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Uterine cancer...mammogram
Hi everyone, I was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer in February 2017. I had a complete hysterecomy on May 5, 2017, and when the pathology report came back, I was told I had not only ovarian cancer, but uterine cancer. My chemo regimen changed (they removed one of the ovarian cancer treatment meds and added another…
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Diarrhea...long time after chemos
Hello I would like to know if the chemo has given you diarrhea? Have you had diarrhea with abdominal pain even several weeks after the chemos? thank you
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A recent medical case study for all to read on the benefits of metformin
Ladies, As you know, I frequently have tried to communicate the benefits of metformin for endometrial cancer, and cancer in general. There is an article recently posted at www.pubmed.gov - PMID 28451430 - entitled "Efficacy of metformin for advanced stage endometrial cancer." There are over 3000 articles posted on this…
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Metformin and Lab Results
Based on the experience of others on this board (thank you, TakingControl58!), I asked for and was prescribed Metformin. My glucose had been running around 99-104 for a few years now, but I requested it for cancer rather than diabetes as I've never been diagnosed as such. My onc said it was a good idea, yet I was the one…
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Is this the start of a recurrence?
Found out today that my CA-125 has jumped from 11 six weeks ago to 57 this week (now six months since the end of chemo). I'm not entirely surprised, since I've been feeling like something wasn't right. So now I'm waiting to find out when my CT scan will be. I had a scan just three months ago and it showed no cause for…
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Vitamin B12 and Neuropathy
Just a note to recommend injections of Vitamin B12 for those suffering from extreme fatigue and neuropathy. I had a wellness check by my PCP and told her my main issue was neuropathy. She ordered blood work to rule out causes other than chemo (diabetes, thyroid and B12) and my B12 came in very low. Strange I thought…
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Reoccurrence to stomache and pelvis
Hello lovely ladies - I am in dire need of your opinions. I was diagnosed with stage 1b uterine cancer and surgery oin Feb 2017. I declined chemo hoping to beat the odds. Had pet scan on March 31, 2017 and all was good. Had checkup on May 31, 2017 and all was good. Passed out on Father's day June 18th and fortunately was…
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world turned upside down
Hi. I hope I am doing this correctly this time. I think I went under someone elses site last try. Thanks Kvdyson for the heads up. I just got my pathology reports back that my endometrial cancer is stage 2-3. Still waiting on 2 more tests. I had my full hysterectomy 10 days ago. Just one month ago I hadn't a care in the…
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No operable
Hello Is there any woman here with no operable endometrial cancer? What is your treatment?
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Nausea and gagging after surgery
I was diagnosed with Stage 1 Uterine cancer and had a full hysterectomy 5 weeks ago. Lymph nodes were clear and the surgeon was pleased that there was no spread ( and of course, so was I). Since about 10 days I have had tightening ( gagging) in my throat and nausea that comes and goes. I have also noticed I burp…
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Desperate need for support and info
Hi. I have been lurking on this site and find you all more positive and forthcoming than my doctors. I need help and support. I had a biopsy done by my gyn on April 4. I was told I had hyperplasia with atypical cells, nothing to worry about but I needed to see a gyn/onc. Saw him on April 11. Unbeknownst to me the biopsy…
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Option for recurence ?
Hello everybody Can anyone tell me about treatment options for recurence? Who has made a recurrence of an endometrial adenocarcinoma? How long have treatments controlled your disease?
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new...how do you deal with worry
Hi.I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer March 23 and have my first appointment with my gynocological oncologist this Wed .April 19.It seems like an awfully long wait.My regular gyn told me it was well differentiated Grade 1 which she said was good but I am scared and don't want anymore test.What happens the first time…
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Neutropenic
I just spent the last four days in the hospital with a neutropenic fever and low potassium. Taxotere is making all of my counts bottom out. My ANC was .03!! I received two broad spectrum antibotics, two doses (on IV and one oral) of potassium, and two Neupogen shots (after much debate) while in the hopsital. A test today…
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No Chemo This Week
I flunked my lab tests this week. Wed. of last week, my platelets were extremely low, at 26,000. They were supposed to be 142,000 or above. I got checked again on Friday because I was scheduled to have an epidural steroid shot for my herniated disk and back pain on Monday. They'd only come up to 30,000 by then, so I was…
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Immunotherapy
I am on my second recurrence of endometrial cancer. Had a hysterectomy in October 2015. Grade 2, no penetration of endometrial wall. They told me I would not die from this. Starting having symptoms in March of 2016. Biopsy showed tumor in pelvis and perhaps lymph nodes. Local metastisis. 6 rounds of carbo and paxil.…
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Stage 4 Uterine cancer
I knew I had stage 4 uterine cancer but did not know it was type B. I looked up the stats and the 5 year survival rate is 15 percent. That is really hard to accept. I am looking for survivor stories. I looked and found some but they go back to 2010 etc. I feel very discouraged. Also I am having a bit of trouble navigating…
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] a few question about follow up care.
