biopsy

pinky104
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edited December 2019 in Uterine/Endometrial Cancer #1
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  • pinky104
    pinky104 Member Posts: 574 Member
    #2
    Biopsy Result

    I got the biopsy result this morning on the ulcerations that were found in my transverse colon.  Unfortunately, they weren't caused by taking Aleve, as I'd thought they might have been.  They were caused by the metastasis of my UPSC again.  I went for my 5th high dose radiation treatment today, which has been going really smoothly.  I'm often out of there in 5 minutes.  I happened to see the radiation oncologist in the hallway as I was leaving, and I told him that the GI doctor had told me that the ulcerations were caused by cancer.  He asked if it was endometrial cancer again, and I told him it was.  He said that was good, as they wouldn't need to be dealing with anything else.  I'll be seeing my oncologist's PA on Thurs. morning, and I'm sure I'll find out then when I'll be starting chemo.  My radiation ends on Tues., so I won't be surprised if chemo starts on Wed. if they have an opening.  The Cancer Center looked pretty busy today, so I'm not sure if they will.  

  • pinky104
    pinky104 Member Posts: 574 Member
    #3
    Excuse the "b"

    Sorry about the lone letter "b" in here.  I think I typed it in too fast, and then it wouldn't let me type the rest of the word "biopsy" or delete the "b," so I had to type it again on another line.

  • BluebirdOne
    BluebirdOne Member Posts: 656 Member
    #4
    pinky104 said:

    Biopsy Result

    I got the biopsy result this morning on the ulcerations that were found in my transverse colon.  Unfortunately, they weren't caused by taking Aleve, as I'd thought they might have been.  They were caused by the metastasis of my UPSC again.  I went for my 5th high dose radiation treatment today, which has been going really smoothly.  I'm often out of there in 5 minutes.  I happened to see the radiation oncologist in the hallway as I was leaving, and I told him that the GI doctor had told me that the ulcerations were caused by cancer.  He asked if it was endometrial cancer again, and I told him it was.  He said that was good, as they wouldn't need to be dealing with anything else.  I'll be seeing my oncologist's PA on Thurs. morning, and I'm sure I'll find out then when I'll be starting chemo.  My radiation ends on Tues., so I won't be surprised if chemo starts on Wed. if they have an opening.  The Cancer Center looked pretty busy today, so I'm not sure if they will.  

    Pinky,

    So sorry to hear about the news. I was thinking about you all weekend. We are here for you. 

     

    xxoo

    Denise

  • LisaPizza
    LisaPizza Member Posts: 358 Member
    #5
    I'm sorry for the news, but

    I'm sorry for the news, but hopefully you'll get a good plan from your oncologist. Interesting what the rad onc said. Hang in there :)

     

  • NoTimeForCancer
    NoTimeForCancer Member Posts: 3,486 Member
    #6
    oh pinky, I had been hoping

    oh pinky, I had been hoping for the Aleve is the cause of the issues.  My prayers are for you my dear.  

  • ConnieSW
    ConnieSW Member Posts: 1,688 Member
    #7
    Pinky,

    it stinks that you have to go through all this again. 

  • Wannabeatit
    Wannabeatit Member Posts: 100 Member
    #8
    Awe I was hoping it would be

    Awe I was hoping it would be better news. I’m glad to hear that they will be right on top of it. Hugs

  • SF73
    SF73 Member Posts: 317 Member
    edited March 2019 #9
    Sorry to hear the news, Pinky

    Sorry to hear the news, Pinky. But glad you have a good plan in place. also glad to hear that you are tolerating the radiation well.

  • KatnHat
    KatnHat Member Posts: 27 Member
    #10
    That stinks

    Sorry to hear the latest, but I know you probably feel better having a plan. I getting my chemo switched up due to lack of response in a couple areas. Might do radiation to a rogue tumor on my bronchial tube. Or maybe cryosurgery or immunotherapy! I just had meeting with doc today and he pulled Doxil and Avastin from my treatment so I just got Carboplatin. I'm awhirl in information and tentative plans now so I can imagine how you must feel. It's hard to keep ahead of this damn cancer. Good luck to you.

     p.s. I found my original photo so changed it back from the one in the scarf.

