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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…
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Reocurrence
I been browsing this board for a while since my mother has UPSC Stage IIIC. She Had a hysterectomy last June 2009. Soon after she was given radiation and chemo (carbo/taxol) since they found 1 pelvic lymph node positive of cancer. She finished Chemo treatment Feb. 2010. She was feeling well until she had shortness of…
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Update on Mom
I have to tell you all this - my Mom is 3 weeks postop today and she has been reading all the posts on this site and commenting on what wonderful women you all are and how caring you've been to me (her daughter). She is coming back to herself again and doing better each day. She was able to drive herself to the mall near…
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Janabeth
Was wondering do you have permanent lymphadema or were you inquiring regarding it?
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To Ro10 and all about swollen glands and tooth
I am so worried about the swollen glands and tooth issue. When I saw my cancer doc Friday I thought it was just tooth swollen and wanted to know what to do. He preferred no dental til start radiation. However, I know if a tooth is absessed or infected that can be bad and get out of hand too. He put me on penicillin and…
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Spices Play Role in Reduced Cancer Risk
Since we're in the peak of BBQ season I thought this article would enlighten others as it did me. Also, my nutritionist told me to only cook on grill meat/fish which is marinated,due to what happens to the meat during high temp cooking using coals. ---------------------------------------------------- Quick overview of…
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Anyone have tender glands under jaw
Last night I started with tenderness on the left side of my face under my jaw between my ear and chin. I talked to the radiation onocologist today, and he said it was my salivary gland and not lymph nodes. He did an neck exam and did not feel anything abnormal, so that is good. I can't feel any swelling, just tenderness.…
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pain post radical hysterectomy and 6 months post chemo
hi sisters, i'm about to schedule my first post surgery, post chemo (6 months) ct scan, and have noticed a number of different kinds of abdominal pains, groin pains, breast pains, pain on ribs, on hips, along the side towards the back. i note a twinge of some kind, and press it, and sometimes it's nothing and sometimes…
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sorry its been a while UPDATE
Hey ladys its been such a busy few weeks for me i have not been able to log on much i wanted to update we found out when my radition would be three treatments instead of five i may have all ready updated that ? but im freaking out they say they will put a pee back in me and then the thing that goes inside of me to . its…
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Chicken Pox
Hello Ladies... My youngest son has Chicken Pox...I had them in third grade (seems like a lifetime ago, but I remember it well!).... My last Chemo was on May 5th...Do I need to still be concerned more than anyone else? Would I still be considered immuno suppressed at this point??? Laurie
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What are your thoughts on Organic peanut butter and Organic strawberry jelly
Any info will be greatly appreciated.
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Another good reason to eat fresh
Ran across this article this morning about canned food & drink. Here are a few snippets: BPA is the key compound in epoxy resin linings that keep food fresher longer and prevents it from interacting with metal and altering the taste. It has been linked in some studies of rats and mice to not only cancer but also obesity,…
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Mouth or tooth issue-jaw swollen
I posted the other day about mouth issues. I saw my dentist and he thinks is my sensitive tooth which is worn down from grinding and nerve is close to surface. Said I could use Ambosol-tried it and didn't really help. I saw my cancer doc today as I had blood labs and asked him to squeeze me in today. He gave me penicillin…