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Good new, but so confused by information.
Evening Ladies!! I finally got my MRI results (MRI was done on 4/5). The doctor did not call me back but his main nurse called and told me that the cancer did not spread. That is good!! But I am confused by some things I have read. So they can tell that it did not spread but I won't know the stage or anything till after…
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Diagnosed on March 12
I was recently diagnosed with "adenocarcinoma, endometroid type, well-differentiated with papillary features". The path report also said "almost all biopsy fragments available for examination show involvement by well differentiated adenocarcinoma. Much of this neoplasm has papillary features." I'm 43 years old. My mother…
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NED with grace of god
Hello Everyone, My mother went for her 2 months check up. she had ultrasound and pap smear and blood check. Her ultrasound came negative and her pap smear came perfect normal. They did cbc test.her Blood is 13.7 hemoglobin. she gain weight also. dcotor told her to come back after 3 months. she is in NED.. just for new…
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do i have uterine cancer
I am a 36 yeard old mom of five boys and I have had irregular periods for the last year and a half. My period would start off very heavy for 2-3 days with big clots and then just be black sludge for the last two days. Bad cramping and bleeding so heavy at first that I would go through one super tampon every 20-30 minutes…
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Had my Oct. 2008 hysterectomy slides re-evaluated: Now I'm in SHOCK!!
This certainly shows how "iffy" cancer pathology analysis must be! After my UPSC Stage III-c recurred, and I'd finished 10 rounds of weekly taxol, I got a clean CT/PET and was allowed to take a chemo break even though my CA125 was slightly elevated (CA125 was 142.) So we made a plan that I would come in for another CA125…
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Leg Pain during treatment
My mother has uterine cancer and has completed 3 cyles of chemo. She is in radiaion at this time. In the past two weeks, she has developed leg pain that is so severe that she cannot stay asleep at night. The pain seems to originate in the foot/ankle area and travels upward through the legs into the back. Has anyone else…
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nutritionist
Has anyone here hired a personal nutritionist to help themselves or a loved one fight cancer? WE have hired one for my sister and while she has only been on this diet specific regimen for about a month her energy and overall look has really perked up. IF anyone is interested on some of the specific ideas / meal plans /…
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Not sure what to think
Hi I am new to this board but have been on the breast cancer board for a while. I had a pelvic and vaginal ultrasound 2 years ago due to heavy bleeding. Last year I was diagnosed with breast cancer and my GYN had me go back for ultrasounds again. Apparantly they had noticed something was not right from the previous year's…
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rise in CA 125 during chemo treatments
Hi There, So, my mom just had her 6th infusion of weekly carbo/taxol. She gets her blood drawn each time but our medical oncologist doesnt seem to always want to share the CA 125 number. Three weeks ago it was at 201, two weeks ago it was at 204, skipped last week and today he said it was still in the 240 range. I know…
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What can i do about the bleeding ?
Ok well i no that the big reason i have for the cancer is the bleeding and blood clots i had to fight the doctor just to get pain pills to help with the pain today husband went just now to get them but they all say there is nothing i can do to stop or help the bleeding or the Blood clots So im still stuck with the nasty…
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First Time Chemo Weekly Taxol/Carbo Regimens
Hi all, My mother is scheduled to start chemo for the first time next week for Stage 4b UPSC but we are very worried because her chemo regimen still hasn’t been decided on! We have received conflicting opinions from different Oncologists about whether she should be on the conventional standard treatment (Carboplatin 6 AUC…
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Dixie Carter
Just heard the news that Dixie Carter died of uterine cancer. Very sad! The article did not say what type or how long she had been fighting the cancer.
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Uterine Cancer
Hi Ladies; My name is Rocio. I live in a rural town and honestly I do not have too much faith in doctors in this town. I was told by my "Family Physician" I just was in "menopause". I went to an GY specialist who diagnosed me with endometrial cancer. I had surgery 3 months ago. Results: Stage 1, Class B, Grade1...It was…
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Update on My Mom
Hi ladies, I was able to visit my sweet mama for a few days last week. It was so wonderful to spend time together, although she was feeling very bad for much of the time. I took her to the cancer center for IV hydration and she was perked up enough to go to the health food store after that. We had lunch from the hospital…
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~ Le huge Sigh ~
Hello. I was diagnosed with Endometrial Hyperplasia and Endometrial Carcinoma on March 25th. I am 34 years old, single no kids. It all started because I had been bleeding everyday for a couple of months. I have had an issue for years but the doctor just put me on birth control. When I stopped taking it for other reasons I…
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Endometrial adenocarcinoma Stage IIIC - PET or CT scan after Chemo and Radiation Options
Hi - my mum, 65, was diagnosed with uterine cancer in Sept 09. She underwent a hysterectomy and the doctor's report post surgery said that the histopathology findings were - 'moderately differentiated adenocarcinoma of endometrium with omental metastases with ascitic fluid positive for malignant cells'. Discussions with…
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Bon Voyage - got great news today
I went to the doctor today for test results. My CA 125 is up to 140 (was 119 7 weeks ago). The CAT scan did not show any change from before, so I am still in observation until the CAT scan shows changes. I will have repeat lab and CAT scan in 2 months. I feel great. We are leaving for our Transatlantic Cruise in the…
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My mother's uterine cancer
Hello everyone. I'm new to the site and am looking for some guidance and education if anyone can help. Last week my 55 year old (56 tomorrow April 3rd!) mother was taken to the hospital because she had been experiencing flue-like symptoms and vaginal bleeding. They we first concerned about her kidneys because she was in…
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What is it like ?
