Looking for others who may be survivors of leiomyoscarcoma of the uterus.

Victory2

Hi... I was diagnosed with leiomyoscarcoma of the uterus in Sept of 2010. I had a complete hysterectomy, then 28 treatments of radiation to the pelvis. I know it's aggressive and that the statistics for survival is not good. Looking for others in the same situations.

hopeful girl 1

Try not to look at stats
Try not to look at stats! Everyone and every case is different, and stats don't take into account, lifestyle, overall health, age, eating habits etc.

Did you have a CA125 cancer marker test? What is your number after surgery and radiation?

Hugs and healing.

Cindy

Kaleena

Hello Victory2.
Sorry about
Hello Victory2.

Sorry about your diagnosis. If you look on page 7 of this site with regard to a post created by Wing and a Prayer around November 18, 2009 and you may have some information you are looking for.

My best to you.

jazzy1

Kaleena said:

Hello Victory2.
Sorry about
Hello Victory2.

Sorry about your diagnosis. If you look on page 7 of this site with regard to a post created by Wing and a Prayer around November 18, 2009 and you may have some information you are looking for.

My best to you.

Welcome
Sorry to hear of the reason you came to this site, but know you'll gain much strength and knowledge from others.

I agree, don't get in a tizzy over the statistics. In my case I never asked my doc, but my hubbie did during our first appt....I in turn covered my ears to not listen to docs response.

Sign in my doctors office --

YOU ARE A STATISTIC OF ONE ! ! ! !

Best to you and plse keep us posted on your progress....
Jan

faith316

Leiomyosarcoma
I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I like you have been diagnosed with leiomyosarcoma.(November, 2008) You are right, it is a rare and aggressive cancer. Has anyone on your medical team suggested chemotherapy as an additional treatment option? I took three months of Gemzar and Taxotere, had 25 external and 3 internal radiation treatments, then three more months of Gemzar and Taxotere. If I may ask, where are you located? There are many reputable treatment facilities that specialize in sarcomas. There is also a leiomyosarcoma site that you may find beneficial. I would agree with the others that have posted.....be careful of statistics. Personally, I like to know what I am dealing with but I refuse to let that information destroy my faith. I could (or you could) be that one person (that one statistic) that defies all others. Hope is our lifeline and I cling to it daily.

Blessings2U

Long Term Survivor of Uterine Leiomyosarcoma

I have had no recurrence and it has been 4 years and 9 months. I am in vibrant health and much happier than I ever was before. If you would like to hear more about my story, search Uterine Leiomyosarcoma - Integrative and Natural Treatments. I've got a Facebook page for ladies with ULMS and the talk is all positive about things that strengthen the immune system and improve your quality of life. Blessings!