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Do Something Nice for Yourself
A post about the joy felt at decorating for the holiday made me think that we ALL really need to be in the habit of doing nice things for ourselves. No matter how small they are they bring a brightness to your day. My sister and I share December as a birthday month...10 days apart though I am 4 years older...55 and 59.…
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New Member - Post Surgical Radiation?
My name is Josie. I am new to this board and looking for answers. At 58...59 next week...I am mom/stepmom to 5 grown children...2 are mine and 3 are my also widowed husband's kids. Between us, we have 4 grandchildren...my 15 year old grand daughter; his 2 1/2 year old grand daughter; and his 4 year old and 6 month old…
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OUCH! Injections for white cells count
I was prescribed 7 injections of Neupogen right after my 1st Chemo cycle was completed. A nurse mentioned that I might experience some bone pain. After the 4 injection, I started to feel pain in my bones throughout my body. This was nothing like arthritis! By my last injection I was in tears. A nurse suggested that I use…
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Ah, Linda. How was your appointment yesterday.
Linda, I do hope you are feeling wonderful and you are just to taken with living to post here. Merry Christmas Claudia
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How long will this new port be so sore and red and ugly?
I had my Power Port put in yesterday morning. It is really sore whenever I lift the smallest thing or even move my shoulder to do dishes, etc. It looks red and sore. I don't have a fever or anything. Do they ordinarily hurt quite a bit? For how long? I don't want to be a baby and be calling over there for nothing, and I…
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First Post-Surgical Pelvic Exam
The first thing I have to say is that this first exam went much better than I anticipated. The nurse used warm water to take the ice off of the speculum, the doc was VERY gentle and it didn't take long. (Not much to look at anymore with only the vagina intact.) With pelvics and paps every 3 months for the next 2 years,…
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Stage 4 Grade 3 Edometrial Cancer
Hi All - My wife at the age of 39, (no children) was diagnosed with a stage 4 grade 3 edometrial adenocarcinoma in Oct. 2008 that has metastasis. She had 6 chemo treatments (taxol/carbo) one treatment every 3 weeks / 25 external radiation treatments and 1 internal brachetherapy which required a one night stay in the…
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Where are these hot flushes when you need one
Sunny Alberta and -32, doesn`t matter if Fahrenheit or Celsius, almost same. I am cold.
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CA 125 contiues to rise
Went to the doctor on Thursday. The CA 125 is up to 55.2. It was 42 on the 10/29. The doctor says he does not treat numbers. He treats when the CAT scan shows something. My CAT scan was negative again. That was good news. He said the infection pocket I had in my abdomen was from a lymph node biopsy. He said that at times…
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Thank You All
I have to tell you what a fantastic site this is for anyone looking for answers or just comfort! My sister’s stage 1b uterine cancer was treated with only surgery, but spread to the vaginal cuff within 90 days. She received radiation treatment and just went for a follow up PET scan and they have now found a small lesion on…
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Doin' the Dance!!!
My CT scan looked good!!! They are still following the 2 para aortic lymph nodes that were biopsied, but they are smaller again this CT than the one in September. My doctor said that cancer grows without treatment and these nodes are shrinking. I asked about the pap smear and he said that he quit doing them as a measure…
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My recurrance is offical. I start back on chemo Monday. :(
Well, ladies, this isn't the news I wanted to be posting. I remember how I felt when Fran's cancer recurred. I sincerely felt so very very bad for her, and at the same time, I felt that shiver of knowing "if it could happen to her; it could happen to me." I'm so so sorry for sending that shiver up each of you. Please try…
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Deanna
Be thinking about you tomorrow and sending up a special prayer that your CT scan is clear!!! MIND, BODY AND SOUL! Hugs, Marge
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Linda and Deanna--How did things go????
Anxiously awaiting some good news. Or whatever kind there is coming. Love to you both, Claudia
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Clear CT Scan
Hi, My mother clear ct scan today and thanks for helping me and support me. Thanks kumar
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Preserving Orginal Serous Cancer Speciman in Parafin
I called my pathologist that read my orginal report on my uterine cancer. He said they preserve it in parafin for quite some time and tests can be added at a later date. He was not sure what tests could be added. I am not familiar with the molecular testing or tissue assay they perform. But I know they are testing for…
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Genetech's website for patient assistance as for paying for the drug for you.
