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What is the neutrophil number that everyone's oncologist required for chemo
Hi all. I am curious what neutrophil number everyone's oncologist requires to do chemo-I am on taxol/carbo. My oncologist requires only 1.0---this is quite low as normal range is 2-7. Last chemo I dropped 1.3 on neutrophils so if you start out at 1 you have nowhere to fall but zero. I look forward to responses. Hugs to all!
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Jazzy Jan
Just wondering where you are at in your treatments? Are you in NED right now, or was the scan you mentioned something recent for you? Hope all is well. I always find your posts so inspiring!
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Discomfort in back of left thigh began day after 4th chemo
Did anyone ever experience any pain or discomfort in the back of their thigh following chemo? I have had discomfort in the back of just my left thigh after my 4th chemo 4 weeks ago? I mentioned to the resident but then when my oncologist came in he didn't look at it so I will have to ask again.
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I'm new here
Hello all. My mom had a staging hysterectomy 3 weeks ago and has been recovering amazingly well - she actually went to a dance this past weekend! Follow-up with the surgeon this morning resulted in the news that she has Stage III-C UPSC. I've spent the last hour and a half doing research, including reading many of your…
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Low sodium issues
Has anyone experienced low sodium levels during chemo? My mother has always been a little low on her sodium but prior to surgery she was hospitalized because it was critically low and then after her first chemo tx, it was critically low again.
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Linda a bout pruning plants
Hi Linda: Hope you are doing well, from one of your latest posts, I see you being very well and positive. Could you please let me know when is the best time to prune my roses. I also have an apple and pear tree that they both blossom and have an abundance of small fruit but they all drop off when their are about the side…
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Has there ever been a study on blood types and treatment?
I was just wondering. Since everyone has different blood types and if you give someone the wrong blood, things can go wrong. Has there ever been a study to see what treatment fits better with the different blood types? Here are my specs. CA125 did not come into play. My blood type is B+. I am allergic to Taxol. They didn't…
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Bok Choy & Kale Recipes
I'm delving into unknown territory with these vegies and thought some of you have a "special" way to prepare. I've got a wok and steamer and bet this route may work too. Seems like so many cookbooks suggest saute in oil with spices, but thought I'd ask you all the experts. Ideas? Thanks! Jan
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Future treatment possibilities
Since we are in this for the long haul, here is an experimental treatment possibility to give us hope for new treatments in the future: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1313773/Can-fever-cure-cancer-Jordan-baffled-doctors-leukaemia-vanished-new-evidence-suggests-remarkable-explanation-.html Uterine cancer is not…
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Going on Doxil
I will start doxil and avastin tomorrow. They want me to be "good" and not type for a good week after the infusion and all of the other restrictions. I will do them. So if you don't hear from me don't panic. You can call me if you'd like. I'm a great gabby person on the phone. Take care of yourselves. Love, Diane
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"Essentially Negative" PET scan result!!
Hi all, I couldn't resist posting this. After a very long wait, I got the follow-up PET scan - 7 months after the first showed me lit up from pillar to post!! In retrospect I believe this was a false positive which someone mentioned on this board is common with PET scans particularly soon after surgery. I wish my doc would…
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Linda I am so glad you responded to Lucretia
Linda the minute I read that thread I thought of you, I thought that you would be the best person to respond to her about the chemo. Great Job. I hope you continue to fight and feel well so you can be there for all of us. May God bless you. June
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lucretia
in mid april 2009 I started spotting blood. after an abnormal pap and a dnc i was diagnosed with serous pappillary uterine cancer. i received three chemo treatments trying to reduce the size ofthe tumors and the swelling around the liver and spleen. i then had a complete abdominal hysterectomy and debulking. the cancer had…
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Lucretia - thank you!!
I've been reading your blogs trying to find a climer of hope. I had been so opptomistic, after surgery the cat scan showed no cancer, and three months after chemo the CA125 was 19. But then six months after chemo the CA125 jumped from 19 to 69. The doctor said he would do nothing until it reached 100 and I would be on…
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the original z natural is now available again.
for some reason, the maker of z natural took it off the market, but because of pressure from a number of customers, it's now back on. just so you know. i've decided to try it, since i've heard such incredible testimonials--can't hurt. sisterhood, maggie
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NATURAL CELLULAR DEFENSE, USED TO BE Z NATURAL (DISCONTINUED). ANYONE HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH THIS?
sisters, W i;ve heard alot about z natural, however, it is not discontinued. there are a number of other cellular defense products, and am wondering if any of you have tried it, or have had any experience with it. i'm thinking of ordering it myself, but wanted to hear from you first. thanx. maggie
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the original z natural is now available again.
