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wanted-long time surviors of endometrial cancer that left lymphnodes inside ...my doctor forgot to d
I HAVE ISSUES//I NEED TO KNOW YOUR TREATMENT IF NODES LEFT INSIDE U THE TEAM WANTS TO TREAT ME WITH JUST RADIATION.... WE HAVE NO CLUE AS TO THE PELVIC LYMPH NODES? THEY WERE NOT TESTED AFTER HYSTERECTOMY... I WANT TO ASSUME THEY HAVE CANCER AND TAKE CHEMO AND RADIATION... ENDOMETRIUM CANCER IS TREATED LIKE NOT SO BAD…
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The roller coaster continues
My mom could only tolerate one week of radiation. Her white count and platelets dropped to 1.6 and 57,000 with her treatment. The radiation oncologist feels it is not safe enough to proceed. On top of all this, they found an enlarged node in the left side of her neck. Because of the bleeding risk they don't want to do a…
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RADIATION DOC TOMORROW 9AM
STILL FUSSING WITH THEW CONSTIPATION..I AM NOW ABLE TO GO...USING SUPPLEMENTS SUGGESTED MIRALAX ONCE A DAY FIBER CON 2 TABLETS A DAY Organic Smooth Move® SENNA...SUGGESTED BY MY SISTER WHO TOOK CARE OF A STAGE 4 COLON CANCER PATIENT.... DRINKING APPLE JUICE I TOOK THE TEA LAST NITE ..I WAS UP AT 6AM....I THOUGHT I WAS…
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For Daisy366 and serous research (and anyone else interested)
I found this interesting article on researching serous ovarian cancer which my Gyn Onc says is extremely similar to uterine serous cancer. They are treated the same. These guys are doing some great research. I am trying to find out who is doing research on our cancer; my dream would be to fund raise and help them. But we…
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post hysterectomy/cancer surgery and pain one year later
Hello, My mother was diagnosed with stage 3c cancer one year ago. The docter said the majority of the "cancer" was in her omentum. She had a complete hysterectomy and removal of the omentum. After the surgey the doctor said she still had small spots on the lining of her liver and kidneys. He thought her cancer orginated in…
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3 INTERNAL RADIATION IS ALL I NEED
MET THE NEW RADIATION DOC DR LAMONT...HE SEEMED VERY NICE... HE SPENT TIME DISCUSSING MY CANCER FROM INCEPTION TILL TODAY....SAID HE THOUGHT I WAS CORRECT IN HAVING 2ND SURGERY TO BE SURE NO LYMPH NODE INVASION... SAID HE RECOMMENDED THE INTERNAL RADIATION TO THE VAGINAL CUFF...I WILL START ON 9/16/09 HE SAID HE FELT THAT…
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Has anyone taken single agent doxorubicin for recurrent UPSC?
My mom cancer recurred 3 months in her abdomen only after she finished her carbo/ taxol treatment. She refused to take the Ciplatin/ taxol/ doxrubicin (TAP) combination because of her worsening neuropathy from last chemo. She now started single agent doxrubicin this week after discussing with several doctors. I am…
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My Mom was diagnosed with UPSC, stage IVB in April
Hi everyone, I'm looking for some info. to help my Mom. She's 71. I'm new to this site. See my profile for details. Thanks.
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5 weeks after 2nd surgery when i cough or laugh i have pain and when i bear down to poo -normal
hi ladies finally got the constipation under control using supplements and moving around but as is the norm for me..i feel like a baby always asking about something... when i go to bathroom i am not straining yet i feel pain..bearable pain next when i laugh or cough i feel abdomenal pain... i can walk but not for long…
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Stage IV Uterine Cancer
Hello, my name is Cheryl. My mother was diagnosed with stage IV Pappilary Serous Cancer a few weeks ago. She has undergone major surgery and starts chemo this week. Are there others out there who have survived this advanced cancer. She is currently taking natural suppliments as well as B17 (apricot seeds) and Essiac tea…
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I love your artwork for California Artist
Claudia, sometimes when I am on this site my heart aches for all of the suffering and anxiety we all struggle with. I look at your art work and it always gives me a lift. I am glad you are painting again. You are very good! Your bright colors in the paintings always remind me that we are all more than our cancer. Diane
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Washing is Negative
Hi: My surgery was last week and I spoke to the doctor's office this morning. Still waiting for the final pathology report. I was told that the washing is negative. What exactly does this mean? From research it appears that during surgery they use salt water and send it to path. Thanks for any information regarding this.…
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Could it be cancer?????
