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Hello to all you ladies here
Hello to all you ladies here, have been reading a lot of the discussions here and you are all so brave and supportive of each other, I found this site a couple of months ago by accident searching for answers and became a member a few weeks ago, I tried to post then but it just disappeared, so am trying again now as…
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Oops - CT Scan
Well, the wonderful and miraculous news we got on my mom's CT scan was incorrect. They were comparing the most recent scan to the pre-surgery scan. No wonder the mass appeared to have shrunk significantly. Instead, it is simply "stable". This is good - it was growing rapidly before she started chemo again - we know at…
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Bleeding as a symptom of a recurrence
I started this thread, not because I have a real opinion yet, but because I will soon, and want to get the discussion going. As many of you know, I am currently on a tenuous break from chemo, following a SURPRISE clear CT/PET I had in mid-February that was supposed to let us know what was going on mid-way through what was…
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Has anyone heard from coleen?
I read she posted a little while back. Nothing since.
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immune system
I am new to this board and have a question. I know our immune system is very low around days 10-14. i was just wondering if anyone has been sick because the immune system is low. I just finished round 3 taxol/carbo. i have 3 more. my diagnosis is uterine cancer stage 3 grade 3c. thanks! Laura
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Hormone Therapy good idea?
Hello everyone! Seems like almost everyone has to go follow-up with the doctor every 3 months. Last January, my CA-125 shows 15 which is a good news but I'm not going to jump up and down that I'm in NED cuz it hasn't been one year since my surgery. I rather wait for 5 years then I'll know that I'm in NED. Guess what...two…
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Galactorrhea
Hey ladies! Just curious if any of you experienced something called galactorrhea. It's when the breasts release fluid from both breasts. I'm still going through the testing phases to figure out what is going on inside. I had an MRI in December because I was having frequent headaches in addition to the fluid. Mammogram…
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Preparing for the end
I have not posted on this board for some time. My Mom's battle with uterine cancer is coming to an end. She was started on a Morphine drip for pain control this afternoon. It is sad and depressing. I will miss her so much!
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Shopper's Guide to Pesticides~
Knowing we're all gaining insight on the best ways to keep our cancer at bay. One of the best options for our being in control, is what we place in our mouths and how often we get our feet moving thru exercise. I've been reading and hearing more and more on pesticides in our foods. If I had all the money in the world I'd…
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to Jazzy1: my CA125 history
(I thought it would be easier to answer you in a new post rather than make you look for the answer to your question within that thread.) Prior to my big de-bulking surgery/hysterectomy they took my CA125 and it was 50, which they determined was 'non-diagnostic'. 3 weeks later they took my CA125 at my post-op and it was…
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Placental Site Trophoblastic Tumor & Chemo questions
This was my diagnosis. At 28 I have had to go through a hysterectomy. My dreams of more children are gone (luckilly I have a beautiful 18 month daughter who is my world). This tumor is very rare, but I was wondering if anyone here had been diagnosed with it? THe tumor develops from an abnormal pregnancy, the egg is missing…
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kkstef please
Sorry to 'new thread' you but I have trouble navigating back to [ie finding] the subject!! Am interested to know if you found any difference in your neuropathy when you gave the alpha lipoic a break?
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awareness
I have been thinking about the lack of awareness in uterine cancer. Women think hey my pap smear is good, all is good. There is a lot of sufferring with this surprise diagnosis even though it is the most common female cancer. Women need to be mobilized for earlier detection. Anybody have the same feelings. Need to be…
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Sick after CT scan
My mom had a CT scan yesterday to see what effect the Ixempra is having on her recurrence (UPSC Stage III). She has had two infusions and is scheduled for a third tomorrow. We are so nervous about the CT scan results. She has been having some more bladder/UT issues. Yesterday she became violently ill after drinking the CT…
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z natural--has anyone tried this, and can you tell us about it?
i've been reading various posts and others re: z natural, but haven't been able to find what it is/does yet on line. has anyone had experience with it, and what do you think about it? thanx, maggie
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Interesting perspective: How Will Cancer Care Fare Under Health Care Reform?
How Will Cancer Care Fare Under Health Care Reform? Community Oncology Alliance. 2010 May 7, Patrick Cobb, MD; Ted Okon Dr. Patrick Cobb is President and Ted Okon is Executive Director, Community Oncology Alliance. View profiles of Dr. Cobb and Mr. Okon. The dust is just settling on the great health care reform debate as…
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Weight gain: Menopause or chemo/radiation?
