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Interesting article about Metformin
This combined approach was entirely new to me. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/02/180207140417.htm
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Thanks to you lovely ladies
i can officially say I am post hysterectomy. I got out of surgery at 5:30 pm. i had Robotic surgery and everything went smoothly. I haven’t been out of bed yet but I feel comfortable and pain is quit manageable - actually not bad. I have to admit that I was really nervous before I found this forum but reading your posts…
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serous papillary cancer, age 72-73
serous papillary EC dx 10/2017 via hysteroscopy (enabled finding tumor behind a large fibroid). Age - almost 73. almost no symptoms, no pain light spotting about once a year for a few years. All biopsies previously, including d&c, = "scant atypical cells, too little tissue". Surgery - hysterectomy mid Dec. 2017. Biopsies -…
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Good News! I think
Hello! So my mom went to the doctor and got her results on the ultrasound today and the ultrasound was completely negative except for the fact that her uterine wall was thickened just a bit. No signs of tumors or anything. So the doctor was pretty pleased with that and he did a biopsy right there in the office just to be…
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stage 1a grade 3 endometrial clear cell treatment options
hi all, i'm new here. i was diagnosed with endometrial cancer 2/7/15 and had an "everything out plus nodes" daVinci hysterectomy 3/16. my path report from that was stage 1a grade 3, clear cell. nodes clear and pelvic wash clear, but invasion of the uterine lymph. first pass, my surgeon thought a combo of chemo and brachy…
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Brachytherapy
Hello, I am writing to see if anyone has undergone brachytherapy? I'm not sure if it's spelled right. It's regarding my elderly (78) mom. She has had a hyterectomy, chemotherapy and external radiation which she is 1/2 way done now. This morning they said she needs to make an appointment for her next type of treatment. She…
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Radically Different Approach
This is a radically different approach, coming out of Stanford. Fascinating. https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2018/01/cancer-vaccine-eliminates-tumors-in-mice.html
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Metformin Complications
I decided to try taking Metformin a couple of months ago to try to prevent another recurrence of my cancer. I was fine at first with it. I started off with a half a 500 mg. pill a day and then the doctor checked me out after a month, decided I was doing okay, and told me to go up to the whole 500 mg. pill a day. I wasn't…
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Post Hysterectomy Depression and I have it
Hi Ladies, I've been holding this in but I just have to vent and I'd take a kind word if this all doesn't leave anyone speechless. Fact is, I don't feel good. Everyday is a challenge for me. I have to see the post operative doctor tomorrow. Husband told me to make a list of things. I filled 3 pages. if anyone has any…
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Post Hysterectomy Travel Woes
Hi Everyone, I had A DaVinci hysterectomy 12/27/2017. Since then I have been on several flights; all not great. The first time, just an hour long flight 3 weeks post op, I had the worst gas pains I have ever experienced followed by diarrhea. The second time I took Gas-X, which helped. But now I have lots of nausea and…
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Could my mom have uterine cancer? Really scared here.
Hi everyone. I'm sorry if I am being a bother but I would love some advice. My mother is 61 years old, post menopausal and has dealt with endometrial polyps her whole life. She finished treatment for stage 1 breast cancer last November and due to the chemotherapy, she started bleeding again from the polyps but the bleeding…
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Haven’t been around much lately
i have been trying to read everybody’s post, but have been having trouble with that. It seems like all of my concintr is gone. Same with writing. Thinking is hard. So many new people that I want to welcome. It seems like we are getting more and more new people on this board, which is sad. Just wanted to let all of you know…
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Has anyone heard from Debra Jo??
I see she hasn't logged in since last February. I emailed her but didn't get an answer. Does anyone else have contact with her. Thanks, Eldri
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Anti Cancer Dietary information?
Many of you are very well-versed in dietary and naturopathic remedies to prevent or increase the body’s resistance to cancer. Could you recommend any good books or websites to start my education on this subject? Thanks for any information you can share!
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Post Hysterectomy Swelling
Anyone tell me their experience with the swollen tummy after their hysterectomy? I went in with skinny jeans and now I'm wearing stretchy yoga pants that are too (or were) too big. My stomach is a big bulging mess. The nurse told me 2 weeks but seeing I developed a blood clot, she said longer for me. Aren't I the lucky…
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NO ADDITIONAL TREATMENT NEEDED!
I finally received the pathology report from my hysterectomy on Jan. 11th. The past two weeks have felt like two years, LOL! Endometrioid type, grade one, confirmed. It was a tiny tumor. Less than 25% invasion of myometrium. All other tissue, including sentinel lymph nodes, negative for carcinoma! Stage 1a, no additional…
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I HAD Uterine Cancer!
