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Another Newbie
Hello Dear Women! I've been lurking around this site for about three weeks now, gaining information, inspiration, and secret support from all of you. It took me that long to get my nerve up to join and chat. I am 65, diagnosed stage II endometrial cancer, then upgraded to stage IIIC1 after lab results from my total…
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Update and Question???
The news was not good. I'm in a recurrence. I was referred to MD Anderson for further treatment, but I cannot get in for an appointment until October 25th. I am nervous waiting nearly 6 weeks since recurrence was diagnosed for treatment, and it is not guaranteed I would even get treatment there. MD Anderson said I could be…
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Adenocarcinoma Uterine treatment
I have learned so much form everyone here, so thank you all in advanced! Kim especially you! ....thank you for your detailed experience and so happy to hear you are NED! I do have a few more questions that you may or may not chose to answer, since you have been through this and I am on the fence about whether to do the…
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Cancer, the fun never ends
Well, I know this isn't about uterine cancer, but I must vent... My husband was just diagnosed with prostate cancer yesterday. Yes, I know this isn't an uncommon occurrence and many have it with a long life, but of course his is an agressive type. Also, he has had very low psa numbers so that is not how it was found. My…
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Do Oncoligists do MRIs right after chemo?
What would you do? So yesterday i went to see my General Practitioner and had some x-rays on my back to see why it was still hurting. I was glad my doctor (she was accually the nurse practitioner) wanted to do something more than just tell me to take pain pills. I will be honest i was a bit nervous about the amount of…
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Blood clot during chemo
Has anyone had clots during chemo? Mum had a clot near the heart one week after first chemo. She was put on clexane to prevent further clots. But as a result her blood counts are very low and still going down after 3 weeks. She couldnt get the second round of chemo last friday. Now waiting for next week to see if they go…
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Update on chemo treatments
I had a very hard time logging on . Just an update. Chemo treatments going well so far. I had to skip one due to platelets being to low. Just had 1 on Monday. Felling a little wiped out on this one. Drinking lots of water, protien shakes and healthy food. Hope everyone is doing well.
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I want my life back!!
I was going to put this on my facebook page but the vast majority of my friends would not understand.....but I know all of you will. I have been working in the kitchen all morning - pork tenderloin in the crockpot and lemon bars in the oven. A year ago, this would have been nothing for me to do. Now, a year after my…
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Green Smoothie
A bit off topic, but I have been looking for a really tasty green smoothie recipe to incorporate into my diet. Maybe it's just me, but most of them I can just barely choke down. I do combine some greens with berries and other fruit, but I'd love to find a true green smoothie that I like. Anybody got a favorite recipe they…
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MMMT in search of answers/experience/help
Hi all, My mothe at age 59 was diagnosed in February with stage 4 uterine carcinosarcoma. She went through Chemo and finished about 5 weeks ago. Within that 5 weeks her cancer has spread significantly with reports of activity in her pelvis, abdomen, liver, intestine, ureter, and lynph nodes in the chest. We know that this…
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No news = good news, right??? X-posted
I posted in Ovarian cancer, but there's not a lot of traffic... Long story short-- I had/have stage IV ovarian cancer. I finished front line in June. I had my first appointment post-cancer appointment in August (near the end of it). My doctor ordered a PET Scan. I finally got in on Friday (the machine was broke). The tech…
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Janae update
Just to give you a little update. Its day 8 of my 5th out of six chemo trearments. Emotionally I am doing alot better than i was the week before my fith chemo. That time was really hard. Its not perfect but a lot better. Im not sure about physically though. I hope i start feeling better as the days go by leading up to my…
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Just read this from Dana Farber
http://blog.dana-farber.org/insight/2016/08/what-is-the-latest-research-in-endometrial-cancer/ Love, Eldri
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Is not having a biopsy normal? Please help!
Hi all, I stumbled upon this forum when I started desperately researching about uterine cancer. My mother, age 65, was recently diagnosed with what could be this type of endometrial/uterine cancer. She recently did a Pap test along with a ultrasound in the pelvic and transvaginal area. Her Pap results came back abnormal…
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Has anyone had Eyes, Ears Brain or Dizziness problems after Da vinci surgery ?