I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced excessive weight gain post hysterectomy and chemo and radiation? I had a total hysterectomy in December of 2009. I finished my chemo in May of 2009, then I finished radiation in September of 2009. Beginning about the middle of October, I started noticing excess belly weight. I…
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uterine cancer after a bout of severe pancreatitis
Well, it looks like I am shifting my focus from pancreatitis to uterine cancer. About a year ago I had a terrible bout with severe gallstone necrotizing pancreatitis. This included 5 months in the hospital, sepsis, kidney and lung failure (both are ok now), 6 surgeries, etc. I survived this (docs say the mortality rate for…
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Book Ideas?
Now that my treatments are behind me (crossing fingers for a long time) I'm ready to re-think my nutritional side of building up my system/body. Last year I purchased a few good books on cancer and nutrition but thought I'd pick up a few more. Noticed the following ones are popular....any other recommendations? 1. Foods to…
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Surgery shows spread of UPSC
Ladies, This is my worse fear and many have talked about it already - recurrence. Pathology showed endometrial cancer in my lymph node that was removed Thurs. I requested functional profile/assay before surgery and I don't know if this got done yet. Who knows maybe it's really not a recurrence since this area lit up on the…
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diarehera please help me
Hello Ladies, Hope you guys are rocking with summer. I know, I never replied any body questions because I have less knowledge abt uterine cancer but I promised, I checked every day and everyone posts to see how our small family is doing fine here on this site. As you know, my mom has endometroid type adenco grade 1 stage…
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I am sort of new to the Board and need to talk to all you wonderful writers
Hi Guys: I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer in October 2009. Surgery on Nov 26, 2009. Pathology reports that cancer did not spread. Had six sessions of tax/car. No side effects and feels very well. First ct scan and chest xray after completion of chemo April 30. Doc said that is was good. I was kind of confused so…
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Radiation fears and questions
I have just finished the 6th and last round of chemo and was expecting to start Megace as recommended by the gyn oncologist. (I am stage IIIA with positive washings and some clusters of microscopic cells on the colon.) However, the chemo oncologist and radiation oncologist recommended radiation instead of Megace. This…
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4 day Hospital stay :( update on my nutty doctor to
ok so i went to our family doctor who saw i lost 25 pounds in a week and due to throwing up and knowing me for close to 6 years she knew this was not right she called the cancer doctor who yelled at her badly finly they admited me to the Hospital on the cancer ward again, my doctor called the GI doctors in who ran loads of…
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Claudia about the Budwig research. Please help me with this
I need maintenance help. I have been juicing everyday since my diagnosis. What do you think about strawberry, cranberry, blueberries and melons. Also I have a craving for sour, such a lemons and I don't know if you know the tropical fruit tamarind. I had Stage 1 endometrial cancer doc said he removed everything and first…
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Post Treatment Scans
Having my first post hysterectomy/chemo/radiation treatment CT scan today. Just finished the second barium sulfate solution this morning. Yum Yum!! The anxiety is tremendous. Does it ever get easier? First bone scan is tomorrow. Never had this one before. Although I don' post often here, please keep me in your thoughts.…
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Hppy Mothers Day
Happy Mothers Day to all you moms out there especially all the moms present here on the boards in a everyday battle for life.
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Taxol Carbotlatin Treatment
I am going to start my first taxol/carbotlatin treatment in 6 days. I will have 3 treatments every three weeks. Operated for uterine cancer on December 21, 2009 and just finished radiation about 3 weeks ago. My doctor told me I would have 3 hours of taxol and 2 hours of Carbotlatin and also drugs that would help control…
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Mom diagnosed with adenocarcinoma of endometrium-Daughter with questions so I can help her
Mom (71 years old) was diagnosed by endometrial biopsy with adenocarcinoma of endometrium. She has an appointment Monday with her gyn doctor (just found out diagnosis today). I am not going to be able to attend the appointment with her. She is a 10 year survivor of breast cancer (twice) and took Tamoxifen for five years…
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Does the "cancer" fear ever go away??
I was diagnosed with stage I uterine cancer back in 2004 and under went a total hysterectomy. Because my cancer was in it's early stages and was contained in the walls of my uterus I never under went any chemo or radiation therapy. I have been diagnosed with a tumor on my adrenal gland which may or may not be cancer. When…