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Paranoia Question
I'm halfway through my radiation. Today they did the scan they always do before the radiation and I waited at least 15 minutes before they went ahead with the radiation. Afterwards the tech told me there was a bubble they had to check out, that I was fine. A tech wouldn't tell me I wasn't fine. The dr. would do that after…
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Recent diag carcinosarcoma (mmmt).
On 8/17/17 I was diagnosed with uterine cancer after a visit to the emergency room. I am since 2 weeks post op for a full hysterectomy (56 yo) and am scheduled to begin chemo treatments 9/28. This has all happened so quickly that I have barely had a chance to comprehend any of it! I now understand that the pathology…
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The waiting game never gets easier
The last two weeks have not been the easiest. Two weeks Tuesday I ended up in the ER with severe chest pain on my left side. After many tests for a heart problem, they sent me for a CT scan to rule out a blood clot. That came back with the news that a tumor that I have had beneath my breastbone for quite awhile and that…
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New here-Need some guidance
Hi :) I am 30 years old and for a while now I have been having a lot of gynological issues. For starters, My periods have ALWAYS been abnormal and I suffer from PCOS. Im also overweight which doesn't help anything at all. For the past 6 months or so I have had abnormal bleeing such as having a period only to have it stop…
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Home after robotic surgery at MSK- NOW THE DREADED WAIT
I went in for my surgery this past friday. The surgery was done robotically at MSK in NYC. The hospital & all it's workers are AMAZING! I went home Saturday feeling very sore. Sunday I felt a bit better- my husband and I went for a walk around the block & went out for brunch. Well, here it is Monday morning - hubby at work…
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Final chemo today
Yay for me. Chemo #6 of 6 was completed this morning. Radiation will begin in 4 or 5 weeks.
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lst Chemo
Tomorrow I go for my lst chemo. So many emotions, just want to get it over with. Thank you for ALL your support and feedback. All of you have given me the needed courage. Sandra
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Results of Oncologist Appointment Today
I discussed a number of things with my oncologist today. I asked him if there is a limit to the number of times I would be able to have chemo in the future should my cancer return. He said there isn't. He said he's had patients who haven't been able to handle a second regimen, yet others who have had chemo 8-10 times. It…
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Chemo completed yesterday
I had my last round of chemo yesterday for the recurrence I had of my UPSC this year. I originally had stage IVb and was treated for that in 2010 with surgery and 6 rounds of Carboplatin and Taxol. This year's recurrence found the cancer had wrapped itself around the ascending colon and it was in the paracolic gutter and…
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Me outside cancer
Every loss of every dear sister makes me hunger for what their lives were before cancer. The loss of our dear Becca has amplified this. I realize this forum is public so we are somewhat guarded in our true identity but I'm challenging those of us that want to share a little bit of ourselves outside of cancer in this new…
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How do you care for a bald head?
I started losing my hair 15 days after my first treatment of taxol/carbo so had it shaved down to nubs lol . I had my 2nd treatment and 15 days after it most of my hair has come out, except for patches in the back. I have small red bumps and my Dr. prescribed mupirocin, which seems to be helping. I am using Johnson baby…
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beccabtown
I've been in touch with Becca's sister and I have sad news. Becca passed away yesterday morning with her dad and sister at her side. Rachel, her sister, wanted me to share the news here and wanted to make sure that we all know how much Becca valued our kindness and support. Memorial arrangements are pending, but I will…
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Metformin- cancer benefits on one page
Ladies, Since some of you are asking me to post my list on the benefits of metformin. Below is a list of 13 ways that metformin targets cancer. There are other many other processes involved but I'll start with some of the basics. Most people are aware of metformin as the leading diabetes drug in the world. It was first…
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surviving ??
