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JUST DIAGNOSED W/UTERINE CANCER...HAVE QUESTIONS, HELP?
Hi, I'm 45 and have just received late stage 2 (until they check for other places) uterine cancer. I had abnormal bleeding for a couple of years and it was chalked up to being in my 40's by the docs...but symptoms got worse and worse, heavier, more pain, radiating pain, etc...until I ended up at the ER for blood loss and…
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Pain Meds While going through Chemo
Hello, I just want to say that all of you have been such great help in answering my questions thus far and I've been passing along all information to my sister who has just started chemo for Metastic Uternine Cancer. So yes, Im here to ask more questions!! Sorry! Prior to being diagnosed with Stage 1B grade 2 endometrial…
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It's Back
CT scan Sunday, results Wednesday. Says it all really. A pelvic mass on the left side. Arranging MRI scan, originally booked for 29/09 but I will be on holiday. Consultant 06/10. They trying to arrnage one for this weekend. If it's one tumour they plan to remove it, if it's multi then my options are limited. I have been…
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CA 125 Progression
I have a question regarding CA125 test and everyone's experiences with it. In October 2014, my CA125 prior to surgery was 28.2. I was diagnosed with endometrial adenocarcinoma Stage 1a Grade 2. I had surgery but no other treatment. In February 2015, my CA125 was 7.4. In June 2015, my CA125 was 7.6. In June, when I saw my…
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A question about Curcumin use before treatment other therapies
hi, thanks in advance of your answers. Curcumin is said to be a great supplement. Is it better to take it before or after chemo and other therapies? Does Curcumin help to reduce the blood supply to the tumor or cancer? If so would u not want to take it until after therapy is complete so the treatments can reach the areas…
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A little bump in the road
My rollor coaster ride took a deep dip three weeks ago, but I am finally headed uo again.. Three weeks ago I started with severe nausia and vomiting. Not able to eat or dink anything. New meds from the Dr. nothing helped. Hydration Friday th Dr. sent me to the emergency room. Ct Scan. bowel blockage!. GI tube and more…
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Update on my sister, had some questions
Hi, I had originally posted about my sister's endo cancer coming back. In summary, she was diagonosed with uterine cancer, had the robotic surgery, staged 1A or 1B (not quite sure) but what they said was that it was contained to the uterus with less than 50 percent into the wall of uterus. All nodes tested were negatvie…
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update after the transfusion
On Friday instead of chemo 5 I got transfusion...... Most of my levels were half of the minimum. Chemo is postponed for next week. I was so upset and I cried. What is your experience? Can you comfort me a bit, I need it... Thanks
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September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month
Get your colors for the different gynecological cancers going. Purple is for all cancer but it also states on the FWC.org that it is for all gynecological cancers. Peach is for Uterine Cancer. Teal is Ovarian. Cervical is Teal/White. There is a lot of new information out there for women to make sure they know what the…
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Is it possible?
Ok, I have some questions for all you ladies out there...I am a 44 year old mother /grandmother... I know. :) and I just finished an exam with my OB/GYN that involved two ultrasounds and FOUR biopsies. I have not had a periord since May of 2013 ..... until 9 days ago? WHAT? Earlier in the year (Feb), I went for my annual…
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Just an update...
Hi Ladies! I hav been missing in action a bit lately, but Molli asked me to check in so here I am! (Thanks Molli, you're a doll!) It has been a busy, busy summer with short trips and visits to grandchildren (we have 7) and dealing with my husband's Dad, who we placed in Hospice this last weekend. He is 92 and his aortic…
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Seatown
In case you ladies have not heard, Carole"Seatown"Seaton passed away shortly after noon today. Services are pending. Best, Debra(Jo) P.S. Thank you Alexandria(from the Ovarian board) for posting the information!
