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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…
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Jazzy Jan
Jan, When you had the tooth issue while pregnant, did doc give you antibiotics and for what period of time as you mentioned swollen lymph glands. I am very scared about this because they are not talking about root canal until week of 7/12 and they will be booking me for radiation stuff too, so I will have to coodinate…
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diet and supplementation during the radiation
Hi everyone, I have uterine cancer stage 3a grade 2 and I had total hysterectomy March 23th this year, waiting for radiation. I wonder if there is anyone who can tell me what diet and supplements can help reduce the side effects of radition(early and late). If you had radiation without serious side effects, can you please…
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Rachel S RE: Northwest OH
First I am sorry to hear about your Mom. I did post a response to your inquiry under the Uterine Sarcoma thread but wanted to make sure you found me. I live near Toledo, OH and had my second opinion at OSU in Columbus, OH. Please let me know how I can help. Gods Peace.
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What is HE4 test I see mentioned
Is HE4 a blood test and what does it test for?
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Swollen glands or saliva glands
Has anyone experience swollen glands or saliva glands with the taxol/carboplatin? If so what did doctors confirm about this and how did you handle? Here it is the week-end and I am worried-I feel like I should leave a message with answering service but not sure. Saw doc yesterday and he put me on penicillin (because I have…
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would the women who've had stage 4 uterine cancer tell us more?????
to the sisters who have had stage 4 uterine cancer please tell the rest of us: what kind of uterine cancer it was, what treatment you had, and most importantly, what have you done, if anything, in the way of diet, exercise, meditation, acupuncture, herbs, etc. these years?? we would so appreciate hearing more from you.…
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when you want the real scoop re: what's going on with you, ask your charge nurse!! (needle biopsy v
sisters, i went to the oncology center this afternoon to have my port flushed and ran into the charge nurse we'd befriended during my chemo--last one over 7 months ago. it was great to see her, and i thought to ask her re: having my slightly enlarged periaortic node biopsied. since my chart was right there, she took a look…
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Great news!
Hi There, Wanted to share some great news with you all. My mom was diagnosed with Uterine Serous Carcinoma on Jan 20, 2010- One doctor says its 3C, the other says 4b- the reason being that she had distant lymph nodes involved- but her organs were spared. She had her surgery then started Chemo on March 4th. She started with…
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uterine cancer and lymphedema
I would like to hear from uterine (endometrial) patients who have permanent lymphedema. Did anyone hear that lymphedema is a risk of endometrial cancer surgery? Did anyone hear that lymphedema is a risk of endometrial cancer radiation? Thanks, Janabeth
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Chemo Brain
Check out this article in May/June issue of ACS' New Connections.... The mental fog called chemo-brain is very real. http://www.newconnections-cancer.org/issue_33/01.html
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Went to endodondist-need root canal-tooth infected-oncologist wants me to take antibiotics for 3-1/2
Went to endodondist today regarding that tooth and swelling issue. The tooth needs a root canal and is infected, but I have been on pencillin since Thursday night. The endodontist and my oncologist agreed to bump up my antibiotic (per endondist)to 500 mg four times a day, and hold off for 3-1/2 weeks to do root canal under…