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Diagnosed with stage 4 cervical cancer
My Oncologist still has not started chemo or radiation and refuses to give me pain meds despite the fact it is affecting my sleep, work...
Post Hysterectomy bleeding.
It's been over a year now since I had total hysterctomy after being diagnosed with Adenocarcinoma uterine cancer. I've been following care every four months....
Is brachytherapy necessary to reduce recurrence of endometrial cancer?
I was diagnosed Grade 1 Stage 1A endormetrial cancer almost 3 months ago, I consult 4 doctors ( 2 oncologists, 2 radiation oncologists) about if...
Block in nephrostomy bad
My mother was diagnosed with cervical cancer back in febuary of 2023. since it went undiagnosed for over nine years she has been through a...
I’m devastated and struggling with vaginal melanoma
I’m really struggling. I’m a 47-year-old woman, about to turn 48. In November I was diagnosed with vaginal melanoma. I am a vulvar melanoma survivor...
Does vaginal brachytherapy affect a titanium hip replacement?
I had a total hip replacement in 2023 and was just diagnosed with endometrial cancer in Feb 2025. I have had a radical total hysterectomy...
Has anyone tried Abemaciclib (Verzenio)?
It’s been a year of trying everything I could but it’s time to try out abimicyclib (not sure I’m spelling it right). I’ve done a...
Anyone experience Hair loss after brachytherapy only?
I was told that I would not lose any of my head hair after Brachy, but I have experienced noticeable thinning. My ponytail has gone...
Lung Cancer returned and newly diagnosed with Uterine Cancer
Let me start by saying I'm 75 years old. I have just found out my lung cancer has returned, but in the meantime, also am...
UCSF Gynecology Oncology Symposium September 27, 2025
I want to share an upcoming online free symposium being held by UCSF (University of California San Francisco) on September 27, 2025 that will take...
It might be Lymphedema or Surgical Hernia from treatment
@naturegirl5Hello! Just checking in again! I had my first post-radiation checkup a few days ago, and aside from the examination being painful, it went very...
Bowel strictures after gynecologic cancer: What helps?
Hi I live in Australia. I had cervical cancer 30yrs ago. Total hysterectomy after intense radiation treatments. Suffering since with bowel issues but the last...
Recurrent metastatic cervical cancer pain: Tips to relieve pain?
I am a caregiver for my 35 yo daughter who's cancer has returned despite chemo, radiation, and surgical interventions. She has had an intrathecal pain...
My mom has recurrent UTIs.
My mom was diagnosed with uterine cancer in 2018 after experiencing postmenopausal bleeding in her late 60s. She underwent a complete hysterectomy and was staged...
Cisplatin: What was your experience on this drug?
I went to pick up my prescriptions from the pharmacy for my treatment of endometrial cancer that starts next Monday. The pharmacist asked what chemotherapy...
Large Adnexal Cyst found by CT scan
Just wanted to know if anyone has had a a large adnexal cyst found and if it was removed. I was diagnosed with breast cancer...
Keytruda causing eye side effects
I was diagnosed with stage 1 endometrial cancer in January 2022. I had chemo with Taxol and Carboplatin from October 2022 to February 2023. This...
Bleeding after menopause with history of breast cancer
I am trying to help a friend as she is actively trying to get answers from her doctor. She had breast cancer with lumpectomy and...
Endometrial Stage III Cancer Diagnosis
On November 28th my world was turned upside down! I heard those dreaded words, " I'm sorry but your biopsy shows you have cancer so...
Post treatment support for monitoring side effects.
Have any of your oncologists spoken directly with you about what specific side effects of treatment to look out for in the weeks, months, and...
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