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Abnormal ultrasound
I have very recently had an abnormal ultrasound of my uterus. I am trying to stay calm but I like to get as much information and advice as possible. So here it goes. Went to doctor for something totally unrelated and just happened to mention how my monthly cycles have been lasting longer than normal. I thought that I may…
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Our posts show up in Google Searches?
Are members aware that their posts may show up in google searches? I was not and even after reading the CSN Privacy Policy I am not clear how that would or could happen. https://csn.cancer.org/discussion/324374/privacy-notice. I was searching for something last night that related to a recent post of mine and when I got to…
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Cystoscopy after Hysterectomy
Hello, I was recently diagnosed with grade 1 uterine cancer and I have surgery scheduled April 17. I was advised that immediately following the hysterectomy, a cystoscopy would be performed. Has anyone had this done during their procedure? I am assuming they want to rule out bladder mets. I have been experiencing ongoing…
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Endometrial Serous Carcinoma stage 3C
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Interesting article about Endometrial cancer and Older women
Treatment of Older Women With Endometrial Cancer: Improving Outcomes With Personalized Care | American Society of Clinical Oncology Educational Book https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/EDBK_158668?url_ver=Z39.88-2003&rfr_id=ori:rid:crossref.org&rfr_dat=cr_pub%20%200pubmed
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Testosterone
Ladies - I posted asking about HRT after this cancer in uterus is gone - I read it is safe because everything is removed - but I’ve been reading it’s not true - what about testosterone ?
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Decision about radiation
Greetings - I reached a milestone yesterday, completing my 6th and hopefully final round of chemo (Yay for Carbo/Paxel). Tolerated it reasonably well, and have started Keytruda as continuation treatment. But I'm facing a dilemma about radiation. My gyn-onc and radiation onc, both wonderful clinicians that I trust fully,…
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Mammogram and "gynecologic cancer" question
Hello ladies. So some of you may know I moved from the northern half of the U.S. down to the south and it has been quite a learning experience. For those of you up north I was surprised to hear that you have to water the foundation of your house down here. Never heard of it and I continue to learn what the south has to…
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Anxious about my mom
Hey everyone, First of all I wanna say thank you to all the brave women here, during the past few days I’ve been gathering so much useful information from this board. Last week my mom experienced vaginal bleeding, she is 52 and her last period was about 6 years ago. She had some tests and they showed her endometrium is 9mm…
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Endometrial cancer
Hi, I am 25 year old and I got diagnosed with endometrial cancer. Me and my husband were planning to have a baby but this is what we found out on Jan.16 2023. They did start doing test since Aug. 2022. Now, am taking Megestrol 160mg daily. Doc said they might will remove everything and you won’t able to have baby , only…
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Estrogen Matters Book - ER+ HRT information
This book says this gynecological oncologist says the information is wrong and estrogen is safe for us and she’s using with her patients What do you veterans think? she’s doing a podcast now but I’m not yet allowed to post links it’s by Avrum Bluming and carol Tavris - Dr Melody Rodarte is using it with her patients
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Hi. I'm new here with a new diagnosis of endometrial cancer.
To start, last August I saw my PCP for my annual exam and wanted estrogen cream for dryness in my vaginal area. I was a medical transcriptionist for 40 years and did lots of OB/GYN reports with older women needing treatment. I asked to be referred to a gyn, but he said he could prescribe the cream if needed. I love this…
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Endometrial cancer - grade 1 can I get HRT
Hello all - I’m new here diagnosed March 13 with endometrial carcinoma endometriod type FIGO 1 ER 3+ and PR3+ p53 wild and p16 patchy - I’m having the total hysterectomy around April 11 - can I go back on HRT? I’m so scared about not being able to have it as when I started with perimenopause I got on estrogen / I was on it…
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ess low grade
Anyone with ess low grade taking megace. I was diagnosed with ess 18 months ago and after surgery have been taking high dose megace. Wondering beside the constant hunger what symptoms are you having?
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carrot juice for headache
I found out that drinking carrot juice daily for cancer solved my problem with the headaches I have had since I was a kid. Thit is strange to me, but I don't take pain pill for headache for second week already even the headache got worse with the chemo. Maybe my discovery can help someone else.
