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Neuropathy (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created by Ribbons on Dec 14, 2018)
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. Ribbons Dec 14, 2018 - 4:50 pm I’m at my treatment today and I have ice paks they furnish for my hands and feet, I have not had any neuropathy, but I have an interesting question. I have Reynauds in my hands and and toes, I’m…
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Is it working? (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created by Ribbons on Dec 09, 2018)
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. Ribbons Dec 09, 2018 - 2:12 pm This is for the ladies that had a hysterectomy and the cancer was confined to the uterus. No evidence of spreading anywhere. But since mine was clear cell, we all decided I would have chemo and…
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Tumor has doubled in size (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created by LadyMox on Nov 27, 2018)
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. LadyMox Nov 27, 2018 - 12:45 pm After all that good CA125 response my large tumor has doubled in size. They will try doxil-avastian, though seems quite hopeless now :( LadyMox Nov 27, 2018 - 12:50 pm It's in the mesentary so they…
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Doxil-avastian (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created by LadyMox on Nov 27, 2018)
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. LadyMox Nov 27, 2018 - 2:22 pm Has anyone taken doxil-avastian? What were your side effects and did it work? cmb Nov 27, 2018 - 11:04 pm Different Chemo Cycles I haven't taken Doxil or Avastin, but my front line treatment consisted…
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My bladder problems (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created by SF73 on Nov 20, 2018)
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. SF73 Nov 20, 2018 - 12:56 pm Sorry, this post is a bit long. For the last month I have been going to the bathroom very frequently. First I saw my PCP, she ordered a urine sample which revealed some WBC. She concluded that it must be…
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Will I be well enough 6 days after chemo to go to Thanksgiving? (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. zsazsa1 Nov 15, 2018 - 3:28 pm I'm looking for advice from those who have been through carbo/taxol chemo (and they're adding in herceptin tomorrow). My first round, I had chemo on Friday. I felt fine the next day. The day after…
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IP Chemo (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created by LadyMox on Nov 15, 2018)
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. LadyMox Nov 15, 2018 - 10:12 am I'm considering since my Endrometral cancer is mainly in my now overswollen ovary in my pelvis to take a page from ovarian cancer and discuss the idea of IP Chemo with my doctor in hopes it might slow…
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Doxil (newer type) and Avastin (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created by evolo58 on Nov 15, 2018)
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. evolo58 Nov 15, 2018 - 2:37 pm Anyone on these? I don't mean the older Doxil, which wreaks havoc on your system. I like my new doctor so much better. She told me that with a such a short progression, things could be more difficult,…
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Wish me luck! Update 11:32 pm. Thank you all! (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created by BluebirdOne on
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. BluebirdOne Nov 12, 2018 - 1:12 pm Wednesday is the big day to find out if my treatment worked. Blood work, CT scan, oncologist. I am optimistic for a good post treatment outcome. Denise Update: my first scan was NED! My old friend,…
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Just need to vent (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created by Donswife48 on Nov 11, 2018)
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. Donswife48 Nov 11, 2018 - 6:54 pm I don't post often, but I do read the discussions often, and am sad to see so many new names since my initial diagnosis and treatment almost 3 years ago. I'm doing fine, even though I am UPSC stage…
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Ultrasound for detection of metastases - has anyone had this for following masses? (Recap of Lost Po
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. zsazsa1 Nov 10, 2018 - 3:37 pm https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/uog.10054 Above is a review article from 2011 about the use of ultrasound for staging of GYN cancers. I'm curious about its utility. I know that…
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Am I doing the right thing? (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created by Ribbons on Nov 10, 2018)
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. Ribbons Nov 10, 2018 - 7:34 pm I guess I just need some reasurance that I made the wise choice. I was diagnosed with clear cell, it was mostly clear cell with some serous cell. I had a total hysterectomy, ( uterus, tubes, overies…
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Cervical Cancer Statistics on TV (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created by pinky104 on Nov 09, 2018)
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. pinky104 Nov 09, 2018 - 2:03 am I heard something on TV last night about statistics from a study that was done in England on cervical cancer patients. They found that patients who had laparoscopic surgery or robotic surgery for…
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High dose brachythetapy (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created by Denise66 on Nov 07, 2018)
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. Denise66 Nov 07, 2018 - 10:30 pm I just finished my 3rd treatment of high dose brachytherapy. I've been feeling a little off since my second treatment. Sometimes when I wake up in the morning I feel lightheaded. During the day I…
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No miracle today (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created by evolo58 on Nov 06, 2018)
