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Ear problems
Went to my 5th carbo/taxol treatment on August 24th. I was coming down with a sore throat and cold that morning but they went ahead and did the infusion anyway. Cold lasted much longer than usual and I still have a cough and my ears have a lot of pressure and I can hear my heart beating in the right ear which is driving me…
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OUTCOME OF MY RECENT SURGERY & A QUESTION
I have been very remiss about not posting this information here since you all have supported and helped me so much, but my recovery has been painful, difficult, and slow. I have heard from my doctor and also had my post-op exam and my cancer was fortunately very early stage, Stage 1 grade B and I will require no further…
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Does anyone have this information?
Hi, My name is Susan and I'm posting for JJ, who just received a bad report after finishing her 18 weeks of carbo/taxol chemo last week. She is understandably upset, so I'm posting for her asking for help from all of you lovely ladies who are so unbelievably strong and upbeat in your unwavering battles!! Soooooo, here are…
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Mother Diagnosed with UPSC Stage 4b
My mother is 60 years old and was recently diagnosed with Stage 4b UPSC. She is a 9 year survivor of breast cancer for which she received Tomoxifen treatments which may have contributed to her developing endometrial cancer. I would like to thank all of you who have posted about your experiences, treatments, fears, hopes,…
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I am scheduled for HIPEC
Hi everyone! I am scheduled for HIPEC (Heated intraperitoneal cancer) surgery. It is very gruesome I know. I will take chemo after the hipec. Probably doxil as it worked better than carbo/taxol for me for some reason. I am scared but have decided to do it. it is the only way to truly control peritoneal carcinmatosis. Some…
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HOME FROM SUCCESSFUL HIPEC SURGERY!
Hi everyone! I completed 11 hours of surgery; they removed any visible cancer, also removed my spleen, gall bladder and appendex (he told me they removed them for better visualization under the diaphragm. then they instilled heated chemo (some type of platinum) for two hours and removed it. He also did a complete…
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visit with onc this morn. #3 of 3 mos check up. Something felt at top of vagina.Should I be freking
I don't post alot on here but I do follow the posts and prayer for you all..Linda, Diane, Connie you guys are so brave. All of you women are and I get so much hope and strength from you all. This morning I had my pap and the doc was down there an awful long time and she said don't worry I am just trying to stop the…
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Rising CA125 Levels After Change in Chemo
Has anyone had a rise in their CA125 levels after changing chemo drugs? My CA125 levels were steadily decreasing on Carbo/Taxol. Due to increasing neuropathy I had to switch to Doxorubicin and after three rounds of chemo my CA 125 has risen 17 points to 114. I'm trying not to worry about this until I get the results of my…
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New to board-10 year uterine cancer survivor
Hi everyone, I just found this board and thought I'd share my story. I wish a board like this had been around way back when I had my treatments. I was diagnosed in November 1999 with uterine cancer (age 42). This was after more than 5 years (yes years!) of spotting between periods, heavy bleeding with clots and pelvic…
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sexuality and radiation treatment
I was wondering if women have problems achieving orgasm after pelvic radiation. I figure the more problems I know going in the better prepared I will be for lifestyle changes I may need to make.
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Grandmother just diagnosed with stage 4 Cancer
I am not sure why I am on this site other than I am sad and mad and just needed to talk with others in my shoes. My grandmother has been having pains for a few months and never went to th doctor, after visiting my family this summer we were able to convince her and its been a downward spiral since. Two weeks ago the doctor…
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VIDEO: Home health / Enviro contaminants
I just found these one minute videos on Healthy Home subjects like Cleaning products, Plastics, BPA, Pots & Pans, Filtered Water, Microwaving, etc. These videos seem to confirm everything I've been reading. Wanted to post video info for those who find it easier to take in. How Healthy Is Your Home?…
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Topotecan Info
I hope no one feels as if I am intruding here, I am trying to obtain info on Topotecan. My 81 year old mother had Stage iv uterine cancer 6 years ago, but now her cancer has returned to her liver. I am wondering if anyone has taken Topotecan & how were your results, side effects, etc. Her oncologist told us that it won't…
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BPA Reduces Efficacy of Chemo
Been doing some research and really think we need to reduce our exposure to BPA. Here are snippets from sources I found: “BPA at environmentally relevant doses reduces the efficacy of chemotherapeutic agents. These data provide considerable support to the accumulating evidence that BPA is hazardous to human health.” Feb…
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The lychee fruit prevents the growth of cancer cells
Lychee is another very tasty fruit that can be added to our anti-cancer diet. Here it is what info I've found: "Health Benefits: • According to a Chinese book, the nature of the flesh of the lychee is warm and it can help improve the blood. • The Chinese believe that lychee has the ability to relieve pain and shrink…
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Got my CA125: went UP from 71.5 to 78.3, even though I'm getting taxol weekly. :(
When no one called me back after I phoned for the results of my CA125 labs taken yesterday before chemo, I knew it was going to be bad news because the nurses LOVE to call with GOOD news. Bad news alwasy warrants a call from my oncologist, and he doesn't call until he has a plan of action to suggest as consolation, so the…
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This is the mood that I woke up this morning with
I don’t thing life is about how long we’ll live, but how we live; this beautiful journey that starts when we are born. I think we are never ready for death... There will be always something new to experience. Our child wedding, our grandchild first communion, our.....who knows what, just another spring to see? Why we are…
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anyone have any natural remedies for neuropathy?
