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Uterine/Endometrial Cancer

Can depression be an early sign of cancer?
This series is my new obsession. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/18/magazine/it-looked-like-a-familiar-case-of-depression-but-could-it-be-something-else.html Do you remember being depressed prior to getting your diagnosis?
Enlarged Lymph Nodes 9 years post treatment
Hello all.... I haven't been here for a long time. After Linda passed it was hard to come here. I find myself here after learning last week that I have enlarged external iliac and inguinal lymph nodes. I finished treatment in June 2009 for UPSC. I having been having hip pain for about a year. Did some PT that gave me…
Un-diagnosed but worried about symptoms & US results
Hope it is ok I am posting here as I am undiagnosed. I am having a bit of anxiety as I am concerned I have cancer. I have been having symptoms for over a month+ (well since Sept. if you call tachycardia a symptom, but pelvic symptoms since Feb consistently.) I just had a pelivic ultrasound and have been referred to a…
derMaus Update from the Stage IV Club
I got my PET scan results today and, while not catastrophic, they certainly weren't what I was hoping for. Last year I developed mets to the retroperitoneal lymph nodes which were diminished, but not eliminated, by external radiation. In January I had had 5 rounds CyberKnife stereotactic radiation which seemed to have…
New, Stage 3, lymph nodes positive, treatment in process
Hi - new to this forum. I was diagnosed with Stage 1 uterine cancer. Had the hysterectomy and results showed lymph node invovlement and cancer was stage 3 (90% through uterine wall). Have started radiation and chemo. It is kicking my butt. Scared, focused on keeping a positive attitude and struggling. Looking for info on…
How long did it take for diagnosis?
I am waiting to be formally diagnosed (with something). I have had a CT scan which found a mass in my uterus, an ultra sound which I haven't been told exactly what it stated, an attempted endometrial biopsy (which MD couldn't get into the cavity. She stated it might of colapsed onto itself, but to follow protocol she…
Very good news
I went to my MMMT Uterine Cancer Dr. on Monday and they said I didn't have to see them for 6 months. I stopped chemo in Oct. of 2014 so I feel very positive. I am still taking shots and chemo pills for my breast cancer but I feel OK most of the time.
Stage 2, oops, no, Stage 4
I was diagnosed with Grade 1, Stage 2 endometrioid adenocarcinoma following a total hysterectomy and lymphadenectomy two months ago today. My tubes, ovaries, and lymph nodes were negative for cancer. LVSI was suspected but not confirmed. After asking repeatedly for a CT scan, I finally had one a couple of weeks ago and it…
Stump cancer
Has anyone been diagnosed with Stump cancer? They are biopsy in my uterus for that
I’m a little terrified.
Hello there - New here! I’m a 28 y/o, no kids. However, I was diagnosed (via transvaginal ultrasound) with two medium sized fibroids. Alongside an abnormal friend (mass) in which they wish to do a hysteroscopy, D&C, and a biopsy on the little guy. My surgery date is set for May 16th. And I am a little terrified. Not…
Had my biopsy
I had my biopsy on Tuesday, it was not a pleasant experience, but it is done. The anesthesiologist would not do a conscious sedation, he said it was too risky for me so I had to choose either general anesthesia or spinal block. I chose general, mostly to get over my fear of it. Turns out I would have had to have it in the…
Cancer and work
Well since i couldnt get both of my cancer spots talen care of at the same time I decided to tell my boss and take a few days off for my second spot. I let her know that this skin cancer is not a big deal like my last situation ( uterine cancer). Any ways i ended up telling one other coworker about the cancer. Told her…
First Chemo Treatment Experience
Hi Ladies, I wished I had better news about my first chemo treatment I experienced today. My plan is Carbo and Taxol x6. I was to get Taxol before Carbo, and I got lots of benadryl which gave me some muscle pain in my IV arm, I don't have a port. The nurse gave me a warm compress and it felt better but also the benadryl…
Foundation One-Innsurance Denial
So I just found out that Aetna denied the cost ($5,000) of my Foundation One testing. I intend to appeal just to jerk them around and actually may take it to the state department of insurance. Has anyone filed an appeal and can share any documentation you have found to substantiate that this has pretty much become standard…
EC grade 2 stage IIIc just diagnosed
On Feb 20 I had my hysterectomy davinci style, they used the dye to map the sentinel nodes. only the left side mapped, they only took the sentinel node on that side. took all they could find on the right. So the pathology report says the sentinal node has cancer and 3 of the other side although it is micro cells and the…
Was diagnosed on Friday the 13th
I had a CT scan Yesterday. I was told it was high grade but not too sure what it means. I am seeing my oncologist for the first time next Monday. I am lucky to be in Australia where the treatment will be free. I can see there is a new vocabulary that I will learn as I go along. I was told that they will operate very soon,…
Stage 2 endometrioid, "suspicious" for LVSI
Hello, everyone - My total hysterectomy was 5 weeks ago via DaVinci and I'm feeling great. Path report came back as Stage 2 with 99% (!) myometrial invasion, 2cm tumor in cervix, lymph nodes negative, but "foci suspicious for LVSI." My doctor puts me in the high-intermediate risk range for recurrance. I know from reading…
Sad news about our Lou Ann & Funeral Info
According to Lou Ann's Facebook page, it looks like she is gone. Susan (the Queen of Cheese) and I are friends with her on Facebook and people are offering their sympathy. I have messaged her son to find out what happened and he confirmed she died yesterday morning. He and I had been communicating and this is the last…
Do you believe in signs?
