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Overview of the management of stage 1 UPSC

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  • imackie48
    imackie48 CSN Member Posts: 96
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    bots said:

    Thanks so much
    Thank you so much for this link. I was diagnosed with Stage 1a UPSC in July, 2009. Actually, at the time of my diagnosis the stage was considered 1b, but it changed with the new FIGO ratings. I was treated with three rounds of chemo but no radiation. This month I passed the two-year post-treatment mark with no recurrence. My oncologist said that usually if one with Stage 1a UPSC doesn't recur in two years, one probably wouldn't have a recurrence. I still hold my breath every time I think about it, which is often. This review of studies will help me breathe easier.

    me too with upsc stage1a
    had my robic surgery in nov dr recommend 4 rounds of chemo, I'm dreading it, but it was good to hear that some of you didn't have problems. going to have a port inserted this week. What I'm afraid of is infection, since the winters are so bad here in CT. I'm 63 and retired. Ironic, I worked as an outreach educator for a breast and cervical detection program for 9 years., educating women on getting their screening done. Never did I imagine that I would have uterine cancer. always have been healthy with no GYN problems at all.
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  • Rewriter
    Rewriter CSN Member Posts: 493 Member
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    imackie48 said:

    me too with upsc stage1a
    had my robic surgery in nov dr recommend 4 rounds of chemo, I'm dreading it, but it was good to hear that some of you didn't have problems. going to have a port inserted this week. What I'm afraid of is infection, since the winters are so bad here in CT. I'm 63 and retired. Ironic, I worked as an outreach educator for a breast and cervical detection program for 9 years., educating women on getting their screening done. Never did I imagine that I would have uterine cancer. always have been healthy with no GYN problems at all.

    Fear of infection while on chemo
    imackie48--I live in NYC, where the winters are also pretty bad. While I was going through chemo, I avoided infection by eating well (adequate protein and iron are important); getting plenty of rest; carefully washing and/or peeling all of my fruits and vegetables; and staying away from crowds during my nadir periods (when blood counts are lowest between chemo sessions; your doctor will tell you more about when to expect this to happen). I did not have any problems while I was going through chemo other than the expected fatigue. Good luck.

    Jill
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