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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…
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F-4 tornado Update
Just a update for all of you that have e-mailed me asking if we made it through the F-4 Wadena Mn. tornado. Yes, but we lost much of our crop, fences, a roof, the siding on our house, and more precious... trees. (lost so many when we were hit in 2005 too!) That is nothing compared to the 240+ homes and dozens of farms…
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For All Women
http://www.givemeasecond.com/ Good info from Hystersisters....
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how megace works for ER positive
After my chemo and radiation, doctor prescribe me for megace. Does anyone of you here took this medicine? how accurate this medicine to block the estrogen. I am almost 1 year taking this medicine. i always did a quarterly check up and only physical exam by my oncologist. No Laboratory and imaging examinations. Hope this…
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new to the site
hey i am Lisa ... i am also on the semi colon (lol) site bc i have both kinds of cancer... i just had a full hysterectomy .. and am waiting to find out if i have Lynch syndrome... luckily my endrimetrial cancer was caught very early st 1 grade 1 ... i am having a tough time with this second cancer... its like i keep…
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Any gardeners out there?
Some of you may have read my 'seed box' story on one of my posts. The circle of life and death in a garden allows you to see how natural and inevitable death is for EVERY living thing, not just for us with cancer, but for all of God's living creations. As a life-long organic gardener, I gather the seeds of my plants each…
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Jan is NED~
Lets keep the good vibes going....I'm on the dancing game officially today, as just got home from doc...yeah! CT is clear and CA-125 is 4, same as when completed treatments last July. We spoke about my next visit being 4 vs. 3 mos, and we'll look at option of not doing CAT-scans unless my CA-125 is moving in wrong…
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Marie: hOW ARE YOU? I have not heard anything back you
Hi Marie, How are you? Have not heard back from you? Hope you dancing with NED. There is one more person, i think r010? Hows she>? Update me . Yours loving freind Kumar
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NEW RESEARCH: HER-2/neu overexpression in UPSC, and promising treatment with Herceptin
My chemo-oncologist said today that, with HERCEPTIN, HER-2neu overexpression is no longer the 'poor prognosis indicator' it used to be for endometrial cancers, and that he was confident he could get insurance approval to cover Herceptin for any UPSC patient who had assay pathology that showed HER-2neu overexpression. So,…
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Appreciation for these boards
I just want to say what a connection I feel with all of you here, sharing our experiences and encouragement to others. It gives such hope to hear encouraging words for those that have gone thru' this to hear the words you can do it, you can get thru' this, soon you will be in remission! Thank you everyone!
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Will be starting radiation in about three weeks or so
I had my third chemo last Friday and in three weeks or so will begin radiation treatments for 25 sessions and then follow up with 3 more chemos after that. Can you tell me what to expect? I have an appt next week to meet with the radiology doctor. I understand they make a mold for you to lay in, take your picture, some…
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Protein Powders--Consumer Reports Magazine Article July 2010
Everyone, I have been using two scoops a day of a Whey protein powder to help after chemo to rebuild. Per an article in Comsumer Reports Jul 2010, which my mom picked up for me, heavy metals have been found in many of the big name protein powders including arsenic, cadmiun, mercury and lead. The article notes that cadmium…
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Going for 2nd chemo tomorrow
Going for 2nd infusion tomorrow of tax/carbo. Was just wondering if the side affects I had with # 1 will stay the same for treatment # 2? Do you get more side affects as you get further along in treatments? I am keeping a diary so I know which days I felt bad and how much medication I took on what day etc. Just wondering…
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Local Farmers - Organic
Since I'm getting more and more into organic fruits & vegies, I was wondering about purchasing from the local Farmer's Market and/or road-side stands. Do any of you shop in these venues, and if so have any pointers?. Should we "assume" (hate to use that word) they are okay with very little or no pesticides? Trying to get a…
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Cancer patients should get 150 minutes each week of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise
Guidelines Call for Cancer Patients to Get Moving Elsevier Global Medical News. 2010 Jun 9, K Wachter BALTIMORE (EGMN) - Cancer patients and survivors not only should be getting physical activity, but should aim to meet federal recommendations for 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity weekly, according to new guidelines…
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Question for Cacowgirl
Just wondering how you are doing-saw a post you are going to see your oncologist. Did you decide to move forward with chemo? Do you know what your CA125 was post surgery? Peace and healing.
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CA -125 continues to rise
Had my follow-up lab and CAT scan on June 1. Took others advice and went for my results today, as my doctor's appointment is Tuesday, June 8. Did not want to wait until Tuesday for the results. It has been 8 weeks since I had the tests done. My CA-125 was 140 then, and now it is 261. I did not like that it had raised so…
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What type of follow-up exams and scans are you receiving after treatments?
Diagnosed last year with uterine adenocarcinoma stage 3C. Having completed all my treatments last July my next 2 years doc informed me would be every 3 months, blood work (watching closely the CA 125) and CT-scan. All plans were in place until I read the news about the high-radiation from CT-scans. Convinced my doc to do…
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Taxotere & Doxil Question
Hi, I've been browsing this board for a few weeks and have found it very helpful. I've completed six rounds of Taxol/Carblotin chemo for recurrent endometrial cancer and need to stop the Taxol now because of worsening neuropathy in my feet. My doctor has suggested alternative drugs: Taxotere, Doxil, or Adriamycin. If…
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Soy Products??
I met with a nutritionist a few months ago and one thing she recommended was to avoid soy "powder". Claiming it's not good with female / hormone-based cancers and just not enough solid research out there, therefore, aire on side of caution. To be on safe side tells me to avoid powder, but can enjoy some small amounts of…