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Newbie questions
I was dx with uterine cancer sept.24 09. I am only 38 years old.I am obese. . It was a total shock. I did not expect this at all.I have to boys w/ autism and one has a seizure disorder just DX . I go to the cancer doctor on Oct. 5 09 to find out about surgery. This is what I know .My uterus is 8cm or larger in size normal…
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Alternative and complementary care
Is anyone here using alternative or complementary care for your cancer? Do you know of any cases of people who have? Have you researched info about other modalities, such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (acupuncture), hormones, nutrition, exercise, biofeedback, etc., and have information or references you can share with…
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Has anyone taken cisplatin, doxorubicin and cyclophosphamide? Please share your experiences.
My mom's doctor recommend this combination for recurred UPSC. Please share your side effects and whether the drug works for you. Thank you
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Depression
I was diagnosed with cancer of the uterus 5 weeks ago and had a complete hysterectomy 4 weeks ago. I also went off all hormone therapy and quit smoking. The biopsy of the organs and lymph nodes that were removed showed cancer in the uterus only but not in the lymph nodes. My doctor said that I might want to consider…
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Newbie with concerns
I haven't been diagnosed with uterine cancer and hopefully wont but would like some advice. Briefly, I had an ablation with D&C 5 yrs ago where they found adenomyosis deep in myometrial. The Doctor was surprised by this as she was just expecting to find a polyp which was what the ablation and D&C were for. Anyway, she…
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echo
anybody here?!!
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Back where I started!??!!!???
Went for my check up with the dr and basically was told that the biopsy he took from the area of suspision was inadequate. He said there was too much scar tissue in the way from the ablation to surgicaly fix it during the hysteroscopy. He also left a cyst on my ovary that is about the size of a softball. why? because he…
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RED SPOT ON VAGINAL CUFF......YEEKS OR NOTHING-internal radiation..no pain..no problem
WENT FOR FIRST INTERNAL RADIATION PROCEDURE WAS PAINLESS BUT STARTED OUT GETTING A BIOSY..BACAUSE RADIOLOGIST SAW A RED SPOT ON THE CUFF.... THEY R HOPING THAT IT IS GRANUAL TISSUE-SCAR TISSUE....AT LEAST THEY DID THE RAdiation.... it was not so bad..a pelvic exam..follow by catscan...lie flat on gurney completely covered…
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How to know if Cancer has spread
I am wondering what type of symptons would we have if the cancer started spreading. I read Frans post where she said by the end of the day her bra hurt and that was from the cancer in her lungs. I will have a full body scan around the one year anniversary from my surgery and lots of follow up appointments with all my…
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teeny tiny transparent EYELASHES have sprouted! I'm THRILLED!
This must prove what a shallow human being I am, but I was soooo happy to see tiny (and I mean TINY) eyelashes beginning to sprout on my naked eyelids at LAST! I ran down all thrilled to show them to my husband, but he just said "I can't see them". Well, I can only see them in perfect light, as they are almost transparent…
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sleeping problems
Hi everyone, happy spring to us all. I don't know if this has been discussed but I need to ask anyway. Is anyone else having problems with sleeping unless they take a sleeping aide? I go to bed but I just lay there, I don't drink caffeine before going so that's not it. I don't nap during the day either. It's just a hour…
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Oncology review☆
I just got the transcript of the "Management of women with uterine papillary serous cancer: A Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) review" 2009. I haven't gotten through it yet it is pretty long and technical. Since we all know how limitied info on UPSC is I thought many of you might be interested, but I am not sure how…
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Para aortic lymph nodes
OK. We all know how important is to have lymph nodes taken during the surgery for staging. Not only the number but also the location of the lymph nodes is important. My mom had 20 lymph nodes taken, 2 of those were positive for micrometastasis. However there was no para aortic lymph node taken - because the surgeon thought…
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No chemo today for me. Blood transfusion instead. :(
My platelets were down to 27 (need to be 100 to get chemo) when I went in early this morning for blood worrk with the hopes of getting my last round of chemo in me. So, no go. But I need to head back there in a few minutes for 2 units of blood which should almost guarantee (I hope I'm not jinxing myself here!) that I will…
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CYBER HUGS
Just felt I needed to send cyber hugs to all new comers and everyone on this discussion board. You are all wonderful, strong, amazing women and you are all in my prayers everyday. GOD BLESS! MIND, BODY AND SOUL.