  • derMaus
    derMaus Member Posts: 558 Member
    #11
    pinky104 said:

    Biopsy Result

    I got the biopsy result this morning on the ulcerations that were found in my transverse colon.  Unfortunately, they weren't caused by taking Aleve, as I'd thought they might have been.  They were caused by the metastasis of my UPSC again.  I went for my 5th high dose radiation treatment today, which has been going really smoothly.  I'm often out of there in 5 minutes.  I happened to see the radiation oncologist in the hallway as I was leaving, and I told him that the GI doctor had told me that the ulcerations were caused by cancer.  He asked if it was endometrial cancer again, and I told him it was.  He said that was good, as they wouldn't need to be dealing with anything else.  I'll be seeing my oncologist's PA on Thurs. morning, and I'm sure I'll find out then when I'll be starting chemo.  My radiation ends on Tues., so I won't be surprised if chemo starts on Wed. if they have an opening.  The Cancer Center looked pretty busy today, so I'm not sure if they will.  

    I think you have some cause

    I think you have some cause for optimism. While not the news you wanted, it could be much, much worse: you're already in treatment, you're tolerating it well, and it's just some leftovers of the original cancer in the same general neighborhood. I wish it was nothing at all but so glad it's not more, and pleased to hear that you're doing well with the radiation. Best always, B

  • TeddyandBears_Mom
    TeddyandBears_Mom Member Posts: 1,814 Member
    #12
    Pinky and KatnHat

    Just wanted to say that I'm thinking of you both and hope that your treatments get you closer to NED. You are both precious members of this wonderful group of women.

    Love and Hugs,

    Cindi

  • SF73
    SF73 Member Posts: 317 Member
    #13
    KatnHat said:

    That stinks

    Sorry to hear the latest, but I know you probably feel better having a plan. I getting my chemo switched up due to lack of response in a couple areas. Might do radiation to a rogue tumor on my bronchial tube. Or maybe cryosurgery or immunotherapy! I just had meeting with doc today and he pulled Doxil and Avastin from my treatment so I just got Carboplatin. I'm awhirl in information and tentative plans now so I can imagine how you must feel. It's hard to keep ahead of this damn cancer. Good luck to you.

     p.s. I found my original photo so changed it back from the one in the scarf.

    Good luck to you too, KatnHat.

    Good luck to you too, KatnHat. Please keep us posted. Good to know your oncologist has plenty of tools in her toolbox. Hope you will reach NED soon!

  • Lulu7582
    Lulu7582 Member Posts: 112 Member
    #14
    Darn it!

    Yes not the news you wanted but lets pray the treatment stops the little beasts. This endometrial cancer is a nasty little beast and I am trying to be polite!! All the best to you and to KatnHat. Off we go on another journey in our fight against this disease. Hugs xo

  • pinky104
    pinky104 Member Posts: 574 Member
    #15
    KatnHat said:

    That stinks

    Sorry to hear the latest, but I know you probably feel better having a plan. I getting my chemo switched up due to lack of response in a couple areas. Might do radiation to a rogue tumor on my bronchial tube. Or maybe cryosurgery or immunotherapy! I just had meeting with doc today and he pulled Doxil and Avastin from my treatment so I just got Carboplatin. I'm awhirl in information and tentative plans now so I can imagine how you must feel. It's hard to keep ahead of this damn cancer. Good luck to you.

     p.s. I found my original photo so changed it back from the one in the scarf.

    To KatnHat

    It's not good to hear that your chemo isn't working so well, especially since I'm about to start on the Avastin that you're being taken off.  I guess everyone' journey with this cancer is different, though, and what works for one doesn't necessarily work for another.  I hope whatever they try on you next works.

