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Dancing with NED
After 6 doses of Taxol & Carbo, 2 weeks, so far, of radiation, my Pet Scan shows no evidence of disease! I explained to my husband what dancing with Ned was and he laughed and was happpy. Jim was having a hard day at work, a few close friends were laid off today. I called to remind him that I loved him and that I was…
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DEANNA & everyone: I'll be at the BEACH July 25 to August 1.
I don't want anyone to think I am uncaring about anything you may post, so I wanted to let you all know that I will be going to the beach with my family tomorrow and won't be back until August 1st. I post this especially for Deanna, as she will be coming back to her biopsy results. And though I am sure that she will get…
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New here
Hi everyone. First off, let me say that I'm not sure what my medical condition is right now. I'm scared, and looking for info and support. Some background on me: I'm 49 years old, and have no children. I do have some other medical conditions: I have rheumatoid arthritis and I also (for some unknown reason), have gotten…
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types of endometrial cancer
Can anyone explain the difference between the endometrial cancers? I have UPSC. I'm reading about clear cell and other terms. Is UPSC the same as clear cell? Any help with terms would be appreciated. Thanks. Mary Ann
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First three month check
I was due to have my first three month check last Monday. My doctor's office called the Thursday prior to reschedule me for next month! I got quite upset putting it off, but was assured my CA 125 was fine, it was 3 (I was 4 in April). I was told I'd be okay to wait until August for my physical. Felt like the weight of the…
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24 Hours of Booty
Volunteering for 24 Hours of Booty tomorrow. I'm excited (LOL)... It's like Relay for Life but on bikes. I'm not riding a bike just working the food booth. They raise over a million dollars and the proceeds go to Lance Armstrong's Organization "Live Strong" and our local cancer organizations; "The Brain Tumor Fund For The…
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ENDOMETRIAL CANCER
4/28/09 WENT TO FOOT DOCTOR RECEIVED CORTIZONE SHOT 5/2/09 A SMALL BLOODY DISCHARGE 5/8/09 BIOSY -PAP SMEAR- RESULT...ATYPICAL ENDOMETRIAL CELLS CONFLUENT COMPLEX HYPERPLASIA WITH FOCI OF COMFLUENT GLANDS STRONGLY SUSPICUOUS FOR WELL DIFFERENTED ENDOMETRIOID ADEMOCARCINOMA CA125 - OUT OF RANGE 30N REFERECE RANGE 21U/ML…
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Endometroid Adenocarcinoma
Hi Everyone, I have been reading your messages and I wish I had as much information as you. I think I was in such shock when I heard cancer that I didn't even know what to ask. I just wanted the cancer out. The complete hysterectomy was completed March 19, 2009. I am now waiting for the pathology report The original biopsy…
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What is going on?
I have had post menopausal bleeding (blood stained discharge for 2 1/2 years now. I'm 66 years old. I had a hysteroscopy a year ago which found nothing - the gyno was pretty casual - his words "what can I say - women bleed" when I asked where would the bleeding be coming from. Because of recent lower abdominal pain and…
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So pleased to have found this forum
I can't believe at long last I have found a forum concerning USPC. I come from the UK and everywhere I look, no-one seems to have heard about serous papillary cancer. I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer last November, had a hysterectomy early December and went along to see the consultant on 23rd December expecting to…
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New to this site. Questions on Anger, etc.
I was diagnosed in Feb.09 with Stage 3C Endometrial Cancer at age 42 and underwent a Radical Hysterectomy. I have undergone 5 rounds of Chemo with one left and will start Radiation sometime in August. I was also underwent Genetic Testing and tested positive for the Lynch Syndrome. For a while now I have been very angry. I…
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lymphedema
Has anyone had lymphedema after pelvic radiation and brachytherapy? I am going up against #6 chemo this week and then radiation. There are so many options today that choosing is tough.
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Any advice- Doctors appoint. on Friday
Tomorrow, Friday, is my appointment with my OBGYN Oncologist and I am looking for any advice, suggestions, questions, etc that I need to ask. I finished up my chemo this week (6 rounds Carbo/Taxol) and will start 5 weeks of Radiation early August. After external Radiation I will go onto Brachytherapy. I was diagnosed with…
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PET scan results
I was diagnosed with UPSC in Oct 08, had hyst, did 3 chemo (carbo/taxol), 25 Ext rad, 4 int rad. At that time, I was having pain in my stomach so went to the dr. Had a PET scan that showed Cancer had spread - bigger tumor on my liver and smaller ones around it. My dr recommended doing 2 more chemos with the same drugs and…
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Linda
Great new picture. You have two very handsome men on your arms! MIND, BODY AND SOUL!!! Hugs.