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Liver size
Hey, Lets talk about liver size for women 50 yrs old. Please tell me in cm . My mother digonised with uterine cancer stage 3c. Lymph node and omentum free of cancer but she had mets to colon. No tumor in tube and cervix. But metastic to ovaries. Endo adenco garde 1 Help please ...Kumar
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Who is good soul and help me and advise
Hi All, I am not getting response because i am asain boy. My mother has digoinsed with Endometruim adenco stage 3c and completed 6 rounds of chemo.Her mouth has tasted becomes bad. Anyone has same experineced and please advise me. She finsihed her treatment and waiting for first check up on 12 oct. Please pray for me. Last…
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October 8
Tomorrow I will sit back and reflect on what one year has done to my life. As I hold my Granddaughter I will feel blessed and thankful for all that are in my life. Tomorrow will be one year since I was told I had cancer. And as I sit and reflect I will hold one finger in the air and tell cancer **** you, you didn't get me…
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anyone on Adriamycin, Cisplatin, and Taxol
is anyone on these three drugs ? I have noticed that most are on Taxol and Carboplatin. I have grade 4b stage 3 endometrial cancer. I just finished my 5th chemo 1 more to go, then one month and get a ct scan, and then wait 3 months for next visit. anyone else have other tests done after chemo. I am discouraged by this…
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mesothelial cells in pelvic washings
Hi I got a copy of my path report and pelvic washing report yesterday. The pelvic washing report said negative for malignancy but at end had a comment mesothelial cells noted. I have looked all over internet but can not figure out what it means. I do not have another appt for 3 weeks and have a hard time talking to Dr so…
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GOOD NEWS!
I got the results of my PETscan today and there is no CANCER!! Hurray!! I had some fluid in the area of my hysterectomy- which my former oncology nurse aunt said will get reabsorbed and a slightly enlarged liver. This may be due to my high Cholesterol when I started this journey. Since then I have lowered my number to 235…
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My Mother Has Stage 4 Uterine Cancer and I struggle with what to do next.
Hi, I've been reading this forums for two weeks now and I've cried quite a bit reading these forums. I finally have found the strength to post so here is my current story (10/5/2009) My name is John and my mother is 63. Two months ago she had an attack of sepsis that sent her to the hospital where we found out she has…
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Friday is my mom's follow up -10 months after last treatment
The day before, I take my exams (first time in my life I am taking exams and I have no anxiety at all!!). My mind is on Friday... We will do a ca 125, which has been checked 3 times after she finished treatment, all in different labs. Slowly rising from 14 in Feb 2009, to 21 in May 2009, to 24 in August. Since it is…
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Has anyone tried alternative treatments here in U.S. or Mexico?
Please let me know whether the treatment made a difference and include the name and address (if possible). Thanks
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Cosmetics
I have found a website that offers trials and several different brands of cosmetics without chemicals. It's www.allnaturalcosmetics.com The order is delivered very fast and packed very nice. (The trials were in a pretty purple bag). Some of the companies are listed on www.cosmeticsdatabase.com (Skin Deep). Skin Deep rates…
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lymphedema
Just as things where looking up i get hit with another wammy I had my 6 month check up and the papsmear came back normal NED and I are now friends Then on Wensday I notice my left foot is swelling up. Thinking it is just because I have been up and about more just let it go. BUT it never went down, looks like it is…
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Second Opinion: Need Brachytherapy
I went to Moffitt today for my second opinion. They did confirm that I am Grade 2 not a Grade 3. The only difference in treatment is the doctor from Moffitt recommends Brachytherapy 3-5 treatments. I do plan to go with the radiation treatments. I'll be going next week for my 6th week follow-up for my surgery and will see…
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maryellen is finished treatment...-thank you ladies for your wisdom and guidance
linda's description of internal radiation is right on the button.... so today i am finished this cancer journey...i will see radiology doc in 30 days cause he asked if i would come in for a check up...most ladies refuse,,,i decided i will go then see the surgeon in dec and every 3 months for 2 years .... i have changed…
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Who can Help me
Hello Ladies and nice women. Yes, You are right. I live in uk and she lives in india.I love her so much. She has been digonised on april 2009 for endometruim Adenco... Cancer. She is just 49 yrs old. I want to go through her pathologist report. Cervix:Chronic Cervites: Endometrial grwoth:Well deff adenco , endometroid type…
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Research for USPC
I keep turning over in my mind how we could support research for our rare cancer. My Gyn Onc is married to another Gyn Onc and committed to dedicating their lives to Gyn Cancers. In my imagination I see the two of them on Television promoting awareness; they are both out of residency 11/2 years and eyecatching. But then…