    Thanks for your reply and thank you, everyone else, for your thoughts, too.

     

     

  • evolo58
    evolo58 Member Posts: 293 Member
    #16
    This journey

    Seems to be good news, bad news, and bad news/good news. 

    I hope the treatments knock everything nasty out.

  • MAbound
    MAbound Member Posts: 1,168 Member
    #17
    Strength

    What I want to know is where do you and others who deal with a recurrence find the strength to go through treatment again? Let alone for more than one time. As time goes on since I was in treatment, I just can't imagine how I'd face it again. I know no one has a choice but to do what has to be done, but Dear Lord, how does one cope emotionally? I can't begin to put into words how much admiration I have for all of you that not only cope with these setbacks, but share it with the rest of us so that we can learn from your experiences. Talk about Grace under fire! 

  • Wannabeatit
    Wannabeatit Member Posts: 100 Member
    #18
    MAbound said:

    Strength

    What I want to know is where do you and others who deal with a recurrence find the strength to go through treatment again? Let alone for more than one time. As time goes on since I was in treatment, I just can't imagine how I'd face it again. I know no one has a choice but to do what has to be done, but Dear Lord, how does one cope emotionally? I can't begin to put into words how much admiration I have for all of you that not only cope with these setbacks, but share it with the rest of us so that we can learn from your experiences. Talk about Grace under fire! 

    I feel the same way MAbound.

    I feel the same way MAbound. Well spoken. I have nothing but total admiration for these gals!

     

  • NoTimeForCancer
    NoTimeForCancer Member Posts: 3,486 Member
    #19
    KatnHat said:

    That stinks

    Sorry to hear the latest, but I know you probably feel better having a plan. I getting my chemo switched up due to lack of response in a couple areas. Might do radiation to a rogue tumor on my bronchial tube. Or maybe cryosurgery or immunotherapy! I just had meeting with doc today and he pulled Doxil and Avastin from my treatment so I just got Carboplatin. I'm awhirl in information and tentative plans now so I can imagine how you must feel. It's hard to keep ahead of this damn cancer. Good luck to you.

     p.s. I found my original photo so changed it back from the one in the scarf.

    KatnHat, good to hear from

    KatnHat, good to hear from you.  I can imagine how your head is swirling with information as well.  You are in my prayers. 

  • MoeKay
    MoeKay Member Posts: 493 Member
    #20
    Sorry about the biopsy results

    Pinky, I was so hoping that the biopsy would be benign and that the ulcerations would have been due to the Aleve!  Sorry that did not turn out to be the case, but it sounds like your treatment team is moving things along and hopefully the chemo will take care of the problem areas in your colon.  Wishing you the best as you complete radiation and begin chemo!  Good luck to KatnHat also as she embarks on a new treatment plan!

  • Lulu7582
    Lulu7582 Member Posts: 112 Member
    #21
    MAbound said:

    Strength

    What I want to know is where do you and others who deal with a recurrence find the strength to go through treatment again? Let alone for more than one time. As time goes on since I was in treatment, I just can't imagine how I'd face it again. I know no one has a choice but to do what has to be done, but Dear Lord, how does one cope emotionally? I can't begin to put into words how much admiration I have for all of you that not only cope with these setbacks, but share it with the rest of us so that we can learn from your experiences. Talk about Grace under fire! 

    Faith!

    My PET scan lite up like a Xmas tree and on paper my prognosis is bad but I am still here and yes I lean on my faith, prayer and family & friends for support.

    You ask about strength but what else can you do but move forward and hope and pray that the treatment will stop the progression and give more time. Looking at me you would never know I have cancer and mets (other than my pixie cut after having a bob for 3 decades lol!!).

    So I continue on this journey and am thankful I can talk to you all and learn from those of you who also are fighting mets. 

    I think all of us are strong and show strength just by dealing with this disease 'cancer'. So one day at a time and I am just thankful for every blessed day. xoxo

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