i had my last chemo last november, 9 months ago, and still have some tingling in the tips of my fingers and toes. i'm taking l glutamine, and am wondering if any of you have found something that helps with this. thanx and sisterhood, maggie
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Confused about Reusing Plastic Bottles
I've been reading more and more on plastic bottles and thought I'd research more extensively. I've attached a good article, but know a few of you are more up on researching. What have you all found about hazards and health issues due to reusing bottles? How about the plastic Tupperware we use for cut up fruit?…
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Second opinions by other Gyne-oncs
What a going on this morning in order to set up an appointment for a second opinion at Fox Chase with a Gyencologic Oncologist there. I thought I should share my experience in case it helps someone else. Apparently it's not as simple as a phone call. The Appointment Specialist at Fox Chase asked me briefly to describe my…
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New Cancer Treatments
Hello All, Here is a cancer treatment that is new to this country. Uterine cancer is not listed as one of the possible uses, but for some sister warriors needing new treatment options, it might be worth asking your doc about it. This comes from a report by Ralph Moss, a leading cancer research journalist who has a wide…
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Diagnosed with uterine cancer grade 1 on 05/11/10
I was diagnosed with grade 1 uterine cancer last Tuesday 05/11/10. I go to see the Oncologist tomorrow 05/1710 and I am so scared and uncertain about what is to come.
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Ct scan results
Well it's been awhile since I have posted but I thought I would share what I am going through now. I had a scan about 2 weeks ago and had my follow-up today with the Dr.. We were going to make a plan about what to do about the nodules in my lungs. Well my last Doxil treatment was in March so I have been on break since…
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Went to dermatologist
I had some spots on my face I wanted checked out. One in particular would pop out everytime I had chemo. Then it would go away until I had my next chemo. Since I stopped chemo the spot came back and another spot appeared. So the dermatologist did 4 biopsies. Three on my face and one on my back. I don't know how long the…
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What I learned at the lymphodema therapist this morning...
I almost felt silly going in to see the lymphodema specialist this morning, as my ankles look almost normal with both bones visible on each. But she still took me seriously and spent an hour and a half with me and taught me a lot. It is really best to meet with a specialist as soon as you start getting that 'heavy…
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Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid
Llight you got me thinking about anti-inflammation and found not many specifics in my files. Did some research and as we all know, a picture is worth a thousand words...link below. If you look at the chart, so much of the foods & spices many others on our site have spoke about being tops on our "good list".....turmeric,…
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One More Three Month Appointment - Then it's every six months... Wahoo
I had a new Oncol this appointment. He looked at my charts and said "oooo, you had that type of cancer". Being very thorough he thought he saw a lesion in the v... did a biopsy, awwwwwwwwww, but then felt it was just scaring from the radiation. Thanks Doc! Will know results in 10 days but not worried. My CA125 has come…
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Diane thinking of you
Diane I am wishing you the very best as you enter the hospital. Don't know if you will be able to post while you are in the hospital. Know that you remain in my prayers, and I hope the surgery goes well and you tolerate the chemo drugs without any complications. I hope everything goes as expected and the medicine will kill…
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SHINGLES!
Ok after all the cancer treatment and , all that that entails ! 7 months clear and cancer free, feeling good this summer now I have shingles, due , the doc says , from depleated immune system! any one go through this ? any suggestions, it started on my arm near armpit, then spread around to the back and across the back in…
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Exercise & Cancer
Jan’s post in another thread about exercise got me interested in doing some research. I thought I’d share what I found on exercise and cancer risk. I included the breast cancer/exercise stats because I couldn’t find anything like it regarding endometrial cancer survivorship. Exercise measurements are made in METS which you…