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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…
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Mouth, throat and dental issues-and mouth irritations
Has anyone experience mouth sores or irritations with chemo. I have had two chemos and am having irritation in my throat, top of my mouth, side of tounge, and my lower right jaw is causing pain-previous to chemo I had a tooth worn down quite a bit from grinding teeth at night for which I would just chew on other side-and…
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Cookbook suggestions?
I'm really getting into eating better, but just seem to be "plain Jane" with my type of cooking/baking. I've looked thru my cancer recipe books and notice many with ingredients of sugars, margarine and flour. Any one have suggestions for cookbooks with the "plant-like" foods and "no-sugars" (bad kind)? Thinking my 10 years…
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Those of you who had total hysterectomy - recovery question
Hi everyone. I'm still coming to grips with Mom's cancer diagnosis and the looming chemo for 6 months but have a couple questions about recovery from your hysterectomy. Mom had her surgery now 2 1/2 weeks ago. She is getting really frustrated. She feels like she should be feeling a lot more energetic and back to her old…
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Diagnosed with pelvic exam only???
Hello, I am writing as the daughter of a 66 year old, prior to now very healthy, seemingly invincible mother. She just got insurance within the last year, after many years of having none, and after breaking her pelvis (which has healed beautifully since) in Dec., was set up for a series of screening tests recommended at…
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Gypsy19522
I’m glad you found us, although I'm sorry for the reason you did. I saw your post under the stage 4 thread and wanted to tell you how courageous and strong you sound. You've really been through the wringer, as have many women here. It's wonderful that you have the support of your husband and children...and now all of us,…
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afraid of radiation
I have stage 4 uterine cancer- have had carbo/taxo for 6 rounds. Started radiation then freaked out because of the burning sensation. Stopped after 4 days. Now the burning is worse, so I think it's the tumor - not radiation. Should I go back on radiation. I'm afraid it will give me more problems. The radiation is just to…
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"It's Bad"
As I've posted here over the last several weeks, my Mom was diagnosed with endometrial carcinoma, had total hysterectomy two weeks ago today. This past Monday (6/7) we got a call from her gynecologist who told us they found cervical cancer. She went to her gynecologist oncologist today. My Dad went with her and that was…
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Constipation from chemo
I am 7 days passed my 1st chemo and am having a good case of constipation. I am eating lots of fruits and veggies and fiber plus taking stool softeners and nothing seems to work. Is there anything else I can try that works really good? And how long does this chemo induced constipation usually last?
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newbornbunny's post: scar tissue "growth"
(I took the liberty of moving this forward - I hope you don't mind. It was buried in the middle of a huge thread. Just a reminder to all - I think it's best to post at the end of the thread otherwise your message can be easily missed.) newbornbunny January 2, 2010 - 1:19pm scar tissue "growth" It's been six weeks since I…
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NCCN e-bulletin Web-inar
The NCCN is sponsoring a Web-inar On "Current Strategies in Management of Chemo Induced Peripheral Neuropathy" on June 16th 1- 2 pm. EDT. I am hoping I can just click on it and get the information from my computer. I am an RN but put that I was retired. I pre-registered and got back a confirmation. There is no charge for…
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women in excellent health prior to diagnosis??
sisters, i've been struck by how many women here have said what excellent health they were in before they were diagnosed with cancer--i count myself among them. in over 30 years of practice (psychotherapy), i never missed a day of work because of illness. hardly ever got sick, and the health issues i did have were all…
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hope this question is ok to ask
Has anyone tried/used ky liquid beads? They say they are hormone free and can work for up to 4 days to help with dryness. I bought them but have been afraid to try. I have one of my 3 month follow ups tomorrow so will ask if they are safe as far as hormones. Thanks for any responses as I know this is a very small question…
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Confused re: staging...Any insight?
My mother had a full hysterectomy due to uterine cancer (stage 1) and they found additional cancer in the fallopian tubes, which were also removed. The fallopian tube cancer was stage IIc. I am confused because it was removed, but when I research what level IIc means, it shows that the pelvic fluid also shows signs of…
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Help/advice for level IIc following complete hysterectomy?
This seems like a wonderful resource, and thank you all for sharing your stories. My mother had a complete hysterectomy (including tubes, etc.) following a D&C that showed uterine cancer. Results came back showing an unrelated cancer in the fallopian tubes, level IIc. Though the tubes were removed, the doctor is starting a…
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Radiation or not after adenocarcinoma?
Hi! I am 63 years old. I was diagnosed with adenocarcinoma in April 2010, and had a complete hysterectomy on April 27th. I was told that it would be done labroscopically if the cancer had not gone more than 50% into the uterine muscle, which would be determined by pathology during surgery, and that if it was more than…
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EATING CANCER FIGHTING FOODS THAT BEAT CANCER AT ITS OWN GAME~
Very interesting article and if not mistaken have seen others (Claudia?) speaking about anti-angiogenesis, which means preventing the growth of blood vessles that feed a tumor. Any thoughts? checkout the list of some great foods with anti-angiogentic. Jan…
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Radiation questions
Hi everyone. I have had two chemos, have my third in two weeks and then have 25 radiations ahead, and then 3 more chemos. I have mixed concerns on radiation now after reading different postings. It seems that most here have tolerated the chemo and the radiation ok-some bowel issues controlled with immodium or different…
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Good sources to buy wigs from
Wondered if anyone has good wig tips or any online sources recommended for good wigs. Or any brands people have found to be most realistic. Thanks all!