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Post chemo PET/CT scan
Well, I had my end of treatment PET/CT scan last Wednesday and a follow up appt. with my gyn/onc today. There are 2 suspicious periaortic lymph nodes found. They were not there on the CT scan that I had less than 3 months ago. I am scheduled to have a CT guided biopsy on Thursay. I am sad, mad and scared out of my mind!!…
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No chemo this week
I will finish my antibiotics on Thursday. I have been taking a benadryl every morning before I take the one antibiotic. So far no rash. I still run a temp of 99.5 every evening around 8:00 p.m. I saw the onocologist today, but did not have any lab drawn. I see the infection doctor on Thursday. My onocologist said I could…
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how do they determine recurrence?
I was dx'd almost 1 year ago-July 30, 2008 at 44 yrs old with Serous papillary uterine ca. Treated with TAH/BSO, carbo and taxol + vaginal brachy. stage IIb. had a CT scan at completion of treatment in Dec 2008. gyn onc said it was fine. report said small 4mm nodule in right lung of unknown significance. a couple of…
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To Daisy366 and Linda
Thank you to Daisy for your response and to Linda for your concern. I'll be starting radiation next week. I can't WAIT for my hair to grow back. The hair loss has been the worst part of treatment for me. Being bald sure reminds me that I am a cancer patient and I just try to not look in the mirror too much. I'm 3 weeks out…
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Major surgery, 6 rounds chemo; 28 external rads; & with my 3rd brachy tomorrow: I'm DONE!!! OUT of
I shouldn't get ahead of myself in celebrating, but I am already excited. Tomorrow at 11 am, I'll have my final internal radiation treatment, and after that will have officially COMPLETED my initial treatment protocol!!! What a long year since that fateful Pap test last July!! Then I'll have 6 glorious weeks of NO doctor…
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Tuesday's follow up appt.
This was my first appt. since finishing my radiation. At my appt. I saw my oncologist and radiologist. I wasn't sure what to expect, but they both asked questions and said that they would see me in 4 months for an exam and a PET/CT scan. My doctor wants me to have a PET scan and maybe I misunderstood him, but do you get…
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brachy/Deanna
Deanna, I just happened to see your discussion on another site where the internal radiation topic came up. It is amazing how mine and yours were different. I did not have the catheters in the simulation or during the actual radiation. How awful for you. I did have some barrium during the simulation, but other than that I…
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LISA: a question about your diagnosis
I read your post about having Stage 3 Uterine Cancer, Stage 1 Ovarian Cancer, and Stage 1 Cervical Cancer, and although I replied under that post, I was afarid you would miss my response. I don't know how to send 'Personal Messages' on this Board, and I want to make sure you get my message, so I'm posting it separately. Do…
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Lung nodules
I have not posted for a few weeks. My mom will be going for a CT of the chest on Monday. They found two small lung nodules on her abd CT from a few weeks ago. The gyn/oncologist says surgery is not indicated due to the size and extent of her tumor. So far she has had three rounds of chemo (had to be adjusted and 6 weeks…
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Got admitted to hospital today
This has been a bad week since Sunday. First the vision problems. Had some abdominal tenderness starting on Sunday, too. Thought it was from the constipation. I don't usually have problems with constipation. MOnday and Tuesday I was sooo tired, and cold. Wendesday I checked my temperature becuase my husband said I felt…
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Home with a path report
I am home from my hysterectomy. So much more relaxed here than there, even thought the staff at the hospital was fantastic. The doctor came in and said I could go home and that surprisingly the pathology report from the surgery was already back. She had a pretty good poker face, but it broke when she said my cancer was…
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Posting from my hospital room...
My TAH-BSO was Monday. The only tumor found was a 2 cm one in the uterus! Still have wait for path. report, but the surgeon thinks we caught it early!!! Feeling pretty good. Should go home tomorrow.
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Endometrial cancer and mom
Hello, I am new here but I have a question I would like to ask. My mom had a hysterectomy - the uterus, cervix, a small portion of the vagina, the tubes and ovaries were removed. The cancer was diagnosed as Stage 2 Endometrial cancer. The pelvic wash was clear and the lymph nodes were negative for cancer. Due to her age 79…
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Lost my best friend my mom
I just lost my mom almost a week ago.She was a wonderful 73 year old lady. If it wasn't for her I wouldn't be what I am today. She help me raise my kids after my divorce. she left behind 4 grand children 2 which are mine. everyone tells me to be strong and have faith but I just feel like I can't go on. I try to be strong…
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Vaginal Cancer
Does anyone on here have vaginal cancer? If so I would like very much to hear your story. I keep reading about the low survival rate and I'm scared that I dont have much time.