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Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

Hair coloring
I'm almost embarrassed to post this. Although I'm pleased that my hair is growing back and that the Gemzar is not causing me to lose it again, I would like to start coloring it again. I will be asking my doc, but wanted to hear what you gals have to say. Thanks for any feedback you can provide. Peace and hope, JJ
Being referred to thyroid surgeon for evaluation of enlarged thyroid and nodules
Friends, I am scared. Got a call from my oncologist's nurse today and since they don't handle thyroids, and my oncologist reviewed the results from thyroid ultrasound, he wants to refer me to a thyroid surgeon for evaluation. I thought normally people see Endocrinologists for this? I will probably need more tests first, so…
Chemo tomorrow & 1st CA125 since I started carboplatin
I've played it out both ways in my mind, trying to prepare myself for the results of the CA125 I'll get taken pre-chemo tomorrow morning (& have the results on Thursday.) It's evident that CA125 is a very good marker for me; faithfully rising with each instance of disease progression. I desparately need my CA125 to DROP…
chemo virgin
Hello to all! My tumor was discovered during full-hyster. surgery in Sep. this year and had Davinci staging of lymph nodes in Nov.(those 6 negative). Because the tumor grade was not good (3) and 20% serous papillary...the doc had me do 2 weeks of cuff radiation and now that it is done..he feels I need precautinary…
what not to say to cancer patient
While this advice is couched in terms of caregivers fro parents with cancer, I feel it is still worthwhile. I read it when dealing with my best friend who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and have referred it to other friend.Also no whaving better understanding of chronic cancer and multiple treatments, I find it of…
hospital decision
Hello, Going for two opinions, one today, one tomorrow. Has anyone been treated or are being treated right now at HUP? Thanks, Jan
to ro: could you say again what hormones you are on and what you pr, er is?
ro, can no longer find ypur original posts. could you say again what hormones you are taking now, for how long, and how much and other effects you might be having besides hot flashes? sorry to be redundant. thanx and sisterhood, maggie
Support Groups and tons of question
My mom was diagnosed with stage 4 in feb of last year. It had spread to her stomach lining. The dr was very positive that though Chemo she would go into remission. Her first check she had 3 tumors, 2 near her liver and one in it. From there the dr was back and forth on what to do. So my mom decided to try the Hoxey program…
Foods to eat after treatment
I have been reading that it is best to treat meat as a side dish and have most of your plate consist of plant foods. Does everyone do this? Just wondering what the typical diet is for those in remission post treatments. Thanks! Hugs! Cindy
Anti hormone therapy for endometrial Ca
Hi, as my estrogen and progesterone are high, the docs are suggesting anti hormone therapy. Did anyone have this? What are side affects? Thanks, Sara Zipora
Endometrial Cancer-- Scan Before Radiation?
I have endometrioid adenocarcinoma, Grade 1 Stage III. I had a hysterectomy with BSO and the gynocological oncologist recommended external radiation because the cancer had metastasized to the left ovary, which was stuck to my bowel. It is my understanding that adenocarcinoma means that the cancer can "jump," rather than…
Starting this new year with very good news
Ladies, you have all been so supportive and kind. I had PET/CT and saw doc this week who said that my intense chemo/radiation treatment to supraclavicular lymph nodes was SUCCESSFUL and I am "good for months and months and months". I did something else which surprised myself and my husband. I asked the doc to track results…
Had Third chemo Friday-notice I always sneeze more than usual the first week or so
HI all. Had my third chemo yesterday so I have finished my first phase of treatment. Phase 2 is radiation in 3 weeks, and phase 3 is 3 more chemos. Anyway, I always notice after each chemo I sneeze more. I mentioned ot my oncologist and he said that is unusual-my mom said to him that she notices I do as well. Wondered if…
Can Colo-Rectal Cancer Screening Detect Endometrial Cancer the Has Spread to the Colon/Rectum?
Can colo-rectal cancer screening, like colonoscopy, detect endometrial cancer if it has spread to the colon, rectum, or anus? Thank you.
Coping with Chronic Cancer
http://news.cancerconnect.com/the-long-view-coping-with-chronic-cancer/ I am posting this link for the article that Womans Health magazine was kind enough to give me. I fell it is an excellent article on coping with chronic cancer-wish I could figurer out how to transfer the link so all you have to do is click on it but…
Omaha Vitamin D Symposium, etc.
