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Cancer Across the Pond...con't
Hi Ladies! Well I have just returned from my third cycle of transarterial chemoembolization in Germany. After almost no good news in nearly a year, the last two months have felt good. Last month, before doing cycle #2 they did an MRI and could see shrinkage from cycle #1. This time they could see continued shrinkage and…
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Do you know topotecan ?
Do you know topotecan for adénocarcinoma endometrial ?
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Thanks to Dr. Reed
Dr Reed was born in my town and through her advocacy saved lives of women by fighting against the use of morcellators for laparoscopic uterine removals. May she rest in peace.…
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Newbie Caregiver Questions
I am caring for my best friend who has just been diagnosed with uterine cancer. She was scheduled for a hysterectomy on Wednesday, but today received a phone call that her blood showed antibodies in it. What does that mean? The lab person told her she needs another blood test, but is that a repeat test or a new one? And…
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Just another update
Today was labs, Dr.s visit, and infusion day. I had a Ct scan last Wednesday and after 10 radiation treatments to my neck and 18 to a tumor between my spine and Vena Cava artery, both of those rumors have shrunk and everything else is stable. I will get to continue on Keytruda because it seems to still be working. There is…
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New to Forum
I am joining for any advice for my mothers treatment. My moms name is Cheryl and I am her daughter, Tia. She was diagnosed with Stage 3B Uterine cancer in August of 2015. They started with a hysterectomy and removed 4-5 lymph nodes. Afterwards she did a sandwich of a total of 12 Taxol/Carbo treatments and 6 weeks of…
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Hello
I was diagnosed with endometrial cancer and had a hysterectomy in late February. I'm still recovering from the surgery, which I guess can take some time. My cancer was stage 1, and after the surgery my doctor said there was no need for further treatment. He plans to follow me for only one year. I know I am very lucky. Some…
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Chemo or No Chemo ?
Hi ~ First of all I have to say please forgive for my bad english ( I'm vietnamese - chinese ) My mom was diagnosed with uterine cancer stage 3 , no lymph nodes affected . She had a total hysterectomy and this sunday she will have her first chemo round ( 3 rounds and 6 radiations ) Yesterday mom read a article about how…
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UPSC - Avastin for maintenance program despite some CA markers?
Ladies, I hope you're keeping well. Mum (stage iv recurrence of UPSC) will complete her 6th cycle of Taxol, Carboplatin, Avastin soon. Her CA-125 was normal but her last CA19-9 reading was 1700 (having reduced from 2800). She has some neuropathy kicking in, though it improves by third week after chemo. Onco is suggesting…
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Afraid
Soon, I have my scanner and an irm to see if the chemotherapy has been effective.I am very afraid. I cry a lot and I'm afraid to die I have a tumor in luterus and also several in the abdomen.stage4 I am afraid of my future I am very bad
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How many radiation sessions did you get?
It's funny. From everything I've seen, everyone gets 25 radiation treatments. My 25th time will be this Thursday. Now my radiologist is telling me that my treatment was, "25 then reevaluate." Meaning he wants to tack on "2 or 3" more sessions. I think the term "reevaluate" means to check to see if the patient still has…
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Preventing damage from pelvic radiation?
I will soon be having pelvic radiation treatment following surgery to treat a recurrence to two lymph nodes (right pelvic wall and right groin). I previously had brachytherapy as well as chemo as part of frontline treatment. I was wondering if anyone has suggestions to prevent complications or damage, especially to the…
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UPDATE ON MY MOM
Hello - It has been a while since my last update about...about 2 months ago. In this time, my mom's new oncologist performed many tests to determine the right course of treatment for her. About a month ago, she began doxorubicin and has been tolerating the chemo pretty well. She is now 2 cycles in, and she will have a scan…
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Uterine Ablation led to Cancer - CANNOT GET TREATMENT
Hi - I am a 38 year old woman with a clean bill of health my entire life up until July 2016. I had a uterine ablation as per my doctor's suggestion to accompany a tubal (there was no medical reason for an ablation to be performed, he said it would help lighten period). I agreed without batting an eye as he's been my trust…
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Uterine Cancer stage 3B , clear cell treatments
My mom has Uterine Cancer 3B , clear cell but after surgery , doctor told my mom will have 3 rounds of chemo and 6 radiation. I search on this forum and knowing that most of people ( even stage 1 ) have 4-6 or more rounds and I don't know why my mom only has 3 , is it good sign or bad sign ?
