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lower back pain not cancer because goes away with mortrin!
hi sisters, probably alot of you already know that if you have some pain somewhere that disappears when you take motrin, advil, etc., it's not cancer. i was beginning to worry about my nagging lower back pain, and kinda remembered reading something about it not being cancer if it's responsive to ibuprofan, etc., but wasn't…
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FOR SUSAN SMILES
Hi Sis: I am here. I just posted this thread especially for you. I did get your e-mail and was soooo glad to hear from you. Hope you are doing well. May Jehovah continue to bless you and your family. Love June.
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Need info
My sister was diagnosed with stage 4 uterine cancer. i need to know if Fox Chase is a good center or if she should go elsewhere
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a needle biopsy of one slightly enlarged node asap or waiting and watching a couple of months????
sisters, i had worked out with my chemo and gyn-onc doctors that we would take a wait and see approach on my one slightly enlarged periaortic node that showed up on my first post treatment ct scan. in the meantime, i would continue eating very well, following the anti cancer diet, exercising, acupuncture, meditation,…
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Anticancer info online
Claudia suggested I begin a new thread with a previous post I made in the hopes of highlighting this information. Sorry for any repetition this might be for some of you. --llight --------------------- Dr. David Servan-Schreiber who wrote the book, "Anticancer: A new way of life" is a neuroscientist who got a brain tumor 17…
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newly diagnosed
I was diagnosed with adenosarcoma as a result of a hysteroscopy to remove cysts in uterus to prepare me for IVf- or so I thought. I am extremely angry and scared as you all well know. I feel like the carpet has been lifted from under me. I am 30 years old and was preparing to be a mother. I see the oncologist on thursday,…
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im 29 and have Uterine cancer Hysterectomy will be done in a week or so
Hi all i am new to this I found out on march 22nd 2010 i had Uterine Cancer they said its a grade 1 but they wont know the Stage until they do a full and complet Hysterectomy on me this will be done on April 16th not that far away and of course im 29 years old and now my dream of ever having a baby is over with so im…
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Questions on Side Effects from Brachytherapy-
I am finishing up my last round of Chemo next week and the plan is that within 3 weeks I will start External Radiation for 5 weeks. What got added to my treatment plan yesterday was a few sessions of Brachytherapy. Has anyone had this and what type of side effects did you encounter? Also, what type of side effects did any…
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Well differentiated clear cell adenocarcinoma of endometrium Stage 1 for my Mom
Mom got her port-a-cath and had her first chemo today. She slept through most of the chemo being given as they loaded her up with anti-nausea drugs first plus 50 mg of Benadryl so she was zonked out for the most part, didn't even wake up when they did her blood pressure every 15 minutes. And now we wait. Her nurse gave me…
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Question about NED
I'm new to all the terms and stuff and don't want to sound stupid but what does NED stand for? I've seen it and know it is a positive and think it means remission but what do the letters stand for?
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Anti Cancer, A New Way of Life book access on line free for steps to take to get healthy and fight c
Some reading for those newly to the site and looking for helpful information.. here's the url: http://www.anticancerbook.com/steps.html you have no idea how much your lives will change for the better. This approach has helped me achieve my goals of remaining symptom free. Forever hopeful, claudia
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Especially for LINDA and CLAUDIA-any infor on MMMT?
