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question about radiation
I had surgery end of october, had a full hyster and the massive growth I had was also removed. have endometrial stage 3. The doctor said I will need three chemo treatments than radiation and than 3 more chemo. I just did my 2nd chemo. The problem or question I am having is this the radiation, it was originally to be…
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Endometrial Biopsy
Just joined your group - maybe a little prematurely. Had an edometrial biopsy yesterday and am obviously quite anxious. My last period was October 2009 and then started bleeding about three weeks ago and is more than spotting.....Am curious to know what took others to the doctor - especially if it was bleeding, how long…
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I would like to suggest that everyone fill out their profile page!
Just saying... it helps to know the type and stage of your initial diagnosis, what treatment you have had, etc. That way, when you talk of your experiences, we can just click on your screen name to see all that information. Thanks!
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cancer has spread to the liver
I have been a lurker on the boards since January when I was diagnosed with Endometrial Cancer. After the Hysterectomy the pathology revealed that the cancer had spread to a pelvic lymph node. So I was to get radiation - but before I started the radiation oncologist had me get a PET scan (which insurance has since denied)…
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Help, need to learn more about my Uterine Cancer 1C,
Hi everyone i am a 66 year old women and live in Niceveille Florida. i have a hard time explaning what i need any way i will use a bullet format. -30th June 2009, had a D&C, i had some spotting so i went and checked it out. Lab report was a bit suspicious, my doctor recomend a hysterectomy. -13 July 2009, had my…
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Dr appt toorrow due to spotting blood
It's been 3 months since my surgery and last night I had some spotting with blood. First thing this morning I called my gyn/onc for an appoitment. I go tomorrow morning at 10:45. My question is can this be caused by anything else? I do get UTI's but I don't think that I have one. What happened is my and my husband had sex…
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Endometrial CA Advocacy Group Forming
Hi All: I recently received a copy of the latest Gynecologic Cancer Foundation's Newsletter in the mail. It includes information about the newly-formed Endometrial Cancer Advocacy Group, and states that this initiative marks the first time that there has been a national endometrial cancer (EC) group whose purpose is to…
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Endometrial Advocacy Group
Good morning! I am returning from California; I went to the Rose Parade, saw my daughters, and celebrated New Year's in sunny California. My first trip after treatment; and I did it! I am getting home and sorting email. I called Marsh Wilson at 301-332-0117 (mwilson@the gcf.org). She is interested in feed back from us and…
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Time for a good laugh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzvUyu3zOmE
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HE4 as a Biomarker for Ovarian and Endometrial Cancer Management
I read this today and thought it is significant for us. If any of you will be meeting with your doctors soon, I'd be interested in what they know about this information. If any of you are interested in the complete research article, let me know. Abstract Ovarian and endometrial cancer will be diagnosed in over 63,000 women…
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Cramping, bloating, nausea
I am almost 2 years out from my total hysterectomy, (endometrial & upsc, stage IB) and it's about a 1-1/2 years since my last chemo treatment (no radiation). For the last 7 weeks, I've been experiencing menstrual-type cramps (I keep feeling like I need to run to the restroom to see if I've started my period, LOL),…
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Why UPSC patients need to INSIST on tissues assays; (from my new recurrance perspective)
All this research recently posted plays into the research we did way way back into EGFR and how this factor GREATLY changes the prognosis of anyone with UPSC. And yet it is so hard to get the assays done! I pushed for it unsuccessfully after my initial diagnosis, but they just weren't doing that where I go. Now I see that…
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Had my 5th (11th?) chemo today & REASSURING review of my 'symptoms'.
I came home from my 5th weekly taxol infusion for my recurrance today, and climbed right into bed for 2 hours to sleep off the benedryl they give me as a part of my chemo cocktail. Now the steroids will take over and I will be up all night, so I like to get the sleep ahead of that. Vic and I watched 'Taking Woodstock' when…
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groin pain
Has anyone had groin pain on both sides after radiation both 25 external and brachy. Doc said probably arthritic pain going into the inguoinal groin area. Scans were negative. Surgery- Davinci one year ago and radiation done May. Nothing else but just wondering. Thanks
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Here is a positive story for all
I thought I might like to share this story with you which was in our local paper. Dec. 10--When Washington County Common Pleas Judge Mark Mascara was diagnosed with stage four esophageal cancer this summer, he was told he had a 2 percent chance of survival. His family was told he probably wouldn't make it to spring. But…
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Probably an oldie...
and has probably been posted before, but I love this saying and I am going to tape it to my bathroom mirror just so I will be reminded everyday: Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's learning how to dance in the rain. Love,love, Cecile
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burning at the end of urination: recurrence or radiation damage?