Here is the website to get information from the manufacturer regarding patient assistance programs http://www.genentechaccesssolutions.com/avastin/patient/index.jsp?s_cid=0001GTO&s_src=googleppc&gclid=CNW9zPqvzJ4CFYdd5QodjVFuqw GATCF has defined specific insurance, financial and medical criteria that must be met for you to…
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Linda/Chemo
My heart and prayers are with you today. Please stay in touch with us when you feel up to it.
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For Linda
Dear Linda, I try to be tactful, but when I am worried about someone I get a little bolder. I am worried about you. You said you are going back on taxol. My gyn Onc said she would use topocatan (I do not have the spelling, I am sure we can find it online) if I relapsed within eight months. I am not sure that is given with…
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articles on emerging cancer research for treatment that boosts chemo's effectiveness
November 29, 2009 - 2:10pm http://www.aacr.org/home/public--media/aacr-in-the-news.aspx?d=1532 "Diabetes Medication May Get New Life as Cancer Treatment (Wall Street Journal) September 14, 2009 Souce Date: September 14, 2009 Source Author: Ron Winslow The Wall Street Journal The drug metformin, a mainstay of diabetes care…
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PET vs. CT scan
I'm about to get my first scans done following treatment and am wondering why everyone talks about getting CT scans.... it is my understanding that a PET scan shows more detail than a CT scan which is consisent with that fact that my doc did a PET scan last spring after the CT scan showed abnormalities. I've seen some…
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Post treatment pap tests
Are any of you getting routine pap smears after the hysterectomy, chemo and radiation? My understanding is that the top of the vagina is a common site for reoccurance. Wouldn't that make it important to do pap smears to that area to check for changes in that tissue? Are any of your doctors recommending pap smears? I am…
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Could everyone please post any info they have on the food cancer connection?
Spices, veggies anything. Site addresses for us to reference, books, just about anything that might help in addition to what everyone's already doing? Mary Ann, you had some spice suggestions somewhere, could you repeat them please? Thanks, any info can benefit all of us. claudia
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Any one ever hear of PAW_PAW???
Someone recently told me about this site to go read about PAW-PAW and so I Goggled it and it brought up a few article's about the research of this fruit and cancer. I haven't read all of the article's yet but wanted to know if anyone here has heard of it before? Thinking of you all, Sharon
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Waiting for Linda
Anyone heard from Linda offline or online? Waiting is so difficult.Anyone have any suggestions on how to stay calm?
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We're such girls
I was lying in bed all snuggled up nice and warm, letting the days events wander around in my mind when I happened to think about us, and I started to laugh. Here we all are facing this uncertain life and possible death, and even then what do we do? We try to protect everyone from any pain, though it costs us dearly. It's…
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Someone is posting as Dr. Hulda Clark. Dr. Clark is dead. Do not respond.
Just mark it as offensive and it will be flagged and taken off. Thanks
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Good Morning All, I woke this morning with a smile on my face and determination in my heart.
Cancer! Pishaw! Onward and upward and such things. I'll just try harder that's all. How about you? What are you guys planning on doing to have a marvey pooh life? Love you, Enjoy your day, whatever else there is, enjoy your day! Breakfast- 1/2 organic lemon in filtered water+1/2 avocado with salsa. Both for my liver…
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tracking after medical treatment over
dear upsc sisters, to those of you who have finished chemo/radiation, could you let us know what you and your doctors are using to track what's going on for you, and how frequently? ca125? cts-scans? or something else altogether? thanx for the info. i hope ypu'll all be having happy holidays. warmly, maggie
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My mom first ct scan due on december
Hi, My mother ct scan is due soon.How they will do ct scan and how long it takes to perform.Please advise me.. i am very nervous.It is her 1 ct scan. What is difference between ultrasound and ct scan. gOD LUCK FOR ALL and god blesses my mom Thanks Kumar