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Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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?…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Anticancer / Dr. Servan-Schreiber, MD, PhD 1 hr. video
Incredible lecture given by Servan-Schreiber at UCSF. Discusses the studies and perspectives of why oncologists say what they say, dismissively, about diet and exercise. His arguments backed by science. A must-see! Natural Defenses in Preventing and Treating Cancer - UCtelevision http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaDt3AJQ98c…
Videos on Anticancer subjects
Here's a list of videos and short web pages that cover information on the following: Anticancer foods & guidelines --Dr. Servan-Schreiber --Dr. Béliveau Vitamin D --Dr. Cedric Garland USP Verified Dietary Supplements Exercise American Diet http://csn.cancer.org/node/198749 I will update when I find new info. Feel free to…
Is anyone currently taking Provera hormone therapy to slow the progression of the cancer?
My doctor wants me on this. I seem to have significant side effects every time I try-I am going to try again this week. Anyone out there that is taking this and what are you experiencing? I have stage 3c and am post chemo and radiation.
new research: Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping for Cervical and Endometrial Cancer Continues to Evolve
Elsevier Global Medical News. 2010 Aug 11, D Brunk Fewer than 10% of gynecologic oncologists use sentinel lymph node mapping for cervical cancer, and less than 5% use it for endometrial cancer, according to Dr. Nadeem R. Abu-Rustum. To his mind, these rates are "a shame" in today's clinical practice. "A lot of people are…
Words of encouragement
Hello Ladies, It has been one month since my hysterectomy and I am feeling almost back to normal. I had been telling everyone that I am emotionally doing fine, but knew that deep down inside I was not. I saw a therapist this past friday and I think that talking honestly about cancer and the feelings of loss due to not…
My Good News continued
Saw my gyn-onc finally for his thoughts on test results - essentially a clean CT and ca125 of 15 -- re continuing chemo or not. His words were 'phenomenal response to chemo' and 'complete remission'. For how long? could be forever ;-), just noted with this type of cancer (UPSC) the caveat that it does tend to recur.…
Pelvic and Para-aortic Lymph Node Removal in Endometrial Cancer
New research out last month that I just saw today: Pelvic and Para-aortic Lymph Node Removal in Endometrial Cancer As Reported by HealthDay News. 2010 Feb 25 In women with endometrial cancer who are at medium to high risk for recurrence, removing both the pelvic lymph nodes and the para-aortic lymph nodes reduces mortality…
When Dr.'s say radiation and surgery are no longer an option
My mom was diagnosed with uterine cancer about 2 years ago. She got a round of chemo. Then, about 5 months after that, the cancer had apparently metastasized into her lower abdomen. She got very sick so she got another set of 6 chemo sessions with taxol and carbo. During her chemo she was doing pretty well. She even gained…
Abdominal Ascites
Has anyone had abdominal ascites (excess fluid) during treatment for endometrial cancer? My mother has Stage 4b UPSC and has completed 3/6 scheduled rounds of weekly carboplatin/paclitaxel. Despite having a couple early setbacks (kidney failure treated with ureteral stents, and a deep vein thrombosis in her leg) she was…
BPA in receipts
Also, did anyone see this in the news recently? BPA Receipts Bombshell – CBS, 7/27/2010 Some other enlightening articles on this subject Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Pose Cancer Risk “The evidence indicates that exposure to BPA and other EDCs may contribute to diseases that manifest during adult life, such as increased…
President's Cancer Panel
Did anyone see the President's Cancer Panel report? It was published in April 2010. It recommends, “A precautionary, prevention-oriented approach should replace current reactionary approaches to environmental contaminants in which human harm must be proven before action is taken to eliminate or reduce exposure.” Here’s an…

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