for some reason, the maker of z natural took it off the market, but because of pressure from a number of customers, it's now back on. just so you know. i've decided to try it, since i've heard such incredible testimonials--can't hurt. sisterhood, maggie
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Fertility options
Here is an interesting article on how some young women can possibly preserve their fertility with early stage, grade 1 uterine cancer: http://health.usnews.com/health-news/family-health/cancer/articles/2010/09/29/iud-proposed-to-treat-uterine-cancer.html It is still experimental, but if I were in that situation, I would…
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New Research: Vaginal Brachytherapy Improves 5-Year Quality of Life in Endometrial Cancer
This just came out today. (NOTE THE 5 YEAR SURVIVAL RATES FOR HIGH-GRADE ENDOMETRIAL CANCERS: 79.6% vs. 84.8%, respectively! NOT BAD!!!) : Elsevier Global Medical News. 2010 Sept 23, S Freeman BARCELONA (EGMN) - Vaginal brachytherapy for high-intermediate risk endometrial cancer is associated with significantly less…
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Dilator problems after vaginal cuff radiation
I had 3 vaginal cuff radiation treatments and then was given the dilator to break up scar tissue. I am not sure if I am doing it right or how many times a week to do it or for how long at a time. I have a very dry vagina canal and can not use the hormone cream. So my questions are: 1. How many days a week should I be using…
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Once chemos and radiation are completed what is protocol for scans and tests and follow up
Hi all. Once treatment plan is completed (surgery/chemos/radiations/chemos) what is the standard protocol for follow up visits and tests? At what point is a scan done after treatments are completed? Do they do a CT to include up to neck or head as well as the CA125 test, and exam? Please advise. Strength,healing and hope…
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My 5th chemo was cancelled today due to low platelet counts
Hi all. Was scheduled to get my 5th chemo today. My white counts needed to come up and they did come up alittle bit from last week, WBC now 2.3 and Neutrophils now 1.6, but hemaglobin dropped to 9.0 and platelets to 79 (should be 150-400), so chemo was not allowed. I was a bit relieved as I would like the opportunity for…
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UNDERSTANDING
OKAY I JUST GOT DIAGNOIS LAST WEEK. WHEN I STARTED ON THIS SITE EVERYONE KEPT TELLING ME TO ASK FOR A COPY OF MY PATHOLOGY REPORT. I JUST GOT THE REPORT TODAY NOW CAN SOMEONE HELP ME UNDERSTAND IT? IT SAYS I HAVE ENDOMETRIOID ENDOMETRIAL CARCINOMA, FIGO GRADE I/III. I KNOW I HAVE ENDOMETRIAL CANCER BUT WHAT IS THE FIGO…
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New to site
I am 30 years old and I just got dignaose with Endometrial Cancer. I have lot of questions and a lot of things I do not understand. I will be going to see a specialist on Oct 1st. To say I am scared is an understament. I found out on Wed since then I have hardley slept and have spent most of the time crying. Family and…
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Help when you are having trouble paying for things
THis is from my mom. She got it from the NYTimes and wanted to share. Here is a list of places to seek help: — Genentech: www.GenentechAccessSolutions.com — Novartis: http://www.patientassistancenow.com — Patient Advocate Foundation, 800-532-5274 www.patientadvocate.org — CancerCare, 866-552-6729 www.cancercarecopay.org —…
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Toronto Members?
I have been diagnosed with Grade 2 uterine cancer through a biopsy done by my gynecologist. I was referred to Sunnybrook and the Oncologist there is having his lab verify that it is indeed grade 2. He only operates on Grade 2 and 3 -- not Grade 1. Are there any Toronto members online here? Does anyone have experience with…
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ct , pet scans, ct/pet scans: what are people's experience of these re: enlarged nodes?
sisters, there was an earlier thread on this subject that was deleted. am wondering if some of those who had posted on this subject before, wouldn't mind doing so again? e.g., some had pet scans, some had ct scans, some had ct/pet scans--many with differing results/outcomes, false positives, etc. thanx, maggie
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Water Aerobics during chemo?
Anyone have opinions about doing water aerobics during chemo?
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Did anyone else's white counts drop after 4th or 5th chemo and radiation to WBC below 2 and neutroph
Hi everyone, Did anyone else cope with low white counts that dipped really low in the later chemos during sandwich therapy? Currently, two weeks after my 4th chemo (which was preceded by five weeks of radiation).....my white counts are really low. I know this is expected but it makes me nervous. My overall WBC is lowest it…
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3 months check up done today
Hello. My mother had check up today. I am bit worried about it. Let me Explain Her Ca125 protocall Her ca125 was 117 before surgery 1 may 2009 then they did on august 2009 was 7.9 during chemo oct09 5.6 july10 5.8( I was happy because it is stable from nearly 1 yr) 23 Sept 10 was 7.2( It has risen by 1.4 point in 3 months)…