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I had this diagnosis in 2014. It was stage 3 when I found it. Chemo and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1276269/

Discussion: Anyone have invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva?

Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers

Posted: Apr 7, 2025

@aardvark2118 , @naturegirl5 Have you guys had ChemoRadio Therapy (Cisplatin infusion then Radiation in week 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1219367/

Discussion: Is Radiotherapy needed for Ovarian/ Endometrial Cancer?

Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers

Posted: Jan 23, 2025

@ramidimitri, how are you and your wife doing? Did she, along with her cancer team, decide...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1460077/

Discussion: Radiation or not after surgery for endometrial cancer?

Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers

Posted: Dec 13, 2025

i decided on my own not to have chemo or radiation. i am going for a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1252034/

Discussion: Radiation or not after surgery for endometrial cancer?

Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers

Posted: Mar 6, 2025

Hello @stoneypath I am sorry to read of your cancer journey, but am glad you found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/181853/

Discussion: Going my way: Decided to stop cancer treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2019

Unfortunately, I will be getting treatment since the cancer spread in the area. It will be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975075/

Discussion: endometrial (uterus) cancer and endometrioid (ovary) at the same time

Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers

Posted: Dec 4, 2023

I was not given a choice and had the port. It bothered me more psychologically than...

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Discussion: Should I get a port?

Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers

Posted: Mar 7 8:19am

Yes but a different type of cancer ( endometrial ) it came back and I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342254/

Discussion: Recurrent Vaginal Cancer

Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers

Posted: Jul 6, 2025

My radiation oncologist is telling me I will need anesthesia for the 3-4 Bracytherapy treatments. Is...

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Discussion: Is brachytherapy necessary to reduce recurrence of endometrial cancer?

Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers

Posted: May 18, 2025

Most of what you are describing sounds more like radiation side effects or I was extremely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/221509/

Discussion: Uterine Papillary Serous Carcinoma: What treatments did you have?

Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers

Posted: Dec 2, 2018

I chose radiation & chemo but after 2 rounds of chemo I ended up in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1382645/

Discussion: How are you managing long-term effects of pelvic radiation?

Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers

Posted: Aug 30, 2025

I had endometrial cancer in 1996, Stage 1, non aggressive, complete hysterectomy with removal of ovaries....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821424/

Discussion: My Uterine Cancer Journey Decided No Chemo/Radiation

Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers

Posted: Mar 5, 2023

Excellent. My family member was fine with her 4 week radiation schedule until the end of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1135641/

Discussion: Radiation or not after surgery for endometrial cancer?

Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers

Posted: Sep 3, 2024

@ejohn, just a quick note to say I'm thinking about you today as you start radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/337385/

Discussion: Uterine clear-cell carcinoma, chemo treatment unknowns

Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers

Posted: Mar 30, 2021

I can only comment on my experience so far. Vulvar melanoma, 3 surgeries for removal and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/825201/

Discussion: Vulvar melanoma: What treatments did you have?

Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers

Posted: Mar 12, 2023

Only 3 radiation sessions? External beam or brachytherapy? (I had 28 external beam and then 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1484496/

Discussion: Radiation or not after surgery for endometrial cancer?

Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers

Posted: Jan 17 8:15am

Question, no chemo, just radiation 2 years later, I was Figo Grade1, but liason on serous...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766761/

Discussion: What Kind of Radiation Did You Get for Your Gynecological Cancer?

Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers

Posted: Oct 28, 2022

@paw. I use Hyalo Gyn suppositories. It also comes in a gel form. This vaginal moisturizer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882379/

Discussion: Low grade endometrial cancer, lynch syndrome, and HRT

Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers

Posted: Jun 21, 2023

I was diagnosed stage 3 endometrial cancer in December 2022. Had surgery, chemo, external beam radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1377595/

Discussion: Curious about radiation experiences? Pros/Cons?

Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers

Posted: Aug 23, 2025

I completed 6 weeks of chemo and radiation in March for Vulvar cancer. I seem to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859862/

Discussion: Squamous Cell Vulvar Cancer: Who out there has this cancer?

Support Group: Gynecologic Cancers

Posted: May 14, 2023

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