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Do you know what this means
My first post...i am a 2x breast cancer survivor, my mom died of ovarian/cervical cancer. My daughter is having many issues, all symptoms of pregnancy, miscarriage, back to pregnancy. Doctors will not take her seriously, one er dr did some scraping and said she miscarried...she now has implantation bleeding symptoms…
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Surgery
I have a sister in law that is going in for surgery to have her uterus removed. They did a biopsy and said it was cancer. She is 81 years old . I had a lung removed in 2006 but before they did the surgery they did ct scan an a Pet scan. Have any of you had this surgery and if so did they do it with out pet scan??? She had…
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long term side effects of radition
long term of side effects of radition
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Beginning radiation treatment and scared
I was diagnosed with stage 3-C UPSC in Oct. 2010 after complete hysterectomy. Had three cycles of chemo (carboplatin and taxol) and did quite well. Blood numbers good. Start radiation treatment on Monday, Jan. 10 5 weeks M-F. Then more chemo. I'm really nervous about the radiation and its side effects both immediate and…
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Doc Appt Today
Today was the appt for the the colposcopy procedure, due to issues with PAP. He showed me the Pap report, and nothing really stood out that said CANCER, but path mentioned some minor sighting and suggested to check. Okay well doc did the procedure and explained during the whole process. He inserted 2 different kinds of…
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Calcified lymph node
I searched this topic, but this topic was not found. I have had some flank discomfort and urinary frequency. I thought I had a urinary tract infection, so they checked my urine... no infection. So, my doc ordered a kidney US, which showed a 5mm kidney stone. Then I had an xray that also showed a 5mm kidney stone. Then I…
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dilator vs dildos etc.
Anyone had good experiences with different forms of dilators? My doctor recommended trying something other than the medical dilators I have - hard white plastic things. She said consumer products that are softer, or curved might be more comfortable. Looking on the internet I'm seeing at least one product that suggests that…
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MGN3 Biobran - immune booster
Hi, Has anyone tried Biobran? It's a nutritional supplement which is supposed to boost the immune system hugely. Check this link out: http://www.canceractive.com/cancer-active-page-link.aspx?n=1021 It's pretty expensive but seems to work for some people. Although there doesn't seem to be any clinical or controlled trials.…
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Had my evaluation with thyroid surgeon for the nodules today
Hi friends. Had my evaluation with thyroid surgeon today-he was super nice. Was pretty encouraging. Blood work looked good, and there were no calcifications or oddities on the ultrasound. He did his exam feeling my neck and nodules etc and there were no swollen lymph nodes (good) and the nodules were soft and moveable…
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Cisplatin/Doxirubicin(Adriamycin) combined chemo
Anyone out there who has had this combo. I have my scans(PET and MUGA for heart) next week and am supposed to start chemo Jan. 20th for my second reccurrence with 8 treatments scheduled.Apparently from news articles, the mfrs are shipping Doxirubicin again in limited quantities although FDA does not show shortage as…
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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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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
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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
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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…
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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
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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
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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…
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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
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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
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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,…
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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) -…