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Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

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…
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…
~ 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Fosomax or other Meds / Osteoporosis
Before starting my treatments last February by OB did my first bone density test. Showed some thinnng at head of my hips. Wanted this test to have starting point before treatment, knowing chemo/radiation (pelvic) can be rough on our bones. Being a smaller stature person puts me at higher risk for osteo. Since January, been…
Tong Ren Therapy - anyone with knowledge??
Has anyone heard of this??? Any info is appreciated. I just read a book about it. It sounds VERY STRANGE however the author, a practitioner, is spot on in all he says about inflammation, info about PET scans, etc. that we have talked about here. Essentially the theory is that health problems are caused by blockages. He…
alternative vs. western medicine
Since this seems to be a hot topic, Does anyone know if there's any research that compares results of alternative versus western medicine for treatment of aggressive cancers?
Working during chemo & radiation
How many of you ladies were able to work during chemo & radiation? Next week I am starting round 1 of Taxol & carboplatin. I have the option to work at home, but am wondering if I will even be able to accomplish that. Thanks.
doctors' prognosis
Ladies, I've been pondering this for the last few days - thinking of the posts from Cathy and Linda. You know, my gut tells me that some docs tell us what we want to hear (or maybe what they want to believe/hear!!) and others tell it like it is. I remember what my first doc told me out upsc - "it's incurable but manageable…
Lets Roll out Endometruim adenocarcoinoma stage and grade
Hello all,lets do roll out our cancer stage and grade and year of digoinse only this cancer.My mom has free of tumour from cervix, tubes, nodes, omentum, wash but how tumour tissue foundon sigmond colon it make her stage 3c grade 1.Please write how much myometruim invasion in your case.my mom have 20% and ca125 was 117
concerns
As some of you already know, My wife was diagnosed with stage 4 b Uterine cancer a few months ago, she had complete hysterectomy, and she elected to not have treatment. Lately she has been coughing, had stomach pains, said her hips hurt and headaches.she says the pain in her side is like apendix pain, but she lost that a…
Ixempra
My mom has her first second-line chemo today. They opted against the Cisplatin and are instead using Ixempra. Insurance denied the Avastin and they are appealing that, meanwhile she will get just the Ixempra. It's a new family of drug which has been used for taxane-resistant breast cancer. There have been some clinical…
solution of rediation therapy on uterus
there was a operation on uterus cancer 8 years back. the cancer was removed from my body. later doctor give me rediation therapy. now there is infection inside my belly. first the two side of my belly was hard.but now the back and front side of my belly is infected. doctors are telling that it is not cancer but inside my…
Update on My Mom
First I have to say how inspired I am by all of your stories. These boards are maintaining my sanity through all of this. Last I posted my mother (Stage 3 UPSC with recurrence) was recovering from debulking surgery for her first recurrence. (Recurrence 9 months after completing hysterectomy, radiation and chemo) She had a…
Aches & Pains 7 mos after treatments
A yr ago having gone thru total hysterectomy, 6 rounds of chemo, 33 pelvic radiation, which ended August 1, '09. All tests -- blood, CAT-scans have been great thusfar. Noticing more and more achy muscles, especially after a nice walk or workout. Having a pain on/off in my right buttox which my chiropractor thinks is in…
Nurses assessment of chemo induced peripheral neuropathy
March 9, 2010 (Atlanta, Georgia) — Nurses consider their assessment of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) to be essential in oncology nursing, but 75% rate their CIPN assessment skills as only fair to poor, according to a new study. Madelaine Binner, DNP, CRNP, a nurse practitioner with the Johns Hopkins…

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