Im only 29 years old and im so a scard March 22nd i was told i had Uterine cancer well i have to have ALL removed my womb my tubes my overys on April 16th. every time i go to the store and i see Woman who is preggy or has a child i say WHY ME ? i want to brake down and cry i wanted a baby more then anything in this world…
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dealing with insurance companies
I can relate to the problems with insurance. I spent many hours on the phone trying to get the PET scan my doctor ordered. I learned a few things that might help you: 1. They have the standard protocols that they will not compromise. Go with the flow and have the tests they WILL cover first. This can be frustrating and a…
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headaches
Did any of you ladies have continual headaches before diagnosis? I'm just searching for answers and although I've learned a lot from you ladies, but haven't found anything on headaches. I have been experiencing continual headaches for 3 weeks at a time and didn't know if this could be a hormonal thing. Also experiencing…
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BOOK for Mary Ann/Daisy
Hey Mary Ann Just wanted to make sure you recieved the book I sent. It took me a long time to get it to you; hopefully you got it and enjoy it. I have restarted the CDs you sent as my anxiety and depression sneak in now and then. My husband is holding his own, but just on maintenance chemo. I did check with my Doc about…
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chemo/depression
I guess I need to know how to deal with the depression that seems to go with this new diagnosis and life change. I was diagnosed last November and this has set in, how do I get my joy back. I'm a Christian and think I should be better. I have two more chemos (one this coming Monday), I got shaky on the 3 day after the last…
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how important to get all 6 taxol/carboplatin exactly on time to kill cancer cells?
Hello, I'm stage 3A and just finished my 3rd chemo treatment of taxol (Paclitaxel) / carboplatin, with 3 more to go. My neutrophils and WBC are getting very low, borderline neutropenic, so I'm worried that the 4th, 5th, and 6th cycles will be delayed. chemocare.com says that chemotherapy treatment is given in cycles. This…
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Carbo/Taxol Weekly vs. Every 3 Weeks?
My mother will begin carbo/taxol chemo treatments in the next couple of weeks for Stage 4b UPSC and the oncologist suggested a possible weekly lower dose carbo/taxol treatment plan. Anyone have experience with this? We were told that some studies have shown a better response to this regimen but we are very concerned about…
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Has anyone used Sutent
We are running out of options for me. My doctor is suggesting we go outside the box a bit and try Sutent, which has worked to stop other cancers but is not approved for uterine cancer. So my insurance company won't pay for it and a month's supply is a couple thousand US$. I told him I could afford one month and that would…
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Happy Easter, Happy Spring
Wishing you all a Happy Easter. Hope you get to spend the time with family and friends. Since Spring is supposed to be here, I thought it was time to get rid of the hat and scarf. My hair has come in very thick, and I think I will get a haircut next week before we leave on the cruise. Kind of hate to get it cut when it…
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Gemzar alone for UPSC recurrence
My gyn-onc has decided Doxil not best agent for my recurrence of UPSC stage IV so is changing me to Gemzar as single agent. In researching this (I'm to start next week) Gemzar website indicates Gemzar in combo with Cisplatin for first course treatment for OVCA (UPSC treated essentially the same) and in combo with…
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CHEMO (HAS ANYONE HAD TREATMENTS WITH CISPLATIN AND GEMZAR
HELLO EVERYONE, I WANTED TO KNOW IF ANYONE HAS HAD CHEMO TREATMENTS USING CISPLATIN AND GEMZAR TOGETHER? IF SO CAN U TELL ME THE SIDE EFFECTS U EXPERIENCED AND HOW IT WORKED FOR YOU. ANY INFO. WOULD BE MUCH APPRECIATED. THANK U.
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Diane this is for you
Diane I hope you are doing okay. Have not seen a post from you for a while. Maybe you are getting your second opinion at MD Anderson. Hope you are getting some answers to your questions. In one of your previous posts you asked us do something new and share it with you. My husband and I are going to go on a Transatlantic…