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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…
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Relax, smile and rent some Christmas feel good movie dvds
Everyone, Happy holidays to all my friends on the boards. You have all helped me a great deal this year, encouraging me at the beginning of the chemo process, even before radiation, letting me know you all did these same treatments, and so could I. I can't tell you how much it helped encourage me that maybe I could get…
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Endometrial cancer 50% into myometrium
Hi, I am on third day post op recovering from radical hysterectomy (ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes and cervix). I still cannot quite believe that I have cancer. I have always been healthy. Never smoked or drank alcohol. Average weight but very stressed most of my life for various reasons.Started menses at 11 and…
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connie: au revoir m'amie
pardon my fractured french, but isn't this about the time you're getting ready to take flight to paris? have a wonderful time, dear pal, hoping that paris is as shiny and sparkling as you remember it. hope the rest of treatment went like a breeze, and now you can fly away...... sisterhood, maggie
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Doxil/Cisplatin for Second recurrence
After CA 125 doubling (50 to 100),I just got results of PET scan and as suspected (CA 125 has been reliable indicator for me) and this time it is around the margins of my lungs - 4 to 5 small tumors.Brief summary: hysterectomy/oopharectomy 12/08 followed by 2 rounds of carboplatin/taxol sandwiched with 30 external…
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LEG AND BACK PAIN
HI EVERYONE! I HAVE A QUESTION FOR YOU. I HAD A TOTAL HISTORECTOMERY ON NOV 11TH. I SEEM TO BE HEELING WELL STARTED BACK TO WORK YESTERDAY. I HAVE BEEN HAVING SOME BACK PAINS ON AND OFF SINCE THE SURGERY. I ALSO HAVE BEEN HAVING PAIN IN MY RIGHT UPPER THIGH. IS THIS NORMAL DID ANYONE ELSE EXPERIENCE THIS? I AM GOING BACK…
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Received good news today!
Reminder: Results of 6 weeks of carbo and 18 weeks of taxol protocol from April 28th to the end of August...profuse and numerous new tumor growth throughout my abdomen and pelvis including on the vaginal cuff and on the sigmoid colon. Given 10 external radiation treatments to stop the vaginal cuff tumor from bleeding and…