I have some things I need to talk about. So I went and saw my primary doctor about two weeks ago. I talked to her about about my joint pain in my knees that was started about two weeks after my first chemo treatment. She asked me where It was hurting on my knee and in her office i was feeling that it was on the top of my…
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Update on my Mom's Chemo IV Complication (so frustrating!)
Just wanted to give everyone who has been with me during my mom's uterine cancer treatment an update. My mom finally completed her extremely prolonged radiation treatment (prolonged because they decided at the last minute to split up her lower and upper pelvic radiation treatments and radiate each area separately.) So…
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Opdivo / Metforim
Hello All, I haven't been actively posting but read this forum daily to keep up-to-date on everyone and their treatment / health. I want to update you on my current treatment, as I'm a bit of an experiment in the making. First, I was diagnosed in Fall of 2015 w stage 3c2 endometrial adenocarcinoma. I had a radical…
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Hormone therapy for stage 1b?
Hi, I am new here. About two weeks ago, I was diagnosed with stage 1 endometrial adenocarcinoma after a biopsy. My MRI showed myometrium invasion less than 50% so that puts me at stage 1b. my oncologist started me on hormone therapy (160mg megace) prior to the MRI, and she warned me that if the scan shows greater than 1A,…
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Atrial Septal Defect
Hey all- quick update. I have been suffering from extreme fatigue, palpitations and PVC's, feeling faint if overheated while walking, short of breath, hearing my heart beating in my ears especially at night etc. etc. My 1/2 sister had cancer treatment that damaged her heart and I was really afraid this had happened to me.…
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I see surgeon Today
Hello I see surgeon Today,He wants to try to operate but he says it will be difficult. Not sure of him.he want to try beaucoup it's only solution for remission. But i am very afraid because oncologist said that if surgery is not possible.. The another treatment are limited and not very Good.... I can't have chemo i had…
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Cancer Geonome Resource
I found this link today and thought it might be useful to some. Unfortunately it doesn't specify uterine cancer - I looked under ovarian instead - but found it to be a good lay-person's explanation of what geonomic testing is used for. I'm awaiting my own Foundation One results but wasn't quite able to put the pieces…
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Baby steps back to normal life
Yesterday I got my car running again--it hadn't been driven since last fall, while I was in treatment. I've been relying on rides from my dad for too long (though it gave us lots of time together, which we both enjoyed). I'm back up to full speed at work and have a full head of curly hair, ready for my first haircut.…
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A Major Vent!
So, I went to my regular 6 month visit with my gyn/onc today. I really like this woman and she did a great job with my surgery. However, I'm a little concerned with what happened today. She had her fellow and a medical student with her and actually the fellow did my exam. We talked about my problem with ongoing urinary…
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Supplements , please help me
My mom had uterine cancer 3B and after first round of chemo , the doctor in Vietnam where my mom met to take care of her allergic ( side effect of chemo ) said better not to use any supplements but my mom always feel tired , she ate a lot of fishes , fruits ( mostly soursop , I don't know does it good for her or not ) ,…
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Interesting article on Keytruda
http://wapo.st/2r2aDab?tid=ss_mail&utm_term=.1e6a7085365c This came across my feed yesterday. Though the case history is not about endometrial cancer, it is mentioned in the article.
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Who knows hormone therapy?
I looked at my analyzes. There is written Re +++ 80% and RP ++ 60%. (Estrogens and progesterone) I am not a doctor but I think that my cancer is dependent hormone Do you know if your cancer is dependent hormone? What can hormone therapy help? To hormone therapy? Thank you for your help.
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I don't know if I'm allowed to post, waiting for biopsy and scared
a little info: my name is Julie and I'm almost 40 years old. 3 beautiful daughters, all cesarean, happily newlywed in October 2016. in May of 2015, I went to my gyn for standard pap/pelvic. Came back abnormal so I underwent a colposcopy and biopsy of the cervix after finding atypical glandular cells. Got phone call a few…