Hi I am new to this site. I was diagnosised with stage 3 uterine cancer on 8/2/16, but no lymph involvment. I had a hysterectomy, chemo and radiation. In Febuary, I had a para aortic lymph node involved which shrank with Taxol but then started growing again. I am now on Doxal. I had a PET on Monday and get results…
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Cancer Across the Pond, Con't
Hey Ladies, I am home again after my 7th trip to Germany in 7 months (one more to go, then break for awhile, probably til the end of the year). While I was there, they completed the 4th chemoembolization of a 4 treatment plan (once a month for four months), and then two days later went in and did laser ablation on the…
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Avastin/Taxol
After what was clearly losing ground all summer, my onc is putting me on this Avastin/Taxol regimen for what he calls a "complete remission". But, I have a very large tumor on my neck and several suspicious spots, including the lung and thyroid. To complicate things, he is switching positions from one hospital to another,…
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My journey began 12 years ago
Well, on September 13, 2005, at age 45, I went in for what I was told a "Routine Hysterectomy", and now here I am (gratefully) twelvie years later after being diagnosed with Stage 3a Grade 2 Edometrial Adenocarcinoma way back then. What a roller coaster! I could rant on about all the issues I have had throughout these…
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Surgery date
I have a date for surgery - 10/2. I thought I would've been relieved but it opens up a whole bunch of "what ifs". Colonoscopy, CAT, pre surgery - all frightening stuff.
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Pregnant and uterine cancer
I had uterine cancer and was pregnant. My story www.livmodercancer.com
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Ft scan denied
Well after astressful week involving my mother-in law, I received a call from the oncologist office that my HMO insurance has denied me having a scan. I'm very upset about this since my original diagnosis was 3C with clear cell. Yes, I have been clear for a year but wanted some assurance that I was still. Ok they said I…
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Visit today with the oncologist
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Update after visit with Gynecologic Oncologist last week...
Had an appointment with my Gynecologic Oncologist last Monday, 9/11/17. It was nice to see him, but not nice to be back there. He examined me thoroughly and did a vault smear. He said that he thinks some of my symptoms (small amount of blood in underrwear a few times) might be from atrophy. Got a letter from his office…
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My Doctor says no unnecessary scans...
So I just completed my first line treatment for stage 4 grade 3 carcinosarcoma, saw my doctor today and he says my bloodwork looks good and I am in good overall health so he will not be doing any sort of scan. This has me very worried as I have always heard of people getting scans after their chemo was done. Maybe I am ill…
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Recently Diagnosed with Uterine Cancer
Hi. My name is Staci and I am 59 years old. I was just told this week that I have uterine cancer and am having a difficult time accepting the news. This all started about two months ago when I felt something wasn't right so I went to my doctor who advised me to have an abdominal and pelvic sonogram. The abdominal sonogram…
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In the path of the storm!
It always amazes me how life and life's problems can take a swift turn, so that one's focus moves from "Will I survive this cancer?" to "Will I have a home left when this hurricane is done with Florida"? Well, Irma appears to be setting it's small eye on Florida and in my case it ain't looking good. Forget buying water or…
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Anxiety
I want to recommend that anyone having anxiety get medication which has helped me a lot. My original physicIan ordered it for nighttime only - my oncologist has upped it to three times a day. It helps especially with the waiting for news and tests and lets me sleep at night. I've never used these medications before, but…
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New to board- curious about mets
Hello. My mom was diagnosed with UPSC almost 3 years ago. She had a hysterectomy & removal F all pelvic lymph nodes. They did not recommend chemo or radiation. They have been monitoring with scans. Recently she had me feel a lump that appeared on her chest. I called her oncologist & asked that they move up her scans BC she…
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currently cancer free but Doctors still want traditional Chemo done
Hi Everyone, Happy Thanksgiving and I hate to bother those who are in worse situations than me but I am at a loss. My story is already stated but instead of continuing on the same thread, I am hoping for your patience with me and some advice and I do know the decision is mine. Quick note, Diagnoised with utetine cancer in…
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Radiation Thread
I'm starting radiation on Monday and I was trying to find the thread on dealing with radiation, but I'm not coming up with it? I had a PET scan on Friday and I'm stressing while waiting for the results. My insides are still not feeling great almost 4 weeks after chemo and I don't know if it's that or spreading cancer. I…
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Should I go to ER?
So I have not been to my doc in at least 4 years. I'm 35, healthy and active. Not overweight. I have HPV. About 1 1/2 years ago I started having bleeding, like spotting after sex. It started every once in a while. Now its everytime. The last two periods I've had I also had some bleeding, NOT spotting, right in between…