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CT & PET in Washington State
I am wondering which privately accessible Radiology clinic has the best and most up to date equipment for cancer detection in Washington State? I am hoping to get a scan done but would like to go to the one that has the most current equipment thanks!
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Anxious
Hi, I’m new to this discussion board. I’m 72 years old and started having vaginal bleeding a week ago. I had a trans Vaginal ultrasound this week and referred to gynecologist/oncologist and saw her yesterday. Have a large mass in uterus with thick endometrial lining and enlarged cervix. Also have large mass on right ovary…
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Help
I am not able to get into any of these groups. I don't see my post and no one has checked my . I tried getting on weeks ago. I registered here. Looking for some feedback for my current state of affairs. I have metastatic uterine in my lungs. This started in Dec of 2021 and in June 2022 I had surgery on my right lung which…
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New to this Camp
Hello ladies, I am so glad I found this site. When I originally Googled my discharge diagnosis "Endometrial/Uterine Adenocarcinoma (Hcc)", nothing promising came up. In fact, it made me have a panic attack, as I thought I had only weeks to live. My lab results will come back in approximatley a week. Aside from the above…
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Endo Thickness of 33.4mm/Biopsy Tomorrow
Hi. I’m a late 30s, PCOS, obese female who has experienced pretty severe and heavy periods over the last year which include nice sized clots. My spotting in between periods began about two years ago which was minimal at first. I thought it was a sign that I was ovulating. 😂 However, those light spotting episodes have now…
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Hard time with chemo!
I had chemo 8 days ago, 3 hours of Taxol & 1 hour of Carboplatin. Doc said side effects would subside in 4 days but I'm still struggling with nausea and fatigue. I'm feeling guilty about this, like I should be feeling like my old self by now. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Trying not to panic
I've reached the phase after radiation (week three) where I'm more active, and trying to recover my health, strength, and endurance from last year, before cancer took over my life. Because I'm more active now, I'm experiencing confusing sensations in my pelvic area...fleeting pain, twinges, etc. It could be from not having…
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pelvic mass on ovary CT?
Has anyone had a CT scan that showed pelvic mass on ovary 9.3 cm and complex lesions, then it turned out to be a recurrence with grade 1 stage 1 a after a hysterectomy (kept ovaries)? I had a CT scan after an accident, this was found and has me confused and concerned. My oncologist is sending me for an US but didn't say if…
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Bed and Pillow
Hi everyone, We got the following bed and mattress for my mom. https://www.cocoonbysealy.com/mattress/extra-chill-hybrid-mattress/v/154/?utm_source=click&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=%27%27 But she seems to be so uncomfortable with this bed always. Any idea why? She keeps saying that it is slipping and sliding even if the…
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Metastatic Cancer with Primary Uterine Malignancy
Hello everyone! I am writing this on behalf of my mother -- she is 85 y.o, diagnosed with Metastatic Uterine cancer in July 2022 and just completed 6 months of chemo. Her most recent PET scan (after 6 months of chemo) shows about 20% of the cancer still remaining. So we are starting the 7th cycle of chemo this week. She…
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Good article on Endometrial cancer
This article is clearly written and comprehensive. I can't find a date on it, and I think the survival rates are lower than other articles so be aware. Otherwise it is good information.
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Risk factors for blood clots and svc syndrome
Hi, I am fully recovered as I write this, but I want to share my experience. I am in remission for metastatic endometrial cancer after 2 recurrences. The cancer is er+ and pr+ and her2- and I am on 100 mg of Ibrance and anastrazole for over 5 years. Because the drs know that this cancer will eventually return (and some of…
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Recent Endometrial Adenocarcinoma Grade 1 diagnosis
Alright here goes…found out two weeks ago that I have endometrial cancer. It was diagnosed from an endometrial biopsy I had done in preparation for a hysterectomy to remove my uterus because of fibroids. I have at least 7 fibroids, two of them measuring 6-7cm. Also a complex cyst on my right ovary. And since I am talking…
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Uterine cancer
How to post. I’m a new member
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18mm endometrial lining
Asked this on the gyn forum and then saw this one may be more helpful. I guess I'm just trying to see what I'm headed for... I'm turning 50 in a few months, and have had three full years of crazy periods from so heavy I was frightened and almost a month long, to missing period for months, to pink for days. Strange…