Robert P. Heaney, MD is one of the nation's leading researchers on Vitamin D and health. In this video, he answers Q&A on the rapidly updating field of Vitamin D research which he says is changing weekly. Cancer is addressed 6 mins in. The whole segment is worth viewing. Pts 3(9:35in)-6 feature Dr. Heaney. Omaha Vitamin D…
New blood test for cancer
New cancer blood test that could be available fairly soon ... http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=132608325
My version of Auld Lang Syne
May all diagnoses be forgot and not recur again May treatments, tests, and all the rest be done by this year’s end For all of us who’s sick of it let’s conquer all our fears And we'll sing a song of N.E.D. For many happy years Just really want to wish all of you and pray that all have a happy and healthy New Year. Kathy
do have recurrence, but not as bad as i feared
sisters, got the results of my ct/pet scan yesterday and thought it would light up like a xmas tree. it didn't, but i do have 4 small, new cancer sites, none on any vital organs, fortunately. one is pressing up against my urethra, however, so that if it gets bigger, it could impede my peeing, and cause damage to my kidney,…
My first post - to thank all of you for giving me strength and the will to fight this darned disease
Brief (!) diagnosis history: Sept 2001: D&C for abnormal bleeding - diagnosed as hyperplasia with atypia(? cancer) Oct 2001: TAH/BSO - no cancer found - declared cured - no further treatment required! Dec 2007: abnormal bleeding - scanned, biopsied and diagnosed as vaginal vault recurrence (adenocarcinoma, Grade 1) -…
rapidly exhausting chemo options for UPSC
My 70 year old mother was diagnosed with stage 3C UPSC in early 2009 (2 prior breast cancers in early 2000's) - went to her OB/GYN at first sign of bleeding, yet the cancer was really far along (in lymphnodes including peri-aortic) - total hysterectomy, followed by 6 rounds of cisplatin/taxol, followed by 25 whole…
Pneumonia, sinus infections & uti
Hi all, I do hope you all had a Merry Christmas. I consider myself quite blessed since I was diagnosed on 12/22 with pneumonia, a sinus infection and a urinary tract infection and did NOT have to be hospitalized since my white count and Leviquin were able to fight the infections. Had a follow up with my primary doc this…
How much chemo?
After I was diagnosed in May 2009 with endometrial adenocarcinoma, I underwent radical hysto surgery followed by removal of 12 lymph nodes (2 positive), had three rounds of carboplatin and 28 external radiation sessions. Now, I'm going over all the posts here again and wondering about only 3 rounds of chemo. I have an appt…
7 weeks post op (Da Vinci surgery) and belly button is bleeding
I had a total hysterectomy 7 weeks ago after being diagnosed with uterine cancer. My recovery has gone well. Four weeks after my hysterectomy, I underwent total hip replacement (I am 2 1/2 weeks out from the hip surgery). Yesterday was the first day that I wore pants that zipped and buttoned, and I noticed late in the day…
i thought i was done with this
Hey everyone... first alittle back ground Dx. St 4A colon june.07.. resection done.next day Chemo.on.& off.til dec 09. 14 mths. total liver resection feb 10 During the check.up after surgery .. found. a huge cycst on my ovary All! lower@ female parts gone june 10 Dx st 1 grade 1 endometrail cancer I just had a clean Pet &…
Questions on CA125-can it fluctuate up and down alittle bit after chemo is completed
Friends, I had another bloodtest today and had them toss in a CA125 cancer marker test, since it has been just shy of two months since my last chemo and I have these thyroid nodules to be investigated now. My CA125 number has been 5 since August after radiation, and remained 5 after chemos 4/5/6. My CA125 is now 7. Is that…
CA 125 continues to rise
I had my lab drawn on Monday. My CA 125 was 77.7. The doctor had told me previously if it was 80 - 100 he would want a repeat CAT scan. He will only begin treatment again if the CAT scan shows something, and they have been negative so far. So the good news is that I don't have to have a CAT scan yet. He had also told me…
Mom newly diagnosed grade 3 stage 4 endometrioid adenocarcinoma
Been lurking here over the last few weeks as our family has begun to come to terms with our mothers dx. It's been a blessing reading through so many wonderful stories of hope. My mom begun with some spotting and cramps in the late summer and into Oct was her first trip to the Dr when she realized things weren't right. Some…
To Susafina
Sue, So, I am curious. Since your head and neck doctor want to remove your thyroid, but your fine needle biopsy was negative, why does the doctor still want to remove it. What timeframe was agreed upon to have reviewed? You also mentioned you are taking the wait and see outlook. If you are taking the wait and see, then why…
Grade 1 Uterine Cancer
I was diagnosed with uterine cancer just last week. My oncologist has advised that the cancer is grade 1 but that he would not be able to determine the stage until he performs the hysterectomy. My doctor also had me have a colonoscopy because he said that at my age (47)I may have a genetic predisposition for uterine…

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