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Shocking news
Hello. My sister was diagnosed at the begining of this year with Uterine cancer. Prior to surgery, her CT scans were negative for masses anywhere else. She had the surgery robotically, she was staged 1A I believe, or maybe it was 1B. The cancer was contained to uterus, into the wall, but less than 50 percent. Nodes were…
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Recurring Uterine Cancer found on Peritoneum
My wife (59yo) had a radical hysterectomy last year because of stage 4 Uterine cancer. Toxlin-Carboplatin followed by radiation. Her CA125 showed no cancer for about 6 months after Radiation was completed. Then it went up. CT Scan showed small cluster of spots on Peritoneum, near Liver. Started Doxil today. They actually…
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All The Single Ladies
This is kind of a weird question/topic but... as a single woman, divorced for many years, I have always been very independent and self-sufficient. As I continue my cancer journey, it has become apparent that I cannot do everything on my own anymore and I do need to ask for help. I have a great network of friends and family…
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Drop Carole "Seatown" Seaton a note
Everyone, Carole "Seatown" on our sister site , the Ovarian Board has entered inhome(?) Hospice yesterday. This our chance to visit and let her know we are thinking about her as her journey continues. She is at Caringbridges.org under Carole Towne Seaton. She said in her blog that she may not be able to post here or after…
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So (Not) Nice to Meet You
Hello to you all Seems like this club is the obvious example of Groucho Marx's saying about not wanting to belong to a club that will accept me as a member. I wish the universe would accept my resignation, but as that is not going to happen, I will introduce myself. I'm Maddy, 53, diagnosed with uterine cancer in July.…
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CA125 and Uric Acid
Hi ladies Has anyone heard if a connection between raised CA125 levels and Uric acid? LA
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New
I have been diagnosis with endometrial cancer stage3b grade3 after complete hysterectmy. I am suppose to start radition for 5 wks then chemo. I have been on internet reading but got to depressing. Found this discussion group and decided to learn what others know and been thru. I am 75 yrs old and thought I was in good…
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I need to ask. Is it the treatments we go through to live causing more deaths then the cancer itself
Most times when I hear people passing on from cancer, it's actually the treatment, chemo, radiation, complications from surgeries that caused their death before the actual cancer. I'm going for my first follow up check with my oncolagest on Tuesday. I've been putting it off because I don't want to keep checking for cancer.…
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Annabella Rose
Annabella, how are you? We've all been intrigued by you question, but we haven't heard anything from you. I hope you are in a happier state of mind. We all can become overwhelmed by our personal experiences and you have more than most on your plate. Whatever you decide about treatment, your life will go on. What are you…
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Hello
Just finding my feet on the forum and thought I'd introduce myself. Hello all I'm a Mum of three, my youngest is16, I work full time,and write a blog of my journey. I am also studying for a degree in Psychology. I was diagnosed in 2012 with a cyst on my ovary which I was convinced by my surgeon looked like a simple cyst.…
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Official Chemosabe
First chemo session under my belt. It was a long day. Got there at 10:30, left at 5:15. Everything went well, no allergic reaction to the carbo or taxol, which they infused at a slow rate. Started and finished my book (HeLa). I felt pretty normal last night so I walked around the block, had some soup and a popsicle and…
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Rough Day
Ladies, I had a bit of a rough day today and need some of your positive juices. I had an ultrasound on Wednesday and the results show mets have taken residence in my liver. I'm about 2 months short of 4 years since DX [10/2011], and today was chemo #35. I know I've got a lot to be thankful for. At chemo, I met a lovely…
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EditGirl
Good Luck tomorrow. I know you will do GREAT! I'll be thinking about you. For me, chemo #2 out of the way! 16 more to go. This one was easier on me emotionally. And, pushing on the port hurt less. Which is still not healed all the way. Funny Story - The Chemo Nurse was trying to talk to this lady about getting a port. She…
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Butter/Ghee
Hola, Has anyone here use Ghee for cooking? I want to add some oil to my diet, since last year my cholesterol was too low.
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Members That Posted and Went?
I was reading a very interesting thread, you've probably guessed I'm new here, from lindaprocopio It referred to a CA125 of 154, after remission, but her profile says she last posted in 2011 and this thread was from 2009, I am really interested by her story as there were some similarities to mine, can anyone throw some…
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Feeling alone
I will try to make this as short as possible. I have had abnormal paps since I was 18. I am now 35. I have had leeps and conizations for dysplasia in the past. I have had severe tail bone, lower back right ovary groin and leg pain. I have had bleeding when I have sex with my husband, periods have been so odd and I usually…
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Have you ever heard of research cells called HeLa?
I am an avid reader of just about anything- novels, classics, biographies, research papers on uterine CA, etc. , but I have never read anything as bizarre, unbelievable, historic or as profoundly relevant as the true story of a woman called Henrietta Lacks. This woman has done more for the treatment of cancer, as well as…
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Port - Post Surgery Pain
Hi All, Got my port in yesterday. I wasn't expecting pain afterwards. Silly me! I'm using ice packs as suggested and taking Advil. My pain is in strange places... like behind my shoulder blade and behind my bicep muscle. In addition to the actual port site. Did any of you experience this? Also, I get my first chemo this…