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Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

Nutrition & Exercise
"Exercise has gained recognition as an effective supportive care intervention for cancer survivors, yet participation rates are low." – National Institutes of Health Another bit of info from the course I attended that I found interesting is that studies show that, compared to Survivors of other cancers, Survivors of…
Teeth issues on chemo
Has anyone else experience problems with teeth during chemo? It seems I have an impacted wisdom tooth that previously never caused any issues that is now causing discomfort as well as the tooth next to it. I have two more chemos to go. My 5th chemo was cancelled last week due to low platelet counts, my other counts are…
Instant Nonfat Dry Milk to Add Protein
Friends, Has anyone tried mixing instand nonfat dry milk into regular milk to add protein to rebuild cells during chemo? Has anyone heard how much protein is good during chemo? I have heard between 60-80 grams. Does this sound right or too high? I know normally too much protein is not good for kidneys. Hugs.
new research: Risk of Endometrial Cancer for Women Diagnosed With HNPCC-Related (Lynch Syndrome) Co
Risk of Endometrial Cancer for Women Diagnosed With HNPCC-Related (Lynch Syndrome) Colorectal Carcinoma HNPCC-Related CRC Associated With Increased Risk of Endometrial Cancer A Obermair, DR Youlden, JP Young, NM Lindor, JA Baron, P Newcomb, S Parry, JL Hopper, R Haile, MA Jenkins . 2010 Dec 1 Risk of Endometrial Cancer for…
Ro & Social Securtiy Disability...anyone else?
Hi, Ro, I just read in another posting that you have been receiving Social Security Disability. I applied for it about a month ago. After surgery I was Stage 3B Grade 2...the monster has metasticized further since then in spite of my 18 weeks of taxol and 6 carbo treatments, leading my med onc to say that it is a Stage 4…
Using Replens for vaginal dryness
Is anyone with UPSC cancer using replens for vaginal dryness? I don't think it has any hormones or estrogen in it. Any other ideas what to use for those of us who can't use prescription creams? Any help would be appreciated. Lynn
I have a port, but no place to flush
I am only bringing this up because I read somewhere that when looking for a good treatment center (hospital) is good, but that you can usually get infusion places near you. Things must have change or they may have changed where I live because.... I have had my port in for 5 years. I was done treating six months after they…
AntiCancer Research Program at MD Anderson
Plse check out the link below, as this looks promising. Asking for donations and to spread the word. I just love Dr. Servan-Scheiber, as he gives us all hope by changing our lifestyles we can concur cancer. http://www.anticancerbook.com/fund.html The initiative, led by Lorenzo Cohen, Ph.D., professor of behavioral science…
Time for a second opinion?
I am a cervical cancer survivor (26 months post treatment for IVA) and am wondering...is it time for a 2nd opinion? I recently had a pelvic MRI due to new abd. developments, which I had to request a transcript as my docs never contacts me with results. The report reads..."there appears to be a fibroid in the posterior body…
WHY SOME OF US HAVE CHEMO WHEN WE KNOW IT WON'T ELIMINATE ALL CANCER CELLS.......
hi sisters, i had my port flushed today and nancy, the charge nurse, and my personal favorite, volunteered to do it. easy and quick. i asked her what the rationale was to give women with upsc (for example), chemo when it was known that not all cancer cells would be eradicated by the chemo. her answer seemed self-evident to…
Another issue to deal with...memory loss
I was "visiting" a local market's website and came across this study info. Something to be aware of! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Courtesy of Jandi's Natural Market http://www.jandis.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------…
Going for bloodtest tomorrow-it is two weeks past my originally scheduled 5th chemo session
Friends, Tomorrow I am to go for another bloodtest. It will be two weeks past my original date scheduled for my 5th chemo. My 4th chemo was on 9/7/10. Last week my 5th chemo was cancelled for a second time, due to my platelets of 68,000. My other counts are low as well. Hemaglobin 9, and neutrophils 1.5 ---please wish me…
Tips for what to eat with low white counts
Hi friends, I am looking for tips what to eat with low white counts. I have read to eliminate fresh uncooked fruits or vegetables. So my fruit has been applesauce (no sugar added). I am trying to eat chicken, lean hamburgers, cheese, milk. Frozen vegetables. I have read to avoid mayo as it has eggs in it. I also try to be…
Finally received my 5th chemo on October 12th----also question about mono number
Friends, After two weeks delay for low platelets, I received my 5th chemo of taxol/carbo on Tuesday October 12th. My oncologist also lowered the dose a bit on the carbo due to the big platelet drop last time. The platelets jumped back up in this pastweek from 68,000 to 139,000. I didn't think that was possible. Thank you…
medicare: does anyone here have medicare now???
sisters, i just found out i in fact have medicare, part a, even though i never signed up for it, and have had blue shield from partner's work as my primary insurance. now i learn that blue shield is secondary. if anyone has knowledge about how this works, would you let me know?? blue shield has refused to pay for a pet…
Problems with lymphocysts?