I tried the internet all doom and gloom. I was diagnosed with stage 1a. Had the works done. 8 months post op. Ct scan and chest xray clear. In remission. Any info on this type of cancer will be really appreciated. Be well. June
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Niece diagnosed
I am an ovarian cancer survivor, my neice was just diagnosed with uterine cancer and was asking if I knew the best treatments. She has surgery on the 21st. Thanks much
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Newly Diagnosed
I received a diagnosis of uterine cancer on Friday morning. Needless to say, I was horrified and saddened and my doctor was also quite surprised. I am a young, very active, 56 year old with a younger husband. I have gone through menopause already, but have been taking biodentical hormones and testosterone and have a…
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Mom starts chemo tomorrow and I'm scared for her
Hi. It's been a few weeks since I last posted. My Mom has recovered really well from her hysterectomy. She's still tired easily and has to force herself to do some things but overall healed really well. She gets her port-a-cath in the morning and then goes immediately for her first round of chemo. I know she is scared but…
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JAZZY1-Jan
Hi Jan: I was diagnosed in November 2009, had total hyst six sessions of carbo/tax no radiation. Jan, I was so distraught and even my family that we did not have any questions for the doc. The only time I started to ask questions was when I joined the board here. My surgery was a breeze I had the button holes and was…
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facing first CT scan post treatment How do you cope
This friday I will have my first CT scan post 6 months of treatment. I would appreciate any ideas on how everyone gets through it. I am already getting anxious. I don't want to be that person that lives from scan to scan. I want to start living again.Any coping ideas would really help right now. Wish me luck. Thank You. SUE
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Wellness - something to think about
Today I enjoyed the company of some very awesome women. We started with yoga at a member's beautiful and nurturing home. We spent time talking and sharing about ourselves and our lives. We hung out in the pool and shared our intentions and made plans to help each other with our separate dreams. Without this cancer journey…
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Any Survivor of stgae 3 uterine cancer any type
Hi, Anyone stage 3 cancer survivor? Thanks Kumar
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CA125
So, my sister completed her chemo treatments at the end of April and had a CT scan on May 26 - all clear - no sign of cancer! For the last two months her CA125 levels have been at 15 - this week it has shot up to 38.4! Her gyn/onc has ordered another CT Scan for next Tuesday.....how worried should we be? History: January…
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countdown to surgery
Please wish me luck and offer prayers! On June 30 I will be having my hysterectomy for endometrial cancer. This surgery will be done in addition to some other things - over the past year I had 6 surgeries due to severe gallstone necrotizing pancratitis with a total of more than 5 months hospitalization (almost died from…
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Just a thank You for everyone
Hi everyone, I just wanted to say Thank You to all that has responded and given me advise. My wife of almost 42 years passed away June 28. I can only say thanks and let you all know how much I appreaciate your reponse and advise.Sorry I'm still not thinking to straight. Thank you and take care. Jim
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kansasgal I do have a question
Hi Is it true that chemo gets worse the further along you go. If so what kind of worse are we talking about. I have heard some ladies on the board saying they needed a blood transfusion near the end of treatment but is there anything else I should be aware of. The first chemo I had a lot of joint pain and very little…
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NED The Band
This is so cool. Do you know about it? Check it out: http://www.nedtheband.com Suzanne
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Sugar - no. Cinnamon-yes
As we continue to discuss diet, here's a tip that will help curb your sweet tooth. I use cinnamon in lots of things in place of sugar - cooked cereal, toast, yogurt, etc. It has a high ORAC (antioxidant) rating. Of course, fruit is also a wonderful sugar substitute. Stevia is a non-sugar sweetener. READ LABELS. Avoid the…
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livefaq & wowwow
Seeing some weird posts from those two...anyone know what they're about? Hugs, Cecile
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3 MONTH CHECK UP TODAY
Going for my first 3 month post treatment check up today. Nervous as a cat. I woke up with butterflies in my stomach. I haven't had any problems still I am apprehensive. Every little ache and pain grows in my mind into something dire. Guess it is like this for most people when they go for their checkups. The past 3 months…
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NED ladies: take advantage of remission to see your DENTIST
We are celebrating so many new NED announcements, which is wonderful! I just wanted to suggest that all of you ladies who were just given at least 3 lovely months of no treatments: call your dentists for appointments. Many of us have to cancel routine 6-month teeth cleanings when we go into chemo. It's a good idea to…
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Karen or anyone from endometruim adencocarcionma had cat scan last time not UPSC One
Hi, Anyone can help me ? How often you guys have CT scan even you don't have upsc type tumour. You have endometruim adenco type. In india, they do ultrasound Thanks Kumar
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Today
My mother is amazing and beautiful. We had a really good talk last night and I found myself feeling calm and even happy afterward. We wanted so much more time...but we are lucky we have so many good memories and a closeness that is worth more than anything. She is my favorite person in the world. I know that because of all…