to change "the terrain" as a cancer preventative
As per the book Anti Cancer as mentioned in the other posts the most important things we can do for ourselves in addition to conventional treatment is: Eat a healthy diet. Exercise everyday. Find ways to find emotional peace and serenity-(meditation, yoga, or doing things you enjoy).
has anyone had carbo/gemzar for their first recurrence, and if so, how hav you fared?
sisters, i expect to be having chemo either on the 11th march or 18th, and will be on one cycle of carbo/gemzar together for first infusion, then gemzar alone for second the following week, then third week off. and so on for 6 cycles. my doctor said it was fine to take vitamins during chemo, plus this great, organic…
FIGO rating system
Thanks to all who posted about the FIGO system. I go to the oncologist on the eleventh. I go from feeling I'm gonna die sooner than I would think I would to I'm gonna kick cancers A--. Hopefully before it kicks mine. Hang in there Sisters! Debbie
Vaginal Radiation (high dose brachytx) for grade 3 , stage 1 endometrial adenocarcinoma-am anxious
Hi I'm new to the site...referred by a friend. I had hysterectomy in Dec for grade 3, endometrial adenocarcinoma, with 40%invasion into uterine wall and positive for lymphatic space invasion. Due to errors in initial path reports I had a second surgery in January to do lymph node dissection which was negative. Although…
Linda how was your trip to Dominican Republic with your son?
Hi, I just arrived in NY (from Israel) now that I am 'dancing with NED', also my Hemoglob made 10, I am on Megace so Hemotologist said I should give myself premeasured shot of Clexane to mitigate possible thrombosis from long flight-9-10 hours. All fine and weather not so cold and snow all melted. Have tickets to two…

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