In June 2009 I had a hysterectomy for endometrial carcinoma. In July, my gyn/ono performed a lymphadenectomy via DaVinci and removed twelve nodes. Since that time, I have had a terrible aching at the top of my left thigh that starts to radiate into my hip and lower leg when I walk for an extended period (if you can call…
Post menopausal D and C, no bleeding
I'm 57 years old, been through menopause naturally, but have had abnormal paps for the last two years. Since then have had 2 endometrial biopsys, 2 coposcopies, and one sonogram. All have shown nothing. Now my doctor wants to do a D and C. I have no symptoms of any sort, no bleeding, no pain, nothing. So I wonder what the…
To Norma 2
Norma, Hi! You mentioned you didn't have much trouble with white counts and ate whole wheat toast with cinnamon and apricots everday. Do you think this combo made the difference? Did you eat once a day or more? Please advise. Thank you! Hugs!
Had my 'between chemos' NADIR lab work done today & learned something I wanted to share.
I'm getting Doxil 28 days apart and my oncologist is planning on drawing labs midway between my infusions as well as 'chemo days', so that he can see how I'm doing at my lowest point, my 'nadir'. Today I had my 1st 'between chemos' lab work done, a little late since he was off last week. My platelets were good and RBC only…
PREOP
HEY EVERYBODY! GOT MY SURGERY DATE. I WILL BE HAVING SURGERY NOVEMBER 11TH. THE DR GAVE ME A WHOLE LIST OF THINGS I HAVE TO HAVE DONE PRIOR TO GO INTO SURGERY. WAS JUST WONDERING IF ANY OF THIS IS OUT OF THE NORM OR NOT IT SEEMS LIKE A LOT. HERE IS A LIST OF WHAT I HAVE TO HAVE DONE BEFORE SURGERY EKG CHEST X-RAY PHYSICAL…
FYI Free Course @ MD Anderson, 10/16
Hi All, I received the following email today from the Gynecological Cancer Foundation (GCF) GCF is pleased to announce an upcoming Endometrial and Other Uterine Cancers Survivors Course! The course will be held Saturday, October 16, 2010, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm in Houston, TX at the MD Anderson Cancer Center. GCF is offering…
What a year this has been... ...
Hello to everyone. I haven't been on here for a while. Hope everyone is doing okay. This has been one hell of a year since March. I was diagnosed in March. I lost my job end of May and I am still looking for a job right now. My original doctor would not do anything because I do not have insurance. So I decided that it was…
Leg weakness post treatment
Hi All, I am new to the site. I just finished my fourth and final round of Taxol/Carbo. I had surgery followed by 28 treatments of radiation with cisplatin and 4 cycles of taxol/Carbo. The worst effect besides the fatigue was horrible joint pain 2 days post chemo followed by terrible weakness of my legs. I also have some…
Any experience with Gemzar, Topotecan, Doxil, Avastin.
Hi all! It has been a while since I posted, however, my cousin and daughter recently did on my behalf. I thank those of you who assisted them. After 18 weeks of Taxol and 6 cycles (once every 3 weeks) of carboplatin (from April 28 to August 25), my cat scan results were quite devastating...numerous tumors throughout my…
Does anyone have oncologists that don't use the shots for white cells and platelets?
Just wondering if anyone else has gone thru taxol/carbo without any booster shots but had low counts? Thanks all! Hugs! :)
evidence for "expectations determine outcome" sayeth connie
sisters, i was listening to our local pacifica progressive station this morning and heard an excerpt from a speech given by christine northrup, md, a woman's doctor and healer. she quoted from what she said was the best experiment she's ever heard of: women, i think middle aged, were asked what they expected their old age…
First 3 month appointment coming up
I have my first 3 month appoinment coming up on Friday and while I have read what to expect, I am a bit nervous-obviously because there is always a possibility that there may still be cancer. I did not have chemo or radiation as it was low grade and several oncologists believed it was not needed as I had a radical…
Moving from Primary Care to Hospice
My mother was diagnosed with uterine cancer last week after the results of a biopsy were received. A PET scan was also done. Primary care referred us directly to hospice and has not been willing to give us a referral to an oncologist. Because my mom was in so much pain and not able to keep anything down, we took the…
monitoring
Hi just had my 1 year pap done and the Dr ordered no tests other than a mamo and bone density and said see you in six months. I was wondering if this is normal protocol for someone who has endometrial adenocarcinoma stage 1b grade 1. I had no treatment other than hysterectomy with nodes removed and a pelvic wash, all…
Uterine Sarcoma
I was told their are only 15 case studies of this cancer. I can't find much information about it on the web. I was diagnosed with this feb 2009 finished my chemo in august 09. I was treated with Gemzar and Texitier. I was wondering if their is anyone else with this type of cancer

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