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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) -…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 &…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Hope everyone had a nice holiday
Friends, Hope everyone had a nice holiday.
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Patsplace
Hi. I was looking for threads about thyroid issues and found a past posting of yours I believe. It mentioned thyroid showing activity on a pet scan. Was that when you had the biopsy and it showed up non-cancerous? Thank you. Hugs, Cindy
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To Susafina
Sue: Happy holidays. Just curious.....I know you mentioned you are still waiting on your hemoglobin number to go up. What is your neutrophil count and WBC? Mine are so slow to come back. I go for another bloodtest this week. Sorry to hear your neuropathy is bothering you-I guess it just takes time. I have alittle bit of an…
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Has anyone experienced any thyroid issues after chemo and radiation
Friends, I am alittle bit nervous (or alot nervous) that I have to go next week and have a thyroid ultrasound done. Back in June or so, I had a ct, because my glands by jaw were all swollen, but it turned out, at that time, a tooth needed a root canal and was causing the swollen glands. However, on the ct, which came out…
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FUZZYTROUBLE-I miss the latest on the confusion of your scan and biopsy
I was looking but did not see anything on the update. Please let me know how you are doing. hugs and comfort. J
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Colors of Cancer
I've not seen this listed as such before... Excerpt from "Ribbons of Life" Artist Statement... Before my diagnosis of uterine cancer, I did not know that every type of cancer has a ribbon color and pin, not just pink for breast cancer. Thus, I used the colored ribbons to recognize 5 types of cancer that frequently affect…
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Update: IP/IV Chemo
Dear Friends, I am fine. No side effects from IP/IV. I start Cycle 4 of 6 Cycles this. I will update as necessary. I have not posted because my computer crashed. I am on a friend's computer. Best love to all. Connie ( aka starfish now paris11).
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CULKA -HAVEN'T HEARD FROM YOU!
Culka: I haven't seen you on board. Hope you are alright. june
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scared....
I was officially diagnosed with Grade 1 uterine cancer. I am already scheduled for a total hysterectomy on 12/22/10. I just turned the big 40 and went and had my yearly check up. I told the doc about pain I was having. So he did a sonogram, then biopsy, two days later a D and C then three days later I get the call to…
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Seven weeks since my 6th chemo---my counts are finally starting to recover a bit
Friends, I went for another bloodtest today. It is seven weeks since my 6th chemo. My bloodcounts are finally starting to recover a bit. At my lowest point my platelets were only 21,000. Here is what I am at today... Platelets 211,000...........normal is 150,000-400,000 WBC 2.3 ..................normal is 4-10 Neutophils…
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RADIATION
I AM GETTING READY TO GO TO MY FIRST VISIT WITH THE RADIOLGIST/ONCOLOGIST. IS THERE ANYTHING I SHOULD DEFFENTLY ASK? THANKS TEE
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MY SURGEON IS FROM THE ROCK BAND -N.E.D.
Very skilled he did robotic surgery for me and also bloodless. Young and cute.
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gyn cancer has a rock band
N.E.D. is a rock band made up of 6 gynecologic oncology surgeons. They are having a concert in Portland, Oregon on January 16, 2011. Here's a link if anyone is interested in attending: http://www.aladdin-theater.com/show_page.aspx?eventid=2039 Let's break the silence on women's "under the belt" cancers.
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To Susafina
Susafina, Hi there. As I recall you are about 4 plus months out past end of your treatment. I know you were hoping for your hemoglobin to start climbing. Just wondering-did you return to work after treatments and if so at what time span? I am still struggling wiht my counts. Platelets just went from 34,000 to 84,000 which…