Hi Ladies, my Pathology report came back. Doctor called this morning right after I got out of bed. I already HAD uterine cancer. What was this pre cancer, atypical endometrial hyperplasia stuff the gynocologist told me I had.????? He said the report shows a very early cancer. And no further treatment is needed. I know this…
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Finally found an open-minded doctor who supports integrative therapies
I had a terrific 90-minute (!) consultation with a medical oncologist who started a dedicated survivorship practice within the Women's Cancer Care center at my leading research university/hospital. Do you think they were the ones who referred me? Of course not. It was my endocrinologist who tipped me off that this doctor…
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Did You Have Homologous or Heterologus MMMT?
My mother had a uterine polyp removed (2.5cm) and it came back on the pathology report yesterday as "dysplastic chondroid malignancy - heterologus carcinosarcoma (MMMT)". The cutterings from the endometrium were all normal - we are hoping this is a good sign. Gyn/onc has her scheduled for full hysterectory next week so we…
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Diarrhea... help
I’m getting radiation treatments everyday and have suffered with diarrhea since the first treatment. It has gotten progressively worse to the point where I am barely eating. I had a bite of banana and 1/2 English muffin for lunch. 20 minutes later I had such an attack of diarrhea that it made me weep. I take 2 Imodium…
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Update
My u/s that was scheduled for the 5th was cancelled. Long story, I didn't cancel it but it was my fault. It would be almost a month to get in again, so I said no. The private clinics, which I was trying to get in to one, as it's a shorter walk from door to imaging room, is the same wait time. I told my dr's asst that I…
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Super good news.
Hi, I just saw my Dr. at the Cleveland Clinic and i have been NED for 3 years for MMMT stage 2 uterine cancer. I also am in remission for my breast cancer that came back stage 4 that went to my lungs and skin. I have to go back on the chemo pills again so I can stay in remission longer. I just turned 76 years young. Thank…
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Count Down Has Come
Well, ladies, Friday, January 19th, my hysterectomy is scheduled. I got over my flu so my pre op is on Wednesday 1-17 and I think I should pass their approval. Don't know what time surgery is yet. I called my Priest. My mother and of course, husband will be there. I am afraid even though everyone tells me to chill out. If…
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Metformin all on one page
I need your feedback if you are taking Metformin whether it be for diabetes and your a cancer patient or a cancer patient with no diabetes but taking it to help mets caused by cancer. What I would like to know is 1. Why you are taking it, 2. Strength of dosage, 3. How many times a day, 4. Results of taking it, and 5. Any…
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Adenomyosis link to Endometrial Adenocarcinoma - anybody else shares this experience?
Hello Ladies, I don't post too often, but have been looking at risk factors for type 2 endometrial carcinoma in the hopes of raising awareness among my friends and family about this terrible disease. I developed a condition called Adenomyosis about 5 years ago, it causes extremely heavy periods, my family doctor ordered…
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AARP E-mail
For those of you who are AARP members, be sure to see the e-mail AARP sent last night. The title of it is about 12 must-read books for 2018, but within it, there is an article about how "the FDA has approved the first gene-profiling test for this disease," which when I looked into it, turned out to be cancer. Foundation…
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five years
Whiile, unfortunately, I did not find this site until a year or so after my diagnosis, I celebrated my 5 years from my last treatment on Dec 19. Two of my sisters and I went to New York to see the Rocketts and dinner at the bar at the Rainbow Room. While we toasted to my luck, we also lamented the loss of my mother. I do…
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Avastin - Updated Treatment
Recurring Uterine Cancer here. This has been going on for two years now. Never have been NED, have been told no cure. Did the chemo carbo/taxil, radiation (second time), hormone therapy and then started Doxil in Sept. of 17. Doxil after the third treatment burned my upper body, blisters, etc. Feet began to peel but not…
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Doing the Tango
Ladies, thank you for all the support and advice... I saw my doctor today...my latest PET was last Thursday and praise God it appears my treatments have worked and I am dancing with NED... it's still early and will continue to be watched but for now my doctor was beyond happy and said that the scans looked even better than…
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The case of electronic records and war of the hospitals
ok I’ve been awake since 3:00 am and this feel the need to vent. Yesterday I went to my gynechological oncologist at a new hospital for the first time. Since this was my first time at a new hospital I wasn’t given a CA 125 blood test. At the time I didn’t think much of it, but then after getting home I thought oh yes I…