My mom has 4 days now that complains of some burning sensation at the end of urination. She does not have frequent urination to suggest infection. I wonder if any of you are aware of this symptom as a sign of recurrence or radiation damage.
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This drug trial for recurrent ovarian cancer is over.
Since ovarian cancer is a serous and the separate arm of the uterine was determined til the mid eighties, I'm putting the link to information on this trial. It is my understanding that once you have gone through chemo/raditation, you are eligible to take drugs that might not yet have FDA approval for the cancer you have.…
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Cancer Issue: Why Cancer and Inflammation?
I simply cannot stress strongly enough the relationship between cancer and inflammation. The first step in getting a handle on cancer should really be to get a handle on inflammation that is going on in your body. Please have your CR-P LEVELS tested. It is your body's inflammation marker, is a simple inexpensive blood…
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Eyesite
Hi Everyone, As most of you know my wife was recently diagnosed with stage 4 b Unterine cancer,Well my question, is Now she has decided to not have Chemo, and I support her decision , but now she is getting Dizzy spells and her Eyesite is changing,she says blurry sometimes, them ok, then blurry again, Can Cancer cause…
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possible mets to the brain
In the case of mets to the brain, conventional therapy would be something I would strongly consider in that situation. Even if I wasn't fond of chemo or radiation therapy. some times you really have to go for the gold. Claudia
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NED
I had my open abdomen hysterectomy on December 29, 2009. Can hardly believe tomorrow is 2010 and get this. All biopsies came back with NED - No evedince of disease. The Pathologists even went BACK to the origial biopsy of the endometrium to verify that there were cancer cells there, and there were definitely Papillary…
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Aloha....Happy New Year
Aloha All, will keep you all in my heart as the new year begins...wishing you all, above all peace, and the confidence to face the new year fearlessly and with all the joy you can feel in this body which is STILL ALIVE (don't forget to dance; we're going to a fancy resort hotel for a luau, then go dancing under the stairs;…
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The Importance of Menitoning that you've had a recurrence on this network.
A December update: Everyone, I don't like to be the bearer of bad news, no one does. However, I do feel it's very important to mention a recurrence. What I'm thinking is this. If everyone just hangs around til things go wrong, and then just quietly slips out of the picture, then we all have false hope that we'll be fine if…
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A New Year's Wish
May the coming year bring back joy to our minds and health to our bodies and the strength of heart to fight this diagnosis, to us in their fullest, is my wish for us all. With love and caring, Claudia
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Alkaline and Acid Food List
http://www.essense-of-life.com/moreinfo/foodcharts.htm Here's what i typed in google" alkaline acid chart and I picked one of the sites that showed up. This site had some very helpful information. Towards the bottom of the page there is some reference to whether a food is highly, moderately or slightly alkaline of acidic.…
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2010
Dear Friends, I'm flying out tomorrow to spend the New Year with my dad in Florida. I'm not sure how much computer time I will have and I couldn't leave without wishing you all, "A VERY HAPPY HEALTHY!!!! NEW YEAR!" You are all in my heart. Barbara
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WHERE IS REDDIE??
Where is Reddie? Has anyone heard anything at all from her? I do hope she is doing well. Cookie :)
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KIMBY
I am wondering if anyone here has heard from Kimby? Several of us who have corresponded with her here on CSN have been concerned about how she is. The last I heard she had just been released from the hospital. Please let me know if there is any news in regards to Kimby. Kimby if you are reading this we care deeply about…
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Linda/ Update?
Linda, How are you after your second chemo? Did your port settle down and were you able to use it this time? Miss hearing from you. Hugs and Holiday cheers.