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. evolo58 Nov 06, 2018 - 5:36 pm I wish I could say the news was good. It wasn't. I knew the possibility of this being a non-cancerous CA-125 spike was not a strong one, but I kept hoping till the end. It looks like I have small…
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Update on my mom changed diagnosis (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created by Minimee33 on Nov 05, 2018)
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. Minimee33 Nov 05, 2018 - 12:55 pm First I want to thank all of you ladies who replied to me back in August when I was so distraught and confused, it really helped a lot and I have been praying for all of you. I wanted to give you…
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Metformin vs Megace (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created by LadyMox on Nov 05, 2018)
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. LadyMox Nov 05, 2018 - 8:44 am I am trying to figure out the difference between Metformin vs Megace. I notice some of you take one or the other to help slow/prevent reoccurrences. Do you know why you were prescribed each? Once I get…
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Is it normal to have slight nausea even ten days after chemo? (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created by
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. zsazsa1 Nov 05, 2018 - 11:49 am I'm recovering well from the first round of carbo/taxol, but I'm still having mild nausea. I have to eat starchy stuff, like ravioli with sour cream or fettucine alfredo, to calm my stomach. That was…
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Got the CT scan done today (Recap of Lost Posts, Created by evolo58 on Nov 05, 2018)
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. evolo58 Nov 05, 2018 - 12:37 pm Got the CT scan just a few moments ago. PLEASE pray and hope that whatever caused the bottle-rocket CA-125 spike, it's benign and fixable. I was looking at CA-125 elevations for ovarian cancer, which…
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Blood clot in neck from portacath - slept on right side (Recap of Lost Posts, Created by zsazsa on N
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. zsazsa1 Nov 04, 2018 - 6:55 am Yesterday it finally dawned on me that the persistent tenderness in my right neck could be from a blood clot from the portacath. I tend to sleep curled up on my side. I tried to avoid sleeping on my…
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Augmentative treaments? (Recap of Lost Posts, Initiated by Meggie67 on Nov 04, 2018)
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. Meggie67 Nov 04, 2018 - 9:03 pm Hello Ladies, I'm new to this discussion board and wanted to thank you all for sharing your experiences, wisdom and feelings, When I got endometrial cancer stage 3c in 2016 after 3 bouts with breast…
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Pelvis Slightly Sore (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created by LadyMox on Nov 03, 2018)
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. LadyMox Nov 03, 2018 - 8:09 am I have noticed since a week after the second chemo (no surgery yet) that my pelvic area has been slightly sore especilly a week or so after chemo. It's not much at all and no need for pain meds, more…
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High-Dose Radiotherapy/Stereotactic ablative radiation-research (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. LisaPizza Nov 01, 2018 - 2:38 pm Interesting research: ASTRO 2018: High-Dose Radiotherapy Improves Survival Substantially in Patients With Oligometastatic Cancer http://prac.co/l/y8te7pgo…
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Didn't quite clear that last hurdle (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created by evolo58 on Nov 01, 2018)
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. evolo58 Nov 01, 2018 - 2:44 pm CT-125s are 770 now. They were NEVER that high in the past. Time for another CT scan and a session of doctor-go-round. Problem is, except for constipation which is clearing up, I don't feel anything…
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CA-125, Does it really mean anything? (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created by LadyMox on Oct 31, 2018
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. LadyMox Oct 31, 2018 - 8:31 am Since I am anxious about my next scan in a few weeks I have been getting paraniod that my CA-125 is responding so well that it don't mean anything; Especailly siince I haven't had surgery yet. Of those…
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Letrozole
I met with my my gynecologist oncologist last week and she wants me to start Letrozole to help prevent a recurrence. I had endometrial adenocarcinoma, stage3a, grade 2 and it was estrogen positive. She said since I was grade 2 this has a good chance of preventing a recurrence. Letrozole has been used to help prevent…
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Da Vinci Hysterectomy
Hi Ladies, I am having a Da Vinci hysterectomy in about a week and a half. I thought I took good notes at my appointment, but I can’t remember how long my oncologist said the surgery would take. For some reason I remember 4 hours. Based on experience is this about right? Also, does the 4 hours include time in recovery…
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How sick might I be the day after Carbo/Taxol?
I was told that the day after, people feel okay. I certainly feel okay now in the evening, having had chemo today. I would like to go visit my kid at college tomorrow. It's a little over an hour away, an easy drive. I could go by myself in the AM, or wait for husband to drive me later in the day - but he's not sure when…
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Hysteroscopy & D&C Results
Thankfully my biopsy results came back as benign, with no malignancy or pre-cancerous cells detected in the polyp and endometrial lining that was removed. I was told that this is something we will have to be very diligent about watching in the future. Development of polyps and ignoring the symptoms (post menopausal…
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Test
ive been trying to post a new thread and keep receiving “error occurred” message. this Is a test.