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Radiation options and side effects for stage 3 endometrial cancer adenicarcinoma
I was diagnosed with Stage IIIC1 endometrial cancer Adenomacarcinoma on 9/11/2020 after complete hysterectomy including cervix and 12 lymph nodes removed with 1 pelvic one positive for cancer. Uterine wall invaded 82%. I am more than 1/2 way through the chemo treatment with two more to go. It was recommended that I have 5…
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Diagnosed March 2023 Uterine cancer
Good morning! I am 52 y/o and was diagnosed with uterine cancer on March 6 and had surgery on March 30, totally hysterectomy. My doctor thought my stage was a 3, but talking with the oncology board it was staged at a 2 grade 1. I am needing vaginal radiation soon. I am very scared of this and terrified of the side effects.…
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8 years post chemo (Recap of Lost Posts, Topic Created by snyderpm on Dec 24, 2018)
This recap includes posts that were lost during CSN's data outage from 10/29/18 to 1/30/19. snyderpm Dec 24, 2018 - 11:57 pm Hi to all. I haven't been here is several years, and the last time I got a lot of advice and support. My last chemo was March 21, 2011, and I have been good to go since. All scans were negative, with…
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Just diagnosed - Endometrial Adenocarcinoma Endometrioid - FIGO grade 1
Hi everyone, I was just diagnosed with Endometrial Adenocarcinoma - Endometrioid type - FIGO grade 1 P16 and P53 wild type stains) on 2/28. Have appointment with Oncologist on March 10th. Seems like years away after cancer diagnosis. I have had very heavy period since November 29th. Nobody should have to have a period this…
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Chemo, when did you feel normal again?
Hi, I am posting this here since the OC board is pretty dead and I also had uterine cancer. For those of you who went through chemo, when did you feel back to your old self again in regard to energy, stomach issues etc...? Did it take weeks or months once treatment had finished? Also, has anyone here been on letrozole…
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Ovaries removed under duress
Has anyone had a total hysterectomy planned and we decided initially to keep ovaries - then on the operating table the doctor talked me into taking the ovaries so under duress I agreed she could take them but that wasn’t what I wanted and now I’m so sad - I feel so empty and can’t stop crying
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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…