Hi all! For the last few years I have had severe bone and muscle pain and have worried what if it is some sort of cancer. Also, I have had so many female problems- heavy periods, sometimes months at a time of bleeding, pain, etc. My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. That prompted me to make a few appointments…
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Update from my Mom's surgery
Hello all... My Mom had her hysterectomy yesterday. They were suspecting uterine sarcoma based on a cat scan report. My Mom has had huge fibroids for years (she's 54), and apparently the radiologist interepreting the report did not know about the history of these fibroids. Whether this makes a difference or not, I don't…
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EMOTIONAL ROLLER COASTER...GUESS I READ TO READ THE BOKKS RECOMMENDED
i was in a accident ..hit by drunk 5 years ago... I HAVE BEEN IN PAIN FOR SO LONG..I GUESS I GET USED TO IT..I WAS TAKING MOBIC SO I HAD LOOSE BOWELS FOR YEARS, LOWEH BACK PAIN BOTH SIDES, AND ABPUT A YERA AGO MY HIP BONES HURT I WAS TOLD IT WAS BRUSITIS I TOLD MY HUBBY THAT I THOUGHT I HAD BONE CANCER ... THEN IN MAY I…
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constipation persoified.....will i ever poo on my own...pss i am at he beach for 4 days....i am bles
hi this is maryellen.... man i have not had chemo or radiation yet and i have all these residual quirks from 2 surgeries... my appetite is lousy...i eat so much less but no weight loss to speak of.... i take the colace, i drink the miralex and i need milk of magnesia to go... someone told me flaxseed oil i got that…
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My surgery Aug 26th
Hi: I had my surgery last Wednesday, the 26th and was home early Thursday afternoon. Fortunately, I had the robotics and the operation went extremely well. According to the doctor he did not see any other cancer cells outside the uterus but we're waiting for the pathology report. He did tell my husband that it appears that…
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What's your 'Remission' style, when you see 3 months of no doctoring stretching before you?
I am trying to guess how I will be as my remission gets 'less new'. It is so thrilling and strange to be out of treatment, and then to have my check-ups, and the next appointments set for NOVEMBER! I am almost giddy with the freedom of having my DAYS returned to me without the constant interruption of treatment…
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Should my doctor hurry?
First, thanks for reading. I'm 31 years old, I have no children but would like to. I'm scared, I've been trying to find answers with no success. These are my symptoms: I've been having discharge and blood for months now and lately there is some strange pain (not to strong) that comes and goes on different areas of my…
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Mom's radiation
Sorry I haven't posted in a while. My mom started radiation a week ago yesterday. She had to stop chemo in May due to the bone marrow suppression. Now one week into radiation, her platelets are at 97,000 (previously 120,00 two weeks ago). If her platelets continue to drop, radiation may be interupted. It's all very…
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new residuals damage from surgery-itch-swelling-pelvic hematoma
1 week after 2nd surgery for lymph node removal i ...a pain near public bone at 2 week post-op surgein says it is nothing 5 hours later i am at gyn for a persistant vulva itch.... the itch is due to dryness...no yeast or urinary infectio0n....use hydrocortisone 1% oinment not cream not vagisil.... it really works...i still…
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My Mom has Endometruim Adencorcoma Stage 3c
Hello Ladies, First of all. Thanks very much.You are supporting are each other. so nice to see soo many coments here. I am Kumar living in UK. My mom lives in india. She has digonised stage 3 c Endo Adencorcoma Grade 1. Let me write her Pathology report after surgery Cervix:Chronic cervicits Endometrial growth:well deff…
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Mom having hysterectomy tomorrow
Hi All, Just wanted to say that my Mom is having her hysterectomy in the morning. Me? So nervous. The reason is that she had a suspicious cat scan of her abdomen..they said it looked like uterine sarcoma. I hope it's not that. She does have a history of large fibroids. I am hoping for the best case scenario. My mom is only…
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thign is swollen....why any know
thign is swollen....why any know 17 days ago lymph node removal....
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Having lymph nodes removed
I my name is gerr66, i just joined the network last night. I had a hysterectomy a month ago and will be having my lymph nodes removed. My question is to have it done robotically or have an open incision. Anyone has any direction please respond. blessings, gerri
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radiation..1 time a week internal for 3 weeks (cuff)
just was told no cancer in nodes but i need radiation...this 1 time a week outpatint does anyone know abou it also i can get pelvic fo 25 days... the dotor said how much insurance that it will not come back do i want to do my choice...i always buy the most insurance any suggestions
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My Mom is having a CAT scan of her chest in the morning...
Hello.. Was wondering if everyone could say a little prayer for my Mom because in the morning she is having a CT of her chest to see if she has lung nodules. The surgeon said he wants to rule those out before proceeding with her hysterectomy on 8-25. I just don't want this to delay her surgery. He said if she has lung…
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Peace and best wishes to all - Pass it forward!!
Greetings Ladies, This was emailed to me. I usually ignore these things but I am passing on to all of you. We are all touching each others lives in some way. I think that if this group of women were ever in the same room there is nothing that we could not accomplish. Make a wish! Now read below... 'May today there be peace…
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Insurance Denied IMRT
My sister's insurance - Aetna - denied her rad/onc prescription for IMRT since her cancer is listed as Stage 1B Grade 2. Nice! The radiologist doesn't feel that her cancer is acting like a stage 1B and has sent slide to MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston to review her path. Has anyone else had to fight the insurance…
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Sharing resources. A rotating library!!!
Hi Ladies, What a great resource we are to each other!!!! I think it's awesome - all the info and encouragement that we share. Now I wonder if we can take it another step - a rotating library! Linda sent me the Kris Carr video. I am sharing it with Mimi - then I will send on to the next person who wants it. I also have CDs…