Two of our sisters voiced concerns about eye problems. I am hoping to establish side effects,known and new ones. Moli-Any and all responses will be appreciated, Thanks.
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Afinitor
Afinitor (Everolimus) has anyone been on it? I was approved for it, but have not decided whether and or when I will start. I was also approved for Keytruda a couple of months ago, but chose to enjoy my summer after not responding to chemo and radiation except I responded very well to the side effects.
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Diarrhea. Some people think it's funny
With external radiation, what's the time frame with when diarrhea usually happens?
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DebraJo - We Miss You!
Hi All, Has anyone heard from DebraJo? She hasn't been on in quite a while. I sent her a message mid-August with no response. Getting worried about her! Also, she had posted her telephone number last year. I'm in the process of trying to find that post. So, if any of you happen to have it please PM me with it. Love and…
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Just checking in
i had treatment #30 something (I have lost count) today, third of the Keytruda immunotherapy. Still no side effects. I have a cough and some congestion, but my Onc is pretty sure it is allergies. Last time my CA 125 jumped from 156 to 865. This time it fell to 460. We are not paying much attention to it because the cancers…
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Qustions about internal radiation vs external radiation. please help
I mentioned this on my last thred and now have some questions about internal radiation. That was the plan for me when i first started this chemo stuff. Im preparing myself to talk to my radiation doctor, but thought i would ask you guess a few questions. Ive read that brachytherapy(intrtnal radition) targets a specific…
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MMMT Stage 3C1 - 5 Year Survivor today
As of today I am five years clean from Stage 3C1 MMMT (carcinoma sarcoma) Uterine Cancer. I was 55 when I was diagnosed. Tumor in Uterus was stage 1A but I had 2 microscopic cells in 1 lymph node so it was upgrade to stage 3C1. Very brief history, I was post-menopausal in 1992 at age 36. In 2004 started spotting again went…
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Roll Call for External Radiation After Chemo
I'm back to really having to face the possibility of radiation after I have surgery to do a 2nd pelvic wash in a few weeks. I checked out the link to IMRT information No Time For Cancer posted in the CQ thread and was wondering if that was offered because you still had a solid tumor present that they could aim at? I was…
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September is gynecologic cancer awareness month!
Below the belt warriors wear your peach and teal colors for yourself, each other, and all the sisters we have lost. Being on this board long enough means I, like many of you, have seen a us lose a friend or two. Multiply that by the ladies we personally know and we are a nation. God bless the warriors. God bless the…
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feeling a little better about up comming chemo
After a pretty emotional day yesterday, i finally got up and got ready for my doctors appointment today. Unfortionatly he is out of the office today, so i am seeing his nurse practitioner. If it is the nurse i have talked to before, i havent had a lot of luck with her. But i guess i will do what needs to be done. I was…
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In the dark without a flashlight
Here I am, for the first time on a messsage board. Lately, my emotional state has taken a beating. It was suggested to me to try this site. Another first is me admitting I can't do this alone. Talking with friends and family is all well and good, but I want to talk to someone who has been there. This roller coaster ride…
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UPSC Fighters- My Mom's story of hope! NED after 4 years
Ladies - wanted to share a glimmer of hope. My Mom was diagnosed in 2011 with UPSC Grade 3A. Had radical hysterectomy followed by the standard taxol/carboplatin every 3 weeks. Had ascites and CA125 in 200's throughout 2014. In early 2015 she had a recurrence of 3 nodules in her pelvis and Dr. Chu of Fox Chase Cancer Center…
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Life after total Hysterectomy - no hormones!?!
Life after total Hysterectomy - no hormones!?! Hello; I am 48 years of age and diagnosed only a week ago. I have surgery scheduled 2/19 for a total Hyst. I just learned that because of the nature of uterine cancer and the way it thrives on estrogen I will not be able to take or use hormones after. I have no idea yet what…
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Happy Labor Day
Happy Labor Day Everyone! Lets make it a cancer free no worry day with our families, friends, and loved ones. Red
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getting closer but still need support
I am so axious and some times just darn ready to have these chemo treatments done. I do chemo treatment 5 in one week. My days have been up and down lately. yesterday i was on the computer most of the day just feeling like i am not worth doing any thing. last night i dicided i didnt want to do that so today i have been a…