Back on March 7th, Lou Ann posted a picture of a little sock monkey on my Facebook page - no message; just this picture. I messaged her and asked her what it meant, but she never answered me. As a matter-of-fact, I never heard directly from her again, just her son. Well, yesterday, on my Facebook feed a thing came up…
Hysterectomy done...next chemo
Had my post op visit and all looks great. So Friday I am seeing the Chemo oncologist. Any advise as to what I should expect will happen or what I should ask? UPSC stage 1a but need chemo and rad Hope everyone is doing well Everyday is such a learning experience. Thank you Gail
CT scan versus PET scan-which is best?
My insurance company just refused my medical oncologist's request for my PET scan but approved a contrasting CT. I was diag w/ MMMT as well as colon cancer Oct 2017. Had pre surg contrasting CT done which ended up providing inaccurate info by indicating the uterine cancer was confined to uterus which turned out to not be…
Medical Oncologist visit
So after waiting for two weeks I get to meet the medical onc...very nice woman. My gyn/onc sent me there for chemo and to another for vaginal cuff radiation. Grade 3 stage 1a UPSC. Mentally I am ready and anxious to get this going and to get on with my life....she tells me that she is bringing this to the tumor review…
WED to NED
I finally had my post treatment CT scan and check up. It is just 3 weeks shy of a year from my diagnosis and surgery for UPSC stage 3B. The verdict is that I am Without Evidence of Disease as my Dr. calls it, or as the ladies here say, No Evidence of Disease. I will admit to a bit of anxiety leading up to the scan, with a…
Another question
I saw on my follow up report that the radiation is of the vaginal cuff...HDR Anyone can give a guess on how many treatments that may take....do they do that everyday? I know I am jumping ahead but I am the type that does not like Surprise! lol Thank you for all your help! Gail
Bad news for Janee cancer in moles
I just typed this and it didnt send so i will try again. Ive got some bad news. I dont like to send bad news. I myself like hearing the good news. But today im glad this site is for bad news too. I know this is for uterine cancer but i wanted to tell you because my friends whether old or new are on here. Two of the moles…
Burning Rash from Doxil
I am currently on Doxil for Uterine Cancer, second go round, I am having the severe rash burning spots under arms, thighs, elbow, anywhere where pants bands rub me, etc. I am a big busted women so not wearing a bra is out when going to work. I thought about double layering clothes but then I get hot again and that effects…
28 Radiation Treatments DONE!
1st, i‘d like to acknowledge Lou Ann’s passing. My condolences to her family & friends. This past Fri (4/6), I finished 25 external & 3 internal (vaginal) treatments. Yay!! I continue to be blessed with no ill side-effects. My medical team at Rush Copley Hospital (Oswego,IL) has been amazing. i completed my 6 cycles of…
bone pain following carbo taxl
I just completed the third out of 6 carbo taxl rounds and 3-4 days after the tx, I experience a great deal of pain in legs,knees,feet,hips,lower back. My oncologist recently prescribed cymbalta. Even tho it is an anti-depressant it is also prescribed for neuropathy which he believes will help. However, I have been on…
Not right. Just not right. Re: funding
https://moffitt.org/take-charge/take-charge-story-archive/federal-funding-lowest-for-gynecological-cancers/ Ovarian, endometrial and uterine cancers kill far too many women for funding to be this low. And while I read encouraging reports of survival re adanced stages in endometrial, uterine and ovarian cancer, the…
Post Surgical Update
Hi Everyone! Just a little update after sugery on 3/27/18. I had a complete hysterectomy, lymph node debulking, omentum removal, vaginal biopsy, and other technical procedures. My surgery took over 10 hours. Blood donors are unsung heros, without them I would not be here today. Even as a person without any health issues,…

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