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New help needed
Hello, I was recently (10 days) ago diagnosed with grade 1 uterine cancer. I have only had a PAP and entromedtrial biopsy And ultrasound which showed thicking of entrometris My ob/gyn has referred me to a gyno ocnologist I see next week, plus I have also made arrangements for a 2nd opinion at CTCA in June. Here is my…
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Please share your symptoms before diagnosed , any association with cervical cancer?
Hello, I am 35 years old and mother of 2. In 2014 (3 years ago) i was diagnosed with carcinoma in situ and a cone biopsy was done. Pap smear have been done since with no bad results. I just went to the dr to have my pap done and waiting on results. I am writing bc i am concerned... since the surgery in 2014 i really have…
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New Appointment - This Tuesday
Hello everyone - Thank you again for your comments regarding my mom's uterine cancer. On Friday, the doctor who took on her case, called to tell her tumor board met, and they believe there are spots on her lungs a liver. His plan was to obtain pathology reports from her other oncologist and run additional testing that had…
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One year ago today
One year ago today I had my surgery. I'm trying to wrap my head around everything that's happened since then. I've learned a lot about myself. I would not have made it without the help of many people, including the smart, caring women on this board. Thank you all!!!!! Thanks to gabapentin, my neuropathy is sort of under…
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Bowel problems
Well after talking to my oncologist about my continuing constipation, I finally convinced him that I should see a gastroenterologist to be on the safe side and also for help to resolve some of my problem. So I saw one and he said we should do a colonoscopy. I had one last Friday, but it was incomplete. The doctor could…
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Happier Times - Share Vacation Tips
I plan to talk to my doctor soon about his future treatment recommendations. I am hoping to get a reprieve from chemo at some point this summer and I want to find a destination for me and my husband to enjoy. I hope this would be the beginning of a period for me to learn what my new normal is going to be. In the past,…
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Waiting and Worried
Yesterday I had an extremely painful saline infused u/s. The gyn found a polyp and took a sample to send out for testing (results take a week to come back). As a breast cancer survivor (celebrated 2 years in January, lumpectomy and 35 treatments of radiation) and someone who has had gynecological issues for at least 6…
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Re-Ported Yesterday
I got my second port put in yesterday, just about 7 years from the time I had my first inserted. The interventional radiologist decided to put it in the opposite side from the first one. Now, I'll have less problems with the seatbelt as a passenger but more as a driver. Last time, I tried the sheepskin-covered seatbelt…
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Bleeding
Does anyone ever have bleeding like menstruation during chemotherapy?
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Doctor won't give straight answer about diagnosis
I have been going back and forth to doctor's for months now. It all started with a trip to my family doctor to have my thyroid checked. 4 or 5 appointments later, they sent me for ultrasounds. I had a cyst on my ovary so they referred me to my gyno. First appointment was the pap, then she scheduled the biopsy. She redid…
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Treatment ??? Afraid
Hello fighting sisters I will soon do my exams to know what will follow for my treatment. I am very afraid because I can be offered surgery but this is difficult in my case, but also the only solution to get rid of cancer. Or else I will have other treatments ... But I do not know what. I already had a lot of chemotherapy.…
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How much neuropathy is tolerable?
For those undergoing or who underwent chemo treatment with agents that list neuropathy as a possible or likely side effect, I am curious how extensive was the effect you experienced. Also, did it cause you to withdraw from treatment with that agent or did you persevere? If you continued, what has been the permanent damage…
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Update - Continued Good News regarding Reoccurrence
Hi Ladies: Just wanted to let all of you Ladies know that my CA 125 level is now down to 26 which is within the "NORMAL" range. I am really very happy about this number as it is Normal finally after several months of the level being elevated. Also, I had an ultrasound done last week and there is a small amount of fluid…
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CA 19-9... UPSC?
My mother has UPSC recurrence metastasized to the lung, bones, adrenal glands and peritoneum. She has been through 5 cycles of platinum (Carbo, Taxol, Avastin). Although her CA-125 marker is now within normal range, but CA19-9 is increasing. To be factual: the CA19-9 increased after the first cycle to peak at 2900,…
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Trivial - socks
I know this is a trivial subject - but maybe a small break from the life altering things that we face is OK. Do you wear socks when you go for your internal exam? With all the other parts of me that are "in his face" - I hate to put my feet there too. But is it just as silly to have nothing on but socks? What am I trying…