Different Kind of Check in!

The check in is a great idea.  I'm still around but do not check the boards as frequently.  It's been 6 years since my undifferentiated small cell cancer adventure. 

Sending good vibes to all!!!

:0)

Susan

Stage IVb UPSC with surgery May, 2010.  Had a spread to both ovaries, the omentum, and the small intestine, but no lymph nodes.  Had 6 rounds of carboplatin and taxol completed Sept., 2010.  Currently still NED.  Had bloodwork today and will see oncologist/hematologist next week for another 6 month check up (I also see him for hemochromatosis). I see my gyn/onc who did my surgery once a year now.  That will probably be in June.  Don't expect any change in my status.

Kathy G. said:

Hi Everyone!
Debrajo, this

Hi Everyone!

Debrajo, this was a great idea! Thanks for thinking of it!

Connie, thanks for asking about me!

Yes, I was stage 1, grade 1 in 11/2012....surgery 1/2013...no further treatment necessary. I missed my December 2015 appointment due to my brother's sudden and unexpected death from a heart attack at 53. I just rescheduled for next week...having no problems and hope to hear 3 years clean!

Cancer changed my life despite it's early stage. I had weight loss surgery in my continuing quest to be healthier.  Have lost 100+ pounds...and 75 was pre-op due to changing my eating habits. My oncologist said one of the contributing factors to my cancer was my obesity.

I still have to deal with my heart issue, but it is manageable. I hope yours is doing okay, Debrajo!

This board and the members have a special place in my heart due to all the love and support. It is just hard to come on and read some of the hard times many of you have or are experiencing, and we have lost quite a few ladies I felt close to.

I also wonder about Sara Zippora and I forget the doctor's name...

My best to ALL my sisters!

I'm sorry to hear of your brother's sudden death.  My brother died of a massive heart attack in 1998 at the age of 37.  We worry about our cancer returning but after facing the unexpected death of a loved one, we realize nothing is guaranteed.  Congratulations on your weight loss and your continued NED!

Love,

Eldri

Greetings,

I just joined the group today. It was recommended by the uterine cancer support group at cancerconnect. My birthday was the 20th. I turned 63. I am just 6 month out from chemo and brachytherapy after complete hysterectomy with dx of UPSC. I feel fabulous, hair has grown back curly. back to my daily swimming routine. So far so good. I am too just trying to find the balance between being scared that every little pain is a new concern & its never going to get me again. I accept that it is a journey and I treasure the support that I find in other's stories. Love and good juju to you all.  Laura

laurafitz said:

Very new to the site

Greetings,

I just joined the group today. It was recommended by the uterine cancer support group at cancerconnect. My birthday was the 20th. I turned 63. I am just 6 month out from chemo and brachytherapy after complete hysterectomy with dx of UPSC. I feel fabulous, hair has grown back curly. back to my daily swimming routine. So far so good. I am too just trying to find the balance between being scared that every little pain is a new concern & its never going to get me again. I accept that it is a journey and I treasure the support that I find in other's stories. Love and good juju to you all.  Laura

This is a good place to come.  Many kind, caring, and knowing ladies.  I was diagnosed in Aug. 2012 with serous papillary endometrial andocarsinoma. It is stage IV high grade.  Altogether I have had 28 chemo treatments, 28 external radiation treatments, and 2 brachytherapy.  I have many more good days than bad and have much to be thankful for.  Although I wish I didn't have this beast in my life, cancer has shown me how truely blessed I am.  Hope you have many, many years of dancing with NED.  Hugs and prayers, Lou Ann

laurafitz said:

Very new to the site

Greetings,

I just joined the group today. It was recommended by the uterine cancer support group at cancerconnect. My birthday was the 20th. I turned 63. I am just 6 month out from chemo and brachytherapy after complete hysterectomy with dx of UPSC. I feel fabulous, hair has grown back curly. back to my daily swimming routine. So far so good. I am too just trying to find the balance between being scared that every little pain is a new concern & its never going to get me again. I accept that it is a journey and I treasure the support that I find in other's stories. Love and good juju to you all.  Laura

Welcome.  These women are wonderful sources of information and support, and while I wish you didn't have to be here, you have come to safe and warm place.  Sending good juju back at ya!

Chris

Still here since 2009. UPSC stage 3C. Haven't checked in for a long time.

marieinlv said:

CHECKING IN

Hi to you all. I'm very happy to say i have not had a reaccurance since my surgery for UPSC in Nov, 2010. My side affects from all this have really improved. I'm not sure i will ever be the same, but the bone pain stopped, the pains in the lower abdomen (scar tissue?) are mostly gone.

I have a normal CA-125, which was a good marker originally.

I have monitored this group off and on, it is always hard to hear that any of you are battling with this still, or again.

                                                                                       Keeping in touch, Marie

Thank you for posting, Marie!  Seeing your survival, it gives the rest of us UPSC patients hope that this type of uterine cancer can be beat.  Did you have chemo and radiation?  What stage were you?

Love,

Eldri

HI 

Just checking in with someone out there. Libby Sparks, Serous Papillary Endometrial Cancer IVB. 6th chemo cycle Carbo/Taxol scheduled tomorrow.