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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…
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luck
In August I will celebrate three years since I was diagnosed with stage 3C UPSC. I believe I'm alive because I had excellent doctors who performed surgery, chemo and radiation, I had loving prayers, ginger and green tea, yoga breaths and excercise. I have a village of remarkable friends and family who refuse to accept…
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has anyone had a bladder infection/uti post treatment?
if you have, could you say what your symptoms were, and what anti-biotics you were prescribed?? and how long it lasted once you started taking the anti-biotics? (will be taking probiotics as well) thanx, sisterhood, maggie
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green tea, tumeric, ginger
Recently Claudia mentioned that we should at least drink green tea. I thought, wow, I can surely do that every day! I just wanted to invite everyone to mix up this nightly cocktail. I only wish I had started it 6 months ago! Another reminder. My onc. advised that large amounts of green tea can interfere with chemo…
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NED
Hi All, My mother is in NED with grace of god. She had ultrasound, blood check plus ca125 Her Ca125 is 5.8 Doctor told her she is in remission. Thanks God helping me lot. I am feeling like to cook indian meal for all of you and we will sit toghther eating currys and rice. I asked doctor turmeric is very good foe health.…
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Question about what to wash my head with
I am just 1 week past my 2nd chemo of carbo/taxol. Most of my hair was coming out so I had my husband shave my head. I now have just short stubble but for some reason I am developing a rash on my head. I have not changed the soap I use so I am wondering what might be causing the rash. Could it be a side affect of the…
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My Mother check up due on thursday
Hi All, My mother 3 months check up due on 1 july 2010. Please pray for my mother.God will bless her good health. I don't think she deserve it all this thing niether of us deserve this.................... God Bless her and you also. Quick Remind she had grade 1 stage 3c endo adneco................ In india, doctor does…
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Ascus-abnormal pap test
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with stage 3 Grade 3 IDC Breast cancer in 2007. I had chemo radio and still on Lupron and Nolvadex. Now going through re-staging with regular pap test every 6 months my last pap test came back as Ascus and I must have a colposcopy in 2 weeks. I hope some of you can give me some advice or…
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A 2nd SURGERY doubles survival time in recurrent endometrial cancer, study shows
If you have a recurrence of uterine cancer and there's any way they can completely cut out the new cancer, it sounds like your life span is SIGNIFICANTLY longer (DOUBLED +) than if you just have chemo to knock it back, according to this article from 2006: Salvage cytoreductive surgery for recurrent endometrial cancer…
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ACS Relay For Life
I just completed 17 miles at the ACS 24-hour Relay For Life fundraiser in La Jolla, CA! One mile for every year of living with cancer. Cancer Survivors Fight Back!!! ;-) And, I'm currently in chemo for a recurrence - this week was my week off between treatments, lol. Annie
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Did anyone have this post hysterectomy
I had my radical hyterectomy and removal of some lymph nodes back end of March 2010, and I have three chemos under my belt. I still have some puffiness on my lower left side post surgery. I always ask my surgeon (who is also my oncologist) about it at each visit and he presses on it and so forth and tells me it is fine and…
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RESEARCH GRANTS TO BE AWARDED!!! Let's be heard, ladies.......
Opportunity is knocking.... I just got this email which announces $50K awards for 5 ovarian and 1 endometrial cancer research grants. I already emailed (see link below) requesting research on UPSC. I suggest that we let them know that we want research on this. And let your doctors know you want there help - maybe they know…
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Avoiding crowds-how much of a hermit do you have to be with chemo and radiation
I am on my 9th day post my 3rd chemo. Do I need to be avoiding crowds? I pretty much live like a hermit. I see my boyfriend, and I only go to stores usually during day-have been out to eat just a couple of times. Would it be bad to go to an adult league sport event game (of my boyfriend) or see a band at this time? Too…
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CT Scans and Barium
When I was having CT Scans every three months for the first year, I found that I had severe almost incapacitating reaction to the barium swallow. I talked to the radiologist about this and she said she could use Omnipaque which is a solution they use in IV contrast. They mix it with fruit juice and you don't even taste it,…
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3rd chemo was last week-and first appt with radiology doc this Tuesday
Well, I had my third chemo a week ago yesterday, and I am scheduled to meet with my radiology doctor on this Tuesday 6/29. I assume it is to begin talking about the process for the radiation. I am on the sandwich therapy program-3 chemos/25 radiations/3 chemos. I am nervous about the radiation part-although I have heard…
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Pelvic Radiation for Endometrial Cancer
I had a partial radical hysterectomy 3 weeks ago. Fortunately, the cancer had not spread to the lymph nodes and was removed. However, I will be having pelvic radiation five days a week for five weeks. I have the option of extending my medical leave from work (which is high stress) at full pay and benefits with no problem.…
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RECENT CT...ANYONE HAVE THIS???
Had a ct with and without contrast last week and the results showed increase in the size and numberof lymph nodes in the mesenteric area, but were not patholigic, according to the radiatiologist. Followup reccomended. My Doc was going to repeat in a year, but changed his mind to 6 months. Was ok with that at first, the got…
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Question about Chemo side effects
Has anyone ever had chemotherapy because of UPSC that metasticized to the lung? My 77 year old mother was diagnosed in 2008, had 2 series of radiaton and chemo. Her PET scan was clear a few months ago except for a small 8 mm spot on her lung. The spot was removed, diagnosed as malignant and from the original uterine…
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Diane is NED!
After four doxil and avastin I am NED. I will stay on avastin for maintenance therapy. I hope to be able to enjoy more of the summer again. Just little bits of good news are such big good news for us! She is talking that we can go longer with this cancer with remissions and treatment with chemo. It is good news to me. I…